30 new constables set to hit the beat

More police will be hitting the beat, with 30 new constables graduating today.

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis, congratulated the new constables.

“For the past 28 weeks, these 30 trainees have worked tirelessly to successfully reach graduation day and achieve their dream of becoming a police officer,” Minister Ellis said.

“Our police officers do a remarkable job every single day to keep Tasmanians safe, and it is fantastic to welcome another 30 constables to the ranks.

“This is the third recruit course to graduate this year, with a total of 68 new constables hitting the beat across our State.”

The 30 new constables - 18 men and 12 women - will be assigned to Bellerive, Bridgewater, Burnie, Devonport, Glenorchy, Hobart and Launceston stations.

More training courses are underway at the police academy at Rokeby and the police training facility in Launceston, as Tasmania Police continues to build its ranks through recruitment.

“Our Government has significantly invested in increasing our police service to keep Tasmanians safe,” Minister Ellis said.

“A career in policing is rewarding and diverse, and we wish the new constables a long and fulfilling career.”