SEVEN new police officers have hit the beat across the New England North West.
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As part of the deployment, three are stationed in the New England Police District, with one hitting the ground in Glen Innes and two based in Moree.
Four new cops have started their careers as part of the Oxley police.
The new recruits started duties at their various commands on Monday.
The seven probationary constables are part of a graduating class of 197 new police men and women, who will join the ranks of the NSW Police Force after leaving Goulburn Police Academy.
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Oxley Police District Commander Superintendent Kylie Endemi said the allocation of four new officers to the area will increase the local police capability.
"Oxley Police District is excited to welcome four new probationary constables to our ranks," she said.
"These new officers represent our ongoing and unrelenting commitment to policing within our local community."
She said Oxley police officers will guide and mentor the newcomers through the next stages of their careers.
"Policing can be an incredibly challenging profession, with our officers often facing both the best and worst of humanity in the line of duty," he said.
"These new officers have already shown great resilience and determination, with their training being adapted to the global pandemic."
Mr Elliot said the new police officers can take their training to the front line to help keep the community safe and to help enforce the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall welcomed the three probationary constables to the New England Police District 'family'.
"I am always thrilled to be able to welcome new police officers to the New England Police District and I firstly congratulate them on their graduation," Mr Marshall said.
"They will of course be warmly welcomed into the local police 'family' and I have no doubt our communities in Moree and Glen Innes, will similarly roll out the welcome mat.
"We're stepping up the numbers of police in this region and importantly, the visibility of police, to help prevent crime, not just apprehend those who perpetrate it."
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
