The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has welcomed 81 recruits fresh from graduating from the Oxley Police Academy.
Minister for Police, Mark Ryan said the First Year Constables were beginning their careers during unprecedented times, when the role of the police was more important than ever.
“Our Police Academies produce the finest officers in the world, and I know these recruits have received the intensive training they need to keep us safe,” Mr Ryan said.
“Each has sworn they will maintain integrity, professionalism and accountability when serving and protecting the people of Queensland.”
Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll (pictured) said the graduates came from diverse backgrounds, bringing a range of skills to ensure they provided Queenslanders with exceptional service across a variety of circumstances.
“We have a diverse group of graduates representative of our community who bring skills and experience from a wide range of previous careers,” Commissioner Carroll said.
“The training program these recruits have completed prepares them for a range of policing scenarios, and they will continue to learn on the job through the First Year Constable program.”
She said the graduates had demonstrated outstanding commitment and skill in preparing for their day of graduation.
“They are taking the next step in their policing career, and I have no doubt they are well-prepared for the challenges they will face in the future,” Commissioner Carroll said.
