BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 8 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

Queensland Police Service (QPS) proudly welcomed 21 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) to the ranks of the Protective Services Group (PSG) on Friday, 5 October.

The newly appointed officers will play a vital role in keeping Queenslanders safe, providing security at key government locations such as state buildings, courthouses, schools, and public transport hubs, while working in close partnership with QPS officers.

The latest PSOs bring an incredible wealth of diversity, collectively speaking up to 10 languages, including Hindi, Polish, and French.

Assistant Commissioner Charysse Pond extended her congratulations to the graduating PSOs, noting...