Class 355, made up of 145 new probationary constables, will be deployed to police stations across the state following today’s Attestation ceremony in Goulburn.
The newest recruits have completed eight months of study at the New South Wales Police Academy and will commence their year of on-the-job training as probationary constables from next week.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said the newest recruits will bolster policing capabilities right across the State.
“As the probationary Class of 355 hit the ground running, they have the full support of our Government behind them,” Mr Toole said.
“They are to be commended for pursuing a career in policing where they will make a real difference while protecting and serving our communities.
“It is an honour to be in Goulburn today to witness Class 355 take the oath and pledge to keep the people of NSW safe.”
In 2019 the NSW Government announced the delivery of 1500 additional police positions over four years and committed $60 million to upgrade the Goulburn Police Academy.
One of the organisation’s largest social media marketing campaigns, ‘You Should Be a Cop,’ launched this year and has already made a significant impact to the recruitment drive.
Spanning Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Youtube and Weibo over 10 million impressions were achieved, leading to over 165,000 clicks though to the NSWPF recruitment website, with hundreds of applications in the pipeline as a result.
Acting Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the 145 new probationary constables represent the future of the NSWPF.
“Today’s Attestation marks a significant milestone for our recruits as well as their friends, family, and our wider policing community.
“The students have worked hard to get here – both academically and physically – and have proved their capability to take on the tasks involved in the job ahead.
“Each day can be both rewarding and challenging but I look forward to seeing the inspiring things these officers will achieve throughout their careers,” Acting Commissioner Lanyon said.
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT CLASS 355
A total of 145 recruits are being sworn in today. The class comprises of 94 men and 51 women.
The students will attest with the rank of probationary constable. Recruits will report to their stations for work from Monday 17 October 2022.
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, 126 were born in Australia and 19 were born overseas. Their countries of origin include Syria, Italy, Tunisia, and New Zealand.
Three recruits are Indigenous, with all of them joining through the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery (IPROWD) program.
Class 355 comprises of ages:
- 18-20 – 29
- 21-25 – 68
- 26-30 – 24
- 31-35 – 14
- 36-40 – 5
- Over 40 – 5
For interviews with recruits going to specific areas, please contact the relevant Police Area Command or Police District on Monday 17 October 2022.
POLICE AREA COMMAND & POLICE DISTRICT ALLOCATIONS
CENTRAL METROPOLITAN REGION – 28
Eastern Beaches PAC – 5
Eastern Suburbs PAC – 6
Inner West PAC – 4
Kings Cross PAC – 1
Leichhardt PAC – 1
South Sydney PAC – 7
St George PAC – 1
Sutherland Shire PAC – 1
Sydney City PAC – 2
NORTH WEST METROPOLITAN REGION – 38
Blacktown PAC – 2
Hawkesbury PAC – 2
Kuring Gai PAC – 2
Mt Druitt PAC – 5
Nepean PAC – 2
North Shore PAC – 8
Northern Beaches PAC – 10
Parramatta PAC – 3
Ryde PAC – 2
The Hills PAC – 2
SOUTH WEST METROPOLITAN REGION – 20
Auburn PAC – 3
Bankstown PAC – 1
Burwood PAC – 2
Camden PAC – 3
Campbelltown City PAC – 2
Campsie PAC – 2
Cumberland PAC – 3
Fairfield City PAC – 2
Liverpool City PAC – 2
NORTHERN REGION – 19
Brisbane Water PD – 3
Coffs/Clarence PD – 4
Hunter Valley PD – 2
Lake Macquarie PD – 2
Manning/Great Lakes PD – 2
Port Stephens-Hunter PD – 2
Richmond PD – 2
Tuggerah Lakes PD – 2
SOUTHERN REGION – 25
Lake Illawarra PD – 2
Monaro PD – 4
Murray River PD – 4
Murrumbidgee PD – 2
Riverina PD – 2
South Coast PD – 4
The Hume PD – 4
Wollongong PD – 3
WESTERN REGION – 15
Barrier PD – 1
Central North PD – 3
Central West PD – 2
Chifley PD – 1
New England PD – 5
Orana Mid-Western PD – 1
Oxley PD – 2
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS – 145
