MORE than 200 new frontline police will hit the ground in communities all over the state over the coming weeks following the recent Attestation ceremony in Goulburn.

Port Stephens Hunter Police District is looking forward to the community getting to know the two new recruits, who joined the district on Monday 2 May 2022 as part of class 352.

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Class 352 includes 142 men and 60 women from all ages, backgrounds and regions across the state and country.

They will complete their year of on-the-job training and the Associate Degree in Policing Practice by distance education with Charles Sturt University before being confirmed to the rank of constable.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole congratulated the newest recruits.

“The students of Class 352 have committed themselves to eight months of training at the Police Academy and should be acknowledged for their achievements,” Mr Toole said.

“Our existing police officers across the state will welcome these new probationary constables over the coming weeks as they join the beat in regional, rural and metro communities.

“The NSW Government is proud to offer its continued support to the NSW Police Force as we strive to keep the people of NSW safe.”

Police Commissioner Karen Webb welcomed the latest intake of probationary constables of all ages and backgrounds.

“An effective police force is one that is made up of all ages, genders and backgrounds,” Commissioner Webb said.

“Our police respond to all forms of crime, support victims of all ages and backgrounds, and engage with all types of communities.

“A career in policing can be extremely varied and each day can be unpredictable, but it’s also so rewarding to know that you’ve come to work to help others.”

Class 352 consists of 179 students born in Australia and 23 born overseas in countries including New Zealand, England, South Korea, Philippines, India, South Africa, Iran, Iraq and Nepal.

Nine recruits are indigenous, with two recruits joining through the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery (IPROWD) program.

By Tara CAMPBELL