SWAN Hill might be a change of pace for First Constable Michael Wilson, but he's ready to give country policing his all.

One of Swan Hill's newest recruits, First-Const Wilson found himself in the Mallee by way of the Victoria Police ballot process, picked as the one from a squad of 25 to take the rural position.

It's his first time country, but three weeks in, said he's already noticing the dif...