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Two Queensland police officers with deep ties to Moreton Bay have been posthumously recognised for their service, with their families presented Blue Heart Medals at a recent Queensland Police Service graduation ceremony.
Senior Constable Brett Forte, who grew up in Redcliffe and played junior hockey in the area, was shot and killed in 2017 while responding to a violent offender near Toowoomba. Senior Constable David Masters died in 2021 after being struck while deploying road spikes to stop a stolen vehicle at Burpengary.
The Blue Heart Medal recognises officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The awards were presented before the graduation ceremony began, accompanied by floral tributes and a minute of silence, with graduates then marching onto the parade ground.
Sen-Const Forte’s connection to Redcliffe lives on through an annual memorial hockey match held in the suburb, which also raises funds for Queensland Police Legacy. The event draws hockey players, police officers and Australian international representatives each year.
Sen-Const Masters spent four years as a full-time Mounted Patrol officer before transferring to Deception Bay Police Station. In 2024, Queensland Police Service renamed its Mounted Police Unit complex at Moggill in his honour.
Of the 123 First Year Constables who graduated on the day, eight have been posted to Moreton Bay stations. Redcliffe and Caboolture each received two new officers, while Albany Creek, Burpengary, Deception Bay and Woodford each gained one.
Those interested in a policing career can visit policerecruit.qld.gov.au for more information.
Published 13-March-2026
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