One hundred and ten new police officers will officially embark on their new careers, after graduating from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Academy this week.

The new First Year Constables (FYC) will be deployed right across Queensland, strengthening the Service with a dynamic and diverse set of skills and backgrounds.

The cohort has backgrounds in defence, retail and professional sports, while others have studied criminology, engineering and health.

Acting Commissioner of Police, Shane Chelepy APM, welcomed the new Constables at their graduation ceremony.

“Our new officers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and each brings unique experiences that will strengthen our Service and enhance the way we support the community,” Acting Commissioner Chelepy said.

“Starting a policing ca

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