THE Riverina Police District has welcomed a new group of fresh faces ready to help serve and protect the region against crime.
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Out of the total 189 new probationary constables to join the NSW Police Force on Friday, seven will be welcomed into the Riverina team.
Class 344 was welcomed to its ranks at a special 'Classes of 2020' Attestation Parade at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, celebrating the achievements of all 1000 recruits who attested as police officers during 2020.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, earlier classes from 2020 attested at the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn this year at restricted ceremonies without family and friends.
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott welcomed the new recruits, giving the opportunity for all to celebrate their successes.
"Our Police cadets have faced exceptional challenges this year, but they have shown they can overcome difficult circumstances to complete their training, and they will now use the same resilience to push them forward in their new careers," he said.