BY ISABEL EVERETT
17 new police officers will be commencing work in the Hunter on Monday.
The officers were sworn in as probationary constables in Goulburn on Friday.
Acting Police Commissioner David Hudson APM welcomed the latest intake of probationary constables.
"Our newest probationary constables join the Force at a critical time, as we move beyond the trials of 2020," Acting Police Commissioner Hudson said.
“As an organisation, we are constantly forced to face new and emerging challenges and that is why a career in policing in so rewarding.
“I
welcome the latest graduating recruits of Class 346, they will provide a
valuable addition to our policing capabilities across the state.”
Three officers will be station in the Hunter Valley PD, two in Lake Macquarie, ten in Newcastle, and two in Port Stephens-Hunter.
Class 346, including 149 men and 55 women, has completed eight months of foundational training and will report to their stations on Monday 26 April 2021.
