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Eight new police recruits arrive at stations in the Mackay region.
Mackay is benefitting from a state-wide, multi-year police recruitment push, that will saw 118 new officers joining the Queensland Police Service in January 2026.
Following their recent graduation from Brisbane’s Queensland Police Academy, Mackay is now welcoming eight new constables across the Mackay and Northern Beaches stations.
For the next eight weeks, the graduates will be mentored under Field Training Officers, keeping Mackay District safe, the first step in their on-the-ground career as First Year Constables.
Building on the achievements of 2025, which saw nearly 1,200 constables sworn in, the Queensland Police Service claims it remains steadfast in its commitment to bolstering the frontline and ensuring the safety of Queensland communities, boosting it’s state-wide numbers of over 12,000 active officers.
On a community post welcoming the new recruits, Retired Police Officer AJ Wittenburg commented:
“Congratulations to you all and a very huge welcome to the Mackay Whitsunday District. You have an awesome team of very talented & dedicated serving police here to guide you.
“We thank you so much for your service & for choosing your exciting police career to look after us in the community & keeping our streets safe.
“You all have our best wishes & full support for a wonderful & successful career ahead- from myself and all members of the MWS Branch of QRPA (retired police). Please take care & stay safe.”
The sentiment echoes that of many locals, who look forward to increased police presence in the area.
Reflecting on the recent Oxley Police Academy graduation, newly retired Police Commissioner Gollschewski said:
“Our newest Constables will have a career that makes a positive difference to the lives of others.
“Joining the blue family is more than a career choice, it’s a commitment to teamwork and being part of a community.
“Queenslanders can be assured that these new officers are ready to support their communities with integrity, respect and courage”.
1 - Mackay, meet Constables Danielle, Davydd and Pierce.
2- Constables Ashton, Anthony, Chyenne, Andries and Jacob. Photos supplied.
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