In January 2019, the NSW Government announced 100 new high-visibility officers to be stationed at five regions across the state. In the Northern Region, six officers will be posted at Newcastle Police Station to service multiple police districts including:
- Newcastle City
- Lake Macquarie
- Port Stephens-Hunter
- Hunter Valley
- Tuggerah Lakes
- Brisbane Water
The Northern HVP Unit consists of one Sergeant and five Constables; the officers commenced their first foot patrols last week.