The NSW Police Force has marked a significant milestone in recruitment with the 1000th student to graduate in 2025.
In his first attestation as NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon today (Friday 12 December 2025), also celebrated the largest class to attest in 13 years from the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn.
Governor of NSW, Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, and Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, The Honourable Yasmin Catley MP, joined Commissioner Lanyon APM at the attestation ceremony to see students sworn in as probationary constables.
They will begin their first day on the beat from Monday (15 December 2025) following eight months of training, including 16 weeks at the Academy.
The probationary constables will serve local communities at police stations across the state.
The graduating Class 367 takes the total number of graduates to 1000. This figure includes students from Classes 365, 366 and 367, and officers who have come through the Professional Mobility Program in 2025.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said the new recruits have an important job to do.
"Congratulations Class 367 – today marks the end of your training at the Goulburn Police Academy but the beginning of your responsibility to NSW," Minister Catley said.
"Policing is an incredibly rewarding yet challenging career and each one of today's 341 recruits is stepping up with integrity, professionalism and dedication.
"Class 367 is proof that the Minns Labor Government's reforms to rebuild the NSWPF are working.
"We are paying recruits to train, offering pathways to serve in or near their regional hometown after attesting and backing them every step of the way – there's never been a better time to join the NSW Police Force."
Commissioner Lanyon said he was proud to officially welcome his first cohort of probationary officers to the big blue family.
"Reaching the milestone of 1000 graduates attesting this year is an achievement that reflects our ongoing commitment to building a strong and capable police force for the future," Commissioner Lanyon said.
"The newest class of probationary officers represents the next generation of policing in NSW, and I have every confidence in their ability to serve our communities with professionalism and integrity.
"Recruitment at this scale means we can meet the needs of a growing state, boost our frontline services, and uphold the trust and safety of communities across NSW."
Commissioner Lanyon also thanked five retiring officers for their dedicated commitment to the police force as they proudly marched off the parade ground many years after they took an oath or affirmation to serve the people of NSW.
Seven officers were also presented with Commissioner's Valour Award for their exceptional bravery at a shooting at Penrith Police Station in October 2019.
The officers were recognised for putting themselves in the line of fire to subdue the offender, and ensure the safety of the community.
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT CLASS 367
A total of 341 recruits are being sworn in today.
The class comprises 248 men and 93 women. The youngest is 19 years old and the oldest is 54 years old.
The students will attest with the rank of probationary constable. Recruits will report to stations around the state for work on Monday 15 December 2025.
After attestation, they will then complete 12 months of on-the-job training and study by distance education.
At the end of this 12-months they officially graduate with an associate degree in Policing Practice. The officers will then be confirmed to the rank of constable.
While many recruits are Australian-born, the graduating cohort is also made up of students from diverse backgrounds.
- 14 recruits are First Nations
- 303 were born in Australia
- 38 were born overseas
- Their countries of origin include England, New Zealand, China, Brazil, USA, India, Iraq, South Africa, Wales, Thailand, Bangladesh, Russia, Ireland, South Korea, Lithuania, Egypt, Hong Kong, Iran and Pakistan.
- The recruits speak 10 different languages.
Class 367 comprises of ages:
- 18-20 – 70
- 21-25 – 152
- 26-30 – 56
- 31-35 – 34
- 36-40 – 17
- Over 40 – 12
As part of Class 367, 50 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.
Eight recruits will also receive awards for outstanding academic, physical, marksmanship and practical policing achievements.
DETAILS OF RETIRING OFFICERS
- Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cooke joined NSW Police in 1986 before being stationed at Campsie. He worked in a number of roles within State Crime Command and in the Central Metropolitan Region. In 2021, he was promoted to Assistant Commissioner at South West Metropolitan Region. Assistant Commissioner Cooke's last day of service was 28 August 2025 after 39 years of diligent service.
- Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty joined NSW Police as a trainee at the Police Academy before being sworn in as a probationary constable in 1985. He was stationed at Flemington Police Area Command. He had a long career as a criminal investigator and worked in a number of police area commands and in State Crime Command. In 2019, Detective Superintendent Doherty became Commander of the Homicide Squad where he worked until his retirement on 18 July 2025, leaving after 40 years of ethical service.
- Detective Chief Inspector Peter Yeomans began his career in 1980 in Manly before he moved into the criminal investigation field. He worked as a detective in a number of commands and squads. For 14 years Detective Chief Inspector Yeomans led various teams of detectives investigating serious child abuse matters. His final day of service was today (Friday 12 December 2025) after 45 years of distinguished service.
- Sergeant Darren Critchley joined as a trainee before becoming a probationary constable in 1987 at Bourke Police Station. He worked in general duties, investigations and operation support before transferring to the recruitment branch where he continued until his retirement on 26 September 2025, after 38 years of dedicated service.
- Senior Constable Stephen McEvoy joined NSW Police in 1979 before beginning his career in Parramatta. He was seconded to Special Gaming Squad before returning to Parramatta. He went to Fairfield Police Station and was part of the team who oversaw the conviction of Ivan Milat. Senior Constable McEvoy worked at a number of locations in western and south west Sydney before he transferred to NSW Police Academy, where he was a lecturer and protocol officer. He retires after 25 years of diligent service.
ATTESTATION – Police Area Command & Police District Allocations
CENTRAL METROPOLITAN REGION – 77
Eastern Beaches PAC – 5
Eastern Suburbs PAC – 6
Inner West PAC – 14
Kings Cross PAC – 4
Leichhardt PAC – 3
South Sydney PAC – 6
St George PAC – 14
Surry Hills PAC – 4
Sutherland Shire PAC – 9
Sydney City PAC – 12
NORTH WEST METROPOLITAN REGION – 74
Blacktown PAC – 6
Blue Mountains PAC – 2
Hawkesbury PAC – 4
Kuring Gai PAC – 6
Mt Druitt PAC – 8
Nepean PAC – 7
North Shore PAC – 11
Northern Beaches PAC – 8
Parramatta PAC – 6
Riverstone PAC – 4
Ryde PAC – 7
The Hills PAC – 5
SOUTH WEST METROPOLITAN REGION – 65
Auburn PAC – 6
Bankstown PAC – 10
Burwood PAC – 6
Camden PAC – 2
Campbelltown City PAC – 8
Campsie PAC – 7
Cumberland PAC – 9
Fairfield City PAC – 7
Liverpool City PAC – 10
NORTHERN REGION – 65
Brisbane Water PD – 2
Coffs/Clarence PD – 8
Hunter Valley PD – 5
Lake Macquarie – 3
Manning-Great Lakes PD – 6
Mid North Coast PD – 6
Newcastle City PD – 3
Port Stephens-Hunter PD – 7
Richmond PD – 7
Tuggerah Lakes PD – 11
Tweed/Byron PD – 7
SOUTHERN REGION – 30
Lake Illawarra PD – 1
Monaro PD – 5
Murray River PD – 5
Murrumbidgee PD – 2
Riverina PD – 5
South Coast PD – 7
The Hume PD – 3
Wollongong PD – 2
WESTERN REGION – 30
Barrier PD – 4
Central North PD – 1
Central West PD – 4
Chifley PD – 3
New England PD – 6
Orana Mid-Western PD – 9
Oxley PD – 3
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS – 341
