Riverina Police District's new recruits gives biggest boost to numbers in more than a year

While typically gaining between three and five new recruits per intake, December's attestation of seven new recruits to be stationed solely at Wagga Police Station was a welcome change.

The district's Inspector John Aichinger said the fresh faces would get the best leg-up in the force.

"These people are starting their journey with the NSW Police Force at one of the best stations in the state," he said.

"Seven is a big number, it's a great injection into our resources available and it's always good to get fresh blood in."

Inspector Aichinger said numbers at Wagga Police Station had been up and down in the past, but the verdict on the probationary constables' arrival was unanimous.

"When it comes to resources, any police officer, Inspector or Superintendent will tell you the same thing, the more the merrier," he said.

"There's a natural attrition here as with any workplace, people transfer out and others transfer in, but every now and then it's great to get police straight from the academy who may not be experienced yet but will soon gain those skills to be of huge benefit to our team and the Wagga community."

Each new probationary constable will work alongside two other officers for the first four to eight weeks on the job while they learn the ropes and settle in the their role.

Inspector Aichinger said they were keen to have the extra hands to combat the rising domestic violence issue across the region.

"Like much of the state, domestic violence is a high priority, there's always new legislation coming in so the response that these guys can deliver in regards to that will be paramount to protecting victims and bringing offenders to justice," he said.

One fresh face on the scene was that of 20-year-old Evan Chalson from south Sydney.

"I anticipate it's going to be a very busy start, and that I'll get to take part in a variety of jobs, but I'm really looking forward to it and I'm excited to learn more and help new people," he said.

The young recruit said life in the police force was always something that caught his eye.

"For a really long time I've known I wanted to work with people, to help people out, and after high school I took a look at myself and decided this was something I could do, something I could really enjoy doing, and here I am," he said.

After his attestation from the Goulburn NSW Police Academy, probationary constable Chalson said it was a breath of fresh air to be on the other side.

"It's been a long process with a lot of effort put in, so it's very much a relief to now be here and see what is to come," he said.