Fortitude Valley is set to receive three experienced police officers as part of the Queensland Police Service’s latest intake of veteran recruits, giving the inner-city station the largest allocation in North Brisbane.
The three officers are among 45 experienced constables sworn into the Queensland Police Service (QPS) at an induction ceremony in Brisbane before being deployed to stations across the state.
Unlike traditional recruits entering policing for the first time, the new constables have already served in police forces across Australia and overseas, bringing hundreds of years of combined experience from jurisdictions including the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa and Brazil.
Fortitude Valley will receive three of the new officers, while Boondall will receive one, making North Brisbane one of the key destinations for the latest intake.
Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing said the experienced recruits would strengthen frontline policing across Queensland.
“The QPS continues to strengthen its frontline capability with experienced officers committed to serving Queensland communities,” Acting Commissioner Pointing said.
“These new constables bring valuable policing experience from other jurisdictions, bolstering our ability to deliver policing services across the state.
“Their decision to join the QPS reflects the opportunities available within the Service and the strong contribution they will make across Queensland.”
Many of the officers have relocated with their families to begin a new chapter in Queensland.
Constable Antonio Humberto Azevedo Souza Castelo Teixeira, who previously served for eight years with the Military Police of Ceará in Brazil, said the move was driven by both family and opportunity.
“One of the biggest things that brought me here was the decision to start my policing career again from scratch in a new country, for my family and for a better future for my children,” Constable Teixeira said.
He said his previous policing experience had taught him to stay calm under pressure, make quick decisions and work effectively as part of a team, while balancing academy training with relocating his family had been one of the biggest challenges.
Former Wellington Central Police Station officer Constable Dan-Emil Meszaros also chose Queensland after serving in specialist policing roles in New Zealand.
“We were sick of the cold, wet, and windy weather in Wellington and chose to move to Queensland for the lifestyle, beaches, and the relaxing nature of the communities,” Constable Meszaros said.
The latest intake is part of the Queensland Police Service’s Police Abridged Competency Education (PACE) Program, which enables experienced interstate and international police officers to transition into policing in Queensland.
With three seasoned officers joining Fortitude Valley, the station will receive the largest share of the new recruits allocated to North Brisbane, adding experienced frontline capability to one of Brisbane’s busiest policing districts.
Published 22-June-2026
