It was the end of an era at Parkes Police Station last Sunday when the Lachlan and Canobolas Local Area Commands merged to become the Central West Police District.
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All staff who were at work on Friday gathered for a photo to mark the occasion before enjoying a barbecue lunch together.
The Lachlan Local Area Command had been operating in the district for about 20 years.
Former Lachlan Local Area Command and the new Central West Police District Superintendent Chris Taylor stepped into his role on Monday after three months of preparations.
The Central West Police District’s 210 staff will serve 45,000 square kilometres with a population of 85,000.
Supt Taylor said targeting drug use and drug supply was a difficult task, but targeting road trauma also yielded results in cutting drug crime.
“All of the drugs in NSW have got to be conveyed somehow and that’s by road.”
Supt Taylor said a rural crime unit had been formed with four detectives working out of Parkes, led by Sergeant Andy McLean.
“They will investigate rural crime and will also be available to assist local police,” he said.
Remaining on the front foot with domestic violence remains a priority with four dedicated officers and AVO compliance checks.
