13,610 Police Officers Graduate in Turkey; New Recruitment Wave Incoming

Grand Graduation Ceremony at the Turkish Police Academy According to official reports published on June 23, 2026, the Turkish Police Academy (Polis Akademisi) is preparing to inject 13,610 new graduates into the country's law enforcement in a grand ceremony [1]. This event, set for Thursday, June 25, 2026, includes graduates from various programs such as the Police Chiefs Training Center (PAEM), Police Vocational Training Centers (POMEM), and Police Vocational Schools (PMYO) [3].

According to details provided by Anadolu Agency, 574 of these will serve as senior officers and 13,036 as police officers [1]. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi are expected to attend the main ceremony at the Gölbaşı Campus Stadium in Ankara [1][3].

International Cooperation and Force Diversity A notable aspect of this year's graduation is the presence of international students alongside local forces. Among the PAEM graduates, in addition to 531 Turkish officer candidates, there are 43 students from 11 different countries, including Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Yemen, and Cambodia, who completed their training in Turkey [1]. This highlights the Turkish Police Academy's central role in regional and international security training.

Out of the total graduates, 10,604 graduated from 23 POMEM centers and 2,432 from 7 PMYO colleges [3]. Furthermore, the presence of 639 women among the 1,816 students at the main Ankara ceremony signifies the strengthening of women's roles in Turkey's new security structure [1].

New Police Recruitment Call in 2026 Alongside this massive graduation, good news has been released for police force applicants. News sources like "Memur 365" confirmed that a new round of hiring is underway [2]. In fact, the recruitment process for the 33rd POMEM term with a capacity of 10,000 began a few days ago, and applicants can register via the e-Government (e-Devlet) system [2].

Additionally, planning is underway to recruit 2,500 new officers from high school graduates for PMYO colleges, with registration expected to begin in August 2026 [2]. These extensive recruitments aim to reduce the workload of current forces and improve public security standards across Turkey.