Mackay And Whitsunday District Police Welcome Two New Recruits

Mackay’s police force has welcomed two new first-year constables to the Mackay Whitsunday District, marking an exciting addition to the region’s law enforcement team. Constable Will Beveridge will be stationed at Northern Beaches Police Station, while Constable Milla Faragher heads to the Whitsundays Police Station. Both recruits bring fresh energy and enthusiasm after completing extensive training at the Brisbane Academy.

Acting Inspector and Northern Beaches Sergeant Mitch Benson said the recruits are a valuable addition to the district.

“Today we welcomed two new police officers to the Mackay Whitsunday District. We’re very excited to see them join the team here, and they come to us from the Brisbane Academy after several months of training.”

“It’s great to see additional police come to the district. They both come from diverse backgrounds, so it’s good to see them bring those experiences into regional areas and join us here.”

The recruits will begin in general duties, focusing on first response work while continuing their training over the next 12 months.

“They’ll be in first response, doing general duties. Over the next 12 months they’ll be continuing their training as first-year constables until they finish out and become confirmed officers,” Acting Inspector Benson said.

He encouraged aspiring police officers to take on the challenges of the career.

“My advice to the next generation is to embrace the challenges that are out there. Be yourself, enjoy working with the community, and remember the good people who are out there.”

For Constable Will Beveridge, the motivation to join the police force comes from a lifelong desire to help people.

“I’ve always wanted to help people. Since I was a kid, I just love the way you can get out there, meet new people, and help,” he said.

Reflecting on his future, Constable Beveridge said he’s hoping to go into the Child Protection Unit once he's done a few years of general duties.

And for Constable Milla Faragher, joining the police was always her goal.

“I think just being in the community and making it a safer place – this is the career path I’ve always wanted to take,” she said.

“I’ve got two close friends in the police. They kind of influenced me as well – they’re great role models.”

She reflected on the opportunities ahead, “There are lots of exciting opportunities – you’ve just got to go for it and work hard.”

With their training complete and their placements confirmed, Constable Beveridge and Constable Faragher are ready to contribute to the region's safety, reinforcing the police presence across both Mackay and the Whitsundays.

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Constables Will Beveridge and Milla Faragher join Mackay’s police, boosting general duties across the district.

Acting Inspector and Northern Beaches Sergeant Mitch Benson. Photo credit: Hannah McNamara

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