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ACT Policing has welcomed 14 new police officers after a graduation ceremony was held this week at the National Gallery of Australia.
At a ceremony attended by family and friends, police leadership and instructing staff, the 11 men and three women will soon begin working at police stations across the Territory.
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Dr Marisa Paterson thanked the new officers for selecting a career that is both challenging and rewarding.
“Policing is a noble profession – that requires officers to be at the same time decisive, empathetic, supportive and inquisitive,” said Minister Paterson.
“Officers can be assisting fellow Canberrans in their time of need and soon after, investigating a serious criminal offence, with no two days the same.”
The graduating class has an age range of 20 to 44-years-old with three officers moving to the ACT from interstate to take up a role In ACT Policing.
Before commencing their training at the AFP College in Barton, these officers worked in diverse industries including hospitality, military and Australian Defence Force roles, mental health, learning support and security vetting.
“On behalf of the ACT Government and the Canberra community, I say congratulations on your graduation and thank you for choosing policing. We wish you all the best with your policing career,” Minister Paterson said.
Deputy Chief Police Officer Paula Hudson welcomed the new police officers and congratulated them on completing the demanding six-month course.
“We’re very pleased to expand our ranks with these 14 men and women who bring with them a wealth of experience,” Deputy Chief Police Officer Hudson said.
“They will soon be out on the road serving our community and I wish them a long and fulfilling career in ACT Policing.”
The 14 new police officers joining ACT Policing this week are in addition to the 89 recruits who graduated and commenced with ACT Policing in the 2024-25 financial year.