The NSW Police Force will welcome 158 new probationary constables as Class 361 attests at the NSW Police Academy today (Friday 1 March 2024).
The Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, the Honourable Yasmin Catley MP, joined NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb APM to welcome the new recruits, who will next week be deployed to police stations across the state, where they will complete their first year of on-the-job training.
Five police dogs ¬– PD Ocko, PD Apollo, PD Charger, PD Clae and PD Vicki – and their handlers will also be graduating from an intensive training program where they undertook several months of obedience, agility, and individual skills.
NSW Police and Counter-terrorism Minister, the Honourable Yasmin Catley MP has welcomed the new probationary constables.
“Congratulations to all 158 attesting officers for their hard work and commitment. I wish you all a rich and rewarding career with the NSW Police Force.”
“A career in policing is like no other. These new recruits show a steadfast determination to serve and protect communities right across NSW.”
“The NSW Government backs our police 100%. We are committed to getting more boots on the ground and supporting the hardworking officers already on the beat. That’s why we’re paying recruits to study.”
NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb APM, said today’s attestation is an important milestone in the lives of the new officers.
“All 158 recruits graduating today, are embarking on an extraordinary journey and career,”
“Policing is a job where we all have the chance to make a difference to the community we’ve been entrusted to serve and protect.”
“These probationary constables are joining a strong, honourable and committed police force, and I wish them the very best,” Commissioner Webb.
While many recruits are Australian born, this year the graduating cohort is also made up of students from diverse backgrounds including Iraq, Syria, Poland, Germany, India, South Africa, China, United States of America, England, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Five recruits are First Nations.
Of the 158 recruits, 112 are men and 46 are women.
Nine recruits will also receive awards for outstanding academic, physical, marksmanship and practical policing achievements.
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT CLASS 361
A total of 158 recruits are being sworn in today.
The class comprises 112 men and 46 women.
The students will attest with the rank of probationary constable. Recruits will report to their stations for work from next Monday 4 March 2024.
They will then complete 12 months’ on-the-job training and study by distance education with Charles Sturt University. They officially graduate with an Associate Degree in Policing Practice once they have passed all academic and operation standards. The officers will then be confirmed to the rank of constable.
Of the probationary constables attesting today, 141 were born in Australia and 17 were born overseas.
Class 361 comprises of ages:
• 18-20 – 42
• 21-25 – 66
• 26-30 – 26
• 31-35 – 18
• 36-40 – 3
• Over 40 – 3
ATTESTATION – Police Area Command & Police District Allocations
CENTRAL METROPOLITAN REGION – 43
Eastern Beaches PAC – 1
Eastern Suburbs PAC – 6
Inner West PAC – 1
Kings Cross PAC – 4
Leichhardt PAC – 4
South Sydney PAC – 3
St George PAC – 6
Surry Hills PAC – 6
Sutherland Shire PAC – 6
Sydney City PAC – 6
NORTH WEST METROPOLITAN REGION – 36
Blacktown PAC – 3
Blue Mountains PAC – 2
Hawkesbury PAC – 2
Kuring Gai PAC – 3
Mt Druitt PAC – 3
Nepean PAC – 4
North Shore PAC – 3
Northern Beaches PAC – 3
Parramatta PAC – 3
Riverstone PAC – 3
Ryde PAC – 4
The Hills PAC – 3
SOUTH WEST METROPOLITAN REGION – 26
Auburn PAC – 2
Bankstown PAC – 3
Burwood PAC – 5
Campbelltown City PAC – 3
Campsie PAC – 4
Camden PAC – 1
Cumberland PAC – 2
Fairfield City PAC – 3
Liverpool City PAC – 3
NORTHERN REGION – 20
Coffs/Clarence PD – 2
Hunter Valley PD – 1
Lake Macquarie PD – 4
Mid North Coast PD – 3
Newcastle City PD – 1
Port Stephens-Hunter PD – 1
Richmond PD – 3
Tuggerah Lakes PD – 2
Tweed/Byron PD – 3
SOUTHERN REGION – 20
Lake Illawarra PD – 3
Monaro PD – 2
Murray River PD – 5
Murrumbidgee PD – 2
Riverina PD – 1
South Coast PD – 4
The Hume PD – 1
Wollongong – 2
WESTERN REGION – 13
Central West PD – 3
Chifley PD – 2
New England PD – 2
Orana Mid-Western PD – 3
Oxley PD – 3
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS – 158
