MICHELLE Kerley is the new senior sergeant at Swan Hill police, and comes with a decorated career in the force.

Snr Sgt Kerley has been a detective for most of her career, having worked with the Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU), crime squads and taskforces in Melbourne.

Describing her career as "diverse", Snr Sgt Kerley also taught law at the academy.

"I taught for around 18 months, and it has...