BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 4 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has kicked off the year by welcoming 136 recruits as sworn officers, reaffirming its commitment to keep the recruitment pipeline strong with quality candidates.
This month's graduation sees recruits with a range of diverse experiences including past service with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), as well as international policing backgrounds and finance industry experience.
Recruits have completed eight and a half months of training, developing skillsets to empower their decision making in service of the community, and in supporting their fellow frontline officers.
Recruit training involved both practical and theory components, providing recruits with valuable skills related to community safety, attending mental health related incidents, investigating and preventing domestic and family violence as well as scenario-based training.
The Commissioner of Police, Steve Gollschewski APM, said this month's cohort sets the tone for another strong year of recruitment.
"I am pleased to welcome these new officers into the QPS and know they will serve their communities with honour," Commissioner Gollschewski said.
"This year, QPS is reaffirming its commitment to a strong recruitment pipeline, with a focus on attracting the right people that align with our values."
"In 2024, we had a 36 per cent increase of appointments into the Service compared with the 2023 year.
"It is great to see so many people interested in the challenging and rewarding career that the QPS offers and I'm looking forward to what 2025 will bring."
First Year Constable (FYC) Bing Cheng said becoming a sworn officer is a dream come true.
FYC Cheng was working in the finance industry assisting the community with banking security when his childhood dream resurfaced after assisting in a car accident at school drop off.
"I stopped to help a parent in shock after a traffic accident, helping the first responder and directing traffic whilst still in my pyjamas," Constable Cheng said.
"Becoming a police officer is the ultimate way I can contribute to my community and do something my kids can be proud of, while keeping their future safe.
"My goal in the service is not to be in specialist units, but to be part of the front line, in the community."
FYC Camryn Hayden gained a diverse skillset before becoming a recruit, to ensure she could be an outstanding police officer.
FYC Hayden worked as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher with QAS, and said the experience provided her with a solid foundation before transitioning to QPS.
"Working in my prior role exposed me to high pressure situations, critical decision making and fuelled my passion for fostering strong relationships and serving the community," says Constable Hayden.
"I understand the significance of engaging with people during their most vulnerable moments and I am eager to expand that impact by being a member of the QPS."
"The continuous support and mentorship provided by the facilitators at the academy, through sharing their expertise and personal career experiences, created a genuine and supportive learning experience."
This intake of FYCs will be deployed throughout Queensland in the following stations:
BRISBANE REGION (30):
North Brisbane District (13)
Carseldine1City Station2Ferny Grove2Fortitude Valley3Hendra3Indooroopilly1Stafford1
South Brisbane District (17)
Calamvale1Capalaba1Carina1Cleveland1Coorparoo1Holland Park2Inala1Moorooka1Morningside1Mt Ommaney2Sherwood1Upper Mount Gravatt1West End1Wynnum2South Eastern Region (20)
Gold Coast District (10)
Coomera2Mudgeeraba1Pimpama1Southport3Surfers Paradise3
Logan District (10)
Beaudesert1Beenleigh1Browns Plains2Crestmead1Logan Central2Loganholme1Logan Village1Springwood1Southern Region (24)
Darling Downs District (10)
Gatton1Goondiwindi1Highfields1Stanthorpe1Toowoomba5Warwick1
Ipswich District (12)
Goodna3Ipswich4Karana Downs1Springfield2Yamanto2
Southwest District (2)
Dalby1Roma1North Coast Region (19)
Moreton District (10)
Burpengary1Caboolture1Deception bay1Mango Hill1Petrie2Redcliffe3Woodford1
Wide Bay Burnett District (9)
Bundaberg4Gympie1Hervey Bay3Maryborough1Central Region (17):
Capricornia District (8)
Gladstone4Rockhampton3Tannum Sands1
Mackay District (9)
Sarina1Bowen1Mackay3Mackay Northern Beaches2Moranbah1Whitsunday1Northern Region (13)
Mt Isa District (5)
Mt Isa5
Townsville District (8)
Deeragun1Kirwan1Mundingburra2Stuart1Townsville3Far Northern Region (13)Cairns4Gordonvale2Innisfail1Mossman2Smithfield3Tully1
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