Orana Mid-Western Police District allocated seven probationary constables

Orana Mid-Western Police District has been allocated seven of the 197 officers who were attested in Goulburn on Friday.

There are 26 in total for the western region police districts, comprised of five for Barrier, one for Central North, four for Central West, two for Chifley, three for New England, four for Oxley and the seven for Orana Mid-Western.

A restricted ceremony was held in Goulburn to comply with the COVID-19 rules with no members of the public or media able to attend.

The 125 men and 72 women of Class 342 will undertake 12 months of on-the-job training and will also complete the Associate Degree in Policing Practice with Charles Sturt University.

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After their first year, once they have passed all academic and operational standards, they will be confirmed to the rank of constable.

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said the latest intake of probationary constables would provide a fresh boost to police resources as the state faced the pandemic threat of COVID-19.

"Class 342 recruits attest in extraordinary times. They have already shown resilience and determination in making it to this stage, and these qualities will serve them well as they face the challenges that lay ahead," he said.

"COVID-19 restrictions do not allow me to welcome these new recruits with the full ceremony of a normal attestation, but that should not detract from the achievements of these officers who swear their oath of office."

Education and training commander, assistant commissioner Peter Barrie congratulated the new recruits on reaching this significant milestone in their policing careers.

"Naturally, the recruits are disappointed that we cannot welcome family and friends to the academy to share in this significant moment in their careers, but it hasn't dampened their spirits and they are keen to commence duties," the assistant commissioner said.

"I wish them well as they head off to their new stations and start their law enforcement careers."

Class 342 is comprised of 125 men and 72 women.

Of those, 170 were born in Australia and 27 were born overseas, including Hong Kong, Nepal, Wales and India.