Diary of a Country First Year Constable

And so the journey begins.

Many of our readers would recall the ‘Diary of an FYC’ series that followed the life of Cindy, a new police officer in her first year of service. We had a great response from many people about Cindy’s experience at Fortitude Valley – a busy (to say the least) big city station. Her personal perspectives and insights during her formative period as a new police officer, Cindy’s diary was an inspiration to many.

Queensland Police officers work all over this huge state and many of our First Year Constables are posted to country areas, a long way from the bright lights of Fortitude Valley. In fact there are some who believe that country policing is one of the best ways to start a career.

We want to share the experiences of another new First Year Constable. Let us introduce you to Jacqui who will share first hand her experiences as she takes on the opportunities of living and working in the community of Mount Isa.

Mount Isa District is a vast policing area that spreads from Mornington Island in the north to Birdsville in the south. There is no doubt that our First Year Constable Jacqui, who recently graduated from the Townsville Academy campus, will be exposed to a wide range of policing experiences as well as some of the most diverse communities in the world.

Mount Isa also has a strong social community and it’s said by some local police that “you’re not a true Aussie if you’ve not been to The Isa”.

Jacqui graduated from the Townsville campus in June and requested to be posted to Mount Isa. After orientation and meeting her Field Training Officer, Jacqui started afternoon shifts in July, a great way of getting to meet the community and a very busy time for police.

When asked about her thoughts Jacqui said:

I start my new career as a police officer at a very busy time of year for Mount Isa. Winter in ‘The Isa’ brings many tourists to town, eager to explore the north west while the weather is cool.

The famous Mount Isa Rodeo, the biggest and richest rodeo in the southern hemisphere also runs over three days in August. Mount Isa is a town everyone seems to show an interest in. People are curious to find out what life is like in the north west.

I hope this series can encourage others to experience the rich and unique lifestyle Mount Isa and the north west has to offer.

We look forward to sharing Jacqui’s experiences with you and getting your feedback on the blog and Facebook as she learns what life is like as a country copper.