Our special interview with two Punjabi PSOs of Victoria

Over the past four years, more than 1300 Protective Services Officers have been inducted by Victoria Police, to keep commuters safe in and around train stations. The new recruits come from various multicultural backgrounds, including Punjabi.

Preet Baidmann and Talwinder Singh Source: SBS Punjabi

PSOs Talwinder Singh and Preet Baidmaan with SBS Punjabi's Manpreet K Singh Source: SBS Punjabi

In this special interview, two Punjabi PSO's, Preet Baidmaan and Talwinder Singh tell us more about their job and what it entails; they tell us what if feels like, to come from a visibly different cultural background, and be involved in law enforcement; and they tell us about the eligibility requirements and training that PSOs undergo.

 It is worth noting that over 100 PSOs have successfully graduated as police officers, and more continue to make that transition.

PSO Preet Baidmaan, at her assigned railway station in Victoria Source: SBS Punjabi

Talwinder Singh, graduating as a PSO from the Police Academy Source: T Singh

PSOs Talwinder Singh and Preet Baidmaan at SBS Melbourne studios Source: SBS Punjabi