This is the first ceremony of the year and the first attestation attended by the new police commissioner Michael Fuller.

Special guests included NSW governor David Hurley, Minister for Police and Emergency Services Troy Grant, former police commissioner Andrew Scipione, MP Pru Goward and Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Bob Kirk. 

Celebrations for the probationary constables were equally shared with admiration towards Mr Scipione and his efforts.

Mr Scipione was thanked for his loyalty and leadership by both Mr Hurley and Mr Grant. He served in the NSW police force for 37 years and was sworn in as commissioner in 2007. 

“[The] service and sacrifice at that level will be forever remembered,” Mr Grant said in his ceremony speech. “Thank you for your service.”

For the new NSW commissioner, community and integrity was the most important. 

“Putting the community first must be number one, if you put the community first my support is unwavering,” he said.

“Scipione left left an enormous legacy. The bars never been left higher.” 

Identifying the changing nature of crime and its speed, Mr Fuller looked to the new officers to bring a fresh approach moving forward.

Another piece of advice shared was the value of speaking up.

“We can’t help you if you don’t have the courage to put your hand up. Capture that joy, passion, enthusiasm and carry that,” he said.

Ten officers in the cohort were born overseas across nine countries. Twenty five per cent were female and the largest number of officers were aged between 21 and 25.