Since making the move Acting Inspector Marshall has forged positive relationships with schools, community organisations and major stakeholders in Young and said she is glad she packed up her house and relocated to the outskirts of town.

"I wasn't sure what to expect when I moved to Young. I have always lived close to family and friends, so it was quite daunting to leave them behind and begin our adventure," she said.

"But I'm glad we did make the move because my family and I have all become accustomed to the simplicity of country life and enjoy the small, but strong community bond that is in Young."

Acting Inspector Marshall has not always been a police officer though, she started her working career as pizza delivery girl.

"I was working as a pizza delivery driver before attending the Police Academy in 2000 and that gave me a good grounding to start my working life," she said.

Acting Inspector Marshall started her police career in Gosford working for the local area water command.

"I worked general duties and in the Commuter Crime Unit before transferring to Lake Macquarie LAC in 2006," she said.

"In Lake Macquarie, I worked in general duties and at times did some relieving in the Northern Region Office at Newcastle on and off for a few years before moving to Young in 2013, when I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant."

Kristin moved to Young with her children and her husband who is also a police officer.

"My husband is a Senior Constable also working out of Young,  yes I'm the boss at home and at work, " she says with a smile that regularly flashes across her face during our conversation.

"We have four children aged 19, 15, 11 and 10. 

"The oldest one is studying at Newcastle University and the other three are at local schools in Young."

Police work can be tough and although Acting Inspector Marshall has a friendly and calm demeanour her determination to get the job done has seen her through many challenging moments.

"In 2010, I sustained a back injury at work,” she said. 

“As a result, I had my spine fused and had to have some time off work.

“At that time, I was at a cross- roads. I could leave the Police medically unfit, or return to the truck.

"About 12 months later and after a lot of rehab, I was able to prove I was fit for duty.”

Acting Inspector Marshall said amongst the most enjoyable aspects of her time in Young has been her involvement in community projects. 

"I enjoy working with other emergency services and community groups,” she said.

“I would say my biggest achievement thus far was my involvement in the 'I am so sorry' project, which took me to Melbourne to represent Cootamundra LAC and the NSW Police Force in March.

“Although the video did not win I feel it did because it will continue to benefit the community.

"I also enjoy being invited to local schools and taking part in their day to day activities.

“I have read books in the library at lunch time during education week and taken the Police truck to day care centres and kindergartens.”

Acting Inspector Marshall said interacting with children is an important aspect of police work in a small country town and one that is often the start of good relationships between police and those in the community.

"I always remind young kids that Police are not to be feared, but are friends,” she said.

“I often talk about being a regular person while not at work, and just like their parents I go shopping, take my own kids to sport and go shopping and drink coffee.

"In fact, I look forward to doing regular person things like feeding our lamb or our chooks on our farm, things are pretty good in Young and I am enjoying all aspects of my life."