ST George police has welcomed four new recruits.
Ready to serve and protect, these graduates stepped into their careers after their attestation parade at the NSW Police Force Academy at Goulburn.
They were among 170 new probationary constables sworn into the force on August 22.
They will complete 12 months of on-the-job training before they graduate with an associate degree in policing practice with the University of Western Sydney through distance education, and work their way up to the rank of constable.
They attended a two-day induction of lectures this week, met their bosses, brushed up their knowledge of the latest crime trends and got out and about in the community.
They will work with field training officers who will monitor their assessments.
They will take part next month in a regional induction with all probationary constables in the central metropolitan region.
Who's who:
Peter Fterniatis, 20: A Sutherland Shire resident, Peter fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a policeman. He is fluent in Greek and plays state league soccer. ‘‘I joined to help people and make the community a better place,’’ he said.
Mia Toutounji, 23: A Sutherland Shire resident, Mia said she ‘‘always wanted to join NSW Police to help those in need and to serve the community’’.
Samuel Murphy, 20: Sam, of Sutherland Shire, said he looked forward to ‘‘exploring different avenues in the job’’.
Jessica O’Leary, 21: A NSW country girl, Jessica previously worked on a dairy farm. She studied agriculture at high school and competed in cattle shows. ‘‘I joined the force because of the opportunities available and the variety of work, which can take you anywhere in the state,’’ she said.
