Five probationary constables hit the beat in Oxley Police District with three in Tamworth, one each in Narrabri, Gunnedah

Five recruits fresh from the police academy have launched their careers this week by taking on postings in the Oxley Police District.

Three of the probationary constables will call Tamworth home, while one each will head a little further west to Gunnedah and Narrabri.

The new recruits will undertake a year of on-the-job training.

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One each will be based in Armidale and Moree and two will join the team in Inverell.

NSW Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Toby Lindsay said a career in policing was exciting and rewarding.

"As a probationary constable engaged in general duties policing you can expect to be working with and helping the community," he said.

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