Four new probationary constables will commence duties on the Northern Beaches after new officers were attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 16 August.
Member for Manly James Griffin welcomed the new police officers to the Northern Beaches:
“I am proud to see the Northern Beaches Police Area Command welcome four new probationary constables and I congratulate them on embarking on this new chapter in their career.
“Their commitment to ensuring our community is a safe and secure one is invaluable, and on behalf of Manly I want each and every officer to know that their efforts are deeply appreciated.”
Shadow Minister for Police Paul Toole shared his welcome to the enthusiastic new recruits who come from diverse backgrounds and professional experience.
“I am proud to welcome the 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,” Mr Toole said.
“These probationary constables are helping strengthen the ranks of our modern and world-class Police Force.
“Policing is like no other profession; it is a selfless career where officers run towards danger to protect us and the wider community rather than the natural instinct to run in the opposite direction.”
The Northern Beaches PAC shared their own welcome, posting on social media:
The recruits have completed eight months of foundational training and those allocated to commands within the Northern Beaches will report to their stations from Monday 19 August 2024 to complete 12 months' on-the-job training and study by distance education with Charles Sturt University.
The NSW Police Force welcomed a total of 110 new probationary constables as Class 363 attested at the NSW Police Academy on Friday 16 August 2024.
Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, the Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, the Honourable Yasmin Catley MP, joined NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb APM to welcome the new recruits, who will next week be deployed to police stations across the state, where they will complete their first year of on-the-job training.
NSW Police and Counter-terrorism Minister, the Honourable Yasmin Catley MP has welcomed the new probationary constables.
“Congratulations to Class 363 for your hard work and commitment that’s culminated in being sworn into the NSW Police Force today.
“You have shown a steadfast commitment to serve and protect our community and we thank you for it.
“A career in policing is like no other and I wish you all a long and rich career with the NSW Police Force.
“Our police work tirelessly to keep us safe, and this Government is committed to ensuring they have what they need to continue this important work. The decision to pay recruits has seen an outstanding uptick in the number of applications to join the NSWPF.”
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb APM said today’s attestation was an unforgettable moment that marked the beginning of a rewarding and challenging career for the new probationary constables.
“Those attesting today have worked hard over the past eight months and I am proud to welcome them all into our world-class police force,” Commissioner Webb said.
“They will have an integral role to play in serving their local communities and in keeping NSW safe.
“I encourage all the attesting probationary constables to seize every opportunity, never stop learning, and to take pride in the uniform you wear every day.
“The work you will do throughout your career will make a difference to countless lives.”
While many recruits are Australian born, this year the graduating cohort is also made up of students from diverse backgrounds including from Iraq, Kuwait, Fiji, England and New Zealand. Seven recruits are First Nations.
Of the 110 recruits, 80 are men and 30 are women.
Seven recruits will also receive awards for outstanding academic, physical, marksmanship and practical policing achievements.
Class 363 comprises of ages:
18-20 – 24
21-25 – 44
26-30 – 25
31-35 – 9
36-40 – 5
Over 40 – 3
Police Area Command & Police District Allocations
CENTRAL METROPOLITAN REGION – 32
Eastern Suburbs PAC – 8
Inner West - 2
Kings Cross PAC – 2
Leichhardt PAC – 3
South Sydney PAC – 5
St George PAC – 4
Surry Hills PAC – 4
Sutherland Shire PAC – 2
Sydney City PAC – 2
NORTH WEST METROPOLITAN REGION – 23
Blacktown PAC – 2
Blue Mountains - 1
Kuring Gai PAC – 3
Mt Druitt PAC – 2
Nepean PAC – 2
North Shore PAC – 3
Northern Beaches PAC – 4
Parramatta PAC – 3
Riverstone PAC – 1
Ryde PAC – 2
SOUTH WEST METROPOLITAN REGION – 19
Auburn PAC – 1
Bankstown PAC – 6
Burwood PAC – 3
Campsie PAC – 3
Fairfield City PAC – 3
Liverpool City PAC – 3
NORTHERN REGION – 19
Brisbane Water PD – 2
Coffs/Clarence PD – 4
Hunter Valley PD – 5
Lake Macquarie PD – 6
Tweed/Byron PD – 2
SOUTHERN REGION – 8
Lake Illawarra PD – 1
Monaro PD – 1
Murray River PD – 1
Murrumbidgee PD – 2
Riverina PD – 1
South Coast PD – 1
The Hume PD – 1
WESTERN REGION –9
Central West PD – 2
Chifley PD – 2
New England PD – 1
Orana Mid-Western PD – 2
Oxley PD – 2
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS – 110
Attestation of Class 363 photos; NSW Police Force