Four new police officers have hit the ground running in the Mackay and Whitsunday District and can now say they have the busy Christmas and New Year period under their belt.
The four new officers have a range of experience and knowledge behind them and bolster the expertise and ground crew of the region’s officers.
Constable Erin North, posted to the Mackay Police Station, previously worked in administration in Brisbane.
Constable Dan Larose, posted to the Bowen Police station, has worked as a diesel fitter and was also a QRL referee in Gladstone.
Constable Darcie Jones, posted to the Mackay Northern Beaches Police Station, comes from Kingaroy where she worked in administration.
Constable Peter Coker, posted to the Mackay Police Station, comes from Brisbane where he worked as a supervisor.
These officers underwent a 10-week application process before completing eight months of academy training, at Brisbane’s Oxley campus, of the Queensland Police Service Academy.
The Officers are now a part of the First Year Constable Program, and will receive further development and training, primarily on the job. The program encompasses eight-week mentorship, with an experience Field Training Officer, to learn and develop the basic competencies of General Duties policing.
The four new Mackay and Whitsunday Region police officers. Photo supplied