New recruits and police dogs begin their career

The next generation of QPS officers embarked on their challenging and rewarding policing careers, as well as four new police dogs today.

Police Minister Mark Ryan joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Assistant Commissioner Mark Kelly to welcome 38 new First Year Constables (FYC) into the Service.

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.

Commissioner Katarina Carroll extended her warmest congratulations to the 38 First Year Constables and four police dogs who were inducted into the QPS family.

"Your accomplishments reflect your dedication and the high standards you have set for yourselves," she said.

"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."

Police Minister Mark Ryan said he was honoured to be there today, where the next generation of QPS officers began their promising careers.

"It is a privilege to support these dedicated individuals as they embark on their journey to protect and serve Queensland," he said.

"It is a testament to their hard work, determination, and commitment and I commend them for successfully completing the demanding Recruit Training Program."

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