Assistant Commissioner Paul Stewart with PLO’s from across Queensland
New Police Liaison Officers from across Queensland commenced their Initial Employment Training this week at the Queensland Police Academy in Oxley.
Officers from a range of backgrounds, ages and ethnicities travelled as far from as Cairns, Cunnamulla, Yarrabah, Tully and Bundaberg joined their counterparts from Brisbane and Logan to undertake two weeks of tactical training, skills competency and a thorough awareness of policies, procedures and legislation relevant to this unique role.
Chinchilla PLO Robyn Jennings said each new PLO brings unique experiences, skills and insights to support and serve our communities.
This training is a also a great opportunity to network and learn from our peers.
Training Coordinator Teresa Tapsell said Police Liaison Officer Initial Employment Training (PLOIET) course introduces Police Liasion Officers (PLO’s) and Torres Strait Islander Police Support Officers (TSIPSO’s) to the roles and responsibilities as members of the Service.
“PLO’s and TSIPSO’s bring unique