314 police recruits – the largest class in 13 years – have been sworn into the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) – bolstering frontline policing right across the state.
The Minns Labor Government officially welcomed Class 366 to the NSWPF as they attested at the Goulburn Police Academy last month.
The new officers have been deployed to Police Area Commands and Police Districts across the state, strengthening the NSWPF’s capability to right crime and keep our communities safe.
This includes 12 new police officers for the Canterbury Electorate:
- 4 to Campsie Polcie Area Command; and
- 8 to Burwood Police Area Command.
These officers have now hit the ground running, bringing the total number of additional officers in our local area since the 2023 election to 97.
We are working hard to rebuild the NSWPF and create safer communities. While there is more to do, that work includes:
- Delivering a once-in-a-generation pay rise for police officers
- Establishing an historic scheme to pay recruits to train, resulting in a 72% increase in applications to join the NSWPF
- Establishing the Be a Cop In Your Hometown program
- Establishing the Professional Mobility Program to incentivise experienced officers from interstate and New Zealand to join the NSWPF
Premier Chris Minns said:
“A massive congratulations to class 366, and welcome to the NSW Police Force.
“On behalf of the people of NSW, I thank you for putting your hand up to serve and protect our communities.
“Policing is a tough and demanding profession, but it also offers extraordinary opportunities for a rewarding career.
“This record class shows our reforms are working – paying recruits to study, delivering a historic pay rise, and opening new pathways to serve regional NSW.”
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said:
“Each of the 314 new recruits has shown a steadfast commitment to make our state a safer place. I wish them all a long, rich and rewarding career with the NSW Police Force.
“These recruits are going to where they’re needed most and are ready to hit the ground running and make a real difference in their communities.
“The Minns Labor Government is working hard to get more boots on the ground. While there’s more to do, we have secured better pay, are paying recruits to train and have set up pathways for regional recruits to serve in or near their hometown and experienced officers to transfer to NSW.
Member for Canterbury Sophie Cotsis said:
“The new police recruits in Canterbury will be key to delivering safer streets and safeguarding our local area.
I warmly welcome these new recruits, and look forward to supporting them in their work and seeing the contribution they will make to our community.”
The Hon. Sophie Cotsis MP | Member for Canterbury
