THE NSW Police Force has marked a significant milestone in recruitment with the 1000th student to graduate in 2025.
In his first attestation on Friday as NSW Police Commissioner, Mal Lanyon also celebrated the largest class to attest in 13 years from the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn.
Governor of NSW, Margaret Beazley, and Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley, joined Commissioner Lanyon at the attestation ceremony to see students sworn in as probationary constables.
They will begin their first day on the beat on Monday, following eight months of training, including 16 weeks at the Academy.
The probationary constables will serve local communities at police stations across the state.
The graduating Class 367 takes the total number of graduates to 1000.
This figure includes students from Classes 365, 366 and 367, and officers who have come through the Professional Mobility Program in 2025.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said the new recruits have an important job to do.
“Congratulations Class 367 – today marks the end of your training at the Goulburn Police Academy but the beginning of your responsibility to NSW,” Ms Catley said.
“Policing is an incredibly rewarding yet challenging career and each one of today’s 341 recruits is stepping up with integrity, professionalism and dedication.
Commissioner Lanyon said he was proud to officially welcome his first cohort of probationary officers to the big blue family.
“Reaching the milestone of 1000 graduates attesting this year is an achievement that reflects our ongoing commitment to building a strong and capable police force for the future,” Commissioner Lanyon said.
“The newest class of probationary officers represents the next generation of policing in New South Wales, and I have every confidence in their ability to serve our communities with professionalism and integrity.
“Recruitment at this scale means we can meet the needs of a growing state, boost our frontline services, and uphold the trust and safety of communities across New South Wales.”
Commissioner Lanyon also thanked five retiring officers for their dedicated commitment to the police force as they proudly marched off the parade ground many years after they took an oath or affirmation to serve the people of New South Wales.
Seven officers were also presented with Commissioner’s Valour Award for their exceptional bravery at a shooting at Penrith Police Station in October, 2019.
The officers were recognised for putting themselves in the line of fire to subdue the offender, and ensure the safety of the community.
