IN the first Attestation parade since the 100th year celebration of Women in Policing, 44 female probationary constables were sworn in at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday morning.
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The small class of 109 was welcomed into the ranks by NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione and NSW Minister for Justice and Police, Deputy Premier Troy Grant.
Among Class 324, was Goulburn local Enoch Bailey.
Probationary Constable Bailey, like the rest of his classmates, will start work this week. But it won’t be anywhere near his hometown.
PC Bailey has been posted to Broken Hill.
“It’s fantastic. It’s been a long road but it feels great. I’ve been at it since May last year. I had to come back for a second time because I failed an exam by only a few per cent. It was heartbreaking. But I’m absolutely stoked… the last thing I wanted was to be posted to the middle of Sydney,” PC Bailey told the Post.
Prior to training at the Academy, PC Bailey studied a Bachelor of Criminal Justice. He said he hoped the Bachelor degree would help him after his mandatory three years in Broken Hill to climb the ranks and explore more specialist areas of Policing.
His mother, Dr Isabella Hawke, was over the moon for PC Bailey, as he was finally able to begin his career.
“I’m really happy that he is embarking on his career and I think being in Broken Hill for three years will be quite exciting. He is going with his fiancee Emma, a registered nurse, and she’s going to be working at the local hospital.”
Following 12 months’ on-the-job training and study by distance education with Charles Sturt University, the newly sworn in officers will be confirmed to the rank of constable and graduate with an Associate Degree in Policing Practice.
Commissioner Scipione said the attesting officers have proven they have the dedication to succeed and uphold the NSW Police Force’s statement of values.
“These officers have worked to meet and exceed the physical and academic demands expected at the Academy and today, they close the first chapter of their policing careers,” the Commissioner said.
“As they start this next chapter, I wish every officer the best for their future with the NSW Police Force, where they will experience great challenges and rewards while serving the community.
“They are not embarking on an ordinary career path and should expect to be challenged every day they carry their badge.
“However, when we welcome new officers into our police family, it is an assurance they should never expect to face any challenge alone.”
The new officers will start their careers inspired by five officers, who on Friday received Valour Awards for conspicuous merit and exceptional bravery in the line of duty.
Inspector Toby Austin, Sergeant Anthony Fokes, Sergeant Carter Knyvett, Senior Constable Karen Peasley and Senior Constable Kristy Milligan were honoured at the parade.
To mark 100 years of women in policing, the ceremony featured an all-female banner party, including Parade Commander, Superintendent Donna Adney.
Of the 109 officers, none were stationed to the Hume LAC.
