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Scangate Document Quarterly Journal of the Australian Federal Police Winter 1993, No. 40 Superintendent Bob Shepherd HE funeral of Superintendent Bob Shepherd was held in Perth on 8 June 1993. TSuperintendent Shepherd was among 132 people killed in a plane crash in South America in May. He was aboard Sociedad Aeronautica De Medellin (SAM) Right 501 which crashed in rugged mountains south of Medellin while en route from Panama to Bogata, via Medellin. Superintendent Bob Shepherd The AFP was officially represented at the funeral by DC (Ops) Brian Commissioner Peter McAulay, ex­ Bates on behalf of the Commis­ pressed deep sorrow over the tragic sioner, and Commander David death of Superintendent Shepherd. Schramm of International Division. "He was held in high regard in the Superintendent Shepherd had been AFP, both as an officer and a per­ the AFP Fiaison Officer in Buenos son," Mr McAulay said. Aires since mid 1992 and was on Before his posting to South routine liaison duties when the America, Superintendent Shepherd crash occurred. served in Perth for a number of The AFP liaison post in Buenos years and before that he worked Aires was established in 1989. out of Melbourne. Friends and colleagues of Bob Shepherd cany his casket to the crematorium. Photograph by Sergeant Peter Gerritsen, WR Physical Evidence Unit. Platypus Contents Editor Brian Swift Editorial Adviser Michael Beattie Production Editor Terry Browne Co-ordinating Editor Richard Crothers In this feature in Central Region, Regional Representatives Platypus reporter, Terry Browne, ACT Region Brian Minards finds that the region has a deep Northern Region Philip Castle pool of investigative and admin­ Eastern Region Stephen Simpson istrative talent. Southern Region Keith Livingston See page 2. Graphic Artist Stella Klein ISSN 0159-1606 Platypus is the quarterly magazine of the Australian Federal Police and is published by the AFP Media and Publications Branch located at 68 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra. Contributed articles do not necessarily reflect AFP policy or the opinion of the editor. Requests for permission to reprint material Due to the presence of the Band appearing in Platypus, and all general corre­ spondence, should be addressed to: of the Queen's Royal Irish Hus­ The Editor sars and an Anzac relic on Platypus Magazine Cyprus for the ceremony, this AFP Headquarters year's Anzac Day was one to re­ Media and Publications Branch member. PO Box 401 Canberra 2601 See Page 18. Phone: (06) 275 7101 Facsimile : (06) 275 7058 Contributions - Platypus accepts contributions of a feature article nature. Articles should be typewritten and double-spaced using only one side of the paper. The contributor's name and address must be included. All text, illustrations A Southern Region officer fol­ and photographs must be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope. Please retain dupli­ lows through on a Melbourne cates of text and illustrative material submitted drug investigation and finds for publication. Allow several weeks for accept­ himself in Vladivostok inter­ ance and return. viewing a drug dealer. Printed by Pirie Printers See page 21. 140 Gladstone St, Fyshwick, ACT. Cover photography Adelaide's skyline and scenes of South Aus­ tralia reprinted with permission of Tourism South Australia. Central Region Feature Getting the job done..................................................................2 Adelaide becomes an entry point for drug..........................3 Getting to court is just half the battle..................... ............ 6 Staff member's efforts invaluable.............................................7 Ten years on court for basketballers......................................8 Welfare officer is on the ball...................................................8 Retirement approaches for sporting family man..................9 Long trek around the Bight....................................................10 An unusual theft proved to be older than time................12 The Platypus has been adopted by the Australian Federal Police as a symbol representing the diverse Operation Tall Poppies............................................................14 requirements placed upon members in the execution of their duty. This unique and tenacious Australian mammal is a survivor against increasing pressure Other Stories from today’s environment. It leaves no stone unturned A right way to do wrong?....................................................15 in its daily pursuits and has equipped itself with a range of features to adapt to changes over many An opportune acquaintance paves way for federal police....17 years. It is capable of passing unnoticed, if required, Historic bugle sounds at Cyprus dawn service.................18 yet demonstrates an unfailing dedication to explore all possibilities in an effort to maintain its special place Improving awareness of Aboriginal culture.......................20 in Australia's wildlife, at times against larger and more Drug trail leads to Russia.......................................................21 powerful opponents — a quality admired and re­ spected by members of the Australian Federal Police. Feature Commander s message Getting the job By Commander Don McCulloch done O work in Central Region is sonnel, there is every reason to be­ a very fulfilling experience for lieve Central Region's members will those lucky enough to be de­ meet this challenge successfully. Tployed here. While the pleasant climate, relaxed As the smallest region numerically, life style and cheaper cost of living it is essential there be a "coming enjoyed in Adelaide, are major factors Commander Don McCulloch together" on the part of all person­ in why this experienced workforce nel to achieve regional and corporate remains almost static, to place too ditions as some regions, we do have objectives. That this occurs is evident much emphasis on these factors a valuable, committed workforce of by the number and magnitude of would be to create a false picture and very experienced personnel, who ap­ operations undertaken and other detract from what 1 perceive as the ply themselves to their task with tasks and functions completed by greatest strength of Central Region. enthusiasm. the region, a situation which is an Even though we do not enjoy the Central Region is prepared for the accurate testament to the qualities high profile or have as modern a future and willing "to get the job and calibre of the personnel in­ build ing or as pleasant working con­ done". volved. I frequently see instances of resource­ fulness and application by members Central has stability and commitment and staff members to "get the job done" despite limitations on resources, eadquartered on "Once a member accepts a post­ or accommodation inconvenience. This the edge of downtown ing to Central Region they ability to pull together has meant the Adelaide, Central Region generally want to stay," said De­ development of a very experienced polices Commonwealth law in tective Superintendent Brian multi-skilled workforce which has H South Australia and is lead by Brinkler. been able to accept and adapt to the Commander Don McCulloch. many changes in the AFP in the re­ The region has a strong team cent past. Working to Commander ethos which carries through to McCulloch are the Fraud and Gen­ leisure-time activities. Central Re­ That we enjoy the confidence and eral Crime Branch and the gion has competed in the local respect of a significant number of Intelligence and Drug Operations police basketball competition for client departments and improving Branch. many years, fielding a mixed gen­ relationships with others, speaks vol­ der team with ages ranging from umes for the efforts made in this Central Region's high rate of po­ the eager, early twenties to fight­ regard. Our ongoing relationships lice and staff retention has created ing fit fifties. with the state police and other fed­ a bank of expertise able to tackle eral law enforcement agencies are investigations that in recent years lire region's members have in­ good, we are able to work jointly have included the theft of 600 mil­ volved themselves in community with few problems, having estab­ lion-year-old fossils, major drug activities at all levels including lished the credibility so necessary for busts and complex frauds. club swimming, the Scouting productive liaison. movement, the Youth Hostels Many of the region's members Association and administration in A significant challenge facing Cen­ can trace their police careers back grade football. tral Region is to combat the to when the Commonwealth Police perception, held by some who have provided security for the rocket It was a Central Region member who co-ordinated the AFFs first not had the good fortune to work testing range at Woomera and here, that the region has or is likely when South Australia administered national Aboriginal Cultural to become moribund through lack of the Northern Territory. Other Awareness seminar at Barton personnel movement. members have been drawn to College in April of this year. Recognising that there can be no South Australia more recently by Central Region takes seriously place in a dynamic AFP for people the charm, history and way of life the AFP commitment to higher who do not possess contemporane­ that has made South Australia a education, currently having a full ous and relevant skills, and given popular destination with domestic quota enrolled in studies under the previous application and present and international tourists. tire Tertiary Assistance Scheme.
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