Two New Officers for the Cootamundra Electorate

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.

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