The Capalaba Police Station is to receive three first year constables from the largest graduating body of the Queensland Police Service Academy.
The record-breaking 137 new officers graduated and were sworn in on Thursday May 16, and is the largest intake to graduate in 26 years.
Minister for Police and Community Safety, Mark Ryan welcomed the new First Year Constables to the workforce.
“This is the largest intake to be inducted into the Queensland Police Service in 26 years, strengthening the frontline as well as our commitment to keeping the Queensland community safe.
“I encourage anyone considering a policing career to start now, as there has never been a better time with the incentives currently available to support recruits through their training.
“I commend these new officers for their commitment and wish them the best in their careers.”
The three new Capalaba officers join 15 first year constables stationed in the South Brisbane District, including three at Wynnum Station.
There are currently 546 recruits in training with 114 new recruits to join the Academy this week and an addition 2,274 applicants are in the police recruitment pipeline.
The graduate cohort brings transferrable skills and professional backgrounds to the Service, including defence and emergency services, skilled trades, education and customer service.
The Service’s newest police officers will be deployed around Queensland to receive further training and development on the job over the next 12 months through the First Year Constable program.
