Many dignitaries from all walks of command were joined by current and former members of our men and women in blue for the public ceremony on Monday.

It was all kicked off with a short but poignant parade in the "heart of the Sapphire City", including the dog squad, mounted officers, the NSW Police Band and current serving officers, with hundreds of people lining the street to see the fanfare.

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Dignitaries spoke their pieces at the front of the station lead by Inverell's Acting Officer in Charge Cameron Paine, while standing on the legacy walk - tiles proudly bearing the names and numbers of past and present members of the NSW Police Force.

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New England Police District Commander, Superintendent Steve Laksa, said the new police station is an asset providing "privacy and security to the community when reporting crime".

He made special commendations to all who made it possible, however especially to Chief Inspector Rowan O'Brien and Sergeant Ross Chilcott for their "relentless personal commitment", who invested hours of their own time not only lobbying for the new station but seeing through the "arduous task of project management".

Supt. Laksa said building the new purpose-built modern facility "wasn't without its challenges" - like last minute approvals, redesigns and alterations - however all were accommodated by Inverell Shire Council and the building teams BGIS and Hutchinson Builders.

"The new station includes modern facilities that enables officers to attend virtual training sessions exposing them to training in a more cost effective and efficient manner," he said.

"These virtual facilities also allow officers across the New England Police District to meet daily to receive intelligence driven taskings and remain contemporary to emerging crime trends and issues."

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Commissioner Michael Fuller said the "unique" station represented a major investment in the crime fighting capabilities in the New England Police District.

"Fitted with state-of-the-art technology and fixtures, Inverell Police Station will give police the support they need to continue to drive down crime and keep the community safe," he stated.

Before this single building, officers worked in various buildings on the police site.

This new building puts them under one roof which "enhances productivity and creates a supportive team environment."

MP Adam Marshall said the station includes dedicated spaces for crime prevention and investigative units, as well as the unique inclusion of a dedicated police forensic facility within the complex.

"This station is a testament to this government's election commitment to invest in a police station infrastructure program to support the vital work of our policemen and women," Mr Marshall said.

The redevelopment of Inverell Police Station stems from the 2018/19 commitment for Multipurpose Police Station Program of capital works investment of $107.86 million.

Construction began in 2020, with the station becoming fully operational in April 2021.

The station incorporates custody facilities with charge docks and cells, has new workspaces for general duties police, investigators, the Dog Unit, Traffic and Highway Patrol, prosecutors, and forensics.

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