The largest intake of new police recruits in almost 10 years is now under way with a total of 164 new recruits beginning training at the Police Academies in Brisbane and Townsville.
The new recruits are to undertake a comprehensive training program aimed at giving them the broad range of skills and capabilities required to be a member of the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll (pictured) said the new intake also represented the first time a number of remotely-based recruits had the option to complete some theory-based elements of the curriculum by way of a distance-based study program, prior to joining their colleagues at the academies.
She said the future officers would each play an integral role in keeping Queensland safe for generations to come.
“Each person is here because they have demonstrated the commitment, values and attributes required to be a Queensland police officer,” Commissioner Carroll said.
“I know that their time at the Academy over the coming months will be exciting, challenging and ultimately very rewarding and I am extremely pleased to be here to share this experience.”
Minister for Police and Corrective Services, Mark Ryan said this newest intake of recruits would bolster Queensland’s front-line services well into the future.
“These future officers will begin their careers with the QPS at an unusual and important time for our State,” Mr Ryan said.
“The strength of our front-line services has never been more important to the safety and security of our State and I am confident that each person here will play an important role in keeping our community safe.”
