Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Ms Jess Pugh MP, Member for Mount Ommaney, today joined in congratulating 79 new officers for joining the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
The recruits took their oath of service in the early morning light at the Oxley Academy, vowing to serve the Queensland community.
The graduation marks the end of a modified training program for the QPS' newest members amidst COVID-Safe requirements.
The officers will soon begin a 12-month station-based training program as First Year Constables (FYCs), which will take them through a range of real-world scenarios in policing.
Commissioner Carroll wished new officers well in their new careers, beginning all throughout the state.
"The role of police within our community is a unique one which requires a range of skills including empathy, communication and physical skills.
Commissioner Carroll and commissioned officers salute during the National Anthem
"These 79 officers have completed an intensive program to have come this far, and their training is not yet complete.
"The FYCs will be posted around the state from Ayr to Wynnum to Longreach, where they will further embed their newly-learned skills and provide a fresh perspective to their new stations."
The recruits began their day by being sworn into the QPS
Ms Pugh offered the new FYCs her congratulations on behalf of the Queensland community.
"Congratulations and welcome to these new officers who will be valuable additions to the Queensland Police Service," she said.
"Two of the words adorning the shoulders of these new Constables are 'honour' and 'service', and these words will guide them throughout their new careers as police officers.
A recruit officially becomes an officer
"Through the challenges these officers confront in their upcoming roles, 'honour' and 'service' will be the cornerstones of their tenure as they serve the people of Queensland.
"I congratulate and thank each and every one of our newest police officers for standing up to honour and serve their fellow Queenslanders."
This induction ceremony was live streamed to allow family and friends to celebrate with their loved ones. You can watch the video here.
The latest round of FYCs will be deployed throughout Queensland in the following stations:
| BRISBANE REGION | |
| North Brisbane District | |
| Boondall Station | 1 |
| Indooroopilly Station | 1 |
| City Station | 2 |
| Fortitude Valley Station | 2 |
| Mango Hill North Lakes Station | 1 |
| Petrie Station | 1 |
| South Brisbane District | |
| Acacia Ridge Station | 1 |
| Dutton Park Station | 1 |
| Holland Park Station | 1 |
| Inala Station | 1 |
| Mt Ommaney Station | 1 |
| Upper Mt Gravatt Station | 1 |
| Wynnum Station | 1 |
| CENTRAL REGION | |
| Mackay District | |
| Mackay Station | 3 |
| Mackay North Beaches Station | 3 |
| Moranbah Station | 2 |
| Capricornia District | |
| Blackwater Station | 1 |
| Gladstone Station | 4 |
| North Rockhampton Station | 2 |
| Wide Bay Burnett District | |
| Bundaberg Station | 1 |
| Gin Gin Station | 1 |
| Maryborough Station | 1 |
| NORTHERN REGION | |
| Townsville District | |
| Ayr Station | 3 |
| Charters Towers Station | 2 |
| Ingham Station | 2 |
| Townsville Station | 1 |
| Far North District | |
| Atherton Station | 2 |
| Cairns Station | 3 |
| Innisfail Station | 2 |
| SOUTH EASTERN REGION | |
| Logan District | |
| Beenleigh Station | 2 |
| Crestmead Station | 2 |
| Jimboomba Station | 1 |
| Logan Central Station | 2 |
| Loganholme Station | 1 |
| Gold Coast District | |
| Coomera Station | 1 |
| Nerang Station | 1 |
| Runaway Bay Station | 1 |
| Southport Station | 1 |
| SOUTHERN REGION | |
| Moreton District | |
| Bribie Island Station | 1 |
| Caboolture Station | 2 |
| Deception Bay Station | 1 |
| Redcliffe Station | 1 |
| Ipswich District | |
| Goodna Station | 1 |
| Ipswich Station | 1 |
| Yamanto Station | 1 |
| Darling Downs District | |
| Toowoomba Station | 5 |
| South West District | |
| Chinchilla Station | 1 |
| Cunnamulla Station | 1 |
| Longreach Station | 1 |
| Roma Station | 1 |
| St George Station | 2 |
