Lake Illawarra and Wollongong Police get new officers

The NSW Police Force has welcomed 169 new probationary constables, from Class 362 at the Goulburn Police Academy.

The force says this class is the first to have been fully paid to study as part of their training, the students will attest with the rank of probationary constable.

Five of the new recruits are coming our way, with Lake Illawarra to receive four new recruits, while Wollongong will get one.