Jimboomba's new police constable has blue in her blood.
Hayley Fitzpatrick's father Peter is a sergeant on the force, and her uncle, Colin Pledge has also served on the force.
Constable Fitzpatrick is one of 71 new officers who graduated from the academy at Oxley.
She looked forward to the excitement that her previous jobs in information management and academic research did not provide.
"I used to work in a high-rise building in Brisbane," she said.
"There was no adventure. It was mundane."
Constable Fitzpatrick did rotations at the Road Policing Unit, Tactical Crime Squad, Domestic Violence Unit and Logan District Prosecutions Unit before being assigned to Jimboomba.
The 28-year-old said she enjoyed the TCS most.
"That's where all the fun stuff happens," she said.
"Chasing cars and kicking down doors."
Constable Fitzpatrick was keen to start patrolling at a range of events Jimboomba hosted.
"There's a diverse range of policing activites here," she said.
The graduates' ceremony marked the end of six months of intensive training.
The new officers ranged from 19 to 45 years old.
Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll said the officers who marched through the ceremonial gates were different to the fresh-faced recruits who entered the academy six months ago.
"Each of the FYCs have changed as a result of their training, their environment and the leadership demonstrated by staff here at the Academy," Commissioner Carroll said.
"As first-year constables of the Queensland Police Service, they are now charged with the duty of ensuring the safety and security of the people of Queensland.
"I am filled with pride and have confidence in the future of the Queensland Police Service. You now add to our rich history, to our diversity and are now ready to protect the peace and good order for the people of Queensland."
Police and corrective services minister Mark Ryan congratulated the new officers and wished them well in their first year.
"Each has a very important role being responsible for the safety and security of the people of Queensland," Minister Ryan said.
"I wish you the best of luck in your policing career and am confident that you will do your part in upholding the high standard of service.
"On behalf of the Queensland Government, I am grateful to the 71 officers who have accepted this responsibility."
Four new officers will start at Logan Central Station. Beenleigh and Crestmead each get one.
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