NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione welcomed 711 new recruits into the Force at an attestation ceremony in Goulburn this morning.
'Class 311' of the Associate Diploma of Policing Practice is made up of 529 men and 182 women.
"As the new recruits take their oath of office today, they bring vigour and enthusiasm to meet the challenges that lay ahead.
"I welcome them today and wish them well as they embark upon the rewarding career that is policing NSW.
"Our newest Probationary Constables bring the knowledge, skills and experience to meet the future policing needs of our state," said Commissioner Scipione.
The new probationary constables come from a wide range of backgrounds. A number were born overseas in countries including India, Iraq, New Zealand, Croatia and Indonesia.
Many are from non-English speaking backgrounds, with many fluent in a second language including Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, Kurdish and Serbian.
"Eighty of the recruits speak over 34 different languages, showing that the diversity of our troops match the diversity of the community we serve."
Two recruits joined the NSW Police Force through the IPROWD (Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery) program, and fourteen recruits identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
"I am heartened and proud to see fourteen Indigenous recruits march onto the parade ground today. They bringing a wealth of cultural knowledge and significantly add to the 330 Indigenous people currently employed within the Force," he said.
Some of the recruits entered the NSW Police Force College straight from school or university study, while others left established professional careers and trades.
