Windsor and Riverstone police stations have welcomed new probationary constables last week, following the graduation of 199 recruits from the academy recently.
Hawkesbury Local area command welcomed two new recruits and Riverstone welcomed one in probationary officer Ian Stein.
Acting Hawkesbury Crime Manager Mathew Wilson said they welcomed their new probationary constables.
“The new recruits, like us are looking forward to getting straight into their next phase of their Policing careers and operational duties for the Hawkesbury Community,” he said.
Riverstone has also welcomed a new Superintendent in Greg Peters.
“Superintendent Peters brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Command and I look forward to working with him to ensure we have a safe and secure community in our region,” Member for Riverstone Kevin Conolly said.
“I know the qualifications our newest officers have completed at the Police Academy, together with the on-the-job training they will complete under the close guidance of senior police will ensure they are more than adequately prepared to step into this important role.
“Policing can be an extremely challenging profession. Our officers encounter the best and the worst of humanity in the line of duty, so I’m very pleased that our community will benefit from the knowledge and experience of police leaders and the enthusiasm of our newest recruit starting their career on the beat.”
Minister for Police Troy Grant said the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government had undertaken to boost frontline police numbers across the State through the re-engineering process.
These new recruits will commence on-the-job training immediately and will continue distance education before graduating with an Associate Diploma in Policing Practice.
“The 150 men and 49 women attested last week will bring the number of individuals who have become sworn NSW Police officers since 2011 to 4,362,” Mr Grant said.