Senior Police Liaison Officer Amanjot Sharma has become the first Indian woman in Queensland known to receive the District Officer Certificate, an award recognising exceptional leadership in policing. Presented by Chief Superintendent Dave Euskelly of North Brisbane District, the honour highlights Sharma’s work in domestic and family violence prevention, as well as her role in building bridges between the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and multicultural communities.
The citation credits her with a “culturally informed approach” that has helped foster trust, particularly among Queensland’s Indian diaspora. Her efforts have encouraged more people to come forward, seek help, and feel seen within the justice system.
One of her most visible contributions was the coordination of the “Break the Silence—End the Violence” event at Queensland’s Parliament House. Organised in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, the event created space for dialogue around abuse, while signalling a broader commitment to inclusion and empowerment. That event, along with her day-to-day outreach, has left what QPS describes as a lasting impact both locally and internationally.
Reacting to the award, Sharma said she was “truly humbled and honoured” to be recognised for her leadership. She thanked her supporters and the police service for the acknowledgement, adding that the award was “a reflection of the effort and dedication that has gone into making it possible.”
Her final words carried a blend of pride and joy: “Proud to be the first Indian female in blue with high flying colours.”
Sharma’s story offers more than a personal triumph. It sends a message about the value of cultural representation in public institutions. For many in the Indian-Australian community, seeing one of their own acknowledged at such a level brings both pride and hope. For young people from migrant families who may be unsure where they belong, Sharma’s path shows that there is space, even within institutions historically seen as distant, for someone who knows their way around two worlds.
It’s also a reminder of what good policing looks like: present, listening, and engaged with community life. As Queensland continues to grow more diverse, officers like Sharma are helping shape a police service that reflects and responds to that change.
Her award isn’t just a line on a citation—it’s part of a broader story about what public service can be when inclusion isn’t treated as an afterthought.
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