Cops transfer from other jurisdictions to strengthen NSW Police Force

TWENTY-ONE officers joined the ranks of the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) last week after graduating from the Professional Mobility Program (PMP).

A State Government initiative, the PMP allows current serving police officers from other jurisdictions within Australia and New Zealand to train and become police officers in NSW, while keeping their equivalent rank (up to Senior Constable level six).

Previously, there was no pathway for officers to move to NSW and keep their rank.

The graduates are from Queensland (three), Victoria (five), South Australia (one), Northern Territory (one), the Australian Federal Police (four) and New Zealand (seven).

Ten officers will be stationed across the state’s Northern Region, which includes the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions.

NSW Police Force Deputy Commissioner Dean Smith said, “Today we see 21 PMP recruits graduate in NSW after having started their policing careers at other Australian and New Zealand policing jurisdictions.

“They have completed 12 weeks’ training at the Police Academy, and from today are appointed as probationary constables for a period of six months.

“Each of these officers brings invaluable past experience from each of their individual jurisdictions, and we are delighted they have demonstrated a commitment to serve the people of NSW.

“This program is providing a boost to police numbers which will greatly help us best serve our communities.”