The state’s first female Police Commissioner will be farewelled after a 38-year career as a new class of 314 probationary constables joins the ranks.
Class 366 is the largest group of graduates in 13 years to attest from Goulburn Police Academy.
Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, NSW Premier, The Honourable Chris Minns MP and Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, The Honourable Yasmin Catley MP, will join NSW Police Acting Commissioner, Paul Pisanos APM today (Friday 22 August 2025) at an Attestation ceremony to see students become sworn probationary constables.
As part of the ceremony, Commissioner Webb will be formally farewelled with a marching out salute on the parade ground, a ceremonial gesture of her retirement.
Premier Chris Minns said Commissioner Webb had spent her career serving the community.
“Commissioner Webb has dedicated nearly four decades to serving the people of NSW,” he said.
“On behalf of the people of NSW, I thank Commissioner Webb for her leadership, her important reforms, and her lifelong commitment to keeping our communities safe.”
“Congratulations to Class 366. I thank you for taking on these roles and putting your hand up to protect our communities across the state.
“Policing is an extraordinarily difficult profession, but the opportunities for career advancement and challenges within the NSW Police Force are extensive.”
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley congratulated Commissioner Webb on a long and distinguished career.
“I thank Commissioner Webb for an extraordinary career of self-sacrifice and service to the people of NSW,” Minister Catley said.
“She has been a force for change, achieving landmark reform that will leave a lasting legacy on the NSW Police Force.
“Commissioner Webb’s drive to modernise the force for the 21st century will have an immense impact on our police and community. Congratulations Commissioner.
“To our new recruits, every single one of you has shown a steadfast commitment to make our state a safer place. I wish you all a long, rich, and rewarding career with the NSW Police Force.”
NSW Police Acting Commissioner Paul Pisanos APM said Commissioner Webb had forged pathways and opportunities for current and future police.
“We thank Commissioner Webb for her incredible commitment to serve the community, and the NSW Police Force,” Acting Commissioner Pisanos said.
“Commissioner Webb as the first female Police Commissioner, shattered barriers and blazed a trail of progress, paving the way for future generations and inspiring probationary constables to believe in their potential.
“As we welcome a new generation of officers into the NSW Police Force, today is a day to mark the significant contribution Commissioner Webb has had on our organisation.”
The probationary constables will begin their first day on the beat from Monday (25 August 2025) following eight months of training, including 16 weeks at the Academy.
They will be deployed to police stations across the state to serve local communities.
As part of Class 366, 13 probationary constables benefit from the recruitment initiative, Be a Cop in Your Home Town, which allows applicants to return and work in the community they live. They will return to their home town areas to work in the following locations: Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Tamworth, Macksville, Singleton, Wagga Wagga and Albury.
NSW Police has received 4749 applications since 1 November 2023, following the announcement that recruits would be paid to train at the Academy. This represents a 72 percent increase in applications.
Since the announcement of the new award agreement, 2283 applications to join the NSW Police Force have been received.
This year’s class also raised a record-breaking fundraising amount, with $23,350 donated to NSW Police Legacy during the Run4Blue event and $59,987 raised for Special Olympics Australia as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Relay Polar Plunge event in Goulburn.
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