State lockdowns have become a heavy focus of NSW police, meaning increased workloads, long hours and time away from their homes and families.

But many have reported a silver lining in the form of classic country compassion.

"The country-style hospitality being extended to police at the border is nothing short of amazing," Police Association of NSW executive member Oliver Behrens said.

"From the provision of firewood to keep us warm at our road-side checkpoints through near zero-degree nights, to the gifting of cakes, coffees, and the general well wishes from the locals all combine to really help boost our morale."

Mr Behrens has been assigned to the Mulwala checkpoint manning the Melbourne Street Bridge.

A city man himself, Mr Behrens has found the small Riverina town to be a breath of fresh air.

"I have been a serving NSW police officer for about 22 years working in the City and Surry Hills Police Area Commands," he said.

"I had not ever heard of Mulwala prior to this deployment, but you can count on my return to this pretty town for a holiday down the line."

Mulwala's rural appeal and others like it have seen many on the force have a change of heart on the possibility of living and working regionally.

"The town has well and truly impressed and I know that some of the junior constables down here on rotation are putting serious consideration into a transfer to the region when they complete their city tenure," Mr Behrens said.

"Country people are so much friendlier, they spend more time with you, it's hard to put your finger on it exactly but they just seem to have a better attitude."

PANSW president Tony King had similar feedback to give after his own visit to border communities.

"I was at the border for the start of July and what I kept hearing was that Sydney people loved the fact that people were actually nice to them," he said.

"So these border deployments could very well assist with officer shortages in a lot of rural NSW locations."

Mr Behrens said the deployments were harder on some more than others, but assistance from other bodies was invaluable.

"Some police are happy to be contributing and doing something different - For others, especially those with young families or small children, it is often a difficult sacrifice to spend the time away," he said.

"It is important to also recognise the contribution the military are making.

"My nightshift by the bridge is ably assisted by the rotation of two young soldiers who have spent time on numerous border points for a number of weeks.

"Their contribution, assistance and professionalism is first class."

Border checkpoints continue to be enforced across the two states, with the public urged to stay up to date with the latest regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.