Police Graduates Will Hit The Streets This Week

Following the first graduation of the year, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has welcomed 55 new officers into communities and Ingham will receive two new officers.

Officer in Charge of Ingham Police Station Senior Sergeant Geoff Bormann said the officers will start this week.

“The first officers will be posted in Ingham for their initial 12 month service, they will undergo their continued training here for 12 months after they're sworn in from academy,” he said.

“Those officers will allow us to continue at 24/7 coverage.

“They are coming in as part of the regular QPS training program where officers are sent out to stations as part of their first year, they'll learn about responding to traffic incidents, property offenses, domestic violence, everything that police doing a general duty as well.”

Commissioner of Police, Steve Gollschewski APM, congratulated the newest officers and acknowledged the significance of their deployment.

“Supporting North Queensland means investing and empowering our newest officers to start their policing careers in the communities they know best,” Commissioner Gollschewski said.

“Many of these new officers will serve in their hometowns, bringing local knowledge, strong community ties, and an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in North Queensland.”

The officers will gain real-world experience and first-hand insights into the critical role police play in times of crisis.