Queensland Police has welcomed 108 new constables to the state’s policing frontline.
The new constables will be deployed across Queensland, from Cairns, Townsville and Mount Isa, to Logan, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich, Rockhampton and Toowoomba.
The graduation class included five First Nations recruits and officers born in countries including England, South Africa, New Zealand, India, Colombia, Spain, China and the United States.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the milestone showed Queenslanders were answering the call to serve.
“Tonight marks a major milestone in rebuilding Queensland’s police frontline, with more than 1,800 recruits now sworn into the Queensland Police Service since the October 2024 election,” Minister Purdie said.
“These 108 new constables come from all walks of life, but they now share one mission – to serve and protect Queenslanders.
“We promised Queenslanders we would rebuild the frontline and strengthen the Queensland Police Service, and we have now exceeded our commitment of 1,600 new recruits since the election.”
Queensland Police Service Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing said the graduating officers represented the future of policing in Queensland.
“Our newest officers reflect the diversity and strength of Queensland’s communities,” Acting Commissioner Pointing said.
“They bring a broad range of skills, perspectives and life experiences that will be invaluable as they work to keep Queenslanders safe and build trust in the communities they serve.”
