- 38 recruits and four police dogs graduated from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) academy today.
- The ceremony took place at the Queensland Police Service Academy's sacred acre grounds at the Oxley Academy
- QPS Open Day announced in Brisbane and Townsville for July 15.
The Queensland Police Service's recruitment program continues apace with the latest cohort of recruits graduating from the Oxley Academy today.
The graduation ceremony comes just a matter of days before another cohort of more than 100 recruits enters the Oxley Police Academy to begin their comprehensive training course.
The Queensland Police Service currently has a pipeline of more than 1,200 applicants being assessed and the expectation is that approximately 600 recruits will go through Queensland's Police Academies between now and the end of the year.
Police Minister Mark Ryan today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Assistant Commissioner Mark Kelly to welcome 38 new First Year Constables (FYC) into the Service.
Four police dogs were also inducted into the QPS at the ceremony.
This ceremony is a significant milestone in the lives of the new officers, which acknowledges their dedication and accomplishments.
The event also symbolised their unwavering commitment to serving and protecting the community.
Throughout their training, the recruits of intake six have already gained real world experience and have come from a variety of different prior career backgrounds such as youth work, airport operations, defence, and teaching.
The 38 new FYCs will spend the next 12 months rotating through allocated stations, providing them with the opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of policing duties.
In addition to the new officers, four Police Dogs Ebony (Labrador), Gypsy (Labrador), Lily (Dutch Shepherd) and Stryker (Belgian Shepherd) also graduated from the Firearm and Explosive Detection Dog 14-week initial training course today.
During the course, they were trained to detect a variety of odours including commercial, military, and home-made explosives, and firearm related odours.
All four will now be deployed state-wide with their police partners and perform duties attached to the Explosive Ordnance Response Team including security searches and bomb threats.
QPS Open Days will be held in Brisbane and Townsville on Saturday, July 15 to showcase the many career opportunities available in policing.
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career, visit the Queensland Police Recruiting Website.
Quotes attributable to Police Minister Mark Ryan:
"I am honoured to be here today, where the next generation of QPS officers begin their promising careers," Minister Ryan said.
"It is a privilege to support these dedicated individuals as they embark on their journey to protect and serve Queensland.
"It is a testament to their hard work, determination, and commitment and I commend them for successfully completing the demanding Recruit Training Program."
Quotes attributable to Commissioner Katarina Carroll:
"I extend my warmest congratulations to the 38 First Year Constables and four police dogs who will be inducted into the QPS family today," Commissioner Carroll said.
"Your accomplishments reflect your dedication and the high standards you have set for yourselves.
"Your individual skillsets and life experiences will be celebrated within the QPS and will benefit you throughout your career as you learn what it takes to be a successful officer in the community."
This intake of FYCs will be deployed throughout Queensland in the following stations:
BRISBANE REGION
North Brisbane District
Boondall Station 1
Brisbane City Station 1
Hendra Station 1
South Brisbane District
Acacia Ridge Station 2
Upper Mt Gravatt Station 1
Wynnum Station 1
CENTRAL REGION
Capricornia District
Emerald Station 1
Gladstone Station 2
Rockhampton Station 5
Mackay District
Mackay Station 2
Northern Beaches Station 1
FAR NORTHERN REGION
Far North District
Cairns Station 6
Edmonton Station 3
NORTH COAST REGION
Moreton District
Woodford Station 1
NORTHERN REGION
Townsville District
Ayr Station 1
Charters Towers Station 1
Townsville Station 1
Mt Isa District
Mt Isa Station 2
SOUTH EASTERN REGION
Logan District
Logan Central Station 1
Loganholme Station 1
SOUTHERN REGION
South West District
Dalby Station 1
Roma Station 1
St George Station 1
