Five new officers will be joining the Hume Police Command over the next 12 months to walk the beat and respond to emergencies in the local community.
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian said NSW will be a safer state with the first allocation of the NSW Liberals and Nationals $583 million investment in extra police assigned to local stations and specialist areas to protect communities and fight crime.
"In addition to more local police, the NSW Police Force will boost the ranks of high-visibility teams, as well as specialist crime-fighters devoted to strategic intelligence and cybercrime," she said.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said NSW had some of the lowest crime rates in 20 years, and the changing nature of crime meant it was vital more police were introduced into the ranks.
"This is a major boost to ensure police have the resources they need to protect the community," he said.
"These officers include specialist police to deal with aged crime prevention, and to monitor offenders on the Child Protection Register.
Member for Goulburn Mrs Wendy Tuckerman said she wished the new officers success in their careers and time in the electorate.
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"I'm thrilled the Goulburn electorate will be a safer place with this NSW Government investment boosting our Police District," she said.
"I am proud to welcome these men and women and wish them every success in their policing careers in the Goulburn electorate"
Future allocations of positions will be determined based on resource requirements and how best to prevent, disrupt and respond to emerging crime issues.
