What’s happening?
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has welcomed 110 new police officers who have graduated from its academy this week. Two of these First Year Constables (FYCs) will be stationed in the Mackay Whitsunday District, beginning their careers at Mackay Northern Beaches and Whitsunday stations.
Why it matters
Acting Commissioner Shane Chelepy APM said the new officers will bring skills and resilience from varied backgrounds that strengthen policing across Queensland.
“Starting a policing career can be both challenging and rewarding, and I know our new constables will quickly discover the positive impact they can have in people’s lives,” he said.
The officers come from careers in defence, retail, professional sports, health and engineering, each offering unique perspectives to frontline service.
Local impact
Mackay Northern Beaches and Whitsunday residents will benefit from the addition of two constables, bringing fresh energy to local policing. Their work will enhance community safety in rapidly growing suburban areas and high-traffic tourism destinations.
By the numbers
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110 constables graduated across Queensland this week.
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2 new officers will serve Mackay Northern Beaches and Whitsunday.
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670 recruits are currently training at QPS Academies.
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More than 1,540 applicants are in the recruitment pipeline.
Zoom in
Mackay Northern Beaches and Whitsunday will see their policing ranks strengthened with graduates trained in both theory and practical skills. Their focus will be community engagement and frontline policing support.
Zoom out
The FYCs are part of a broad deployment across the state, from Brisbane to Mt Isa, reflecting the QPS commitment to strengthen regional and metropolitan safety with new officers every year.
What to look for next
Mackay residents will soon meet their new constables on patrol. Their focus will be to build trust with locals while providing frontline support in General Duties policing.
