10,000 Police Officer Vacancies Islandwide 2025
Acting Inspector General Priyantha Weerasuriya confirmed that the Government has issued directives to recruit 10,000 new police officers to address the current shortage within the police force.
The Acting IG also revealed that there is currently a shortage of 22,000 officers within the Police force. To alleviate the pressure caused by this shortage, around 2,000 officers, who previously serving in the VIP security units, have been re-assigned to assist with daily police duties, bringing significant relief to the police services. The Acting IGP also pointed out that a considerable number of police officers are retiring due to age, and others are passing away due to various health conditions.
This has contributed to the ongoing personnel shortage within the force. Notably, last year alone, 241 police officers lost their lives while on duty, as a result of various issues, further exacerbating the staffing crisis within the police force, according to the Acting IGP.
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| Organization | Sri Lanka Police |
| Vacancies | 10,000 |
| Source | Dailynews.lk (2025.01.20) |
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