Scope creep is straining Tasmania Police resources, according to an independent review of the state’s frontline policing. The number of police dispatches grew by 40,000 per annum over the past decade, reaching 138,756 in 2023-24. While headcount rose from 1,511 to 2,130 over the same period, widening police responsibilities and growing community expectations are straining resources. Family violence incidents have increased by 250% over the past decade, from 1,582 to 5,856.