New St George police hit the streets

After recently completing their foundational training at the Goulburn Police Academy, a total of ten new police officers have been welcomed to the St George Police Area Command.

Member for Oatley, Mark Coure, is pleased to see that the probationary constables of Class 347 have now commenced their duties across the region.

“On behalf of the St George community, I want to congratulate our ten new police recruits who have hit the streets ready to serve and protect local residents and their families,” Mr Coure said.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, congratulated the new recruits who bring a fresh boost to our local police services. “Congratulations to the men and women of Class 347, who will join the NSW Police Force at its strongest and most efficient,” Minister Elliott said.

“After eight months of world-class training, the attesting officers have now joined their stations and are ready to invigorate the policing capabilities of this State.”

The NSW Government has committed to invest $583 million to introduce 1500 extra police over four years to enhance community safety across NSW. $60 million is also being invested over four years to upgrade the Goulburn Police Academy.

“This is outstanding news for residents of the St George area and individuals right around the State. This investment will provide more police and a greater sense of safety for the community whilst ensuring that our police have access to the best possible training facilities,” Mr Coure said.

Class 347 includes 137 men and 55 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. 21 recruits were born overseas in countries including Jamaica, the Philippines and China. Many are from non-English speaking backgrounds, with seven recruits fluent in a second language including Arabic, Chinese and German.

Seven recruits are Indigenous with one recruit coming through the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery program.