BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has welcomed 55 new officers into North Queensland communities, following the first Townsville graduation ceremony of the year.
The new officers will be deployed to communities between Gladstone and Gordonvale, bringing valuable perspectives from diverse backgrounds such as defence, finance and customer service.
The cohort's 36-week recruit training program was enhanced by opportunities to gain real-world experience and first-hand insights into the critical role police play in times of crisis.
During the recent North Queensland severe weather event, recruits were deployed in a support capacity to the Distric...