Fresh Faces On The Beat In Ayr - Two new constables begin their policing careers at Ayr station

Two new constables have joined the force at Ayr Police Station, officially beginning their policing careers last month.

The pair, 21-year-old Samuel Bostock and 32-year-old Joe Singer, arrive in Ayr as part of a cohort of 19 first-year constables deployed to stations across the Townsville and Mount Isa districts.

Bostock, originally from Beaudesert, joins the station as a General Duties Constable. Inspired by friends in policing, he enters the force eager to “challenge myself and pursue a career where I could make a difference.”

“I’d love to foster as many positive community relationships as I can during my time here,” Bostock said.

“People should feel like police are approachable and ready to assist, so implementing that sense of safety and security is important to me.”

Singer, originally from England and living in Townsville since 2006, will also serve as a General Duties Constable. A dream since he was a child, he hopes to make a difference in his newfound role as a first-year constable.

“I want to build trust with [the community] and be a visible, positive presence in the town. I would like to show that the police make a difference and can be relied on,” he said.

Senior Sergeant Lisa Shields, Officer in Charge of Ayr Police Station, said the Burdekin would offer the pair a unique policing experience.

"The Burdekin is a fantastic place to begin a policing career and the community plays a big part in that experience,” she said.

“Small town policing is unique. It can be challenging but also incredibly rewarding. You get to form close connections with residents and see firsthand the impact of your work.”

Bostock and Singer arrive with extensive academy training, selected from a cohort of 123 recruits who graduated from the Oxley Academy in Brisbane in February.

Chief Superintendent of Queensland Police, Chris Lawson, said the first year constables would transition from academy training into operational policing with the close supervision and support of experienced officers.

“These officers have already demonstrated strong dedication throughout their academy training and now begin the next stage of their policing journey here in the Northern Region,” Chief Superintendent Lawson said.

“They will work alongside experienced frontline teams who will mentor them on shift and guide them through the practical realities of operational policing and the nuanced aspects of the communities they will be based in.

“Through a mix of frontline response, community engagement and proactive operations, they will quickly develop the skills, confidence, and judgement required for a long and successful policing career.”

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