I am colour-blind – can I still be accepted into the Queensland Police Service?
A – Colour vision is an inherent occupational requirement of an operational police officer. General duties police officers are regularly required to identify and detain persons of interest, vehicles, provide evidence/intelligence etc. relying primarily on colour related information. For example, “Be on the lookout for a male person wearing black baggy trousers, red shirt with the number 11 in white on the front, blue cap, green back pack” or “a maroon station wagon with roof racks” etc. As with many policing duties, time is of the essence and officers must be able to respond quickly and accurately identify suspect persons and vehicles especially in situations which may be life threatening.
