New officer in charge of Gundagai Police Station

16 February, 2018

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today welcomed the new Officer in Charge of Gundagai Police Station, who has an interest in a topic close to Steph’s heart. 

Sergeant Joanne Gallant joined Ms Cooke, District Commander Riverina Superintendent Bob Noble and Mayor of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, Abb McAllister, at Gundagai Police Station for the announcement. 

“I’m very excited to welcome Sergeant Gallant to the role, she will bring a wealth of experience to the Gundagai region,” Ms Cooke said. 

“I know Sergeant Gallant is working on some special projects related to domestic violence and I have spoken out on that very subject, so I am keen to see those plans unfold here in Gundagai,” she added.

Superintendent Noble said Sergeant Gallant symbolised the essence of the NSW Police reengineering program – tenacious, resilient leaders at all levels, supported with broad authority of discretion to find and enact solutions appropriate for their own communities.

“Sergeant Gallant brings a strong operational focus to the role with a particular focus on policing and domestic violence.” he said.

“I am personally greatly looking forward to working alongside Joanne and her team in meeting the many challenges Gundagai and district face,” Supt Noble said.

Sergeant Gallant said she was very proud and very excited to take on the new role.

“I think the new policing model is great for the police and the community.”

“I’ve got a few projects I want to kick off this year, especially as my background is in domestic violence and White Ribbon Day will definitely be in that mix,” she added. 

Ms Cooke also highlighted the rollout of the new policing model during today’s announcement. 

“It’s going particularly well here in the Riverina District, the NSW Government is really impressed with how it’s all gone,” she said. 

“We’ve got some great, strong and competent people in place and it’s terrific for our communities. 

“We are going to see more police on the front line, we’re going to see more proactive policing and ultimately our communities will be safer. 

“That’s what we are all about as a government,” Ms Cooke said.