Thursday, 22 December 2022
Five new probationary constables from ‘Class 356’ will commence duties across the region following their Police Academy attestation and formal ceremony held at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 9 December.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has congratulated the new recruits as they embark on their policing careers from Junee, Cootamundra, Narrandera and Young Police stations.
“I welcome all our newest police officers to the region and wish them every success in such an honourable role,” Ms Cooke said.
“Being sworn in as a police officer is a great honour and I commend these recruits for their commitment to their communities.”
“These new officers will play major roles in keeping our communities safe and it is great to see more and more officers gaining experience in our rural areas”
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole joined NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb APM, to welcome the enthusiastic new recruits, who come from diverse backgrounds and professional experience.
“I am proud to welcome the 151 new recruits into the NSW Police Force, who have taken up the incredibly challenging but rewarding responsibility of serving and protecting the people of NSW,” Minister Toole said.
“These probationary constables are among 1,046 recruits to NSW Police this year, helping strengthen the ranks of our modern and world-class Police Force.”
“The NSW Government recognises the role of a police officer is like no other, which is why we’re rolling out landmark reforms to help recruit, retain and take better care of every member of the Force throughout their career, whether they’re probationary constables or those with decades of experience.”
The recruits of Class 356 including 116 men and 35 women have completed eight months of foundational training before putting their feet on the beat.