What’s happening?
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) celebrated a record-breaking year for recruitment, welcoming 122 new first year constables at their final graduation ceremony of 2024.
This brings the total number of new officers inducted in 2024 to over 940.
Why it matters?
With a strong applicant pool and growing interest in policing careers, the QPS is anticipating another record year in 2025.
This boost in manpower will strengthen Queensland communities and ensure better public safety.
Local Impact
Four new first year constables (FYCs) will be deployed to the Mackay region, bolstering police presence and enhancing community safety.
By the numbers:
- Over 940 officers inducted in 2024 (a 129% increase compared to 2023).
- More than 2,200 applicants still in the pipeline (a 53% increase since November 2023).
- Four new FYCs for the Mackay region.
Zoom In
First Year Constable (FYC) Emmanuel Andruga, who immigrated to Australia from Uganda in 2010, credits the QPS’s Multicultural Recruit Preparation Pathway (MRPP) program for his success in the recruitment process.
As he stated, “The MRPP was instrumental in me settling into the mainstream recruit training program with ease. 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.”
Zoom Out
The QPS is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.
The record-breaking recruitment year aligns with a broader national trend of increased interest in police careers.
What To Look For Next?
The QPS is expected to maintain its strong recruitment efforts in 2025, aiming to induct another record-breaking number of officers.
