A group of retired Queensland Police Officers have reunited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their graduation from the Queensland Police Academy.
On Friday, March 20, the former officers joined together to mark the anniversary of being sworn in to Queensland Police.
Left to right: former Inspector David Stannard, former Assistant Commissioner John McDonnell, former Senior Sergeant Vern Walker (& his wife Joanie), former Assistant Commissioner Greg Early, former Sergeant Ken Hoggett and former Senior Sergeant Bob Sebbens (& wife Lola)
As Cadets, some joined when they were as young as 15.5 years old.
On turning 19, they started their police training with three months of intense study in law and police duties at the Police Depot on Petrie Terrace. They also studied first aid, life saving, and civil defence.
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They visited the mounted police at Oxley for a horse riding test, water police for a boat rowing test, and the police garage for a driving test.
Their swearing in ceremony was conducted on the parade ground at the Petrie Terrace Depot on March 21, 1960.
It was great to see the retired officers reminiscing about their experience and different careers in policing.
