Police Monthly May 2013 - NSW Police Force

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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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