Two new police officers will join the ranks in Albury after graduating from the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday.
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The Probationary Constables are part of the latest roll out of 275 recruits, 15 of which were allocated to the Southern Region Command.
Murray River Police District Commander Acting Superintendent Andrew Spliet said the allocation of the new officers to the area will "greatly increase capability".
"We gladly welcome the two new Probationary Constables to Murray River Police District," he said.
"They will further enhance the great work that our staff across the district do each day.
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"They will be welcomed additions to the team at Albury Police Station."
Southern Region Commander Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar said the latest installment of new police positions for 2019-2020 will significantly help the police districts to combat crime.
"These officers will be assigned to front line operational positions and will make a real difference to their communities," he said.
The two new officers follow four others who started in Albury in August.
The Riverina Police District which is based in Wagga were allocated four new officers, Hume received two and Murrumbidgee received two.