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The north coast is to to have 15 new probationary constables.

Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin, said in a media release she congratulates the state’s newest police officers graduating in Goulburn “in the biggest graduating class in 13 years”.
“I am pleased to see that 21 of the 349  new probationary constables will be coming to our region, with 11 for the Richmond Police District, six for New England and 4 for Tweed-Byron.
“These recruits have successfully completed eight months of intensive training through the Constable Education Program and now begin a further 12 months of on-the-job training as probationary constables.
“Today’s record breaking class highlights the Minns Government’s police recruitment reforms are working, including paid study for recruits, a once-in-a generation pay rise, the  Be a Cop in Your Hometown program and the Professional Mobility Program.
“These programs have made a real difference to policing in our region.  Since being elected the Minns Government has added a total of 154 new officers to the three police district commands that safeguard local communities in the Lismore electorate.
“I wish these new recruits from Class 368 well as they embark on their new careers,” Ms Saffin said.
“I am confident the discipline, courage and commitment they have already shown in becoming police officers will serve them and our communities well.”


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