Thursday, July 11, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Eight New Police Officers Join Mackay And Surrounding Areas

Last Thursday, on July 4, eight First Year Constables began their career as a Queensland Police Officers in the Mackay Whitsunday Police District.

All officers received initial training and orientation, along with meeting District Superintendent Graeme Paine and Inspector Andrew Godbold on the day.

The district welcomed a diverse group of officers, each bringing unique backgrounds and experiences to their new roles.

Six of the new Constables will be based in the Mackay region. Constable Georgia Cornwell, hailing from Preston in the United Kingdom where she previously worked as a vet nurse, joins the Mackay police station. Constable Jay Harrison, transitioning from a background in Workplace Health and Safety in Clermont, starts his service at the Mackay Northern Beaches police station.

Constable Lachlan Capararo, who comes from Newcastle with experience from a cemetery, will serve at the Sarina police station. Constable Cameron Kennedy, formerly an electrician from Kenilworth, joins the Mackay police station.

Constable Shaquiah Mackie, transitioning from a role as a store person in Coffs Harbour, also joins the Mackay police station and Constable Gianna Newman, previously a harvester from Stanthorpe, joins the Sarina police station. Others will be stationed in the Whitsundays.

The Mackay Whitsunday Police District welcomed eight new officers to the region last week. Image source: myPolice Mackay Whitsunday

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