New launch boat for police

By Robert Muir

Sep 15, 2021

Murray River Police District took possession of a new Launch boat last week that will be used between Tocumwal and Albury.

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The boat will be known as ‘Launch Corowa’ and is a 5.7 metre Swift Marine rib with aluminium hull powered by a 115 HP four stroke Yamaha outboard motor.

“This vessel will significantly assist in our river and lake capability within the Murray River Police District (MRPD) from both a policing/maritime and emergency management perspective,” Commander MRPD Paul Smith APM told the Yarrawonga Chronicle.

“With other vessels based at Deniliquin and Moama, Launch Corowa will spend much of her time on our local waterways working with Maritime on water safety enforcement.”

Additionally, MRPD welcomed two new members to the Federation LGA in the past month. Senior Constable Kyle Thompson based in Corowa and Senior Constable Tyler Robinson based in Mulwala.

“Both members come with a wealth of experience and specialist skill,” Commander Smith said.

“Both Kyle and Tyler have ties to the border region. It is very pleasing to see local members coming home for both the police and community.”

If you are considering a career change there are plenty of opportunities within NSW Police Force and good chances of being stationed within the MRPD. for more information visit www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment

By Robert Muir

Journalist