Cowra Police welcome new Probationary Constable Jack Doheny

Probationary Constable Doheny recently attested from Class 349 and finds himself in Cowra from Western Sydney's Castle Hill.

He said while the rural setting was a little different to what he was used to, it was an exciting opportunity personally.

"This is my first time living out of home, away from family, the girlfriend and friends, but I'm taking the positives out of it," he said.

"Everyone here has been lovely, the community has been lovely.

"Joining the gym and going to the shops, everyone is really nice, sooner or later I'm sure I'll be an integral part of it."

Probationary Constable Doheny said he is also looking to make Cowra a safer place to live.

"It's such a good opportunity, a small country town, from a policing point of view, you can really get to know the community and make a positive impact, which is the whole reason I joined up," he said.

"During bushfires and COVID over the past two years I realised I wanted some more intrinsic value and what better way to help people.

"The police were front of mind in regards to that and it couldn't get any better being in a small country town and being able to do that."

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He said there was also plenty of opportunities he would get to experience that his city counterparts would miss.

"I'm sure I'll get to experience things that my Sydney mates might not be able to, that close relationship with the community," he said.

"You can deal with an issue from start to end all they way through and form positive relationships through those interactions and that's what I'm looking forward to.

"My focus is on my probationary years and doing the best I can in a new area and new police station.

"Just trying to help people as best as I can and the future will come."

Probationary Constable Doheny encouraged the community to come forward whenever they had issues.

"My message would be, whatever it is, don't be afraid to come and see the police, we are here to help," he said.

"It's a simple message but sometimes people might be afraid of reporting, but we're normal people, we're just like you.

"We want to make a difference and want to help, let us do that.

"It's exciting times, I'm looking forward to the future here in Cowra and I'm sure I'll get to know everyone sooner or later. If you see me out and about feel free to say hi."

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