Gympie Station secured another raw recruit from 97 new police officers sworn into the Queensland Police Service (QPS) last Thursday.
The almost 100 news officers joined the QPS ranks after graduating from the academy in Oxley last week.
There are currently 619 recruits in training as the QPS continues its largest-ever recruitment campaign, in response to the escalating crime rates experienced across the state.
The new officers were the first to swear a new QPS oath and affirmation, which was updated this year to incorporate language that emphasises the QPS’ commitment to serving the community and human rights.
In addition to a $183 fortnightly cost of living allowance on top of their training salary, last week’s recruits are also eligible to receive $20,000 towards their HECS debt for relevant tertiary study.
The new officers trained for approximately eight months at the Academy and will be posted to stations throughout Queensland.
In the Wide Bay District (to which Gympie belongs) Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay each also received an additional officer.
