Police Minister Jack Dempsey has welcomed 90 new police officers to the Queensland Police Service after they graduated from the QPS Academy at a ceremony in Oxley this afternoon.Mr Dempsey said the state’s newest police officers had completed the 25-week recruit training program to become First Year Constables (FYC).
“I know from experience that being a police officer is a job like no other and extremely satisfying,” Mr Dempsey said.
“Each of these FYCs has shown they have the commitment, dedication and skills needed to help protect the people of Queensland.
“Within this graduated intake, we see officers ranging in age from 19 to 54 and with financial advisors, landscapers, child care workers and police officers from overseas amongst the cohort.
“They will bring enthusiasm and unique life experiences and skills to their new roles. I congratulate them on their incredible achievement and wish them all the best in their careers.”
The induction ceremony also saw the swearing-in of one Queensland Police Service Firearms Explosive Detection Dog, Pezz, who will be deployed to the Explosive Ordinance Response Team in Brisbane.
Commissioner Ian Stewart congratulated the 79 male and 11 female constables on their graduation and announced they would be deployed to the Central, Brisbane, South Eastern, Northern and Southern Regions.
“This is a proud moment for me in my role as Commissioner, but also for the families, friends and other support networks. I would like to thank them for all the support they have provided to this point, as they see the completion of their loved ones’ education as a police officer,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“It is my vision that these new constables will be courageous, fair and proud in their duties as they work to stop crime, make the community safer and build relationships.
“I would like to extend my thanks to the Education and Training Command staff at the Queensland Police Service Academy, both police officers and staff members, who have taught, mentored and shaped the officers who have graduated today.
“I wish luck to every officer in their career and feel confident they will uphold the QPS standards of excellence and service.”
The officers will be initially deployed to the following areas:
Mackay (6)
Rockhampton (6)
Gladstone (3)
Bundaberg (3)
Gympie (3)
North Brisbane (14)
South Brisbane (14)
Toowoomba (4)
Ipswich (5)
Caboolture (3)
Redcliffe (4)
Mt Isa (5)
Logan (12)
Gold Coast (8)
