A total of 91 new officers have graduated into the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Police Commissioner, Katarina Carroll said the graduates were the first intake to take part in an extended 34-week program, up from 26 weeks.
“Coming from a vast range of backgrounds including health, science, Corrections, Defence, retail, hospitality, education, administration and manual trades, you each bring a unique set of skills to the QPS,” Commissioner Carroll said.
“As a service, we continue to look for people with diverse backgrounds and from walks of life that reflect the community we serve, and I am excited to see what these new officers can bring to our organisation.”
The recruit induction ceremony, held at the QPS Oxley Academy’s Tom Molloy Parade Ground, celebrated the graduates’ efforts over the course of their training before they embark on their careers as First Year Constables.
The officers’ initial year in the Service will see them take on policing experiences across the State with many venturing to rural stations.
Throughout their probationary period, they will rotate through their allocated stations, allowing them broad exposure and the opportunity to respond to a variety of policing situations.
The QPS is embarking on its biggest ever police recruitment campaign with new incentives announced for new recruits, including extra financial support while training at police academies.
