Warwick’s newest cop is First Year Constable Sarah Harmer who joins the ranks in the Rose City

Warwick’s newest police officer has an inspiring link to several police alumni, as she prepares to return to her hometown to protect and serve.

Warwick's newest cop is First Year Constable Sarah Harmer (Photo: Queensland Police)

Warwick’s newest police officer has an incredible story, after she was sworn into the force and embarks on returning to her hometown.

First Year Constable Sarah Harmer was sworn in alongside a record-breaking 137 new police officers following their graduation from the QPS Academy in Brisbane on Thursday.

The Warwick-born officer was sworn in with the cohort, who had some pretty personal alumni.

Mrs Harmer’s husband, Senior Sergeant Ryan Harmer, was sworn in on the same date 18 years ago, following in the steps of his father, who graduated on the same parade ground in 1978.

“I was looking for a career change that offered something different every day, where I could interact with the community but also feel a sense of accomplishment,” First Year Constable Harmer said.

“I have learnt a lot about myself through the various stages of training, immersing myself in study and pushing myself through new situations where I experienced both fear and adrenaline.

New officer Sarah Harmer, her husband with his step dad are a family of police officers with ties to the parade ground. (Photo: Queensland Police)

“Throughout training, I felt supported by knowledgeable instructors, each with unique experiences and insights on being a police officer.

“I am looking forward to returning to my hometown of Warwick to start my policing career in a community I love.”

The milestone marks the largest group of recruits to graduate in 26 years, signifying a substantial boost to the service’s frontline resources and commitment to keeping the Queensland community safe.

Mrs Harmer and the newest graduates completed the eight-month Recruit Training Program, undergoing extensive training in physical skills, driving, firearms and field craft.

There are currently 546 recruits training at QPS Academies in Brisbane and Townsville, with a further 2274 applicants in the recruiting pipeline.

New officers celebrate after being sworn in (Photo: Queensland Police)

The Service’s newest police officers will be deployed across Queensland, where they will receive further training and development on the job over the next 12 months through the First Year Constable program.

Alongside Mrs Harmer at Warwick, Stanthorpe Police Station has also been assigned a new recruit.

Originally published as Warwick’s newest cop is First Year Constable Sarah Harmer who joins the ranks in the Rose City