Wellington will receive a new probationary constable at its police station as 300 new recruits joined the NSW Police Force on Friday. It will fill one of a number of vacancies at the station.
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The 313 students of "Class 323" of the Associate Degree in Policing Practice were sworn in at an graduation ceremony at the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn.
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione was joined by the Governor of NSW, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd), and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Stuart Ayres, to inspect the new recruits on the parade ground.
The newly-attested officers will begin work at their new postings at police stations across NSW Monday.
They will then complete 12 months on-the-job training and study by distance education with Charles Sturt University before they officially graduate with an Associate Degree in Policing Practice, and be confirmed to the rank of constable.
Commissioner Scipione said while the graduation marked the end of the recruits' first chapter of policing, it also represents the start of the next chapter, where they will experience the great challenges and rewards of serving the community as a police officer.
"These officers have worked hard, both physically and academically, to reach this milestone, proving they have the dedication to succeed and uphold the Force's statement of values," Commissioner Scipione said.
"Policing is not your ordinary career path, and they can expect to be challenged every day they carry their badge.
"I wish every officer the very best in their policing futures and hope they find the experience of serving the people of NSW as exciting and rewarding as I do."
As the new officers start their careers, two officers will be honoured as they retire from distinguished careers. Detective Chief Inspector Ian Bown and Inspector Harry Goedings will march off the parade ground to the salute of Commissioner Scipione.
