General News
22 March, 2025
Meet Warrack's newest man in blue
Warracknabeal Police welcomed a new face to their team last week when Constable Max Richards commenced his first shift on Tuesday March 11.
Fresh out of the academy after graduating only a month ago, Const Richards made the move from Geelong to Horsham, where he resides, to look after the wider Warracknabeal community.
"I was after a change," he said.
"And I wanted to get experience in the country."
When asked why he chose a career in the police force, Const Richards said, "It's something I've always wanted to do.
"I think it will be a very challenging but rewarding job.
"I'm always up for a challenge and I like to get out and get my hands dirty."
Sergeant Kylie Newell took Const Richards on a tour of the town on his first shift, introducing him to the community.
Const Richards said he would be stationed in Warracknabeal for a minimum of two years.
"It has a good community feel here," he said.
"We'll see how things go."