The Queensland Police Service inducted almost 1000 new officers this year, an increase of more than 50 percent on last year’s numbers.
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski welcomed the final 122 recruits of the 2024 cohort at a graduation ceremony in Oxley this week.
Commissioner Gollschewski said it had been record-breaking year for recruitment, with more than 940 officers inducted, a 53 percent increase on November last year.
He said there were more than 2200 applicants still in the pipeline heading into the new year.
“The QPS has been passionately committed to our recruiting efforts and strategies, so it’s wonderful to welcome another large cohort of recruits to wrap up 2024.
“Our recruits represent the rich diversity of our service, underscoring our commitment to fostering a workforce that understands and supports the communities we serve.”
Commissioner Gollschewski said the recruits brought an array of experiences, including some who completed the Multicultural Recruit Preparation Pathway (MRPP), a program designed to support recruits from culturally diverse backgrounds.
He said the MRPP was a six-week course designed to support the needs of bilingual and culturally diverse participants to prepare them for success within the mainstream 36-week Recruit Training Program.
First Year Constable Emmanuel Andruga, moved to Australia from Uganda in 2010 and undertook criminology and law studies to reinforce his skills to help him succeed through recruit training.
“The MRPP was instrumental in me settling into the mainstream recruit training program with ease,” Constable Andruga said.
“In addition to supporting my recruitment journey, the MRPP program allowed me to build strong peer networks and gain a better understanding of policing in Queensland in a supportive and small group setting.”
