While the NSW Government is proud of Class 365, its South West Sydney MPs are also happy that the region will get a solid allocation out of this new cohort of police officers.
A total of 63 new Probationary Constables have been allocated to South West Metropolitan Region, and the Member for Liverpool Charishma Kaliyanda says its exactly what the area needs: a boost to the thin blue line.
“When I’m out and about in Liverpool, I hear from multiple residents who are concerned about public safety, particularly on our roads,’’ says Ms Kaliyanda.
“Getting more police into our area is key to addressing those concerns and keeping our streets safe.
“Many of the officers who have started work also call Western Sydney home – that local knowledge is critical to ensure effective policing of our local community.
“The graduation of Class 365, the largest in 11 years, shows that the work the Minns Labor Government is doing to increase recruitment and retention of our NSW Police is paying off.’’
Her colleague, the Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty, agrees with the sentiments expressed by Ms Kaliyanda.
“It’s great to see more police heading to South West Sydney, with 63 new Probationary Constables joining the South West Metropolitan Region,’’ Mr Hagarty said.
“These recruits will help strengthen community safety and support our hardworking local police to keep Leppington and surrounding suburbs safe.
“The Minns Labor Government is investing where it’s needed most, paying recruits to study, scrapping the wages cap, and bringing policing back into reach for everyday people.
“That’s a real win for Leppington and for communities right across NSW,” he said.
Class 365 officially attested at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, May 2 (pictured above) and these new recruits have now commenced duties at their new home stations across the state.
