The Police Headquarters emphasizes that in 2025, over 8.5 thousand were accepted into service. new officers, including nearly 400 former policemen. In 2024, as described by the TVP Info portal, this number was almost 6.5 thousand. people.
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According to data as of December 31, 2025, there are 102,288 officers in the Polish police, which is a significant increase compared to previous years.. Most applications for admission to service were submitted in the garrisons of: Silesia, Lesser Poland, Greater Poland, Pomerania and Lower Silesia.
Record employment in the Polish police. Simplified procedures and new tools
The increased interest in serving in the police is the result of the introduction of a number of new recruitment solutions and legal changes that made it easier for former officers to return to the force.
Candidates can now submit documents electronically, participate in online interviews, and take the new physical fitness test with the option of a trial attempt and retake.. Additionally, a recruitment website and a nationwide hotline for candidates were launched.
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Since March 15, 2025, the “WSTĄP DO POLICE” web application has been operating in the ePUAP system, through which over 3,000 applications were received by the end of the year. applications, which constitutes approximately 9%. all passes.
More and more women in the ranks of the police
In recent years, there has also been a noticeable increase in the number of women interested in serving in the police.
In 2025, as reported by tvp.info, 13,557 women submitted applications, which is 39%. all reports. In the same period last year, it was 8,746 women (38%)..
In 2025, 2,954 women were recruited into service, i.e. 35%. all newly employed, while a year earlier there were 1,858 women (29%). Data analysis indicates a clear upward trend in the admission of women to formation.
Salaries and benefits for officers
Police officers can count not only on a basic salary, but also on a number of allowances and benefits. Pursuant to the Police Act, the amount of remuneration depends on the position held and years of service. Additionally, officers receive allowances for their police rank, as well as service or functional allowances depending on the function they perform.
Depending on the place of service and the tasks performed, police officers are also entitled to other allowances, such as a capital allowance for officers working in Warsaw and the surrounding area, an allowance for taking care of a service dog or horse, or an aviation allowance for police pilots.
In addition, police officers can receive an annual award, a jubilee award, motivational benefits and benefits related to work in the Central Office for Combating Cybercrime.
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Also introduced from July 1, 2025 a new housing benefit, which is intended to be an additional incentive to take up service. After completing basic vocational training, officers may receive: tax-free payment in the amount of PLN 900 to PLN 1,800 per month, depending on the place of residence or performance of service.
