The NSW Police Force welcomed 234 new probationary officers as ‘Class 333’ attested on Friday, April 27.
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Made up of 164 policemen and 70 policewomen, this marked the Police Academy’s first attestation of the year.
Special guests included NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller, NSW Governor David Hurley, NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian and MP Pru Goward.
Ms Berejiklian is the first premier in the past eight years to have attended an attestation ceremony in Goulburn.
“You are ordinary people who have dedicated yourself to a career of doing extraordinary things,” Police Academy boss Superintendent Rod Smith said.
“You aim to make a difference to someone’s life every single day. This is indeed a humbling reward. Always remember the reason you were inspired to get into policing.”
NSW Assistant Commissioner John Hartley (39 years) and Chief Inspector Kelvin McKneight (37 years) were also commended for their service to the police force.
“When you walk out the parade ground your commitment to the community must be number one, that commitment must be unwavering,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“Unfortunately, I can’t protect you from the darker side of human behaviour, but I can assure your family you will receive the best training, resource and support.”
The officers will be allocated to 15 Local Area Commands across the state on Monday.
The largest age group attesting on the day (122) were aged between 21-25.
Seven probationary constables identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island, with 21 born overseas.