You might not think having your co-worker with you 24/7 sounds ideal, but for Sergeant Jaye Lilley it’s an important part of her dream job.
Former Senior Constable, now Sergeant Lilley works side-by-side with man’s best friend to fight crime with the Brisbane Dog Squad.
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“Choosing the dog squad is a lifestyle choice,” Sergeant Lilley said.
“They live at home with us. They become part of your family. The dog relies on you and we rely on the dog for the results.”
Sergeant Lilley joined the QPS in 2006, at age 26.
From early on in her training Sergeant Lilley had a pretty good idea she wanted to end up in the dog squad, but it was a long road to get there.
First, she had to finish her recruit training, then her First Year Constable work with six months at Petrie and six months at Sandgate before she secured a permanent posting at
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