Challenged both physically and mentally, the hard work of 246 recruits finally paid off as they graduated from the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday morning.  

Among those graduating were Justin Noyeaux from South West Sydney who will work in Sutherland and is hoping to work in a specialist role. 

Mr Noyeaux is very excited at the prospect of becoming a policeman.  

“I cannot wait to engage with the community,” Mr Noyeaux said. 

“I am so glad I can serve the community.”

Adam Micallef from Jervis Bay is another graduate and he will work at Kings Cross. 

Mr Micallef feels his time at the academy has fully prepared him for the challenges that lie ahead.

If there is one thing he will take away from his training, it is the importance of having a good relationship with the public.  

“We have gone through a tough training regime and I definitely feel I am well-equipped to do my job efficiently,” Mr Micallef said.

“You have to be friendly and respectful in all aspects of life.” 

Police Academy Principal Superintendent Rod Smith was extremely proud of the new recruits and is confident the new generation of police officers will hit the ground running.

“They (graduates) met as strangers, but they leave as a formidable team, ready to serve the people of NSW,” Superintendent Rod Smith said.

Out of the 246 recruits, 23 were born overseas while 15 came from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island backgrounds.

The celebration also acknowledged the retirement of four highly respected officers including Chief Inspector John Cameron who contributed 43 years of distinguished service.

The new recruits officially begin their first day of duty across NSW on August 20.