Twenty-five new officers will now call Queensland home, having joined or returned to the Queensland Police Service after serving in various policing jurisdictions across Australia and New Zealand.
Minister for Police Mark Ryan today joined Acting Assistant Commissioner Mark Kelly for the largest, one-off induction of inter-state officers into the QPS.
Minister Ryan said the officers had a rewarding career ahead of them protecting and serving our state as the newest members of the QPS.
“I would like to welcome these new officers to Queensland today, both those who are relocating and those who are coming back into our ranks. There really is no better state to enter a career in policing,” Minister Ryan said.
“Each of these 25 officers will enjoy a rewarding career in the QPS as they head out to police the beautiful cities, regions and remote areas of our state.
“The Police Abridged Competency Education Program has allowed them to enhance their existing experience in an abridged training course which prepares them to serve and protect our communities.”
Acting Assistant Commissioner Kelly said having these officers join the ranks was an asset to the QPS, as they brought with them knowledge and policing experience that would be drawn upon as they protected Queenslanders.
“Each officer graduates today the PACE program which recognises their prior experience in a tailored 12-week training program.
“Joining us from careers in New Zealand Police, Northern Territory Police, Victoria Police, Australian Federal Police, we also have some returning Queensland Police members who we welcome back into our ranks.”
“As a Service, we continue to look for people with diverse backgrounds and from walks of life that reflect the community we serve, and I am excited to see what these officers can bring to our organisation.”
