June edition - The Police Association Victoria

Journal
THE POLICE ASSOCIATION VICTORIA UPHOLDING OUR RIGHTS SINCE 1917
www.tpav.org.au VOLUME 77 ISSUE 6 JUNE 2011
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THE POLICE ASSOCIATION
No. 1 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne 3002
Telephone: 03 9468 2600 fax: 03 9495 6933
Freecall 1800 800 537 (outside metro area only)
Email: general@tpav.org.au
Website: www.tpav.org.au
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Mr Brian Rix − President
9495 6899 (wk) 0419 545 127 (mob)
Mr John Laird − Snr Vice-President (Sth Melbourne CIU)
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Mr Phil Pearson- Junior Vice-President
(Region 3 H/Q, Broadmeadows)
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Mr Karl David APM - Treasurer
(Frankston Police Station)
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Mr Dermot Avon - Assistant Treasurer
(Properties Branch, Business Management)
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Mr Dean Anderson (Transit Safety Division)
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Mr Colin Birch (Corio Police Station)
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Mr John Carter (Carrum Downs Police Station)
8770 4100 (wk) 0418 346 429 (mob)
Mr Glenn Holland (Purana Task Force)
9865 2865 (wk) 0425 876 067 (mob)
Mr Paul O’Connell (Moreland CIU)
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Mr Mark Rose (Melbourne HWP)
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Mr Dean Thomas (Latrobe CIU)
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Who's
ready for
protected industrial action?
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available after hours in strictly urgent cases only.
Their numbers may be obtained from the on-line
supervisor at D24 on 9247 3222.
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Secretary: Greg Davies
Assistant Secretary: Bruce McKenzie
Legal Manager: Tony Walsh
Industrial Relations Manager: Chris Kennedy
Administration Manager: Sylvia Loveless
Communications Manager: Sandro Lofaro
Editor: Shirley Hardy-Rix
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11 Poll Results 13 Vale Rod Hiam
INSIDE THIS EDITION
03 President’s Message
05 Secretary’s Message
06 Legal News
07 IR News
08 EB update - industrial action
10 force Command - your say
13 Vale Rod Hiam
15 anna Stewart Project
16 In Their Honour
17 Delegate Profile
- Damian Oehme
19 Slater & Gordon
20 ESSSuper
21 Police Credit
22 wall to Wall Ride
For Remembrance
25 Trivia
22 Wall to Wall Ride
26 what’s happening
around australia
30 minutes
32 your Say
33 Classifieds
36 association Delegates
Photo Greg Noakes
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
01

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Ramping up our Enterprise
Bargaining Campaign
At time of writing, the Baillieu
Government has still not come
to its senses and settled our
enterprise bargaining agreement.
As of early June, pending the
outcome of the ballot, we will be forced to
take protected industrial action to support
our claim. The Police Association claim
is very reasonable, well researched and
approved by the membership. The vast
majority of members understand the
rationale behind our claim. We held out the
olive branch to the government to settle
a new enterprise bargaining deal quickly
by not making outlandish ambit claims.
The message loud and clear from our
membership was to make a fair claim for
a monetary increase with improvements
in terms and conditions. We all thought that
we would now be able to make a clean break
from having to lock horns and fight every
inch of the way for a fair outcome. By now,
you have taken the first step and voted
on the industrial action strategies in the
compulsory Fair Work Act ballot we all now
have to act to support your vote.
Right now, unless there has been an 11th
hour change of heart by the Government,
we will have just commenced industrial
action. The actions outlined at the Special
General meeting in May are designed to
have maximum impact on the government
but with minimal impact on our community.
But to reinforce our right to a fair pay
increase, we need each and every member
to support the authorised industrial actions.
I encourage all members to support each
other to ensure the Government feels the
impact of less revenue in their coffers and
less statistical data they gather to sell off
to the highest bidder.
We are now beyond talking, it is time
for action. Do your bit to support your
colleagues now and in the future.
Inquiry into Executive
leadership of Victoria Police
Recent events involving Executive leadership
of Victoria Police have highlighted many
festering issues about how the Victoria
Police Force has been managed in recent
years. Many members have come forward
to the Police Association with examples
of mal-administration, outlandish waste
of money, ill-conceived projects offering
no value to the community or the way we
police - other than perhaps to push careers
along, nepotism and cover ups rather than
open, honest and transparent administrative
practices. Some members have estimated
the money wasted could have employed
hundreds, if not thousands of extra sworn
police officers. Others bemoan inept
leadership practices causing delays in
responses to community needs due to a lack
of knowledge or understanding.
We are all sick and tired of policing in
Victoria getting away from its core principles
and lessening the service we can provide.
Brian Rix > PRESIDENT
We are now beyond
talking, it is time
for action. Do your
bit to support your
colleagues now and
in the future.
Once upon a time, executive decisions
were founded on very simple philosophies
− Is the decision going to make the job
easier for operational police? Is the decision
going to provide a better service to the
community? Is the decision fair and just?
Is the decision achievable? I’m sure many
members can point out examples where
executive decisions have failed on all counts.
At the request of many members, the Police
Association ran an online poll, the result
showed a resounding lack of confidence
in the current direction of Victoria Police
executive leadership. Your Police Association
supports the ‘Rush inquiry’ and hope that
it will point out past deficiencies and act
as a blue print for the future of Executive
Leadership for the Victoria Police Force.
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
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SECRETARY’S MESSAGE
Police Association to make
submissions to Rush Inquiry
In years gone by there would have
been uproar from police officers had
a government in this state announced
an inquiry, by a lawyer, to be conducted
into the police force.
This time, there has not been one single
complaint to the Police Association from
any of our members; there has not been
a flurry of ‘letters to the editor’ in the daily
newspapers and there has been stony silence
from police officers on talk-back radio.
Sadly, this lack of outcry appears to signal
disenchantment with the direction in which
the force has been, and is being, taken. At
best, it is an apathetic response which would
not have been witnessed too many years ago.
Either way, best or worse case scenario,
it is an indictment on policing in Victoria
that we have been allowed to come to
this. Time will tell whether Jack Rush QC
agrees or disagrees with the views
of the membership.
We have confidence in Mr. Rush, whose
abilities were witnessed during the Victorian
Bushfires Royal Commission. We are yet,
however, to see any terms of reference for
this inquiry and what format the inquiry will
follow. Both issues will impact significantly
on the inquiry and how your genuine views
are provided.
It is our absolute intention to make a
submission to Mr. Rush. Members who
have legitimate concerns, which fall within
the Terms of Reference, will be given the
opportunity to have those issues included
in our submission.
Update on EBA negotiations
By the time of printing we will be in,
or very close to, a period of protected
industrial action.
The travesty in this situation is well known
to members: we saw the last election largely
won on law and order issues and we now
have a government who loudly promised to
fix the law and order problems of this state.
Unfortunately, we also have a government
who thinks that you will implement all of
their policies, make them work and return
them to government at the next election,
while they hand you wage cuts.
We believed we could transition from the
current Agreement into a new one with little
or no fuss, with good faith bargaining and
the political will of our government.
Sadly, that hope has proven to be as empty
as a politician’s promise.
So now we find ourselves in familiar territory
− an intransigent government, full of ‘razor
gang’ advisors − our absolutely justifiable
wages claim − and nowhere to go other than
industrial action.
GREG DAVIES > SECRETARY
The pity in all of this is that government
could have avoided it. The magical
2.5 per cent figure, dreamed up by
an uncaring and naïve bureaucrat from
within the halls of power, was never going
to be realistic. Today it is even less realistic
than when it was first touted.
"We’ll take care of inflation in the
first instance" were the words of the
So now we find ourselves in familiar territory
− an intransigent government, full of ‘razor
gang’ advisors − our absolutely justifiable
wages claim − and nowhere to go other than
industrial action.
(now) Premier. Well the ABS says that
inflation in melbourne is 3.5 per cent −
so this government wants a punch-up
with its police force over a 1 per cent
wages outcome − it defies logic and belief
and it paves the way for ongoing industrial
unrest with other Public Sector Unions
for the next year or so.
All for 1 per cent.
As the late Bobby Davis might have said,
"Fair dinkum unbelievable."
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
05

LEGAL News
Family Violence Protection
Orders can impact on
your long term operational
duty status
As part of the day to day work police are regularly
involved in the application of Family Violence
Protection Orders. However, if you, as a member, are
the subject of such an order it can have far-reaching
effects on your career.
Family Violence Protection Orders
are applied for and issued under the
provisions of the Family Violence
Protection Act 2010 and are
designed to provide protection to
those family members who are the subject
of violence or other unlawful behaviours by
their spouse, partner, and or parent.
A Family Violence Protection Order is initially
issued as an interim measure and is usually
returnable within a minimum of 28 days,
when the responding party may contest or
consent to the issuance of the ‘full’ Family
Violence Protection Order.
Once the order is issued the respondent
automatically becomes a ‘prohibited person’
and is automatically prohibited from
carrying and/or possessing a firearm for any
purpose, including their employment.
As a police officer your operational function
relies upon your capacity to carry a firearm
and the imposition of a Family Violence
Protection Order will impact on your
operational functions.
The Firearms Act does provide the
mechanism for those who are the subject of
a Family Violence Protection Order, to make
application to the presiding magistrate to
have the prohibited person status lifted in
accordance with Section 187 of the Firearms
Act for the purposes of their employment.
This would allow police to continue to
perform operational duties. The mechanism
for making such an application is contained
at Section 3 of the Firearms Act and
sub-section 3(i) allows for the presiding
magistrate to consider such an application.
However, if the Family Violence Protection
Order reflects a prohibition that is defined
under sub-section 3(ia) of the Firearms Act,
the presiding magistrate has no power to
consider an application for the lifting of the
prohibition. This sub-section does not allow
any lifting of the prohibition and it will, in
effect, mean you will not be able to carry
a firearm for five years, in addition to the
period that the Family Violence Protection
Order is in operation.
Tony Walsh > LEGAL MANAGER
Many Family Violence Protection Orders
are ratified by the parties consenting to
the conditions and the existence of the
order. However, so often this does not
include establishing what provision of
the Firearms Act is referred to in respect
to prohibition.
It is critical that if you are the subject
of a family Violence Protection Order,
you ensure that the prohibition provisions
referred to in the order are those which
are contained under section 3(i) of the
Firearms Act. If that is the case an
application can be made to the presiding
magistrate to have the prohibition lifted
for the purposes of employment.
Should you be the subject of an order
which refers to sub-section 3(ia) as the
relevant prohibition provision, then you
must apply to the magistrate to have
the order amended to the prohibition
provision under sub-section 3(i). Then the
magistrate can consider the application
to lift the prohibition status.
The responsibility for ensuring that the
prohibited person status does not impact
on you operationally rests with you and
not the person issuing the order.
If you are the subject of a Family Violence
Protection Order you should, in the first
instance, seek advice and assistance from
the Association’s Legal Section.
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IR News
Members win on excess
travel and BOCC
Chris KennEDy >
INDuSTRIAL RELATIONS
MANAGER
Excess Travel
Fair Work Australia has agreed with a Police
Association submission that members
must be reimbursed when they are forced
to drive their own vehicle when there is
no direct transport available when attending
a training course.
The Association recently took the Force
before Fair Work Australia after it refused
to pay excess travel time and costs to a
member attending a training course, despite
the current Agreement clearly stating that
members have a right to be reimbursed for
using their own vehicle where no direct rail
or bus service is reasonably available.
The Force argued that a direct rail service
could comprise multiple forms of transport
and that members need authorisation to
take their own vehicle, even where there is
no direct service available for the member to
get to training or a temporary work location.
In Fair Work Australia’s view a direct service
is defined as a single journey on a single
mode of transport and a single taxi trip. In
this case, the member can be reimbursed
by a first class fare and a taxi voucher. If a
direct service is not available, the member is
entitled to use their own vehicle and receive
the kilometre rate.
For example, a member travelling from
Ballarat to the Academy could be given a rail
fare from Ballarat to Southern Cross and a
taxi voucher for the trip from Southern Cross
Station to the Academy should these modes
allow the member to arrive at the Academy
in time for the course. If it does not, the
member is entitled to use their private
vehicle or could be rostered to travel during
work time on the previous day.
In all cases, excess travel time is also
payable if it meets the criteria set out in the
current employment agreement.
Excess travel is payable where the training
or temporary work location is more than
24 km (as the crow flies) from your station
in metropolitan areas or more than 50 km
or 40 minutes drive in country areas.
If you have any questions or require
assistance, please contact the Industrial
Relations Section at the Association.
BOCC successes
A sworn police presence has been retained in
the Victoria Police Force’s Welfare and Multimedia
Units following a successful bid by the
Police Association to avoid these areas from
further civilianisation by the BOCC project.
Under BOCC project plans, the Welfare
Unit was earmarked to lose three sworn
members to civilians. Moreover, the decision
was made without consultation with the
members or managers concerned
With the assistance of the Police
Association, affected members submitted
grievances, arguing that it was essential for
welfare officers to be sworn so as to better
connect with members and to gain access
to crime scenes and areas where members
would require assistance.
When Victoria Police rejected these
arguments, the matter was then referred to
retired police superintendent Trevor Parks to
arbitrate the matter.
The Association’s principle argument in this
case was that sworn members that occupy
positions at Welfare are required to possess
expertise, which can be acquired only
through actual field experience as a sworn
police officer. This is in line with Force policy.
Members in need of Welfare assistance
need to be able to talk to a member
who has shared their experiences and
can understand without having to have
policing explained to them. It is why
members at the Welfare unit have always
mainly been sworn. If the BOCC proposal
was implemented, the high quality
service provided by the Welfare Officers
would be lost.
The arbitrator agreed with the Police
Association. The win will ensure that the
Force will continue to provide a robust
and relevant welfare response staffed
by members who have experienced
police work.
The Association was also successful in
the BOCC arbitration for the Multimedia
Unit. Again, we demonstrated that
members need to have experienced being
a sworn member to be able to create
training materials about the roles and
responsibilities of sworn members.
Unfortunately our submissions in the
Academy Security and Field catering units
were unsuccessful because the positions
within these units no longer required the
use of police powers.
At the time of writing, there are still
several BOCC arbitration hearing still
to be determined.
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
07

COVER STORY
POLICE
EBA
2011
It is clear the government
wants to keep up the
circus act and continue
to play with police pay
and livelihoods.
We know it’s time the circus moves on and for
Baillieu to deliver what he promised – a fair
and reasonable EB outcome – but obviously he
needs some encouragement. This is why we are
set to commence our Protected Industrial Action
for a better pay deal for all our members.
getting set for protected
Industrial
aCtion
Q&A
Will these actions impact on
service delivery?
These industrial action
measures are designed, as
much as possible, to impact
on government and Command
and not on the community we
proudly serve. We do not want
to impact on the health, welfare
or safety of the community
under any circumstances.
For how long will the
protected industrial
action go?
We need to be prepared to take
these protected actions for as
long as it takes to achieve a fair
and reasonable outcome. Once
they commence they should
continue until you receive advice
from the Association.
Will you keep me updated
during this period?
The Police Association will
keep members updated on
the progress of negotiations
as regularly as possible while
members are taking protected
industrial action. While these
actions are being implemented,
members should check our
website www.tpav.org.au –
daily for updates.
What should we do if we feel
targeted or pressured not to
take part in these actions?
If you feel pressured during
this period by another person
in the workplace because
you are implementing these
industrial actions, please seek
immediate assistance from your
Association delegate.
To be successful, we will all need
to be prepared to support each
other, including anyone made
to feel pressured because they
are taking action. It’s up to all
of us to stick together. If any
individual is being targeted,
we are all being targeted!
What will happen if my
pay is threatened to be
docked for taking protected
industrial action?
You cannot be docked for taking
protected industrial action as
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How you can take action
for decent pay
Here are the industrial measures members have voted to perform.
Action 1:
Members not to provide information or advice
other than in an operational context to other
Government departments or agencies, including
meeting with those departments and agencies.
Action 2:
Members to ban the preparation and provision of
statistical information to the Victoria Police Force,
Force management or Government, including
completion of MAS/time attrition sheets.
Action 3:
Members not to attend the Supreme or County
courts as witnesses other than in reply to a
subpoena.
Action 4:
Members not to serve subpoenas or transport
witnesses for the Office of Public Prosecutions.
Action 5:
Members shall not volunteer to perform voluntary
duties under Clause 11 of the Victoria Police
Workplace Agreement 2007.
Action 6:
Members to ban the use of email.
Action 7:
Members not to take receipt of speed camera
films at police stations.
Action 8:
Members (who are not actively engaged in
response duties) to attend at locations where
fixed speed and red light cameras or mobile speed
camera cars are in place and activate flashing
lights on their vehicles, for periods of up to 15
minutes at a time.
this is a legal action. This is why
it is protected action. If your pay
is threatened to be docked you
should contact the Association
immediately.
Will I get to see any
proposed agreement if an
outcome can be negotiated
during the bans period?
Yes! We commit to bringing any
outcome to our membership
before signoff. This means
that you will have a copy of any
proposal to review before it is
accepted on your behalf.
Who do I contact if I am
unsure of anything during
the period of protected
industrial action?
Your delegate is the best person
to speak to during this period.
If you are unsure or need
support over any matter, you
should call your delegate or
assistant delegate immediately.
A full list of delegates is
available on www.tpav.org.au
or on the last page of your
latest Police Association Journal.
We will also be able to
assist with your enquiry.
Call 9468 2600.
If you need urgent assistance
after hours, please call one of
the mobile numbers provided on
our answering service.
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
09

OPINION
Kennett way off the mark
Last month former premier Jeff
Kennett attacked The Police
Association in the Herald Sun.
He accused the Association of
attacking the Chief Commissioner
rather than concentrating on
the EB campaign. He also falsely
claimed that members could
respond to the Association’s
poll more than once - virtually
accusing the Association of
falsifying the poll results.
This is how Association Secretary
Greg Davies responded in the
Herald Sun’s Opinion pages on
16 May, 2011.
The Police Force is often
subjected to public criticism
by those who have experienced
the very outer periphery of
policing but who, in reality, have
only watched from the outside.
Recent comments by former premier Jeff
Kennett (Herald Sun 13/5/2011) show a
quite remarkable ignorance of both policing
and the motivation of The Police Association
in the on-going turmoil surrounding the
Victoria Police Force.
Mr. Kennett has never been a friend
of The Police Association and that is fine
− he is entitled to his view about us and
we certainly don’t cry ourselves to sleep
at night because of it.
But The Police Association is not part
of any attack on the Chief Commissioner,
orchestrated or otherwise. Yes, we have
been extremely critical
of the manner in
which Simon Overland
conducted himself in
effectively suspending
Deputy Commissioner Sir
Ken Jones − and we have
been critical with very
good reason.
Mr. Kennett appears to
be saying that senior
members of the Police
Force, as "Governor in
Council" appointees, can
or should be dealt with
like assistant managers
in a shop. As a former
premier of Victoria, Mr.
Kennett would be well
aware of the legislative
requirements around the
appointment, suspension,
reduction or dismissal
of deputy or chief
commissioners. He is also
a man who fully understands the proprieties
in matters such as this.
Police officers are not permitted to publicly
criticise Government or the Force and
are often targeted for that very reason
by some commentators. Our ‘online’ poll
was specifically created so that only Police
Association members could have their
say on a critical issue. Members were all
allocated one vote each and there were no
permissions that allowed for a situation
where, as Mr. Kennett ‘guarantees’ in his
opinion piece, "many officers would have
responded many times."
Mr. Kennett is now the president of an
afL football club, which will gain a financial
windfall from the recent arrangements
for television broadcast rights. And good
on them, but TV networks have paid some
$1.25 billion for those rights, based on
ratings surveys of far, far less than 25 per
cent of the potential viewing audience.
Yet 25 per cent of the Police Force has
now had their say, with 92 per cent of
them responding "no" − they do not
have confidence in the current Chief
Commissioner continuing in the position.
That is simply the unadulterated opinion
of our members, nothing more and
nothing less.
As a former member of the military,
Mr. Kennett will be well aware that troops
respond far better to leadership that
engenders confidence, respect and loyalty.
He will also be aware that the average
foot soldier still discharges their duties
to the best of their abilities, regardless
of leadership problems − and this is also
the case with police officers in this State.
We are not calling for the dismissal of the
Chief Commissioner. Contrary to what
Mr. Kennett implies in his comments that
we are "predictably attacking the Chief
Commissioner", we have said, all along,
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You have your say
And the answer is
no
that the Government must either; express
their confidence in Simon Overland, resource
his agenda and hold him to account for
his actions or find a Chief Commissioner in
whom they do have confidence. What choice
the Government makes is a matter for them.
That is, surely, the sensible resolution to
the current turmoil in which the Force finds
itself embroiled − embroiled in turmoil as
a result of its own actions and not those
of The Police Association.
Mr. Kennett may
rest assured that
our first priority is,
most definitely, the
Enterprise Bargaining
claim for our members
and we have not been
diverted from that
priority by anything,
including an imaginary
attack on anyone.
Mr. Kennett may rest assured that our first
priority is, most definitely, the Enterprise
Bargaining claim for our members and we
have not been diverted from that priority
by anything, including an imaginary attack
on anyone.
He may claim what he wishes regarding
the integrity of the poll, or the actions
of The Police Association in this instance,
but he is incorrect on both counts.
In the end this poll indicates, purely and
simply, that Simon Overland has much to do
to win back his workforce. It is not a ‘sack
Simon Overland’ call; it is a wake-up call.
Last month you were
given the opportunity
to have your say
on whether Simon
Overland had your
continued support.
The result was a
wake-up call.
The decision by the Association Executive to hold a poll was
taken due to claims and counter claims as to whether such
support existed, yet the very people who matter most in this
issue − working police officers − are not allowed to publicly criticise the
Force or its policies, or the Government and its policies. This poll was
simply a means for you to express your honest views.
The Police Association’s online poll was open solely to members of the
Association, who comprise some 98 per cent of the sworn members
of the Victoria Police Force. Each member was allowed only one
vote and the poll question was put in such a way that there was no
recommendation or opinion preceding the question. Participation was
anonymous and voluntary.
The poll remained open for 72 hours.
The question asked was:
"Do you have confidence in the abilities of Simon
Overland to continue as the Chief Commissioner
of the Victoria Police Force?
At the close of the poll 2,974 (or 25 per cent of police members)
had voted.
The responses were 92 per cent ‘No’ and 8 per cent ‘Yes’.
"A 25 per cent response rate is far greater than most survey outcomes.
Television networks have recently invested $1.25 billion in broadcast
rights, based on surveys of much smaller percentages of the target
population," explains Association Secretary Greg Davies.
"This is not an orchestrated attack by The Police Association against
the Chief Commissioner. It is the views of you, the members expressed
in a clear and unadulterated way which, without this poll, would not
be possible and which indicates that there is a great deal of work to be
done by the Chief Commissioner to win back his workforce."
The membership has had its say and the answer was a resounding ‘no’.
YES 8% NO 92%
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
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OBITuARY
Sergeant Rod Hiam was a
valued member of The Police
Association. He joined the
job in 1979. During much of
his time in the job, Rod was
an Association Delegate
representing members at
South Melbourne and later at
Horsham. Sadly, Rod passed
away last month. Association
Secretary Greg Davies was
Rod’s friend and delivered this
eulogy at his funeral.
ABOVE: Rod Hiam with his wife, Denise, after the September 2009 Delegates’ Conference.
VaLE SERGEaNT ROD Hiam
While everyone here today is so
very sad, it is really about the
celebration of a life cut too short.
Rod was taken from us at just 51 years
of age, and he leaves behind the loves
of his life: his wife Denise, his children,
Edward, ashleigh and Luke; his daughter-inlaw
Jess, his little grandchild Bailey and her
sister Debbie.
He also leaves many friends, made in
the course of a full and happy life − a life
spent in the service of others, for others
and rarely for himself.
Rod had the gentle demeanour possessed
by many big men. At work, which is where
my knowledge of and friendship with
Rod is based, he was competent, realistic,
occasionally extremely opinionated
(particularly where the Hawthorn Football
Club or crooks were concerned) reliable and
slow to anger.
I had the privilege and the fun of being a
part of Rod's life, and he a part of mine,
for around eight years in the 1980s at
Prahran and I can tell you this: when you
were standing outside the old South Yarra
Arms Hotel on a Friday night, fighting with
bikies and very large men South Pacific
origin (who had been fighting each other
until the police arrived and then all started
fighting us), there was no happier sight than
seeing Rodney Frank Hiam, coming up the
footpath behind them like the one-man
cavalry, to rescue the besieged troops.
Rod was one of the proudest policemen
I’ve ever met. He loved the Victoria Police
Force and he loved being a part of it. He
liked looking after decent Victorians and he
thrived on catching crooks. He revelled in
the excitement and the camaraderie of the
Force and he didn’t even seem to mind the
mundane parts of it − not that there were
many back then.
After Rod was injured in a car accident at
work, he eventually took to helping others
through co-ordinating the Neighbourhood
ABOVE: Rod Hiam was farewelled with Full Police
Honours - photo courtesy Wimmera Mail-Times.
Watch Program. Even when he wasn’t
match fit he was still a part of the team,
doing the things that needed to be done to
help the public and the Force.
That car accident, by the way, occurred when
Rod and Rhys Livingstone, another big man
of about 6’ 2" and 17 stone, were on their
way to yet another urgent call for assistance
from the troops. This time it was a punchup
at the Toorak Hotel and, in their rush
to get in amongst it, the thrill of the hunt
made them a little too hurried in getting
there. They managed to end up replacing
the winged lady emblem on the bonnet of
a Rolls Royce Phantom − no less − with the
front of the police car, in a fairly spectacular
head-on collision in Toorak Road. Perhaps
there was just too much momentum for
standard brakes to stop them.
Rod was also a Police Association Delegate
for many years − always in the fray trying to
look after the interests of others.
The last time Rod and I spoke, with Denise at
their home two or three weeks ago, he was
still asking about where the Force was going
and whether there was a means clear to see
things settle down and return to the way he
believed it should be.
But that was Rod − thinking of others,
accepting of his lot in life and just caring
for his family, who he loved so very dearly.
Never effusive in his praise, he told me
how proud of his family he was − of his
strapping young lads, his pretty girl and
his great love, Denise.
Rod had a habit of obtaining most
positions he applied for in the Force,
through his record of service and the high
recommendation of his referees; and you
can be certain that when he fronts St. Peter
and asks for his reserved seat in heaven’s
Hawthorn Stand, he’ll get it − because he
goes with an impeccable record of service
and the highest recommendation that any
Australian male can ever hope to have
− he was a good bloke.
And I thank my good fortune that
Rodney frank Hiam was my friend.
Goodbye mate, from all of us.
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
13

The Police Association’s development
program goes part-time
Last month's Anna Stewart
participants for May are
both mums who work
part-time, each with more
than 20 years' policing
experience under their belt,
but they could not be more
different when it came to
their perceptions of The
Police Association.
Leading Senior Constable Lynda
Giblett had a good knowledge of the
Association’s services and benefits,
having previously worked in the
Force’s welfare unit for many years.
"I was always recommending the
Association’s welfare services to others over
the years and then I decided I wanted to get
in and learn the nuts and bolts for myself,"
Lynda said.
Meanwhile, Sergeant Carolyn Deer tells
a different story.
"I’ll admit, I was very complacent when it
came to the Association and what actual
benefits, apart from the holiday homes, were
offered," said Carolyn.
However, that all changed when Carolyn
became one of the many members who had
to endure the much-dreaded BOCC process.
"All of a sudden I needed help and it really
opened my eyes to what the Association
can offer us and to know how much help
is actually available."
After dealing with the Association first-hand
Carolyn decided to take the opportunity
offered, through the Anna Stewart Program,
to gain more knowledge and be better
qualified to offer help to fellow members
in her workplace.
As part of the program, Carolyn and Lynda
were invited to attend many meetings and
get involved with Association staff and
their day-to-day dealings. These included a
range of industrial meetings with staff and
members, discipline hearings at the Police
Appeals Board, an Executive Committee
meeting and some cost-fund hearings.
ABOVE: LSC Lynda Giblett and to the right is Sergeant Carolyn Deer.
"Everything we’ve done is great, we’re
amazed at so many aspects of what goes
on," said Lynda.
"Members really do only see the tip of the
iceberg," Carolyn added.
"There is so much else going on behind
the scenes with people fighting for you.
The dedication of the staff we’ve dealt
with is enormous."
The program, which is run through
Trades Hall, provides a good opportunity
for our members to interact with other
Anna Stewart participants from a gamut
of different unions.
Both Lynda, who works out of Heidelberg
Crime Desk, and Carolyn, currently stationed
at Mill Park, are part-time members with
young families and were amazed to hear the
difference in working conditions between
other unions.
"We are so lucky (as women) to be well
looked after and have the knowledge of this
strong union behind us ... there are so many
others still fighting for the things we take for
granted," said Lynda.
Some of those things include the parental
leave entitlements that Association
members are afforded as well as the
working conditions for members during
and post pregnancy.
"I have been part-time for eight years,"
said Lynda.
"I have a young family and we are very
well accommodated compared to some."
And accommodate is just what we did,
with this month’s Anna Stewart Program
being the first to run on a completely
part-time basis. The course, which usually
runs over a two week period, was altered
to accommodate both participants and
their current working hours.
"It’s nice to be able to work my normal hours
through the program ... I will definitely be
spreading the word," said Carolyn.
The Anna Stewart Program is running again in October this year.
It involves working at the Association for a total of two weeks to gain
first-hand experience of how we operate on a day-to-day basis.
Any female members who are interested in participating should contact
the Association’s Susan Knight on (03) 9468 2600 for more details.
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
15

In THEIR HONOur
In Their Honour
Senior Constable Frederick Jones
Killed March 1943
It was a case of mistaken identity when
Senior Constable Frederick Jones was
gunned down by a man who had been on
a drunken binge − a tragedy that left a family
without a husband and father.
On March 1, 1943 Senior Constable Jones
was standing near the corner of Church
Street and Bridge Road in Richmond when
a man in a passing cab shot him with a rifle.
The shot passed through his heart. Frederick
Jones died almost immediately.
The man who fired that shot was Norman
Morris Searle, a man who had turned to
drinking and gambling after the death of his
parents in 1940. In 1941 Searle was arrested
by First Constable William Teitz for using
insulting words in Bridge Road, opposite
the Richmond Police Station. Back at the
watch house, Searle attempted to strike the
constable. He was fined £1. Teitz thought
the matter was over.
On March 1, 1943 Searle was drinking in the
Australia Hotel in Bridge Road. Around noon
Teitz, who was still stationed at Richmond,
went into the hotel with another member.
Teitz saw Searle and it is reported that they
stared at each other but did not speak.
At 7.30pm that night Searle hired a taxi
driver to take him to a house in Richmond
where he collected a .22 calibre rifle. He got
back into the cab and asked the driver to
take him along Church Street and then in to
Bridge Road. As they drove up Bridge Road
Searle asked the driver to do a U turn. It was
then Searle pointed the rifle out of the cab
window and fired the fatal shot at Jones
who was standing outside a chemist shop.
Searle then ordered the cabbie to drive him
to Burwood, threatening to shoot him too.
Searle was arrested later that night at the
Buckingham Street address. He admitted to
shooting the policeman in the belief he was
Constable Teitz. Searle claimed Teitz slapped
his face and called him a ‘vile name’ when he
arrested him back in 1941. He told police, ‘no
man can do that to me and get away with it’.
Norman Searle pleaded not guilty in the
Supreme Court in April to the murder of
Senior Constable Frederick Jones. He claimed
he was too drunk to form the intent to
murder and said he could barely remember
the evening and only meant to scare the
policeman, not kill him.
The jury deliberated for an hour and
40 minutes before finding Searle guilty
of murder, with a strong recommendation
for mercy.
Norman Searle was sentenced to death
which was commuted to life by the
Executive Council in May that year. He was
released on parole on July 6, 1959.
Frederick Jones was a First World War
veteran. He left the Royal Navy in 1918 and
spent 15 months with the Metropolitan
Police before migrating to Australia in 1921.
He served with the Victoria Police Force as
a Special Constable after the 1923 police
strike. He joined the Force in March 1924.
He had three children.
Since its inception, 30 members of the
Victoria Police Force have been murdered
on the job ... feloniously slain. Their lives and
deaths are commemorated on The Police
Association’s Honour Wall.
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DELEGATE PROFILE
Damian Oehme
An active Association advocate in the north-east
Why and when did you join the job?
I joined the Victoria Police Force in 1974
because, like many young people, I had
an interest in being a policeman. I always
looked at police in an excellent light and
always had respect for the work police did.
I was raised in a ‘tough’ part of Melbourne
but never ‘crossed the line’ in terms of crime.
I thank my parents for the discipline and
raising my brother and myself to always
respect police and the law.
What did you do before joining job?
I joined the job straight from school, but
in hindsight some ‘life experience’ would
have served me better in my preparation
for a challenging but fulfilling career.
Why did you become a delegate?
I wanted to make a difference, particularly
in terms of our over worked ‘coal face’
police. I have much empathy toward
operational police and as a senior sergeant
at an operational 24-hour police station I
see firsthand the pressures and demands
placed upon them in the discharge of their
duties. It is IMPERATIVE they are properly
represented in all facets of their work,
welfare and pay conditions. If I can impact
positively on these important facets of
life within the Force then I will feel I have
achieved my goals within this position.
What is your most significant
achievement as a delegate?
I sincerely believe that since my
appointment, I have brought together the
members within my area of responsibility,
particularly in terms of the latest request
for members to attend our campaign
on 2 may of this year at Dallas Brooks
Centre. The response and attendance from
members was overwhelming.
How can your members best help you?
Members can best help me by keeping in
constant contact with me and if they think it
appropriate to bombard me with questions,
to do so. I certainly don’t have all the
answers but can call upon the great level of
expertise and support from the Association
administration to address these issues.
What do you like most about working
in your area?
I live close to where I work and that has
had an enormous impact on my motivation
to come to work, along with working with
a great bunch of dedicated and motivated
staff. It certainly makes life easier when
you don’t have to travel hours to get to your
work place. We probably have one of the
TOP: Damian with his family, Dana, Bianca and
Trent at Christmas in Newcastle 2010.
ABOVE: Dana and Damian in Soho, NYC.
worst buildings to operate from within the
northern suburbs but the staff here are an
absolute pleasure to work with. The areas
of responsibilities are also varied which
makes it an interesting experience leading
the members from this station.
What is your favourite war story?
Probably one of the most unusual things
I did as a senior constable was working
the Cheltenham van in the 80s. We were
chasing a habitual offender − a car thief
and escapee. We drove out to Sunshine to
stop the Ballarat train to get our man, but
missed him there. We ended up in Noble
Park before we eventually got our man.
We were well out of our area and had to
ad lib a bit at the time to avoid getting into
trouble with our supervisors but it was
worth it to catch this bloke.
What has been your career highlight?
I believe the experiences I had at the
Prosecutions Division in the 80s greatly
enhanced my abilities to completely
understand the law and police procedures.
I found the Prosecutor’s Course very
demanding but it certainly set me up for
the years ahead in my career path.
What do you do outside the job that
would be of interest to members?
I am approved to operate a business which
in effect is a crime prevention strategy,
protecting sports, entertainment and
general assets against theft and fraud.
This has taken me around the world
and australia and enabled me to rub
shoulders with some popular celebrities
such as Sachin Tendulkar, Harry Kewell,
KISS and most afL coaches and footballers
to name a few.
Although completely dedicated to the
Victoria Police Force, it’s great to see another
world, outside of policing.
How would you like to be
remembered?
I would like to be remembered as a person
who is completely dedicated to effectively
and efficiently managing members under
my control and identified as one that
shows complete empathy to my members
in all facets of their careers. Since returning
to my station after a long stint at upgrading
I felt my place within this organisation
was to ensure our operational police are
adequately looked after.
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
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Amendments to
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In October 2010 a number of reforms were introduced
to the Transport Accident and Accident Compensation
Legislation affecting benefits to those injured in
transport accidents.
Craig Lynch, Practice Group Leader, shares his thoughts
on these changes.
Q. In your view, are the changes to
the Act by and large positive for those
injured in a transport accident?
Like most changes to legislation, the devil is in
the detail, but generally speaking the recent
amendments have some positive aspects
for those injured in a transport accident.
Q. In your eyes, what are the key
changes for people injured in a transport
accident following these reforms?
The major change has been to align
penalties for drug driving with drink driving,
including the reduction, by one-third, of the
rate of loss of earnings benefits for a person
convicted of a drug driving offence.
Also, a person, including either a pregnant
woman or her domestic partner, are entitled
to receive child care for up to 5 years
following the accident if in the 30 days prior
to the accident either were engaged in the
care of a child, including the unborn child
of the pregnant woman.
Q. Are there any changes to the process
or length of time for lodging a claim?
Yes. For a person who is a minor at the
time of an accident, they have until the day
before they turn 21 years of age or within
3 years of an accident (whichever is later)
to lodge a claim with the TAC. Prior to the
amendments, a minor injured in a transport
accident only had until they turned 19 years
of age to lodge a claim.
Q. What is your advice to somebody
who has been injured in a transport
accident and is considering seeking
compensation?
Any person injured in a transport accident
should seek expert legal advice as soon as
possible so that they can be better informed
about the TAC scheme, including its traps
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> > Photocopy your passport and visa pages.
Leave one copy at home and take another
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participate in extreme sports. Also
check that your policy covers you for
cancellation, changes to your travel plans
or if the company you are booking with
goes into receivership. (PC Insurance
Agency provides travel insurance through
Allianz and CGU, with competitive plans
that offer bonus day coverage and policy
benefits. Call PC Insurance Agency on
13 63 73 & press 2.)
> > Organise your money and make sure you
have the currencies you need, in the form
that best suits your travels − cash or
travellers cheques. (Organise your foreign
money through PC and go into the draw
to win a trip for two to New York − visit
www.policecredit.com.au for details).
> > Check your debit and credit card
expiry dates to make sure that your
card won’t expire while you are away.
While you are away
> > Protect your password and PIN at all
times. Be careful with your internet
password when you are banking online
and hide your PIN number at ATM
machines. Some overseas ATMs provide
your cash and then ask you to answer NO
to another transaction before giving you
back your card, so remember to take your
card from the ATM when you’ve finished.
> > Internet café and kiosks. Be careful
when entering personal information
on computers in public places such as
internet cafés, as there is increased risk
of having your information captured.
If possible, don’t use these computers to
conduct online banking or other activities
that require your important information.
> > Report lost or stolen cards to us
immediately. Call our 24 hour emergency
hotline on 1800 224 004.
When you get home
> > Check your bank statements as soon
as you can. Notify us immediately
if there is anything on those statements
that seems incorrect.
> > Plan your next trip − visit
www.policecredit.com.au to find
out more about a PC Travel Loan.
For more information call us on 13 63 73 and
press 3 or visit www.policecredit.com.au.
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objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on the advice you should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you. Before you make a decision to acquire
any consumer credit product, general insurance product or non-cash deposit (travellers cheques) you should obtain and consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement
available from any branch of Police Credit or by calling 13 63 73. Information on Terms and Conditions and fees and charges are available upon application or request. Loan
applications are subject to Police Credit’s credit approval criteria. Applicants must be over 18 years of age. Police Credit, as an afSL holder, sells general insurance products
under an agreement with CGU Insurance Limited ABN 27 004 478 371 afSL 238291. Allianz Travel Insurance is issued and managed by ETI Australia Pty Limited ABN 52 097
227 177 afSL 245631 trading as Mondial Assistance for the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 afSL 234708. In arranging travel insurance Police
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wALL TO wALL
Ride for Remembrance
Takes to the highways to remember fallen colleagues
ABOVE: Last year’s ride through Canberra.
Police from across
Australia will ride to
Canberra in September
for the second annual
Wall to Wall Ride for
Remembrance. The
ride honours the 750
Australian police who
have lost their lives in the
line of duty and promotes
motorcycle road safety.
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The Wall to Wall Ride for
Remembrance will take place in
Canberra on Saturday, September
17. Riders from around the
country will converge on the
national capital and ride to the National
Police Memorial for a service to remember
our colleagues who are no longer with us.
Proceeds from the ride will go to Police
Legacies around Australia.
Police from the Northern Territory and West
Australia are going to take a week to ride
to Canberra. Tasmania’s riders will come
to Melbourne on the ferry and join their
Victorian colleagues for the two-day ride
to Canberra. The South Australian ride will
leave their wall of remembrance mid-week.
Last year Commissioners from NSW,
NT, Tasmania and the afP rode from
Sydney to Canberra. wa’s Commissioner
O’Callaghan led a ride from Perth. This year
the Commissioners from the Territory,
wa and Tasmania will lead their state’s
rides from their local memorials all the
way to Canberra.
There were around 800 riders in last
year’s inaugural Wall to Wall Ride for
Remembrance in Canberra, 100 of those
from Victoria. This year that number is
expected to increase to more than 1000.
Ride organiser, Association President Brian
Rix, expects many more riders to take part
in the Victorian ride this year.
"The ride is a tangible way of helping police
families across Australia, telling them that
they are not forgotten and will always
be a part of the police family," says Brian.
To promote the Wall to Wall Ride for
Remembrance, Brian Rix will ride a
motorcycle around Australia in July,
delivering hand crafted wooden batons
to the Commissioners in each state and
territory. These batons will be delivered

ABOVE: President Brian Rix at last year’s Canberra service.
to the National Police Memorial by each
state’s ride.
Melbourne’s ride will leave from the Victoria
Police Memorial in the Kings Domain
on Friday, September 16 about 8.00 am.
The Victorian riders will be joined by a
contingent from Tasmania for the two-day
ride to Canberra.
The Victorian ride will spend Friday night in
Merimbula on the NSW south coast and then
head in to Canberra on Saturday morning.
Friday night in Merimbula will be a chance
to meet our colleagues from Tassie and
renew friendships made on last year’s ride.
An early start on Saturday morning, under
the stewardship of the NSW Police, will
ensure the ride is in Canberra to meet
up with riders from all states for the final
journey to the National Police Memorial.
There were 748 names on the Memorial.
Sadly another was added on National Police
Remembrance Day last year with the death
of Constable Bill Crews in Sydney. Another
will be added this year with the death of
Queensland’s Sergeant Dan Stiller. Dan was
killed when his police motorcycle collided
with a truck while escorting a wide load.
If you’re a motorcyclist and fancy taking
part in something very special put
September 16 and 17 in the request book.
Riders must register for the ride.
Registration fees will be donated to
Police Legacy. Full details of the ride
and registration forms can be found at
www.walltowallride.com. Register now
and take part in the most significant
ride on the 2011 calendar.
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
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TRIVIA QUIz
Test your brain and win two
Michael Connelly bestsellers.
To celebrate Michael Connelly’s recent visit to Australia we have a copy of two of his latest
Mickey Haller books − The Fifth Witness and The Lincoln Lawyer to give to the member who
can answer this month’s ‘Who Am I?’ question.
Michael Connelly knows police, having worked for years as a crime reporter on the Los Angeles
Times. Now he is one of the best when it comes to crime thrillers and courtroom dramas. In
his latest book, The Fifth Witness, Mickey Haller is a lawyer who has to deal with the financial
downturn trying to keep a roof over his clients’ heads rather than keeping them out of jail.
The Lincoln Lawyer has been re-released to coincide with the release of a feature film
starring Matthew McConaughey and Marisa Tomei. This remarkable story that brings to life
Mickey Haller, the lawyer who works out of the back seat of his car.
How is your general knowledge? Try and answer the 20 questions and test the knowledge
of your colleagues around the mess room table without peaking at the answers printed at
the bottom of the page!
And if you think you know the answer to the ‘Who Am I?’ question, send your answer to the
Association and go into the draw for two Michael Connelly bestsellers.
1 What well-known musician changed
his name from Gordon Sumner?
2 What do the Japanese call their
country?
3 In 1980 who told us all to "Shuddppa
your face?"
4 What do these Carlton footballers all
have in common? - Jeff Garlett, Eddie
Betts, Chris Yarran and Andrew Walker.
5 The High Court of Australia is also
the final court of appeal for which
former Australian colony and now
sovereign island-nation located
in the South Pacific?
6 Which carmaker produces the Lancer
model of motor vehicles?
7 What is the human body’s biggest
organ?
8 What legendary creature is found
on the Welsh flag?
9 Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott
was born in which country?
10 Even though we celebrate the Queen’s
birthday in June, in what month of 1926
was Queen Elizabeth II actually born?
11 Who is the Greek God of music?
(Clue: It is not Demis Roussos)
12 What does the term Nastro Azzurro
(Italy’s leading brand of beer) literally
translate to in English?
13 The Australian women’s cricket team
goes by what nickname?
14 What current craze sees people
posing for a camera while lying flat on
their stomach in unusual or different
environments?
15 In what year did Australia adopt
decimal currency?
16 Which Australian band recorded a song
about former women’s magazine editor
Ita Buttrose?
17 In which country is the global
headquarters of Citibank located?
18 English Premier League team
Manchester City is commonly identified
by the colour red. True or False?
19 Australia’s oldest bridge, the Richmond
Bridge is located in which state?
20 Which Australian states are currently
served by a female Premier?
Quiz Answers > 1. Sting 2. Nippon 3. Joe Dolce 4. All have indigenous backgrounds 5. Nauru 6. Mitsubishi 7. The skin
8. A Dragon 9. England 10. April 11. Apollo 12. Blue Ribbon 13. The Southern Stars 14. Planking 15. 1966 16. Cold Chisel
17. USA 18. False. MC wears sky blue. 19. Tasmania 20. Queensland (Anna Bligh) and Tasmania (Lara Giddings)
Correctly Answer Who
Am I? for a chance to win
WHO AM I?
1. I was born in 1928 near
Ballarat.
2. I played 189 games for my
beloved Geelong Football Club,
wearing the number 4 jumper
between 1948 and 1958.
3. I played in back-to-back
premierships for the Cats
in 1951/52.
4. I also coached the club to its
1963 flag.
5. After football I successfully
forged a media career and
became synonymous with my
trademark catch-cry, "That’s
fair dinkum unbelievable".
6. I passed away in May 2011.
Last month’s Who Am I?
Answer − John Farnham
To enter the prize draw all you have to do is answer the
‘Who Am I?’ question send your entry along with your
contact details to: ‘Who am I?’, The Police Association,
PO Box 76, Carlton South 3053.
The completed ‘Who Am I?’ must arrive by Thursday,
June 30, 2011 to be eligible for the prize draw. The first
neatest correct entry will be the winner. The judge’s decision
is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
25

AROuND THE COuNTRY
NATIONAL
Round-up
WHAT’s HAPPENING TO POLICE AROuND THE
COuNTRY? READ ON TO FIND out ABOut THE ISSuES
AND CHALLENGES FACING POLICE IN THE OTHER
STATES AND TERRITORIES.
SA
PO L I C E A S S O C I A T I O N
O F S O U T H
Overwhelming Yes vote for EB offer
A U S T R A L I A
Police Association of South Australia
members have overwhelmingly supported
the enterprise bargaining offer received from
government, with 99 per cent of those who
returned their ballots voting "yes".
The yes vote for this sixth enterprise
agreement is the highest percentage since
the Police Association began enterprise
bargaining 15 years ago.
The offer was unanimously commended to
the membership by association delegates
at a special meeting convened in March.
Association officials then toured police stations
around the state to speak on the offer.
The membership demonstrated great
patience and support during what was a
difficult and protracted negotiation process.
Their massive endorsement of the offer
shows the appreciation police in this state
have for the commitment the government
has made to policing, through this offer,
amended legislation and greater police
numbers.
The ballot result was finalised on Friday May
4, the same day that two SA members were
fired on, with one officer severely wounded
by a shotgun injury to his face. He sustained
a broken jaw and had to undergo extensive
surgery while in an induced coma.
The horrific incident reinforces the danger
and unpredictability of the police occupation.
It could happen on any street in Australia.
It is reprehensible that other state
governments are offering their police the
standard 2.5 per cent pay rise at a time
when we are seeing growing violence in the
community and trying to recruit greater
numbers to policing.
TAS
EB2010 - not all smooth sailing ...
The new consolidated Police Award 1 of
2011 was implemented and effective from
3 March 2011. While the hearing in the
Industrial Commission was a relatively
quick and painless process and all was
presented by agreement, the reality is the
Police Association is already faced with the
first dispute arising from the outcomes of
EB2010. It didn’t take long and the looming
dispute will have to be resolved in the
Industrial Commission.
New Uniform - Baseball Caps
The baseball caps have been issued and
were approved for wear from the 19th April
2011. Generally speaking they have been
well received. A couple of issues have arisen
and are to be addressed. The "one size fits
all" apparently doesn’t! Some women are
finding the caps too small and this is quite
evident when you see a female with the cap
hanging baggy over her ears − not really
a smart look! And some men are finding
them too small. It has been reported and
sized caps may well be the go. The Velcro
straps aren’t the best either as they tend to
take out a dozen hairs or so when the cap is
taken off the head, especially from women
wearing their hair up as is required. Still,
tweaking of the new uniform items should
not be unexpected and as problems arise
they are reported and acted on.
NSW
NSW Police Begin Pay Round
On 30 June the present Award for NSW
police officers will expire. The Police
Association of NSW began negotiations
into the next pay round last December.
Unfortunately the NSW Government
refused to change its 2.5 per cent wages
policy - a policy that is unacceptable - and
negotiations stalled.
There has since been a change in
government and the new Police Minister,
Mike Gallacher, is a former NSW police
officer. The Association is keen to commence
negotiations with the Coalition Government
as a negotiated outcome will always be the
preferred option.
ABOVE: Scott Weber with Police Minister Mike
Gallacher - photo Glenn Miller.
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The Association’s claim, unanimously
endorsed by its Executive committee,
seeks a five per cent pay rise per year for
all members. A number of additional issues
have been included in the claim such as
overlapping pay structures for Sergeants
and Senior Sergeants; faster incremental
progression for Constables and increased
salaries and allowances for specialists.
Whilst the Association is prepared to
negotiate with the government, it has also
lodged a claim in the Industrial Relations
Commission (IRC) with dates set for hearings
in August, September and October.
Running a case in the IRC requires that
evidence be submitted and witnesses
called just like in a criminal matter, and the
Association is currently asking members
to assist in providing evidence, should this
become an eventuality.
Thigh holsters
The ongoing campaign to introduce thigh
holsters received a boost from successful
trials conducted by General Duties and
Highway Patrol officers in 2010. Trial
participants reported that the thigh
holster dramatically reduced back pain and
discomfort, and improved seating posture
in police vehicles.
During the trial constructive criticism was
received regarding the standard tactical
thigh holster. As a result a modified thigh
holster was designed by members from
the NSW Police Force’s Operational Skills
Command and provided to a manufacturer.
Fifty holsters were manufactured according
to the modified design and delivered
to existing trial participants, seeking a
comparison of the standard tactical holster
to the new modified version. The results
of this latest trial were presented to the
Commissioner’s Executive Team and an
announcement is pending.
WA
Ban on police pursuits
The wa Police Union Board of Directors
voted unanimously to ban all police pursuits
after inaccurate information from the
Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) system was
used against a number of officers.
"The Union believed the ban was necessary
because officers were being subjected to
internal disciplinary action despite the data
ABOVE: Thigh holster.
from the AVL system not being a certified
measuring device and the existence of
contradictory evidence from officers and
independent witnesses," wa Police Union
President Russell Armstrong said.
"The AVL system has shown to be
grossly inaccurate on a number of
occasions and this is a major concern for
the wa Police Union Board of Directors,"
Mr armstrong said.
Two days after the ban was implemented
it was suspended following a number
of undertakings by the Commissioner
of Police Karl O’Callaghan.
"Commissioner O’Callaghan has given an
undertaking to carry out an independent
review of the AVL to determine its reliability
as a speed detection device, and until
that review is completed, wa Police will
not take disciplinary action against any
officer using uncorroborated AVL data,"
Mr armstrong said.
The Commissioner has also agreed to review
existing Managerial Action Plans (maPs)
issued on the strength of AVL evidence.
The suspension of the ban on police pursuits
will be reviewed in the coming weeks,
following the evaluation of the progress
made by waPOL in relation to the AVL
system and the maPS that have been issued
relying solely on AVL data.
Police horse buried in landfill
The wa Police Union is disgusted by a
decision to bury a police horse killed in the
line of duty at a landfill site because the
department said it was too expensive to
cremate him.
Hercules, a Clydesdale horse which served
with the Police Mounted Squad for six
years, was electrocuted while working at
a district fair.
"We believe this was a disrespectful way
of laying to rest a dedicated member
of wa Police," Mr Armstrong said.
"The wa Police Union offered to pay the
approximately $2000 for the cremation
of Hercules when it was brought to our
attention he was going to be buried at a
landfill site because it was too expensive
and not within the Mounted Section’s
budget to have him cremated.
"The Mounted Section declined our offer
because the decision had already been
made to bury Hercules and we were told
it was too late and unnecessary."
The Union is now seeking an assurance
from wa Police that this will not be
allowed to happen again, and that
provision can be made in the budget
to cover the expense of the cremation
or proper burial of any police animal killed
in the line of duty.
The Police Association Victoria Journal June 2011
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NT
After lengthy negotiations the Northern
Territory Police Association has
recommended members accept a new
Consent Agreement.
The Agreement is for three years starting on
30 June 2011 and expires on 29 June 2014.
There are three pay increases over the life
of the Agreement as follows: three per cent
in 2011, three per cent in 2012 and a further
three per cent in 2013.
The offer includes a restructure of
increment points for each rank, including
Superintendents, Aboriginal Community
Police Officers and Auxiliaries, meaning the
majority of members will receive a salary
increase of greater than three per cent on 30
June 2011, which works out to be more than
nine per cent over the life of the Agreement.
The offer includes improved maternity/
paternity leave provisions which includes
access to 52 weeks unpaid leave for
members with less than one year’s service,
14 weeks paid maternity leave with the
option for another three years unpaid
maternity leave for members with one
to five years’ service, officers with five or
more years’ service will earn 18 weeks' paid
maternity leave, with the option to take a
further three years unpaid leave with the
ability to extend this for another 3 years if
they wish. The deal also means couples can
combine their parental leave entitlement so
both parents can access paid leave, and then
share the remaining part of unpaid leave if
they want to.
Members will also be able to access an
Extended Leave Scheme where a member
may elect to reduce their salary to 80 per
cent over a five year period allowing a
member to take one year’s leave in the fifth
year at 80 per cent salary.
QLD
Queensland is still before the Full Bench
of the Queensland Industrial Relations
Commission that is hearing evidence
between parties for an increase greater than
that the 2.5 per cent per annum for 3 (three)
years Queensland Government has offered
its police officers.
The Full Bench spent a week inspecting
stations from Cairns and Mt Isa to Brisbane’s
Fortitude Valley and the Gold Coast to get a
feel of the work being encountered by officers
on a day-to-day basis. Whilst we believe that
Queensland officers are deserving of a fair
pay rise we wait to see what political will
shall prevail with the impending election
in the next 12 months.
Queensland officers are also currently
giving evidence in the Judicial Inquiry into
this year’s floods that devastated most of
Queensland. Whilst it may not be headlines
the recovery and allocation of funds from
the Premier’s Appeal does not seem to be
benefiting those who need it the most.
Queensland is still mindful of the assistance
given by other jurisdictions during this disaster.
PFA
Police Call for Stand Alone Overseas
Workers Compensation Scheme
In 2004 when the Military Rehabilitation
Compensation Act (MRCA) came into
being the Veteran’s Entitlements Act was
‘full stopped’. This put police in a difficult
position as the MRCA had no provision
for police. Since that time we have been
lobbying consecutive governments to
develop a stand-alone piece of legislation
to accommodate police officers working in
dangerous missions overseas. As a result,
NSW Police refused to provide police for
further deployments.
In 2009 the government commissioned
a Review of Military Compensation
Arrangements. One of the key elements of
the Terms of Reference (ToR) that affected
Police were −
Consider the suitability of access to military
compensation schemes for members of the
Australian Federal Police who have been
deployed overseas
> > Consider whether the current
arrangement to develop an ‘enhanced’
scheme under the SRCA remains
appropriate.
> > Consider whether it is appropriate for
members of the Australian Federal Police
who have been deployed on high-risk
overseas operations to have access to
the MRCA.
> > Consider whether it is appropriate to
develop a stand-alone compensation
scheme for members of the Australian
Federal Police who have been deployed
on high-risk overseas operations.
The Pfa made a submission to that
Review and appeared and gave evidence.
We argued for the third dot point in that
section of the ToR. We were aware that
Defence did not want us as part of the MRCA
and we have argued since the beginning of
this debate that the Safety Rehabilitation
Act (SRCA) was developed for domestic
public service, not dangerous overseas
missions and therefore police should not
be part of that legislation.
During the Review process we also asked
the then Minister for Veteran’s Affairs to
expedite the section of the Review that
related to police. That wasn’t done. However
in April 2010 the Minster for Home Affairs,
through his personal intervention in this
matter, made a commitment in writing
to the Pfa that an interim agreement had
been reached to provide officers working
overseas access to enhanced benefits.
The correspondence said −
"The scheme will afford each member
a percentage increase in any payment
made under the SRCA and will allow
members to access compensation similar
to that which would be received under
the MRCA for similar risk. I am advised
that this percentage will be in the order
of 45 − 50%".
The Review has now been completed and
its report has been released.
The only relevant recommendation for
police was −
That the Committee recommends that
Australian Federal Police Members not
be given access to the MRCA.
A pretty weak outcome considering we’ve
had to wait almost two years for the result.
Why the Committee couldn’t have been
bold enough to recommend the third dot
point in their ToR - a stand-alone piece of
legislation- is beyond our understanding?
We have subsequently met with the Minster
for Home Affairs and are now in the process
of setting up a meeting with him and the
Minister for Veteran’s Affairs to finalise this
issue once and for all in favour of police.
We will keep you advised.
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ExECuTIVE MINuTES
LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul O'Connell, John Laird, Colin Birch, Mark Rose, Brian Rix, Glenn Holland, John Carter, Karl David, Dean Anderson, Dean Thomas, Dermot Avon, Phil Pearson.
minutes FOR THE VPA
FRIENDLY SOCIETY MEETING
Date: Tuesday 5 April 2011
Location: The Police Association
Boardroom, 1 Clarendon
Street, East Melbourne
Time: 8.16am
Present:
BK Rix (President)
JC Laird (Senior Vice President)
PJ Pearson (Junior Vice President)
KM David, APM (Treasurer)
D Avon (Assistant Treasurer)
DB Anderson
CW Birch
JR Carter
GB Holland
P O’Connell
DJ Thomas
GJ Davies Secretary (joined the
meeting at 8:20am following
a media commitment)
BI McKenzie assistant Secretary
Apologies:
M Rose
Observers:
Jamie Stuart
Southern Metro (Mornington
Peninsula) (Delegate)
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
"THAT THE MINUTES OF 1 maRCH
2011 BE CONFIRMED."
2. ADOPTION OF THE ORDER
OF BUSINESS
"THAT THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
BE aDOPTED."
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3. APPLICATIONS TO JOIN VPA
FRIENDLY SOCIETY
"THAT THE 83 APPLICATIONS LISTED
BE ACCEPTED."
4. VPA FRIENDLY SOCIETY LTD.
BUDGET 2011/12
1. "THAT THE MEMORANDUM FROM
THE SECRETARY DATED 30 maRCH
2011, WITH ATTACHED BUDGET
PROPOSAL FOR THE FINANCIAL
YEAR 2011/2012 FOR THE VPA
FRIENDLY SOCIETY, BE RECEIVED."
2. "THAT THE ADMINISTRATION
PROVIDE A MID TERM BUDGET
REVIEW ON THE OPERATIONS OF
ALL THE HOLIDay HOME/UNITS
AND REPORT THE FINDINGS AT
THE DECEMBER 2011 DIRECTORS’
MEETING.
3. "THAT THE BUDGET FOR THE
VPA FRIENDLY SOCIETY FOR THE
FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/2012 BE
APPROVED."
The meeting closed at 8:30am.
MINUTES FOR THE
VICTORIA POLICE BRANCH
OF THE POLICE FEDERATION
OF AUSTRALIA
Date: Tuesday 5 April 2011
Location: The Police Association
Boardroom, 1 Clarendon
Street, East Melbourne
Time: 8.31am
Present:
BK
JC Laird
Rix (President)
(Senior Vice President)
PJ Pearson (Junior Vice President)
KM David, APM (Treasurer)
D Avon (Assistant Treasurer)
DB Anderson
CW Birch
JR Carter
GB Holland
P O’Connell
DJ Thomas
GJ Davies Chief Executive Officer
BI McKenzie Executive Officer
Apologies:
M Rose
Observers:
Jamie Stuart
(Delegate)
Southern Metro
(Mornington Peninsula)
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
"THat THE mINUTES of 1 maRCH
2011 BE CONfIRmED."
2. ADOPTION OF ORDER
OF BUSINESS
"THAT THE ORDER OF BUSINESS BE
ADOPTED."
3. STRATEGIC
3.1 REVIEW OF STRATEGIC AND KEY
FOCUS AREAS
3.1.1 EB 2011 PLANNING
The Secretary provided the meeting
with an update advising that 70
member meetings have been
scheduled around the State over the
coming month. A Special General
Meeting of members will be held at
the Dallas Brooks Centre on 2 May
2011, to vote on possible industrial

action should the Government not
change its position in relation to the
pay offer on the table.
He stated that a much greater
emphasis has been placed on
communication with members
during the EB process via InBrief
Newsletters and website updates.
The Association’s negotiation team
will be back at the negotiation table
on 14 April 2011.
3.1.1.1 APPLICATION FOR PROTECTED
ACTION BALLOT ORDER –
PROPOSED BANS
1. "THAT THE PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL
ACTIONS, AS amENDED, CONTAINED
WITHIN THE MEMORANDUM OF
THE BRANCH CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OffICER DATED 31 maRCH 2011,
BE RATIFIED BY THE EXECUTIVE
AND PUT TO THE SPECIAL GENERAL
MEETING OF MEMBERS TO BE HELD
ON 2 may 2011".
2. "THAT THE FOLLOWING MOTION
BE PUT TO THE SPECIAL GENERAL
MEETING OF 2 may 2011:
THIS SPECIAL MEETING
OF MEMBERS ENDORSES
PARTICIPATION IN THE INDUSTRIAL
ACTIONS LISTED IN THE REPORT
OF THE BRANCH CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OffICER TO THIS MEETING".
3. "THAT SUBJECT TO
ENDORSEMENT OF THE PROPOSED
INDUSTRIAL ACTION, AND ANY
MODIFICATION AT THE SPECIAL
GENERAL MEETING OF 2 may
2011, THE POLICE FEDERATION
Of aUSTRALIA maKE APPLICATION
TO faIR WORK AUSTRALIA FOR
THE ‘CONDUCT Of PROTECTED
ACTION’ BALLOT, WITH ACTION
TO COmmENCE ON 6 JUNE 2011.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20am and
resumed at 12:28pm.
Present:
BK Rix (President)
JC Laird (Senior Vice President)
PJ Pearson (Junior Vice President)
KM David, APM (Treasurer)
D Avon (Assistant Treasurer)
DB Anderson
CW Birch
JR Carter
GB Holland
P O’Connell
DJ Thomas
GJ Davies Secretary
BI McKenzie assistant Secretary
Apologies:
M Rose
Observers:
Jamie Stuart
Southern Metro (Mornington
Peninsula) (Delegate)
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
"THAT THE MINUTES OF 1 maRCH
2011 BE CONFIRMED."
2. ADOPTION OF ORDER
OF BUSINESS
"THAT THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
BE aDOPTED."
The meeting adjourned at 10:04am and
resumed at 10:26am.
3. OPERATIONAL
3.1 SECRETARY’S REPORT
"THAT THE SECRETARY’S REPORT
BE RECEIVED."
3.2 FINANCE REPORTS
3.2.1 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REPORT
"THAT THE FINANCIAL
maNAGEMENT REPORT
BE RECEIVED."
3.3 MEMBERSHIP OF THE POLICE
ASSOCIATION
"THAT THE 89 APPLICATIONS LISTED
BE ACCEPTED FOR MEMBERSHIP
Of THE POLICE ASSOCIATION."
3.4 APPLICATIONS TO RE-JOIN THE
POLICE ASSOCIATION
"THAT THE 3 APPLICATIONS TO
REJOIN THE POLICE ASSOCIATION
BE aCCEPTED."
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
4.1.1 CORRESPONDENCE
"THAT THE CORRESPONDENCE
BE RECEIVED."
The President thanked the Executive
members for their attendance and declared
the meeting closed at 11:15am.
3.1.1.1 ENCOURAGING MORE WOMEN TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE ASSOCIATION
Mr Avon spoke to his memorandum
outlining the benefits of encouraging
more women to become involved
in Association business. The issue
was discussed at some length by the
Executive, and it was agreed that this
issue remain an information item for
the time being.
The meeting concluded at 1:17pm.
MINUTES FOR THE
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Date: Tuesday 5 April 2011
Location: The Police Association
Boardroom, 1 Clarendon
Street, East Melbourne
Time: 9.21am
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Your SAY
Your say >
Email journal@tpav.org.au or write to us at
PO Box 76, Carlton South 3053
Retirement
I’m writing to advise The Police Association
that I retired from Victoria Police on the 23rd
of April, 2011 after a career spanning almost
34 years. I've been a proud member of TPA
since joining Victoria Police on the 20th of
June, 1977 and that treasured membership
must now come to an end.
During my time with Victoria Police I'm
able to say I've enjoyed every second of the
journey and the fact is I'm indebted for all
the opportunities afforded me during that
time. Accordingly, I have no hesitation in
recommending a career in Victoria Police to
anyone interested. My concern is not that
Victoria Police will miss me but that I will
miss it.
I must point out that my retirement is
early by about three or four years and is
directly linked to the 'rotation' policy. I would
have liked to have been a one club player,
however that couldn't be so I've found
another position in the corrections arm of
the Department of Justice. It's ironic that for
nearly 34 years I was interested in getting
the wrong doers to Court and now I'll be
managing what happens to them when they
come out the other side.
I need to point out that my time in Victoria
Police was actually extended by 12 months
following Bruce McKenzie's successful
representation to Force Command
(on my behalf). I must add that Deputy
Commissioner Walshe was very supportive
of my exemption and extension (from the
2010 round of rotations) and for that I am
very thankful.
So Bruce, thank you very much for your
representation which allowed me the
extra time needed to sort out my personal
affairs. My family and I really do appreciate
the effort.
To all members of The Police Association
(and your families), I wish all the very best
for whatever the future offers and I trust
you each enjoy 'the job' as much as I have.
I'm particularly hopeful you're on the good
end when this current EB is completed and
I'm confident TPA Executive Team will do
their very best to see you are fairly and justly
represented.
Thanks again for all your support and I
look forward to catching up with the many
friends I’ve gained during my journey.
Kindest regards,
Garry Bennett
Ex-Inspector 20364
I would like to take this opportunity to
inform you that I have retired from Vic
Police and therefore I am resigning from
The Police Association after 23 years' service.
I would like to thank the Association for your
outstanding work and support in that time.
I would especially like to thank Ms Kaye
Murphy for her generous help and support,
not only to myself, but to my husband and
young son as well. Life would have been
a lot harder if not for Kaye. Once again,
thanks for all of your assistance during
my police career.
Gratefully yours
Yvonne Strawhorn
Former Sergeant 27058
Ill-health retirement
I am writing to notify you that I retire from
Victoria Police on 14/5/2011 and therefore
I will no longer be a member of The Police
Association. I have been struck down by the
‘Ill-health retirement virus’.
A quote from Colin McLaren’s book
Infiltration − the ancient Jewish prophet Meir
ticked a simple truth when he observed that
‘the tree itself supplies the handle of the axe
that cuts it down'.
John Knight
Leading Senior Constable 25312
With thanks
I would like to express my thanks and
appreciation for all of the assistance that my
family and I received from the Association
over the last 12 months. It was a very
difficult time and without the support and
assistance from the Association we would
have struggled to cope. My situation was
just another example where Victoria Police
treats police members differently to the rest
of the community and without the support
and assistance of the Association the
outcome achieved would have been reached.
I would like to specifically thank Jeff Gundy
for all his hard work. Jeff is a fantastic
person and his professionalism with his
knowledge and great sense of humour
delivered me an outcome that was the best
anyone could hope for.
Things are now back to normal and I am
indebted to Jeff and the Association in
achieving this.
Thanks again
Tony Francis and family
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Names will be published unless there is
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33

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There are many people who live in country areas with the need,
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DELEGATES
Police Association Delegates
worKGroup rank DElEGaTE work location phone
Corporate Services 1 (Education Department) Sergeant Glenn Whyte Centre For Foundation Training 9566 9566
Corporate Services 2 (BMD, BITS, HRD, & CSPD) Sen Sgt James Mulholland Reliever Div 2 Nw Metro Region 9392 3111
Crime Department 1 Sergeant Michael Gunn Tasking & Co-Ord Support 9865 2456
Crime Department 2
Vacant
Eastern, (Bass Coast, South Gippsland) Sen Con Sydney Hadley CIU-Bass Coast 5672 2761
Eastern, (Baw Baw, Latrobe) Sen Con Graeme Carter CIU-Baw Baw 5622 7111
Eastern, (Boroondarra, Monash) Sen Con Mark Smith UNI-Oakleigh 9567 8900
Eastern, (East Gippsland) Sergeant Craig Peel UNI-Bairnsdale 5150 2600
Eastern, (Greater Shepparton) Sergeant Leslie Oroszvary Prosecutions-Shepparton 5820 5777
Eastern, (Knox, Maroondah) Sen Con Robyn Waite Socau-Knox 9881 7931
Eastern, (Mitchell, Benalla) Sergeant Darren Murphy UNI-Kilmore 5782 1211
Eastern, (Wangaratta, Wodonga, Moira) Sen Con Mark Deegan UNI-Wodonga 02 6049 2600
Eastern, (Wellington) Sen Con Keith Patterson UNI-Sale 5143 5000
Eastern, (Whitehorse, Manningham) Sen Con Elizabeth Sidiropoulos Multicultural Liaison Eastern Region 8841 3942
Eastern, (Yarra Ranges) Sen Con Brigette De Chirico CIU-Yarra Ranges 9735 1610
Ethical Standards Department Sergeant Brad Curtin Conduct & Prof Standards Div 9247 6763
Forensic Services Sergeant Thomas Brady Fingerprints Management UNIt 9865 2900
Intelligence and Covert Support Sen Con Luke Woods Surveillance Services Division 9804 3599
Legal Services Sen Con Angela Coulson Prosecutions-Sunshine 9313 3334
North West Metro, (Banyule, Nillumbik) Sen Sgt Damian Oehme UNI-Greensborough 9435 1044
North West Metro, (Brimbank, Melton) Sen Con Jason Kisielis UNI-Keilor Downs 9365 3333
North West Metro, (Hume) Sen Con Haydn Beale CIU-Hume 9302 8211
North West Metro, (Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay & Wyndham) Sen Sgt Leigh Wisbey Reliever Div 2 Nw Metro Region 9392 3111
North West Metro, (Moonee Valley, Moreland) Sen Sgt Eriks Krauklis Reliever Div 4 Nw Metro Region
North West Metro, (Whittlesea, Darebin) Sergeant Jason Gaffee UNI-Epping 9409 8100
North West Metro, (Yarra) Sen Con Travis Storti UNI-Richmond 8420 3600
North West Metro, Melb .2, (Melb. West, VPC, Melb. TMU) Sen Con Steven Cox UNI-Melbourne North 8379 0800
North West Metro, Melb.1, (Melb East. Nth Melb/Carlton, St Kilda Rd UNI) Sergeant Maxwell Jackson UNI-Melbourne North 8379 0800
Operations Co-ordination Sergeant David Short Properties Management 9247 6224
Operations Response UNIt Sergeant Alex Stewart Operations Response UNIt 9247 5482
Police Bands Constable Brett Staley Bands 9489 2257
Southern Metro, (Casey, Cardinia) Sergeant Anthony Nestor UNI-Cranbourne 5991 0600
Southern Metro, (Frankston) Sen Con Lachlan Grant UNI-Frankston 9784 5555
Southern Metro, (Greater Dandenong) Sergeant Phillip Hulley UNI-Dandenong 9767 7444
Southern Metro, (Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira) Sergeant Alan Wroblewski Rto-Moorabbin 9556 6194
Southern Metro, (Mornington Peninsula) Sergeant David Stuart UNI-Hastings 5970 7800
Southern Metro, (Port Phillip) Sergeant Douglas Bowles UNI-South Melbourne 9690 3088
Southern Metro, (Stonnington) Sergeant John Pattison CIU-Stonnington 9520 5216
SSD - Emergency Response 1 (Air Wing, Dog Squad, Mounted Branch) Sen Con Paul Hunter Air Wing 9289 3500
SSD - Emergency Response 2 (SAR, Water Police) Sen Con Matthew Blythe Water Police 9399 7500
SSD - FRU/SOG Sergeant Stuart Oliver Special Operations Group 9247 5578
SSD - Police CommUNIcations Division Sergeant Adrian Hurring Police Operations Centre (D24) 9247 3222
SSD - Protective Services UNIt Pso Peter Marsden Protective Services UNIt 9247 3893
TTSD - Traffic Support Division Sen Con Trevor Collins Major Collision Brunswick 9380 7299
TTSD - Transit Safety Division Sergeant Mark Spackman UNI-TRANSIT 9247 3300
Western, (Ballarat, Moorabool)
Vacant
Western, (Campaspe) Sen Con Rodney Pell UNI-Echuca 5482 2255
Western, (Colac - Otway/Surf Coast) Sen Con Michael Palmer CIU-Colac 5231 2613
Western, (Greater Bendigo, Macedon Ranges,Central Goldfields) Sen Con Sean Dickson UNI-Bendigo 5448 1300
Western, (Greater Geelong) Sen Con Maurice Banks Highway Patrol-Geelong 5225 3150
Western, (Horsham, West Wimmera, Hindmarsh) Sen Con James Richardson UNI-Goroke 5386 1004
Western, (Mildura) Sen Con Michael Baldock UNI-Mildura 5018 5300
Western, (Northern Grampians) Sen Con Darren Brown UNI-Stawell 5358 8222
Western, (Southern Grampians, Glenelg) Sen Con David Tognon UNI-Heywood 5527 1614
Western, (Swan Hill, Gannawarra, Buloke) SERGEANT David Mark UNI-Lake Boga 5037 2201
Western, (Warrnambool, Moyne) Sen Con Matthew Laxton CIU-Warrnambool 5560 1155
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