NSW police have launched their roadshow titled ‘You Should Be A Cop In Your Hometown” in an initiative aimed to attract new police recruits in regional areas.
Kicking off in Albury from September 1, Police will be travelling from Albury to Deniliquin High School, Griffin Plaza and Wagga PCYC before heading to Young PCYC on Saturday, 5 September from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
The initiative will look at identifying and recruiting future police officers in regional areas, specifically targeting applicants to become and officer and return to their hometown.
Murray River Police District is among four priority areas in Southern Region, with placements dependent on operational needs.
The roadshow includes stalls showcasing the career pathways to potential new recruits, including Forensic Evidence and Technology Services, Rural Crime Prevention Team, Crash Investigation Unit and Traffic and Highway Patrol.
Southern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar APM, said the program gave greater certainty for applicants particularly those in regional communities.
“For many people, a career with the NSW Police Force no longer means leaving the region they love. Through Be a Cop in Your Hometown, eligible recruits may have the opportunity to build a policing career while maintaining the lifestyle, family connections and community ties to their local community,” Assistant Commissioner Cassar APM said.
“Local police bring valuable local knowledge, strong community connections and a genuine commitment to making the community they live in, a better and safer place to live.”
For more details on You Should Be a Cop In Your Hometown visit: https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment
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