A new probationary constable has commenced duties at Cowra Police Station following a formal attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last month.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed probationary constable Aiden Atkinson to the Chifley Police District.
“It is fantastic to have Aiden begin his police career here, gaining experience in a country town, and to have new resources continuing to support our smaller communities,” Ms Cooke said.
“Aiden joins the strong and experienced team at Cowra who I know will be very supportive of him in this new role.”
“Hopefully new police officers like Aiden, who are joining the ranks in regional areas, will choose to stay regional in their careers because we need them and country life has so much to offer,” she added.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole congratulated the newest recruits in Goulburn.
“The students of Class 352 have committed themselves to eight months of training at the Police Academy and should be acknowledged for their achievements,” Mr Toole said.
“Our current police officers across the state will welcome the new probationary constables over the coming weeks as they join the beat in regional, rural and metro communities.
“The NSW Government is proud to offer its continued support to the NSW Police Force as we strive to keep the people of NSW safe.”
The NSW Government announced in 2019 the delivery of 1500 additional officers over four years to enhance community safety across NSW.
Class 352 includes 142 men and 60 women from all ages, backgrounds and regions across the state and country.
Two new probationary constables will commence duties in the Cootamundra electorate after they attested at an attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last Friday.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke welcomed the new police officers from class 351 to the region who will be stationed at Young and Cootamundra.
“It is great to see more officers coming out to the bush to gain experience and protect our small towns and villages,” Ms Cooke said.
“I look forward to meeting the new officers in the coming months who I’m sure will be great additions to the Riverina and Hume Police District teams, and wish them the best of luck in their new roles.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole congratulated the newest recruits in Goulburn.
“Police officers on the frontline serve and protect our communities right across the State every day,” Mr Toole said.
“We don’t often see a major event or emergency without also seeing the men and women in blue on the ground doing what they can, whether it’s responding to a natural disaster like the current flooding crisis, a car accident or a public protest or major event.
“The NSW Government is proud to support this new class of probationary constables as they embark on their careers.”
The NSW Government announced in 2019 the delivery of 1500 additional officers over four years to enhance community safety across NSW.
Class 351 includes 133 men and 60 women. Some recruits entered the NSW Police Academy straight from school or university, while others left established professional careers and trades.
The new probationary constables come from diverse backgrounds.
Fourteen recruits were born overseas in countries, including China, Portugal, Serbia and Kuwait.
Nine recruits are Indigenous with four recruits coming through the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery (IPROWD) program.
More than 220 new police recruits from class 349 were sworn in as probationary constables last month at a ceremony in Goulburn.
These Probationary Constables are now out in the field reporting for duty after eight months of world-class training.
Across our four Police Districts in the Cootamundra Electorate, three of these welcomed new officers to their teams. The Chifley and Murrumbidgee Districts each welcomed four new recruits and Hume received three.
These new probationary constables join record numbers of police to help keep the community safe.
In the Chifley Police District, Probationary Constable Jack Doheny has joined the team at Cowra Police Station.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke was pleased at how forthcoming the community of Cowra has been in welcoming Constable Doheny to the region.
“I warmly welcome Jack to Cowra as he joins a fine team of officers who work so hard for Cowra and the towns and villages that surround,” Ms Cooke said.
“It is great to see an increasing amount of officers having the opportunity to hone their skills in a regional community.”
“I encourage locals to get acquainted with the new officers as knowing these soon to be familiar faces reinforces the trust and reliance our small communities have in our police officers.”
Class 349 includes 153 men and 73 women with some recruits entering the NSW Police Academy straight from school or university, while others left established professional careers and trades.
The NSW Government has committed to invest $583 million to introduce 1500 extra police over four years to enhance community safety across NSW and is investing $60 million over four years to upgrade the Police Academy at Goulburn.