Police recruits at the Townsville Police Academy are undergoing intensive training to prepare them for the challenging and sometimes dangerous situations they will encounter on the job.
Today, Police Minister Mark Ryan joined senior officers to observe a variety of “scenario” training exercises recruits are put through to ready them for a career in policing.
The Police Minister said the Queensland Police Service enjoys an international reputation as a world class operation for good reason.
“Our police are now better trained than ever before.
“The kind of training recruits undergo at the Townsville Academy is challenging and demanding, but it gives recruits the skills they need when they hit the streets after graduation.
“They learn how to make good decisions even when they are in highly pressured and sometimes dangerous situations.
“Today we witnessed the recruits learning the importance of being capable of making split-second decisions in what could be a life-or-death situation,” the Minister said.
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