Police Monthly May 2013 - NSW Police Force

MAY 2013
A sobering reality
Our new approach to alcohol-related violence
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Working to address
the scourge of
domestic violence
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Over the last decade, reports of
domestic and family violence
have consistently increased as the
community recognises that it’s no
longer a ‘private’ matter.
Domestic violence involves
behaviour that ranges from emotional
abuse, intimidation, physical abuse
and at an escalated level violent
attacks.
Senior Programs Officer for the
Domestic & Family Violence Team,
Robyn Auld said it’s a basic human
right that people should have shelter,
be safe in their own home and live
free from violence.
“The community has become
less tolerant over time to the use
of violence as a means to resolve
conflict,” she said.
NSWPF Spokesperson for Domestic
& Family Violence, Assistant
Commissioner Mark Murdoch
said police are actively involved
in providing support and referral
for victims through collaborative
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ABOVE Mt Druitt LAC’s Domestic & Family Violence Liaison
Officers, Snr Cst Brian Johnson and Sgt David McInerney
working relationships with a range
of government and non-government
agencies.
The DVLO – who is assigned
in each of the 80 LACs in NSW –
performs a key role in making this
effective collaboration possible.
Mount Druitt DVLO Coordinator
Sgt David McInerney said the role of
DVLO has a strong focus on
the victim.
“We make sure the victim
understands what might be required
through the court system, we also
put them in contact with various
support services and we do a lot of
victim follow up,” he said.
Sgt McInerney said that working
with victims can however prove
challenging for a number of reasons.
“We have victims who are too
scared to give a statement or
take action, are caught up in their
relationship bond, sometimes it’s a
financial factor,” he said. “Others are
caught in the cycle of violence and
some victims have either a dislike or
cultural fear of police.
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“Culturally speaking the fear
is there from a different country
where the police were seen as
an enforcement agency for the
government in a corrupt or violent
way,” he said.
Sgt McInerney said to address
these issues DVLOs work with
external agencies that provide victim
support in different ways.
The Women’s Domestic Violence
Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS)
for example help female victims
and defendants through the court
process in explaining how the judicial
system works and what power
protection orders have.
Sgt McInerney said Staying Home
Leaving Violence (SHLV) is another
fantastic resource that is of great
benefit to victims of domestic
violence.
“They can provide support by
helping the victim stay at home and
within their own community,” he
said. “It means the family doesn’t
have to uproot their lives and change
everything because the offender has
done the wrong thing.”
Sgt McInerney said SHLV can
provide personal protection alarms,
back to base alarm systems and
motion detecting cameras that help
the victim feel safe and secure.
While DVLOs are victim orientated
they are also sometimes involved
in programs – like the Pacific Island
Perpetrator Program that’s managed
by Mount Druitt Probation & Parole
– that aim to stem the likelihood of
repeat offenders.
Mount Druitt DVLO Snr Cst Brian
Johnson has been involved in the
program for the last three years and
said it’s managed like an open forum
where participants can ask questions
and clarify issues.
“Probation & Parole is a really good
partner agency and I think they are
really proactive in trying to achieve
things,” he said.
DVLOs also develop strategies that
target HROs and often work with
DVOs in carrying out compliance
operations that monitor AVOs as well
as bail conditions.
Sgt McInerney said offender letters
can also be utilised in making the
offender aware that they’re being
proactively targeted, not only for
domestic violence related offences
but any form of criminal behaviour.
“We also focus on consistent victim
follow up in these instances,” he said.
“It becomes more of a managed case
basically – with the victim and
the offender.”
LACs are also involved in event
programs that target younger
demographics, which focus on
breaking the intergenerational cycle
of domestic violence.
Walgett LAC in conjunction with
Mission Australia, Walgett Aboriginal
Medical Service and other local
groups hold ‘Boys Day Out’ and ‘Girls
Night In’ events where teenagers can
discuss relationships, the effects of
drug and alcohol abuse and learn
what resources are available to them
in their community.
DVLO Coordinator for Domestic
& Family Violence Team, Leah
Archer said that breaking the cycle
of violence is always a difficult
challenge.
“As soon as kids realise that
domestic violence is not acceptable,
they’re less likely to commit it,”
she said.
One of the most complex
responsibilities of DVLOs is the role
they play in attending court.
This involves speaking with victims
and offenders, obtaining instructions
on court proceedings and ensuring
that orders and applications are
properly completed and served.
Snr Cst Johnson said everyone
has a purpose and a role at court
despite the fact that they’re all
ultimately working toward the same
common good.
“As police we are incident driven
and based around the law and our
prosecutors work along the
same vain.”
“Court advocacy groups take a
more holistic approach in managing
cases, and legal aid are very
defendant based so their aim is to
get the best result for the defendant,”
he said.
Ms Auld said the judicial system
can also prove trying for DVLOs
when offenders are given perceivably
lenient sentences.
“That is quite difficult for police as
they do all the leg work in attending
a domestic violence incident, they
do the investigation, take photos and
victim statements and attend court,”
she said. “But sometimes from the
police perspective that doesn’t seem
to pay off.”
DVLOs also work with GDs in
reviewing domestic and family
violence reports and cases and
carrying out follow up visits with
victims when necessary.
Sgt McInerney said the GDs
manage the initial domestic incident
in attending the scene, taking
statements, arresting offenders and
applying for an AVO.
Sgt McInerney said the DVLO in
turns acts as an oversight body in
ensuring the incidents are responded
to correctly – which is informed by
their specialist knowledge of the area
regarding SOPs for instance.
“We’re trying to help GDs, not
hinder them,” he said. “Making sure
that everything is done correctly is
part of our job and if we can help
everyone with that as in the victim,
the offender and police, then we’ve
done our job.”
Ms Auld said there’s a lot more
resources, skills, training and
knowledge available to support
police now to carry out proactive
investigations and prosecutions to
ideally achieve better court results.
“We’re lucky to have so many
passionate DVLOs,” she said. “They’re
dealing with victims who may be
crying, angry, scared – the whole
range of emotions – and they have to
find a way to connect with them.”
“It’s a credit to them – regardless
of how long they work in the role –
as it’s a highly emotive, volatile and
dangerous area of work and they
achieve great results.”
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THE VOICE OF THE
SHINES ON OUR NATION’S TV SCREENS
The lead singer of the Police Band recently made it
through the blind audition phase of The Voice to become
an impressive contender on the top rating show.
STORY AMANDA BEADMAN
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wanting Belinda on their team. But it
was Latino heartthrob Ricky who won
Trials and tribulations
The excitement and opportunity of
her over in the end.
Belinda’s involvement on The Voice
As a little girl Special Constable
Belinda Adams was too shy
to sing in front of an audience – or
“Initially I thought I was going to
choose Seal, and I am a massive fan
of all of the judges, but when Ricky
started talking I knew I had to choose
represented a change of fortune for
her entire family.
Belinda herself has suffered from a
severe intestinal disease throughout
anyone at all. But because she loved
him,” she said.
her life and on two separate
to sing, she would do it on her own,
The words that won her over
occasions has almost lost her life on
behind a closed bedroom door.
would be music to any vocalist’s ears
the operating table.
Her parents would listen from
coming from an artist who has sold
The condition means she will be on
outside, encouraging her to come out
more than 70 million albums.
medication for the rest of her life.
and perform for them.
“I believe that you can do anything
Belinda’s brother also met with
Eventually the young Belinda
you want with that voice,” Ricky said.
physical limitations after he was hit
conquered her nerves and took to
“I’m looking for a voice that walks
by a bus in London and lost a leg.
the stage as part of a Year 6 Variety
Concert, where she performed
Madonna’s ‘Crazy For You’ in front of
her schoolmates.
into a studio today, records a song
and years from now you will feel you
can touch the sky listening to that
voice and I’ve found it today – that
Despite the tragedy he went on
to represent Australia twice in the
Winter Paralympics.
Belinda’s father, while a
ABOVE AND RIGHT Belinda
Adams performing with The
Police Band at The Rocks
“Everyone came up to me
is you.”
professional cyclist, was involved
afterwards and said ‘you were so
Although she has performed
in an accident that left him in the
good’,” said Belinda, who now sings
on television before, including on
trauma ward undergoing facial
full time with the Police Band.
Mornings with Kerri-Anne and singing
reconstruction, enduring multiple
“They didn’t know I could sing
the national anthem at the 2012 City
strokes, two bypass surgeries and
like that.”
to Surf, Belinda said the intensity
a cancer diagnosis – all within the
It’s a long way from the shy little
of her blind audition was a unique
space of five years.
girl alone in her room to the stage
of one of the nation’s most popular
TV shows.
With decades of experience as
a professional singer behind her,
Belinda has come a long way.
Her talent and ability were enough
to make all four judges on the Nine
Network’s The Voice ‘turn their chairs’
to indicate they were interested in
experience.
“It was exhilarating, nerve-racking
and exciting,” she said.
“I may have looked calm on the
outside but I was petrified on the
inside.”
Belinda said she chose to compete
on the show because of its integrity
and positivity, adding that, while
some might find it daunting to be
Following on from that, her mother
had a breast cancer scare and
Belinda and her husband were badly
burnt when a boat they were on
exploded.
“We’ve had more than our fair
share of misfortune, but I try to
always look ahead,” Belinda said.
“We’ve faced a lot as a family.”
Started off
perfect and just
got more perfect
from there.
mentoring Belinda throughout the
thrust into the national spotlight, she
Follow Belinda and the Police
competition.
The 39-year-old’s performance
of the Jennifer Hudson song I am
changing had Seal, Ricky Martin,
Delta Goodrem and Joel Madden all
was ready for any new challenges.
Unfortunately Belinda did not make
it through the ‘battle rounds’ but said
she loved the whole experience and
welcomed the additional publicity
Band on their Facebook
page at www.facebook.
com/nswpoliceband
– Joel Madden’s feedback
to Belinda Adams
following her blind
audition for The Voice
pitching their heartfelt reasons for
since her appearance..
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FORCE
I love everything
about singing – the way
it makes me feel and the
way it makes other people
feel. I love seeing the
looks on their faces.
– Belinda Adams
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Making a
Splash,
A group of young people from remote NSW recently
visited Sydney as part of a joint NSWPF initiative.
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No one who saw Brandy Lamb
take to the surf on Bondi Beach
last month would have guessed
she was from an isolated town 821
kilometres west.
Well-balanced on her surfboard
and carefree with the waves, the
14-year-old seemed like a natural on
the nation’s most well-known strip
of sand, although she was modest
about her abilities.
“I think I’m ok at surfing,” she said.
“Although a lot of times I was just
getting smashed by the waves.”
Brandy was one of 10 Aboriginal
kids visiting from Goodooga, a rural
remote town in northern NSW.
The trip, with a packed itinerary
spanning seven days, was organised
by NSWPF officers, Aboriginal
Community Liaison Officers from
Walgett Police Station and staff from
Goodooga High School.
According to Brandy, the initiative
has the potential to change young
lives for the better.
“Trips like this help kids make the
right choices, instead of turning to
drugs and things like that,” she said.
“It makes us feel more positive
about things.”
Aboriginal people comprise
around 80% of Goodooga’s modest
population of less than 300, with 29%
of the Aboriginal population aged
under 15.
Aboriginal communities within
the town and its surrounding areas
are plagued by high unemployment
rates, substance abuse and domestic
violence.
Walgett Det Snr Cst Dane Poole
was one of the officers who helped
make the Goodooga to Sydney trip
a reality.
Having worked across Sydney for
10 years in areas such as Redfern,
Newtown, Ashfield, and the Eastern
Suburbs, he said the communities
around Walgett – including Goodooga
– had presented him with a new set
of challenges.
“The local children have very few
role models in their communities.
School attendance is significantly low
and a vast quantity of the local crime
can be attributed to juveniles,” Det
Snr Cst Poole said.
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Making a
Difference
“The children involved in the trip
to Sydney were selected based on
school attendance and behaviour, in
order to promote both attendance
and good behaviour within the school
and the community.”
After arriving on a Sunday
afternoon, the Goodooga kids headed
to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
for a Monday morning sail, followed
by a visit to ANZ Stadium for the
7pm clash between South Sydney
Rabbitohs and the Cronulla Sharks.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday morning the group started
their day in the waves at Bondi,
taking part in lessons provided by the
Let’s Go Surfing Bondi Surf School. On
the Tuesday, champion surfer Layne
Beachley donated some of her time
to give the amateur board riders
some tips.
One of the surf school instructors,
Ella Godfrey, said it was heartwarming
to see the young visitors
embrace such an unfamiliar
environment.
“It is a really good thing for these
kids, and as you can see they are
having the time of their lives,”
she said.
“They are experiencing something
that many of them have never
experienced before.”
Later in the week the group took
part in an NRL training session
where they met the South Sydney
Rabbitohs, visited the Water Police
at Balmain, sailed Sydney Harbour
and experienced Taronga Zoo, as well
as taking part in numerous activities
connected to their Aboriginal
heritage.
Goodooga teenager Tamika Wood
said the trip marked her first visit to
the state’s capital.
“I’ve never been to Sydney before
and what I like most about it is…
ummm…everything!” said the 14
year-old, while in the midst of a
laughter infused sand fight with
surfing ace Brandy.
“I think this trip is a great idea
because it gives us the chance to
experience new things and have
lots of fun.”
PHOTOS Rosie, Kirsten and Delia
from Goodooga in Northern NSW
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CAS pool party
A LOCAL HIT
A pool party hosted by the Bourke
Child Abuse Squad in partnership with
the Bourke PCYC was so popular that
one in 10 people in town attended.
ABOVE Romina Ferns, Fran Read, Det Sgt Ferns, Det Snr Cst Cath
Robinson, Snr Cst Kelly Edwards, Det Snr Cst Kate Locke
STORY GEORGIE WELLS
POLICE MEDIA UNIT
The Bourke Child Abuse Squad
works alongside officers from
NSW Health and the Department of
Family and Community Services, and
the pool party was about educating
the community about child abuse
and how the three agencies respond.
It was also aimed at strengthening
relationships between police and
the public, and with 180 people in
attendance the Child Abuse Squad is
hailing it a success.
Local businesses and community
members threw their support behind
the day, donating time, money and
products to help make the
day a success.
The theme was healthy eating,
and not only did those attending get
a healthy barbecue lunch with no
junk food or soft drinks in sight, all
children received a show bag filled
with healthy snacks to take home.
Child Abuse Squad Zone Manager,
Det Insp John Betell, praised Det
Sgt Jason Ferns and Det Snr Csts
Cath Robinson and Kate Locke
for organising such a successful
community engagement day.
“These officers were tireless in
organising the party during a very
busy time in CAS; they put all the
show bags together, ran the day as a
whole and did not stop from start to
end,” he said.
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Vale
SNR CST
TONY TAMPLIN
Snr Cst Tony Tamplin, the man the Newcastle Herald recently described as “the jovial
face of the Police Force across the Hunter for decades”, has died at the age of 54.
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PHOTOS COURTESY
THE NEWCASTLE HERALD
O
n
Monday 29 April, Tony
was at work in Newcastle as
NSWPF’s media liaison officer for the
Northern Region when he suffered
a heart attack. Despite the efforts
of workmates and paramedics to
resuscitate him, Tony was later
pronounced deceased at The
Mater Hospital.
Newcastle Commander, Supt John
Gralton paid tribute to the man who
only recently celebrated 35 years as a
police officer.
“Tony Tamplin commenced general
duties in 1978 at Chatswood, but
was placed on restricted duties in
1984 following a serious motorcycle
accident,” he said.
“Tony turned the negative into
a positive and for the next three
decades was the ‘face and voice’
of policing in the Hunter area of the
Northern Region. He also worked
tirelessly with local community
groups including Variety-The
Children’s Charity and CREST.
“Snr Cst Tamplin was a ‘gentle
giant’ who had the gift of the gab.
“His outgoing personality and
approachability made Tony the
perfect contact for media in the
region, and for 29 years he kept
locals updated and informed about
policing and issues affecting the local
community.
“In mid-April, a surprise celebration
was held at work to mark Tony’s 35
years of duty. Surrounded by his wife,
parents and five of his six children, he
commented about the job, and the
wider police family: I keep getting up
every day, not thinking I have got to
go to work as a copper, but thinking
I’m going to go and see my mates.”
“Tony’s mates in the NSWPF family
and wider Hunter community – will
miss him greatly,” Supt Gralton said.
Snr Cst Tony Tamplin’s
untimely death triggered an
outpouring of messages from
the community, including
from the CEO of NBN
Television in Newcastle,
Deborah Wright who said
that her team was shocked
and deeply saddened to learn
of the sudden loss of “our
dear friend”.
“Tony’s dedication,
contribution and support over
35 years has been felt and
appreciated by so many, a
wonderful legacy that will
live on,” she said.
ABOVE Thousands of mourners packed Newcastle Town Hall on Thursday 2 May to celebrate the life of a man who had touched so many. PolAir and VIP
Motorcycles led the procession through a 150-metre long guard of honour as Snr Cst Tamplin made one final appearance in front of an adoring public
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RENOVATING
BRYSON’S HOME
All members of the NSWPF were recently invited to
help with the renovation of the Bryson Anderson’s
family home in the Hawkesbury area.
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PHOTOS A CURRENT AFFAIR AND
MIKE WHYTE MULTIMEDIA UNIT
Det Insp Bryson Anderson VA
and his wife Donna were in the
middle of renovations late last year
when Bryson was killed on duty.
Driven by Channel Nine’s A Current
Affair program, the call for help went
out and the enthusiastic volunteers
came flooding in, with impressive
results.
Bryson’s family and friends would
like to sincerely thank everyone who
got involved, and all members of the
police family who continue to raise
funds.
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IN BRYSON’S MEMORY
The Bryson Anderson Memorial
Shield Rugby League Match was held
at Ballina Seagulls Rugby League
ground on Sunday 24 March.
Following an initial game of touch
football to start the day, a Rugby
League game was played between
Richmond and Tweed Byron LACs.
Both games were held in honour
of deceased officer Det Insp Bryson
Anderson VA and included players
from Northern Region and FSG
Lismore Crime Scene.
Supt Stuart Wilkins, Commander,
Tweed Byron LAC said the event was
a huge success.
“It was a fantastic day with great
camaraderie,” Supt Wilkins said.
“It was wonderful to see everyone
coming together – with a great crowd
of hundreds that showed up to lend
their support and raise funds for
Bryson’s family and to support the
players from both sides.
“The games were played in the
right spirit, with a lot of fun and
enthusiasm for such a worthwhile
cause. The main event and highlight
of the day was the Rugby League
game which was played at a frantic
pace with Richmond proving too
strong for Tweed/Byron in the end,
running out winners 30 points to 24.
After the games a number of
jerseys were auctioned off, raising
over $4500.
Thanks go to the organisers for
such a great day and to the sponsors,
First State Super, the Police Bank,
and the NRL Rugby Leagues Clubs for
their contributions to this very worthy
cause. We are looking forward to
next year’s event.
BELOW The victorious Rhinos
RIGHT The Tweed touch team
BOTTOM RIGHT The Richmond touch team
@Alyce Whiteside [re: pursuit in Sydney’s north-west]
Thank you to all officers involved! I won’t say which one, but one of those streets is my street. I hate living here
but feel safe because I see the police patrol frequently doing their rounds. Keep it up especially around the parks
and car parks.
@Brodie Rafferty
I was in a shopping complex in Tamworth in October 2010, and the late Snr Cst Rixon was waiting in line behind
me. I was unfortunately 10c short for a drink I wished to purchase, and complained to myself verbally about being
thirsty. Snr Cst Rixon asked me how much cash I needed, and generously handed me the 10c I required. Just a
suggestion, next time there’s a major incident in the Oxley LAC, perhaps a strike force could be named in his
honour, to remember the bloke he was, and the legacy he leaves behind. RIP David
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A touching letter has been
sent to say thank you to
the NSW Police Force for
the help they provide with
fundraising and support for
the Special Olympics.
ABOVE VIP Frank Roll with some of the team at Rosehill
Hello to my Police friends,
I am getting my father to write
this letter as I have Down
Syndrome and writing a letter is
something I can’t do.
What I can do is athletics and
swimming.
And I do those with Southern
Region, Special Olympics.
I know that the NSW Police
support Special Olympics and I
would like to thank you all.
I have taken part in a Torch
Run and have met quite a few
police officers there and also at
carnivals.
Oh, and Dad said thanks for
helping find me (twice) when I
got lost.
Your Friend,
Paul Bowmaker
‘ROLLSY’ HONOURED WITH
APPEARANCE OF LORD MAYOR
A devoted Volunteer in Policing (VIP) was
recently recognised for his contribution.
STORY SGT SUE GODDARD ROSEHILL LAC
Earlier this year Rosehill LAC
hosted an awards ceremony to
acknowledge VIP Frank Roll, who was
presented with his five year service
badge and his 1500 hours service
badge by A/Supt Scott Whyte.
Frank first started as a volunteer
with the NSWPF on 15 February 2007
and happily attends Rosehill LAC
twice a week to assist with Crime
Prevention duties.
The only time Frank has slowed
down was when he was struck by
a vehicle in 2012 while crossing the
road.
Being the fighter he is, he
recovered quickly and returned to his
VIP duties shortly after.
Frank suffered another blow, also
in 2012 when his beloved wife Merle
suffered an accident that saw her
require on-going care.
Despite this additional
commitment, Frank still found time
to attend to his VIP duties in between
caring for the love of his life.
Frank recently turned 86, so after
the presentation of his awards,
everyone in attendance sang happy
birthday and watched as he blew
out the candles.
Frank is well known for his jokes,
and in the week before his ‘low key’
morning tea presentation he was
heard to quip that he “expected the
Lord Mayor would be in attendance.”
Organisers contacted Parramatta
Lord Mayor, Honourable Chedid,
who enthusiastically accepted the
invitation. The expression on Frank’s
face was priceless when the official
party, including the Lord Mayor and
VIP State Supervisor Insp Steve
Henkell entered the room.
The formal award ceremony
dignified the occasion, with a proud
tear forming in the eyes of most
of the Rosehill LAC staff, who were
proud to see their ‘Rollsy’ recognised
with such a fitting tribute.
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Commissioner Andrew Scipione APM
This year marked the 11th consecutive year that Blacktown City has hosted
the Police Games. The Games were held from March 16-31 and for the
first time ever everything turned from police blue to a shade of pink to raise
money for the McGrath Foundation.
Traffic & Highway Patrol Command Open Day: Assistant Commissioner
Hartley is inviting retired HWP and traffic officers to attend an Open Day at
Huntingwood to recognise the contribution made by former officers. This will
be an opportunity to review the developments made in traffic enforcement and
technology, random breath and drug testing, as well as crash investigation.
The day will be catered. Date: 20/6/2013. 10am-2pm. Venue: 11 Liberty Road
Huntingwood. If required, transport available from Blacktown Railway Station. RSVP
by 3/6/13 to HWP@police.nsw.gov.au.
On 9 March the Police Media Unit’s Sara Burgess won the 45 kilometre
‘6 Foot Track’ Marathon, a cross country trek from Katoomba to the Jenolan
Caves. Sara, a talented runner, also recently featured in a profile article in
Runner’s World magazine.
Commissioner Andrew Scipione APM, Glenn McGrath and
Deputy Commissioner Dave Hudson APM at the launch
Our exhibit at this year’s Royal Easter Show bagged a swag of awards. This
year the NSW Police Force exhibit won not only the Gold Ribbon for Best Hall
Exhibit, but also the prestigious Best in Show Award for overall best exhibitor.
Congratulations to the team at Public Affairs Branch, particularly Public
Relations Officer Emily Waters. Special thanks to all police officers and
VIPs who volunteered for more than 280 shifts.
The Australian Police Rugby Union Golden Oldies recently hosted a
team from Mitsubishi Japan, who arrived in Sydney on 1 March with the
purpose of playing against the Oldies team. The game was held at Eastwood
Rugby Club which was secured by our patron Nick Farr-Jones. The visit comes
on the back of the Golden Oldies 2012 tour to Japan where they played two
games of rugby against the Osaka Riot Squad and the Tokyo Riot Squad, as
well as donating $4000 to the Commander of the three prefectures who were
affected by the 2011 tsunami.
This year’s exhibit was eye-catching, with a focus on cyber safety
Congratulations to all staff who were on duty or participated in Anzac Day
celebrations across the state.
The team inside the dojo of the imperial guard
Deniliquin LAC recently celebrated
the wedding of a long serving officer.
Snr Cst Steven Blackett walked
down the aisle with his sweetheart,
Debra Pringle. In a show of pride for
his chosen profession, the groom
was granted approval to wear full
police uniform.
25 year veteran of the Force, Snr
Cst Steven Blackett, with his
blushing bride Debra Pringle
Members of the NSW Police Band marching along George St ahead of the
NSW Police Contingent. Photo courtesy Chris Allen Photography
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