Oxley Police District welcomes new recruits to Tamworth, Gunnedah and Narrabri

Three other new graduates fresh from the police academy will be based alongside her in Tamworth while another two will head to Narrabri and one to Gunnedah.

Probationary Constable Garrels said the country music capital was her first choice for her first posting and she's excited to have boots on the ground.

"I'm looking forward to getting to know the community and getting to know Tamworth," she said.

"I like the country lifestyle and I think I will love living here."

At least four of the seven new Oxley Police District recruits are women and will be led by commander Superintendent Kylie Endemi.

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"I think being a female in the police force, making a difference appeals to me as well," Probationary Constable Garrels said.

"We all get along really well and we will make a good team, so I'm looking forward to that."

A desire to make a difference and be challenged by the unexpected each day is what inspired the Coffs Harbour local to join the thin blue line.

Superintendent Endemi said the district was thrilled to welcome the seven new recruits.

"This is a result of quite an extensive amount of training they have undertaken at the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn and we are extremely happy to now welcome them to their next phase of training," she said.

The officers will train on-the-job for 12 months and continue their academic training as well.

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