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Featured Articles . . . National Executive Bureau ...... 4 President’s Message ...... 5 Editor’s Message ...... 7 10 HLM’s / Associate Secretaries ...... 8 Vacancy - Hobbies Bureau Secretary ...... 9 John Ronald White, APM, OAM Article Writing Competition Information ...20 Deputy Commissioner (retired) NSW Region News ...... 21 S.A. Police Historian, Author Photography Competition Information .....23 and I.P.A. Member International Video Competition 2021 ...... 27 by Manfred (Fred) Wojtasik Brain Teasers ... and more! ...... 29 South Australia Region News ...... 31 IPA Geek Corner by Jason Brewer ...... 35 17 Clif Hardy Article ...... 37 PC224 “B” George Murrell WANTED - Article Writers ...... 40 - Part 9 by Richard Pelling, Netherlands Invitation ...... 42 VIC Region West Australia Region News ...... 46 Allan Voak Article ...... 49 Presidents Award for Excellence ...... 51 Victoria Region News ...... 52 2021 IPA AGM Registration Form ...... 56

Cover Shot: Mailing List / Annual Dues ...... 58 Peter Howarth, Victoria Region Sub-Editor IPA Ofﬁce Bearers ...... 59

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Contents.indd 1 1/4/21 7:14 am National Executive Bureau

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New NEB PAGE.indd 1 2/11/20 10:19 am from the President

National President: National Patron: Jason Brewer AFP Commissioner Reece P. Kershaw APM GREETINGS TO ALL MEMBERS

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS RECRUITING The 1st IPA Virtual Race results were sent Just a few weeks ago, I had a potential to us by the Socio-Cultural Commission in member ask me how the IPA were going. a letter. Congratulations to all participants, This potential member wasn’t interested in especially the few Australians who took part. joining as Covid stopped many plans. So, I We were told that this project drew a massive sat him down and over a coffee I showed him response from IPA members worldwide, with the objects/aims of what the IPA stands for. I 330 runners from 40 different sections signing explained to him that “The International Police up. People of all ages participated from all Association is an independent body made up over the world, proudly displaying the IPA logo. of members of the Police Service, whether on On and off duty members from men, women, active duty or retired, and without distinction as family members, younger and older, and pets, to rank, sex, race, colour, language or religion. raced in various conditions, including towns, Its purpose is to create bonds of friendship mountains, beaches, and even... on treadmills. and to promote international co-operation. They ran in the sun, wind, rain, and snow, all It is committed to the principles set out in while emphasising our Association’s ideals the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and values: friendship, solidarity, humanism, as adopted by the United Nations in 1948. harmony, universality, and volunteerism. IAC is Its aims include the development of cultural now pleased to announce that they will attempt relations amongst its members, a broadening to hold an annual IPA Virtual Race Week due of their general knowledge, and an exchange of to the outstanding support the members have professional experiences; in addition, it seeks shown for this event. A video of the IPA Virtual to foster mutual help in the social sphere and to Race Week and photo content will be released contribute within the limits of its possibilities to soon. A video of the IPA Virtual Race Week the peaceful co-existence of different peoples will be shared soon, as well as photo material. and the preservation of world peace”. Therefore please subscribe to our YouTube channel: At the end of last year, we celebrated 70 years https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC- of IPA worldwide. Arthur jyACnsVnlWW7eQG-dhOJQ or scan the QR Troop has accomplished CODE and be amongst the ﬁrst to watch the many goals to make this upcoming video with many participants’ photos organisation what it is and videos! today when you think about it.

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President's Message.indd 1 25/3/21 11:37 am from the President

National President: National Patron: Jason Brewer AFP Commissioner Reece P. Kershaw APM

The world has changed from letters, pen- Remember, if your meetings have decreased pal friendships and has been replaced by due to Covid, please don’t forget to send emails, Facebook, Instagram other multimedia your minutes to the Secretary-General. Bear platforms. in mind, a quorum for any Regional or Sub- The world has become smaller with Regional meeting shall be a minimum of communication turn around so fast now. We five members. For the respective Branch or need to change how people think of IPA; many Executive Committees, the quorum shall be people joined IPA for travel as a safety blanket three members. if they need it. But 70 years ago, not many I hope you all have a healthy, safe and happy people had the resources financially to travel, Easter and take some time to remember our and with Covid, we may need to start again Defence Force members on Anzac Day. and get back to the basics of what the IPA stands for “Service through Friendship”. Along with the vast majority of IPA sections, the International Executive worldwide encourages and recruits young police officers to join and get involved in the IPA. We need new blood to drive our organisation into the future. Some IPA Sections have circulated messages encouraging young police officers to join and then experience what the IPA offers. From scholarships, serving police officer days (SPOD) to attending world congresses, AGM in other sections. These ideas help develop and gather the best practices and ideas on designing and attracting younger police officers; modernisation is a central part of development. This is a significant objective of the IPA, and we welcome our young members Servo per Amikeco to join in any way they can to introduce fresh ideas and innovation, share their visions, and Jason Brewer National President breathe fresh air into the IPA.

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President's Message.indd 2 25/3/21 11:37 am from the Editor

National Editor: Allan Voak Dear MEMBERS and IPA FAMILY:

You must be a ﬁnancial Member to enter the IPA Competitions. COMPETITIONS: IPA Socio-Cultural Commission Photographic Awards - (a) Open Cat. Any photographic Subject or Topic and (b) Police at Work A prize of 400 Euros will be awarded to the winner. THE AUSTRALIAN SECTION: COMPETITIONS ANZAC DAY: April 25th - This is the day We have the Article Writing Competition and all Australians remember and salute those the Photographic Competition and now we men and women of our military and Nursing have a Video Competition. Remember to state Services who Gallantry gave their live for our which category you want your photographs freedom. entered in for judging and include your Name As Australia slowly moves forward with less and Region. restrictions due to the Covid-19 Pandemic Closing Dates for the Competitions: there must be some interesting stories and AUGUST 31st (No late entries will be accepted) Photos which would make an interesting read for our members in the “Writer Competitions.” and “Photographic Competition for publication “Stay Safe and Enj! Life” in the PDU Magazine? There are great Cash Allan Voak Prizes to be won. National Editor - Australia Mobile: + 61 412 634 327 Email: [email protected]

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Allan's Editorial.indd 1 25/3/21 11:31 am Honorary Life Members * Indicates Deceased HLM’s Australian Section ** Indicates Status Withdrawn

1. J. COATES * (UK) 15. E. CLEGG * (QLD) 28. C. JOYCE (NSW) 41. G. WOODMAN (VIC) 2. A. TROOP * (UK) 16. C. GARRARD * (Tubnor) (QLD) 29. W. ROACH * (NSW) 42. K. VIDLER (VIC) 3. H.R.H. PRINCE VONG SAVONG ** 17. G. HAZELWOOD * (SA) 30. J. JACOBS (VIC) 43. M. R. PEGLER (WA) 4. R. DODD * (NSW) 18. W. MILNE * (VIC) 31. F. HOETER * (QLD) 44. W. BARNES (QLD) 5. P. DELLAS * (VIC) 19. E. WALSH * (NSW) 32. P. HENRY (VIC) 45. S. EDMONDS * (QLD) 6. A. TREVENAR * (NSW) 20. E. PFAU * (SA) 33. B. BRAIN * (VIC) 46. P. HEARN * (VIC) 7. A. MELDRUM * (NSW) 21. M. CUMARASAMY * (Singapore) 34. J. VAN VEGCHEL * (QLD) 47. J. McIVER * (VIC) 8. R. WHITROD * (SA) 22. P. MEDWAY (NSW) 35. F. BLAKE * (QLD) 48. B. LUGG * (SA) 9. V. DOHERTY (WA) 23. OLGA NORTH * (NSW) 36. P. MASON * (SA) 49. S. PIERCE (VIC) 10. C. REDLEY (QLD) 24. NORM MASON * (SA) 37. D. KENNEMORE (ACT) 50. R. CAMERON * (ACT) 11. K. ADDISON * (QLD) 25. M. WRIGHT * (WA) 38. H. NORTH * (NSW) 51. R. PENGILLY (WA) 12. S. LOANE * (QLD) 26. R. WESTON * (QLD) 39. L. JARVIS * (QLD) 52. R.E. SMART * (WA) 13. C. SMITH (VIC) 27. R. WALTERS * (SA) 40. R. MUNDAY * (ACT) 53. V. SMITH (WA) 14. J. TAYLOR * (VIC) Roll Of Honour * R. DODD (NSW) * E. CLEGG (QLD) * J. COATES (UK) * J. McIVER (VIC) * P. DELLAS (VIC) * A. TREVENAR (NSW) * J. TAYLOR (VIC) * F. BLAKE (QLD) * K. ADDISON (QLD) * R. WHITROD (SA) * F. HOETER (QLD) * R.E. SMART (WA) * M. CUMARASAMY (Singapore) * S. EDMONDS (QLD) * O. NORTH (NSW) * R. WESTON (QLD) * R. WALTERS (SA) * S. LOANE (QLD) * P. HEARN (VIC) * R. MUNDAY (ACT) * W. ROACH (NSW) * P. MASON (SA) * B. LUGG (SA) * L. JARVIS (QLD) * B. BRAIN (VIC) * M. WRIGHT (WA) * W. MILNE (VIC) * A. MELDRUM (NSW) * J. VAN VEGCHEL (QLD) * G. HAZELWOOD (SA) * C. GARRARD (Tubnor) (QLD) * N. MASON (SA) * H. NORTH (NSW) * E. WALSH (NSW) * E. PFAU (SA) * R. CAMERON (ACT) * A. TROOP (UK)

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Associate Secretaries.indd 1 17/9/20 9:24 am WANTED HOBBIES BUREAU SECRETARY

The Australian Section of the IPA are seeking a new Hobbies Secretary.

We know we have many talented members throughout the IPA with varied “HOBBIES and INTERESTS”.

That means you have the skills and expertise to perform the role as the Hobbies Bureau Secretary.

All assistance will be given to ease you into the position.

Interested? Email the Secretary General, Fred Wojtasik Email: [email protected]

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Wanted - Hobbies Sect..indd 1 20/3/19 12:09 pm John Ronald WHITE, APM, OAM Deputy Commissioner (retired), S.A. Police Historian, Author & IPA Member Article Authored by Manfred (Fred) Wojtasik, Sub-Editor S.A. Region and National Secretary General

As the oldest centralised police force in Following 2 years of re-development and hard Australia, South Australia Police has a proud work, the Police Museum was scheduled to re- history of traditions, development, and open in early 2021 (subject to COVID-19 Safe achievements. Plan Guidelines). The common and important element in all I pause here to mention, that bringing the of this has been the personnel (the people) museum from where it started to where it is who have served and contributed to policing today, was not a single-handed effort, but a and its associated activities. This is from the coalition of many former serving police ofﬁcers inception of the service, up to the present time, who gave freely of their time and resources irrespective of rank and status. Inclusive of this (and continue to do so), so that this “jewel” is also the achievements of individuals outside which forms part of the absorbing history of of policing. SAPOL, will hopefully exist in perpetuity, to be This article recognises and applauds the enjoyed by future generations. John White has contribution that John White has made in long been an important part of the committed his long and distinguished police career, his group of volunteers. personal achievements outside of policing, A visit (by appointment) to the museum, for together with his other activities, which include those genuinely interested in police history is a membership of International Police Association must. The many displays graphically illustrate (IPA) and the SA Police Historical Society. important periods of history about South I met with John personally to gather important Australia Police, characterized by an enormous information for this editorial and thank him collection of memorabilia from around the for his assistance in being able to publish this world. article. For those interested in visiting the museum, He has maintained long term continuous please refer to the SA Police Historical Society membership of IPA and is a member of South website to book. Australia Region. John White joined IPA on 2 January 1964 and I will articulate an overview about John, and was allocated membership number 452. He allow the material generously provided to me became a member of the Association two by him, which is published below, to excite years before SA Region was ofﬁcially formed, your interest in this article. on 29 April 1966. He recalls being one of the early members of IPA in SA, with Elke Pfau The material is comprehensive, and details (deceased) former National President, and much about him. Ron Marsh. He was keen to host and meet There will also be a series of fantastic photos to other IPA members. His interest grew as an view and contemplate. avid collector of police hats, badges, patches, uniforms, and other items, to such an extent You will quickly appreciate his commitment that he had (and still has) a personal collection to policing, his talent as an author, and his which is to be admired. personal contribution to making the SA Police Museum a “blue chip” asset amongst similar This has very much been facilitated and aided police museums. by his long membership of IPA, whereby he has been able to develop a network of John is currently the Honorary Curator and contacts with other collectors around the Director of the SA Police Museum. globe. Although he still maintains his interest

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Fred Wojtasik Article.indd 1 25/3/21 11:33 am in collecting and swapping items, he has In addition, John is a Foundation Member significantly reduced his pursuit of more items of the SA Police Historical Society (SAPHS), due to his own personal “holdings”. a police historian, author of three published I spoke with John about his membership of IPA books relating to SA Police history and is the and what motivated him to join. Hon. curator of the Police Museum. In 2000 he was made an Hon. Life Member of the SAPHS He told me that he “liked meeting other police in recognition of his outstanding service to the and enjoyed the fellowship and friendship”. Society and in 2019 he was awarded the Medal From the early 1970’s his interest for collecting of the Order of Australia (OAM). was “kindled by a pen friend in 1970”. During the early days of his membership, he hosted Since 1970 John has had a long time interest police. Throughout, he has “been a proud in collecting Australian and International police supporter and the ideals of IPA”. memorabilia, when at that time he initially collected police uniform tie bars/tie tacks, Although John never held office in IPA, many of which are on display in this gallery. his long-term membership and support However, by 1972 his collection expanded (particularly as a senior Officer of Police) has to include police uniform cap badges and “value added” to the Association, typified by helmet plates, uniform shoulder patches and the regard in which he is held. insignia, police car door decals and uniforms, He has been variously described to me as, specialising in police hats and helmets. “A genuine and decent person who cares for The John White collection is comprised of others”, and “A decent committed man who over 900 police hats and helmets from most presents with credibility and integrity”. countries in the world: in excess of 3000 police For your reading interest, I have included shoulder patches, some 1500 metal badges, material which refers to the “John White 35 car door decals, 60 police uniforms and 250 Collection”, with an earlier photo of him. This uniform tie bars/tie tacks. It is believed to be illustrates the extent of his collection, some of one of the largest and most comprehensive which he has generously donated to the Police police collections of its type in the Southern Museum. Hemisphere. THE JOHN WHITE COLLECTION In 2003 John made his collection available to the SAPHS. Because of its size only a portion of the collection is currently on display in this gallery. A source of great personal achievement and pride for John since his retirement is the publishing of three books. In particular, the book, “More Than Just Bricks and Mortar” consumed 6 years of his life, involving extensive time, research and good old John White, APM, OAM, LEM fashioned “detective work”. There were Born in South Australia, John was a police times when John questioned the sensibility officer with the South Australia Police for of undertaking such a mammoth task, but he 43 years, having joined as a police cadet persevered and came out the other end with an in January 1964 and retired as Deputy outstanding publication. It is indeed a credit to Commissioner of Police in March 2007. During him. his distinguished police career, he served As an overview, John told me, “The book in in a wide range of operational and senior part records history that was previously never administrative positions in both uniform and recorded or written. Its records police stations, detective duties and received a number of the wives, the hardship, and conflict between awards, including the Australian Police Medal settlers and how on many occasions the police (APM) for distinguished police service, the were peace makers (in communities). The book SAPOL Leadership and Efficiency Medal (LEM) records almost 500 police stations in South and the Australian Police Service Medal. Australia and the Northern Territory”.

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Fred Wojtasik Article.indd 2 25/3/21 11:33 am The book generated such enormous interest, About the Author: JOHN WHITE that even after a second reprint, it sold out Born in South Australia, John within months. A further “run” to publish has was a police officer with the not been done. South Australia Police for John was honoured with an official launch of 43 years, having joined as his book, with the occasion being shared with a Police Cadet in January his wife and son. 1964 and retired as Deputy Commissioner of Police in March 2007. During his career he served in a wide range of operational and senior administrative positions in both uniform and detective duties. In addition, as a senior officer he undertook overseas study tours of policing in the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. During his police service he was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM), the South Australia Police Leadership and Efficiency Medal (LEM), the National Police Service Medal, the South Australian Police Service Medal with clasps and the National Medal with clasps. For his contribution to the South Australia Police Blue Light Youth Programme, he was made an Honorary Life Member of Blue Light SA Inc. in 2007. John was also active within the community and was a member of Lions International for nearly 30 years, during which time he was Charter President of the Lions Club of Gilles Plains. In addition to his long time interests in collecting Australian and International police Commissioner Grant Stevens with John White memorabilia, which is now on display in the South Australia Police Museum, John has The book is displayed at the Police Historical had a strong interest in South Australia Police Society museum and available to read at the history and in 1977 was a member of the Police Academy library, as well as the State Steering Committee formed to oversee the Library. establishment of the South Australian Police Historical Society. He was subsequently a Foundation Member of the Society and later held a number of executive committee positions, including that of President for nine years and from 2002 to 2007 he was Vice Patron. In 2007 John was made an Honorary Life Member of the Society and 2018 remains keenly involved in the Society’s activities. In retirement John maintained a keen interest in recording the history of the South Australia Police. In 2010 he was the author of a reference book for SAPOL and the Society on South Australia Police uniforms and badges, titled “Uniforms for the Times – Badges &

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Fred Wojtasik Article.indd 3 25/3/21 11:33 am Uniforms of the South Australia Police 1838 – 2010”. It was published in October 2010. It was whilst writing that book, he identiﬁed that there was little information readily available about the transport means and vehicles used over the then 173 years of the South Australia Police. As a consequence, John wrote a second reference book on the transport used within the South Australia Police from 1838 to 2011. Titled “Police on the Move – An Amazing Journey of Horses to Horsepower”, the book was published in 2011.

Pauline & John White

Editorial space precludes me from saying so much more about John Ronald White, but I hope this article about him will leave readers with a favourable impression of a good and decent man who has achieved much in his lifetime. He has made an important contribution to society generally during his police career, as part of a service club, and the pursuit of his special interests, which includes IPA. John will leave a fine legacy, of which he can In 2012, John further identified the need for be justly proud. the history of South Australia Police Stations We salute you Sir. to be recorded before much of it was lost forever. This was an enormous undertaking which for nearly five years consumed much of The following photos depict a broad range of his life. Inspired by the pioneering leader of SA displays in the Police Museum which include Police history, the late Mrs. E.J. (Jean) Schmaal overseas deployment, previous uniforms, OAM and work undertaken by the late Chief international uniforms, an early police vehicle Superintendent R.J. (Bob) Potts APM, JP., and the involvement of indigenous people in the late Chief Superintendent Charles (Chas) policing, the extent of which may not be well Hopkins QPM., and police historians Robert known, and a vast array of patches, caps, and Clyne BA. Hons. and Max Slee, the book was other memorabilia. completed in early 2018. Titled “More than Just Bricks and Mortar”, it provides an overview of every police station that has existed or still exists within South Australia from 1838 to 2018 and in the Northern Territory from 1870 to 1911, when the Territory during that time was administered by the South Australian Government. Throughout all of his achievements and career, John (like many of us) was supported by his wife Pauline, so typical of the many police wives in the “police family”.

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A MUST FOR ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HISTORY

Six years in the making this More Than Just Bricks & Mortar is a much sought after, unique and fascinating history reference book of all South Australian and early Northern Territory police stations.

Written by former Deputy Police Commissioner John White and launched on Police Foundation Day 2018 by Commissioner Grant Stevens, the first print, due to overwhelming demand, sold out in just over two weeks. A second and final print also sold out very quickly.

Although local histories routinely recount the story of public structures such as hotels, schools, churches, railway stations and institutes, there is often very little said about police stations, leaving a significant void in the social history of South Australia. This book sets out to correct that.

Using the resources of SAPOL and the SA Police Historical Society, it is not only a definitive reference source on every police station that has ever existed in South Australia (and the early Northern Territory), it tells the stories of incredible hardship, commitment and self-sacrifice by those whose served in them. It provides an absorbing insight into the early social history of South Australia, setting out the reasons, influences and circumstances why such police stations were established and the important contribution that they, and the police stationed in them, made to the early development and growth of South Australia and the Northern Territory.

At the book launch, noted South Australian historian Max Slee commented, “John has unearthed not just the important or interesting ones. This huge work appears ISBN 978-0-646-98235-9 to be unique, not only in this State but in Australia. From the very moment it was launched it will instantly become a standard reference work. As such it will stand the test of time and will eventually become a classic, valued far beyond our own lifetimes. A wide range of people will resort to this book for reliable information, including town and district historians, family researchers, police historians, as well as police officers who happen to be posted to any of these stations, and those interested in the history of South Australia. The Oral History Curator of the State Library of South Australia described it as “wonderful work…a fantastic contribution to our heritage and access collections.” and renowned ABC radio presenter Peter Goers declared “This is one of the most magnificent books that I have ever read…this is a magnificent opus….breathtaking in its scope, its research and its erudition…I congratulate John White.” Nigel Hunt, Senior Journalist with the Advertiser Newspaper wrote, “His six years of detective work finally paid off…the most resounding theme he uncovered was the incredible commitment and self- sacrifice by officers, and the appalling living conditions and hardships the officer, and often their wives and families, endured, uncovering literally hundreds of anecdotal incidents that are detailed in the book.”

The book is 588 A4 size pages, hard cover, with over 770 colour and black and white photographs/images and includes all 466 South Australian police stations from 1838 to 2018 and all 29 Northern Territory stations from 1870 to 1911.

How to Obtain a Copy: Although the book has now sold out it can be accessed through the State Library of South Australia and many South Australian local libraries.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE BOOK WERE DONATED TO THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN POLICE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Fred Wojtasik Article.indd 6 25/3/21 11:33 am 16 Police Down Under April 2021 The Tales of a City of London Copper 1953 to 1981 PC 224 “B” George Murrell - Part IX by Richard Pelling, Victoria Region

BEATEN UP? breath, but the other who was an accomplished Assaults on police were fairly uncommon in runner gave high speed chase, followed by me the City, mainly I suppose because we had a at a more moderate pace. The PC soon caught reputation for fairness but above all we were up with the prisoner and grabbed his shoulders, all pretty big and it was known that help was as he did so the prisoner crouched and threw always speedily forthcoming. Despite that we the PC over his shoulder to land flat on his did from time to time become involved in the back. He then turned to face me in a wrestler’s odd scuffle or brawl. crouch. As he did so I slid the truncheon out of my sleeve and aimed a blow at his shoulder. He One morning when I was a uniform Inspector, I ducked and as a result the blow hit him on the was walking past the back door of the Daily Mail side of his head. I stood stunned fearing that I newspaper when I was told that there was an might have done him serious damage but to my almighty fight taking place inside the building. amazement he just raised a hand and rubbed I ran up a flight of stairs to a landing and was his head saying, “Fair enough Guv’ I give up”. greeted by the sight of about 20 printers fighting He then walked quietly back to the van with me and hitting each other with pickaxe handles. without giving any further trouble. I spoke to him They appeared to be in two separate factions. before court the next morning and established I grabbed hold of one and started to haul him that he really was a professional wrestler. He off the opponent he was violently kicking but bore me no ill will and in fact seemed to respect as I did so he called out to me “We’re police”. me for clouting him. He was actually quite a Fortunately, I recognised a small police social nice fellow and, in the past, as I found out, had club badge on his jacket and believed him, so more than once gone to the assistance of police pitched into the fight on his side. It transpired being attacked in his hometown of Ramsgate. I that he and his colleagues, disguised as printers believed his explanation that if he had found a were “Flying Squad” officers, disguised as car unlocked, he was going to get into it purely printers who had just ambushed a gang, also to sleep as he had found himself stranded in disguised as printers, who were in the process London overnight, and after he had pleaded of carrying out a pay roll robbery at the Daily guilty spoke up in mitigation on his behalf to Mail. “My side” won the fight and the robbers the magistrates. This was the only time in my were then arrested and carted off to Snow Hill to career that I used my truncheon other than for be charged. mundane tasks such as smashing a window. One night I was sergeant on the patrol van Bogus Cops One night after late turn duty I when we arrested a prisoner, we suspected of was riding my motorcycle home after “late having broken into parked cars. At the time turn”. I was wearing my uniform underneath my of his arrest, he told us that he was an “All-in motorcycle clothing. As I rode down Loampit wrestler” but didn’t give any trouble. Although Vale in Lewisham a car drew alongside me, the not necessarily believing him I decided to put my front passenger lowered his window and said truncheon up my sleeve as a precaution. With “Police, pull over to the side of the road.” Both a PC holding each of his arms and me walking he and the driver were in plain clothes and I behind we started to wander along the street to thought that they might be CID. I pulled over see if there was any evidence of any of the cars and they pulled up in front of my bike. They having been broken into. Suddenly the prisoner both got out of the car walked over to me and executed what appeared to be a wrestling said “CID, Let’s have a look at your licence”. manoeuvre, broke free and took to his heels. They were both big and tough looking but well One of the PCs was doubled up gasping for dressed and could have been CID. I refused to

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Richard Pelling Article - Part 9.indd 1 25/3/21 11:37 am produce my licence until they had first shown champion. They both appeared in court the me a warrant card. The situation then got a bit following morning where they admitted stopping heated and I was subjected to vague threats. motorists “As a joke” but denied that they had Finally, I suggested that I followed them to said they were police officers. My evidence Ladywell Police Station where I would produce was believed, and they were found guilty and my licence. At no time did I tell them I was a fined. Although their looks towards me as we Police Officer. They agreed to this but by the left court were quite hostile many years later time I had got on my bike they had driven off at when visiting a restaurant with friends, I bumped speed and disappeared. I continued to Ladywell into one of them, who treated me as a long lost Police Station where I supplied the registration friend and offered to buy drinks for me and my number of their car and wrote a statement. As I friends. Over the course of the years, I bumped was doing this other complaint started to come into quite a few people whom I had previously in of other motorists being stopped in similar arrested and more often than not they would circumstances. Eventually a report was received give me a cheery greeting despite having made that the car had been seen parked outside “Mr all sorts of threats at the time. Smith’s Club” in Catford. This was an infamous night club regularly frequented by well-known gangsters and a short time previously had been the scene of murders during a gang fight involving the Kray and Richardson gangs. I was asked if I was prepared to go into the club and identify the suspects to which I agreed. The club was then surrounded by several uniform police officers and I walked into the club in the company of one CID officer. I was still wearing my motorcycle clothing. As we walked through the club the crowds parted until facing us were my two “suspects” flanked on each side by another three or four “heavies”. It was like a scene out of “High Noon”. The CID officer, who seemed to know the “heavies” Long Service Medal Award 1976 then explained that we were “mob handed” outside, that we didn’t want any trouble in the club and would my two “suspects” accompany him outside where “this gentleman”, indicating LOOKING BACK: me, would make an allegation against them. They agreed to this. I made my allegation, I spent 28 years as a as a City of London which they denied and tried to laugh off, but Police Officer. If the police service and the somewhat to their surprise they were then British public were still the same today I would arrested and cautioned, and we all made our cheerfully do it all over again. No other job way back to Ladywell Police Station where could have given so much interest and so much despite their continuing denials they were variety, dealing daily with every section of the charged with personating a police officer. Whilst public, and with every sort of event ranging from the paperwork was being completed, I took off the tragic right through to the farcical. Above my motorcycle jacket and it was a real pleasure all there was the comradeship of the men (and to see the look of shock on their faces when women) that I worked with. Always “Taking the they realised that they had stopped a City of Mickey” out of each other but always loyal and London Police Sergeant. It was at this time dependable when the need arose. that I realised that I recognised both men. One It is said that “A policeman’s lot is not a happy was a Fleet Street printer, the other a Smithfield one”. I would disagree. Market worker who a couple of years previously had been a European professional boxing

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Police Down Under April 2021 19 Article Writing Competition

International Police Association (Australian Section) Inc. Police Down Under Magazine Article Writing Competition

Writers of all ages and backgrounds are being given the opportunity to particpate in the annual IPA Police Down Under Article Writing Competition.

There are three categories with the winner of each being awarded $200 cash. Police related theme articles can be based on (but not limited to) contemporary policing issues, specialised services, case studies or personal experiences. Travel related articles can be based on a police, IPA, or personal travel story.

Selected entries will be published in Police Down Under, the nationally distributed IPA Australia magazine, throughout the year. The winning entries will also be posted on the IPA (Australia Section) website.

Entries close 31st August of each year. Category 1: Police related theme (non travel) (Open) Category 2: Police related theme (non travel) Category 3: Travel related theme

Entry conditions: • Preferred length of articles - around 1500 words • Articles can be accompanied by related images (will be judged on written content only) • Articles must be the author's own work • Articles must not have been previously published • All entrants agree to the publication of their article in PDU (at National Editor's discretion) • Multiple entries may be submitted • Category 1 open to general public • Category 2 and 3 open to current ﬁnancial IPA Australian Section Members only • Judge's decision is ﬁnal and no correspondence shall be entered in to • Winners will be announced at the National AGM each year • Winner's details will be published in the December issue of PDU each year CASH PRIZES TO BE WON

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Article Writing Comp.indd 1 18/5/20 8:56 am NSW Region News

NSW Chairperson Patron: and Sub Editor: Commissioner John Maricic, APM Michael Fuller, APM

Hope that you and your families had an 40 YEAR CERTIFICATE: John Paul Granata enjoyable Christmas and New Year, and that Last year I had the pleasure of presenting 2021 is much better for all. Now that it is member John Paul Granata with his 40 underway, and there has been a relaxation of year Certificate. John was a member of the COVID restrictions by the NSW Government, Victorian Police for 3 years and unfortunately we can look forward to discussing and had to resign due to health issues. Although planning some well-earned social events. it continued to plague him, he moved back to I would like to thank our former Treasurer NSW and served on the NSW Region Executive Charles Buttrose for his dedication and hard for a number of years. Upon first meeting work over many years who stepped down from him I discovered that his Certificate of Service his role this month. was never returned to him when he made application to join the IPA. After discussions with our Victorian colleagues and the Chief Police Commissioner’s office we were able to obtain another certificate which I presented to him with his wife Loretta present. To say he was overwhelmed is an understatement. It Charles Buttrose now hangs alongside his 40 year Certificate in I’m pleased to welcome our new member Doug his study. Keen who has taken on the challenge. He was the treasurer for the NSWPF Rugby League for 10 years, a player, a referee and responsible for organising playing tours to England, New Zealand and Europe. Doug was one of the founding members of the Australian Police Rugby League and performed the secretary and treasurer roles for 5 years. He still maintains his links to the NSWRL and the NRL. He served almost 20 years in the NSWPF and now is the sales manager for security company Anytime Services. Doug is an active member within the Business Network International, developing a healthy and respected association with businesses and organisations across Australia. He is a people person and is John Paul Granata with John Maricic already talking about value adding, increasing membership, and ensuring members are the priority. SOCIAL NEWS Our NSW Region Christmas Dinner was held at the Pastizzi Café in Newtown, a change from the past couple of years. The 30 odd members enjoyed the Maltese and Italian cuisine, which was washed down with red and white wines and cleansing ales. It was pleasing to see our Doug Keen older members sharing their experiences with

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NSW News.indd 1 25/3/21 11:36 am our newer ones who gained an insight into the world of what the IPA is all about. It is important that we mentor and develop them as they will take the reins into the future. We were joined by our former National President Geoff Rodda who performed his last ofﬁcial role, enjoying the festivities and was on hand to draw the lucky door prizes.

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NSW News.indd 2 25/3/21 11:36 am The Bill Weaving Memorial Award for Photography

About the Bill Weaving Memorial Award for RULES: Photography 1. The competition is open to financial members of In memory of our departed member William (Bill) the International Police Association Australian Weaving …. Welcome to the “The Bill Weaving Section. Memorial Award for Photography” Our gracious 2. Members are permitted to enter one photograph thanks is extended to Victoria Region member Mrs per category for each edition of the Police Down Suzanne Pinchen for her generous offer in providing Under magazine. an annual prize for the competition to honour Bill’s 3. Photographs entered must be non-offensive, memory. non-security compromising, non-inflammatory. No Bill was an avid photographer and in fact, one of his panoramic or portrait photos will be accepted. first vocations was as a photographer for a national 4. All images must be submitted as digital files in magazine. His camera was always close by for use in JPEG format. professional and personal situations. As most good photographers do, he would take many shots and 5. Digital images are to be submitted by email keep only the best. Hopefully, this competition will as an attachment and be at least 1MB and no foster professionalism and striving for excellence in more than 5MB in size. No postal entries will be photography for this magazine. accepted. DETAILS 6. Images must be original and not enhanced or compressed (Photoshop is not acceptable). The competition will run from December to October each year with the annual winner(s) being announced 7. Images entered into the competition must have at the National AGM each year. been taken by the applicant. The requirements are simple – send in a photo that 8. Copyright of all images submitted for the will have all readers spellbound. Well, perhaps that competition must be owned by the member is a little over the top but, they will need to be good submitting the image(s). When the image is photos. entered into the competition the owner grants the International Police Association permission This year, as we are already halfway through the to feature the image in any promotional period for entries, we will commence the competition material connected to this competition and in our June magazine. There will be one prize in any International publication relating to the awarded for an overall category, however, from the International Police Association. December magazine, there will be the first prize of $250 in each of two categories – 9. No fee will be paid to entrants. 1. IPA or Police Related Photos; and 10. Images entered into the competition will firstly be viewed by the National President and shortlisted 2. General Open Photos (can include travel, hobbies for publishing in each edition of the Police Down or interests, etc.) Under magazine. Before we set out the rules, here are some basic 11. Closing date for the annual completion will be the common sense guidelines. In selecting a photo for last Sunday in August. The finalists for the year entry, make sure it is the ‘best of the bunch’. Don’t will be selected and presented to the National send in ten photos for us to select the best photo Judge for selection of the winner in each category. please, you can only send in one in each category for each edition of the magazine. Make sure the 12. The decision by the judge is final. image is crisp and clear and within the rules of the 13. Winners will be announced at the National Annual competition. General Meeting in October each year. There are two categories for entries into the photo 14. The Rules and conditions of the competition may competition – be changed or the competition terminated by the Category 1: IPA or Police Related Photos. Photos International Police Association Australian Section in this category should centre around distinct IPA at any time as required. activities or functions (not just the monthly BBQ at PLEASE REMEMBER – All images entered must have a a member’s home) or, an interesting photo of Police timeline advising information such as a photo taken by; location photo taken (e.g. ‘holiday in Paris’); date (can be approximate). undertaking their duties. All entries are to be sent to the Secretary General. Category 2: Open Photographs. Refers to photos on Final closing date is the Last Sunday of August each year. any topic including travel, hobby or interest activities. Email: [email protected]

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24 Police Down Under April 2021 The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 NSW explicitly states that there are hazards that present themselves when an individual is working alone. These hazards include the development of a psychological injury and the deterioration of a person’s mental health. Due to our current global state and the enormous shift we have witnessed in working arrangements, there has been a collective realisation of this very risk. The absence of the comradery and interaction that our colleagues provide us with has been a very real loss felt by those forced to work from home. For many years I have been assisting NSW Police Offcers across the state and a recurring commonality I have observed amongst these injured workers is time spent serving as single unit offcers. This isolated work often sees offcers working alone in remote towns, as mobile supervisors, highway patrollers and members of the NSW Dog Unit. In addition to this, I have witnessed a signifcant amount of police offcers sustain psychological injuries and fatal injuries on account of having to defend themselves as single unit offcers. A few former offcers have described the feeling of working alone in emergency situations as a complete state of terror- often back-up is too far away and they are forced to make diffcult decisions alone. Dr. Selwyn Smith, a consultant psychiatrist, has extensive experience in assessing and treating police offcers who have served in single unit policing: “I have observed a marked decline in police offcers emotional state when they have had to undertake single unit duties. I am aware that police offcers carry a considerable risk of developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety and Alcohol Abuse Disorder, when working as a single unit. The impact on their families is considerable. It takes its toll on relationship stability. If the guidelines within the single unit policies and procedures were implemented it would in my opinion go some considerable way in reducing the prevalence of psychiatric injuries in the Police Force”. A NSW Police Offcer, has spent the past 26 years working mostly in remote areas and often as a single unit offcer. He describes himself as hypervigilant and constantly in survival mode on account of his extensive time spent working alone. “You don’t have the luxury of someone else watching your back and you are constantly concerned that the most basic situation could turn into a life- threatening situation at any given time. It becomes exhausting.” The signifcance of the cost associated with implementing adequate safeguards designed to protect the mental health of single unit police offcers is undeniable. However, the cost of these career-ending and life-altering injuries is much greater and a far more urgent concern.

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Clif Hardy Article.indd 1 25/3/21 10:40 am IPA INTERNATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION 2021

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Clif Hardy Article.indd 1 25/3/21 10:38 am Brain Teasers . . . and more!

by Allan Voak

1. What is the most common colour of toilet paper in France?

...... 2. If you dug a hole through the centre of the earth starting from Wellington in New Zealand, which European country would you end up in?

...... 3. Henry VIII introduced which tax in England in 1535?

...... 4. What is the correct term for a question mark immediately followed by an exclamation mark?

...... 5. The average person does what thirteen times a day?

...... 6. Coprastastaphobia is the fear of what?

...... 7. What were the ﬁrst ice hockey pucks made out of?

...... 8. It’s illegal in Texas to put what on your neighbour’s Cow?

...... 9. Which bird is nicknamed The Laughing Jackass?

...... 10. Who entered a contest to ﬁnd his own look-alike and came 3rd?

...... 11. French artist Aquabouse paints cows with what material?

...... 12. In 1978 an Iowa judge dismissed a drink driving charge for what obscure reason?

...... 13. In which country are there six villages called Silly, 12 called Billy, and two called Pratt?

...... 14. Native to the Caribbean, what sort of animal is the mountain chicken?

...... 15. The UK’s Dyslexia Research Trust is based in which British city?

...... Answers in the West Australian Regional News

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Brain Teasers & More.indd 1 25/3/21 11:32 am Brain Teasers . . . and more!

by Allan Voak Murder In Front of the Bay Window Can you solve this? Carrie Marshall had recently joined the Riverside police force, and on the first day of her job, she was sent out to investigate a new homicide case. The murder involved a wealthy bachelor, Steven Andrews, who lived in an expensive, grand oceanside mansion. At the time of the murder, there had been five other people in the house: the cook, the maid, two friends, and his niece. Both the cook and maid had rooms in the mansion, and the three guests had all stayed overnight. When Carrie got to the mansion, the five suspects had all been lined up in front of a large bay window. It was mid-afternoon, and through the window, Carrie could see the beautiful sunset. Her partner, Lieutenant Linda Newton, who had arrived an hour earlier, sketched out the details for Carrie. All the suspects had agreed that Steven Andrews had been found murdered in the morning, shortly before six-thirty A.M, but he had been alive a few minutes past midnight, when they all headed to bed. Nobody had heard anything during the night. Mandy Andrews, the niece, had come down to the kitchen to get a glass of water, and on her way back upstairs, had passed the bay window, where she saw her uncle’s dead body. Carrie decides to begin interrogating the suspects as the lieutenant and two other officers go off to look for more evidence and clues. The suspects give the following testimonies: Maid: “I retired to my room shortly past eleven last night, after cleaning the dining room where Mr. Andrews dined with his guests, and helped the cook put away the leftover food. I was reading a novel until about twelve-twenty, and heard occasional laughter and talk, although I couldn’t make out the words. This morning, I heard a scream, which was from Miss Mandy, so I rushed down with the cook and his two friends. Mr. Andrews was laying dead in front of that window. The lieutenant moved his body about fifteen minutes before you arrived, but there was blood on the side of the head, from a gunshot, maybe. I didn’t hear anything, but whoever did it could have used a muffler. I’m innocent, though.” Cook: “It’s like the maid says. She was cleaning the dining room while I tidied up the kitchen, and we both stored the leftovers in the refrigerator and talked for a few minutes about his guests. I went upstairs and to my room about the same time she did, but fell asleep after I took a shower and brushed my teeth. That was about eleven-thirty maybe, and I slept soundly until this morning, when a scream woke me. I rushed downstairs with the others, and there was the body. I tell you, I didn’t do it. I’ve been with Mr. Andrews for eight years, and he knows he can trust me.” Mandy: “I was up until midnight with my uncle and his friends, talking and joking around. I fell asleep at about one-fifteen, but woke at six-twenty-four, and was thirsty, so I went down to the kitchen to get a glass of water. On the way back, I passed by the bay window, the one behind us, and I could see the beautiful sunrise outside, but, sadly, my uncle was sprawled on the ground, with a huge bloody wound on the side of his head. I screamed and the others were here in just one or two minutes.” “That’s enough,” Carrie said abruptly, before the two friends of Mr. Andrews can say anything. “I know who did it. Lieutenant! We have our murderer!” All five suspects, and the lieutenant and her two men, who came into the room at her call, look at Carrie. Who murdered Steven Andrews, and how did Carrie know? Answers in the West Australian Regional News

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Brain Teasers & More.indd 2 25/3/21 11:32 am Brain Teasers . . . and more! SA Region News

by Allan Voak Sub Editor: Patron: Fred Wojtasik, APM Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens, APM Murder In Front of the Bay Window Can you solve this? The Regional Chairperson, Andrew Bowe Carrie Marshall had recently joined the Riverside police force, and on the first day of her job, she extends his warm greetings to all members, was sent out to investigate a new homicide case. The murder involved a wealthy bachelor, Steven families and friends in South Australia and the Andrews, who lived in an expensive, grand oceanside mansion. At the time of the murder, there had Northern Territory. been five other people in the house: the cook, the maid, two friends, and his niece. Both the cook and I am pleased to submit our first Regional news maid had rooms in the mansion, and the three guests had all stayed overnight. for 2021, which I trust will be of interest to our When Carrie got to the mansion, the five suspects had all been lined up in front of a large bay window. readers. It was mid-afternoon, and through the window, Carrie could see the beautiful sunset. Some of our serving members have been Her partner, Lieutenant Linda Newton, who had arrived an hour earlier, sketched out the details for occupied for a considerable period of time with Carrie. All the suspects had agreed that Steven Andrews had been found murdered in the morning, COVID-19 related duties within Adelaide and shortly before six-thirty A.M, but he had been alive a few minutes past midnight, when they all headed State borders, and hopefully, as restrictions to bed. Nobody had heard anything during the night. Mandy Andrews, the niece, had come down to ease across our neighbouring States they will the kitchen to get a glass of water, and on her way back upstairs, had passed the bay window, where be able to return to their normal duties, and re- she saw her uncle’s dead body. connect with their colleagues and families, as Carrie decides to begin interrogating the suspects as the lieutenant and two other officers go off to well as attending our meetings and planned IPA look for more evidence and clues. The suspects give the following testimonies: functions. Maid: “I retired to my room shortly past eleven last night, after cleaning the dining room where Mr. Now that the distribution of vaccines across Andrews dined with his guests, and helped the cook put away the leftover food. I was reading a novel our nation has commenced, we look forward with optimism to our members engaging until about twelve-twenty, and heard occasional laughter and talk, although I couldn’t make out the The Elliott Hotel, Port Elliott words. This morning, I heard a scream, which was from Miss Mandy, so I rushed down with the cook and socialising again, and to promote We had perfect weather, in the mid 20’s, and his two friends. Mr. Andrews was laying dead in front of that window. The lieutenant moved his the Association to others who are not yet with blue skies and fresh sea air. Twenty nine body about fifteen minutes before you arrived, but there was blood on the side of the head, from a members. members and partners attended. There were a gunshot, maybe. I didn’t hear anything, but whoever did it could have used a muffler. I’m innocent, Over the last few years, we have had number of apologies. though.” a consistently steady increase in our We were keen to engage with members on the Cook: “It’s like the maid says. She was cleaning the dining room while I tidied up the kitchen, and membership, so we urge you to do your bit to South Coast once again, as we were not able we both stored the leftovers in the refrigerator and talked for a few minutes about his guests. I went help continue this trend in South Australia and to hold the gathering in 2020. upstairs and to my room about the same time she did, but fell asleep after I took a shower and the Northern Territory. brushed my teeth. That was about eleven-thirty maybe, and I slept soundly until this morning, when a Separate from the Regional news in this edition Generous subsidies were once again provided scream woke me. I rushed downstairs with the others, and there was the body. I tell you, I didn’t do it. of the Police Down Under, you will find an to our members to minimise the overall cost of I’ve been with Mr. Andrews for eight years, and he knows he can trust me.” article and associated information about one the meals. This was naturally well received. Mandy: “I was up until midnight with my uncle and his friends, talking and joking around. I fell asleep of our long-time members, John Ronald White, We were impressed with the friendly service at about one-fifteen, but woke at six-twenty-four, and was thirsty, so I went down to the kitchen to get APM, OAM. provided to us by the Hotel Elliott staff, and a glass of water. On the way back, I passed by the bay window, the one behind us, and I could see the the consistently high quality food that we all beautiful sunrise outside, but, sadly, my uncle was sprawled on the ground, with a huge bloody wound enjoyed. This is why it is our favourite venue at SOCIAL ACTIVITIES on the side of his head. I screamed and the others were here in just one or two minutes.” Port Elliott. SOUTH COAST LUNCHEON “That’s enough,” Carrie said abruptly, before the two friends of Mr. Andrews can say anything. “I know Members mingled, and some re-connected who did it. Lieutenant! We have our murderer!” On Sunday 21 February we had one of our with former work colleagues who were present most successful luncheons which was held at and shared some of the old “war stories”, All five suspects, and the lieutenant and her two men, who came into the room at her call, look at one of our preferred venues, The Elliott Hotel at so typical of the police culture. There was Carrie. Port Elliott, at the picturesque South Coast, on distinct atmosphere of pleasant interaction and Who murdered Steven Andrews, and how did Carrie know? the Fleurieu Peninsula. enjoyment which made the day a resounding Answers in the West Australian Regional News success.

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Brain Teasers & More.indd 2 25/3/21 11:32 am SA News.indd 1 31/3/21 3:49 pm Thanks to everyone who came along from Adelaide and the South Coast to give this luncheon a big “tick” of approval. There were of the course the obligatory photos that were taken, which are included for your enjoyment.

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SA News.indd 2 31/3/21 3:49 pm Thanks to everyone who came along from Following some great “leg work” which was Another “fun” feature will be the contest for the Adelaide and the South Coast to give this done by Pam Reichelt and Gwenda Larkins in “Obelisk Trophy”, currently held by SA since its luncheon a big “tick” of approval. planning of the activities, a program was put inception. We look forward to Jason Doyle from There were of the course the obligatory photos together for the enjoyment of those who will Victoria, with his entertaining style, conducting that were taken, which are included for your attend. (Thanks to Pam and Gwenda for their the proceedings to win this much sought after enjoyment. time and effort). trophy. Expecting another great weekend! As a result, an email with information and the NATIONAL AGM – ADELAIDE 2021 program, was sent to our Regional members That National AGM and associated activities is and the Victorian Executive for distribution. The scheduled to be held and hosted in Adelaide information was also placed on the SA Region from 28 October to 31 October 2021. website for easy reference. We look forward to a great roll up. Following the cancellation of the physical attendance of people in Adelaide in 2020, it We look forward to welcoming our Victorian was determined that Adelaide would be the friends as our guests and thank them for their host city in 2021. ongoing support and participation. Along with our own members, they have made this annual At our February 2021 Regional meeting a event one to look forward with enthusiasm. decision was taken to write to the National President, Jason Brewer expressing our An important function will be the passing of the concerns about being able to hold the National “Border Baton” to Victoria by Andrew Bowe, as meeting this year in the traditional manner. they will be the custodians until the next event in their State. For the reasons outlined in the letter, SA Region recommended that the meeting should once again be held by video conference, rather than the physical attendance of people.

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SA News.indd 2 31/3/21 3:49 pm SA News.indd 3 31/3/21 3:49 pm The following letter was sent to the National REGIONAL MEETINGS President. We will await a reply. As a result of Covid19, Regional meetings were not able to be held on a continuing basis at the Police Historical Society, Thebarton barracks

• Registrations Forms for attendance need to be placed in the April and subsequent editions since 2020. of the Police Down Under. So a decision about the format of the meetings needs to be made promptly at a national level. • SA Region and “National” may be at risk of financial loss where bookings are cancelled eg, flights and accommodation, with the potential risk of loss of non-refundable deposits.

• There may be cancellations of flights at short notice, which will compromise travel arrangements. The number of meetings were also reduced • Travel to and from South Australia may be affected by lockdowns or quarantine The President requirements which may be costly for members and guests. International Police Association (Australia Section) Inc. • We do not think that members should have to “battle” to obtain refunds for flights and accommodation or accept credits if offered. • The amount of uncertainty that exists in being able to successfully hold the event is of major during this period, but we were able to ﬁnd concern, and the current ongoing Covid issues may influence members decisions whether or Dear Jason. not to come to Adelaide for the meetings. • SA Region is disappointed not to hold the annual meetings as planned, but the overriding consideration first and foremost must be, the health, safety and welfare of our members some alternative venues for several meetings. Re: National Annual General Meeting (Adelaide) 2021 who should not be exposed to a potential risk of contracting Covid.

Therefore, at our meeting it was resolved to advise you in writing of the following: At the recent South Australia Region meeting held on Friday 12 February 2021, the members present discussed the likelihood of the National Annual General (AGM) Meeting in October 2021 in Adelaide, • It is recommended that the physical attendance of members and guests at the AGM and being able to proceed as a traditional gathering, with the physical attendance of members and associated activities in Adelaide in 2021 be cancelled. The Regional Executive will be exploring some guests from across Australia and elsewhere. • That the meetings (NEB/AGM/NEC) be held by video conference • That the view of SA Region as per the contents of this communication is tabled and You will recall that the meeting in 2020 was to be hosted in Adelaide, but was cancelled due to discussed at the NEB meeting to be held on 21 March 2021. Covid19. options for a more permanent solution, if Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response in due course. The impact of Covid19 was dramatic, and affected IPA activities right across Australia and internationally for the whole year. Impacts are still being felt globally at this current time, and in our view there remains a real and ever present risk to our members and their families and friends. Yours in friendship. possible, so you are asked to be alert to emails South Australia Region again offered to host the meeting in Adelaide in 2021. The National Executive Board subsequently approved this in 2020.

We have some significant concerns that we remain in a similar continuing situation with Covid19 Andrew Bowe or the SA Region website. during 2021, as experienced in 2020. Chairman SA/NT

Although SA Region were well advanced in their planning for hosting the AGM and associated 15 February 2021 activities in 2021, we consider it currently too risky to hold the usual meetings other than by video conference, as was the case in 2020. Should you have any enquiries about meetings, Our concerns as are:

• The booking of facilities and accommodation places a risk of financial loss to our members and guests, should borders be closed and travel restrictions imposed without sufficient notice. you are urged to email ﬁrstly the Regional Secretary, Geoff Rodda, or Andrew Bowe the Regional Chairperson.

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Clif Hardy Article.indd 1 25/3/21 10:29 am Proudly Supporting Police in our Region Quitting My Life At Sea, Joining The Police Force - Part I by Clif Hardy, Victoria Region

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As navigational skills were not often needed After that it was a case of wait until the next We are specialists in Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) and on shore, I needed a job where I would be paid intake of trainees. I had been home for only Taxation, working with clients to take the worry out of SMSF and and retrained at the same time. Having made a couple of weeks when a Policeman came individual work. We can assist in your personal returns and small the decision, in September 1962 I came ashore to our front door and asked why I had not business accounting, including but not limited to BAS/GST. Our team at Foxton Financial are specialists in our field, but we are to live in our home in Strood, in the County of reported for the Police training course? A letter proud to have an out of the box approach to our practices. We are Kent. It was a new build semidetached house had been sent that I had not received because, based in the Australian Capital Territory, however cloud technology off the A2 London Road. The estate was built despite including my new home address, the allows us to provide services anywhere in Australia. on land previously owned by Knight’s Farm. Police letter had been sent care of my last ship Barbara had arranged the property, mortgage, via the British Tanker Company. Meanwhile, I 2019 ACT IPA Practice of the Year 2020 ACT IPA Practice of the Year furniture and moved in by herself while looking decided that I needed a bit of toughening up to after a young baby. the U.K. weather. A neighbour had a temporary PO Box 3156, WESTON CREEK ACT 2611 job for me on a building site. For ‘job’ read General Labourer and teaboy. It was a big step Email: Foxton@Foxtonfin.com down from an Officer, who was second down Instagram: @FoxtonFinancialAUS from a Captain, to that of teaboy in the depths Facebook: Foxton Financial of an English winter. I recall one job on a new W: www.foxtonfinancial.com.au house where I had to fill several outside holes in the mortar between the bricks caused by the scaffolding poles erected for the brick layers. Home - 59 The Shades, Knights, Place Estate, Using my hands, which were soft from years Proudly Supporting Police in our Region Strood - Left Half of the Semi-Detached House of nonphysical work, I had to push near frozen Strood had so many weird and strangely mortar into holes on all levels. named areas nearby, Gravesend! Higham, It was around this time that we bought a pet Upper Higham, and Lower Higham to name budgerigar who we called Joey. Joey became but a few. Our local pub was across the A2 very tame, so we gave him free range in the Watling Street, an old Roman Road, then house. A bit later on we bought a guinea pig for down a curving country lane. The pub had the kids. He made noises that determined his been named The Three Crutches hundreds name, “Yee Yee”. He lived in a cage out in the of years earlier by Pilgrims on the way to and shed with loads of hay to burrow under. When from pilgrimages to Canterbury. Where it was I cleaned his cage out, I used to bring him ABN: 33 060 527 595 alleged that miracle cures were common after indoors and let him have a run in the lounge. visiting the site within the Cathedral where Blow me if Joey and Yee Yee sort of bonded. Thomas Abecket had been killed. Many who We watched them run around the lounge floor www.lachlancommodities.com no longer needed the crutches they had used playing ‘ chasey’ together, then stop nose to to assist them to walk, just left them near the nose making their own noises. Then off they Specialising in High Quality Grains for Local & International Industries pub’s location. would go again, quite happy to play together I had been searching every U.K. newspaper for until I returned Ye Yee to his clean cage. The ideas while still at sea. Finally, I saw a position kids loved them. 16 Grenfell Street advertised with the Kent County Police and I also began doing homely things, tidying the (PO Box 411) posted an application letter from the ship. In garden and re-organising the furniture. Most Forbes NSW 2871 response to my application, I was called into of the home things that Barbara had needed Tel +61 (02) 6851 2077 the Headquarters of the Kent County Police doing in my absence had been done by our during my last leave from the ships. There was parents during weekend visits. When Barbara a medical and a written educational exam. moved into the house, it was found that an

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Clif Hardy Article.indd 1 25/3/21 10:29 am Clif Hardy Article.indd 1 25/3/21 11:32 am unordered brick garage had been built at Nothing eventful on the journey or arrival, so the end of our drive. Negotiations were tried having stowed my new uniform and gear I went with the builders without success because down to the canteen for lunch. Surprisingly, we could not afford the extra cost nor did we not all the recruits were going to join the Kent have a car. The builder bulldozed the garage Police. Others were from Sussex, Brighton City and just ploughed the bricks into the back and Essex. The Training College covered all yard. My father found the bricks while doing Police forces within number 6 Police. some digging and transported them into the front garden where he used them to surround the grass frontage. After I had returned home, we had a knock on our front door; Barbara called me to deal with our caller, believing it to be about my application to join the Kent Police Force. Detective Constable Ian Carver Sandgate 6 District Police Training College was making enquiries along with several other District, which included large separate City Detectives around the Estate. A complaint and Districts as well as County Police forces. had been made by the builder and the Estate Each force had different helmet badges and Developers about the many thefts of building other slight differences in uniform adornment. materials. I made a statement about the garage Our Instructors were all experienced Kent demolition, the ﬁnding of so many bricks and Police Sergeants. One who taught drill, their use to line our front garden. I was not physical training and self-defence was also believed and was told further enquiries would an ex-Sergeant in the Army. I never saw him be made before being summoned for theft. in full uniform, he generally wore a vest and I was incredibly angry as it would mean my gym pants, despite the cold weather. We were joining the Police Force could be forgotten. In drilled on a parade ground where I was familiar a rage I removed all the bricks that had been with the movement but for one thing this was used and threw them into the vacant block next Army drill with lots of boot stamping, Navy door. I was ready to deny their existence on drill was of a much quieter type, plus we were my property; no photographs had been taken taught seemingly ancient laws, physically re- by the Detectives of any bricks on my block. educated and we swam. Once I had calmed down, I went to examine the site where the garage had been. I turned Oh! How I remember the swimming. It was held the soil over and dug deep. I found the garage in a picturesque little pool in the back streets of drainage sump, meant to take rainwater away Sandgate, Kent, the building must have been from the garage roof, to a deep hole with a condemned for sure, but still suitable for police jumble of brand-new bricks that had never recruits. There was no detectable heating either had mortar used on them. I rang the Detective within the building or the water. Half the domed and demanded his immediate presence. glass ceiling was missing, covered temporarily I received my wish the next day. Having with plastic sheeting. This plastic sheet was reminded him of my explanation for the bricks bowed under the weight of snow, delivering which had surrounded my front garden I took several melting drips into our pleasure pool. him to see the garage sump. All charges were I left that pool a different person, blue with dropped, thank goodness. Detective Carver cold every time. I held on and gained a bronze congratulated me and assured me that if I had medallion in the Lifesaving test, then came not convinced him, I would have been found down with Inﬂuenza. Eventually we “passed guilty along with several other new residents on out” as new Constables, the Chief Constable the Knights Place Estate. Carver and I became of Kent, C.C. Lemon, took the passing out friends when I was eventually posted to parade. By now, we were full of textbook law Chatham Police Station where he was based. which covered many cases including ‘where a drunken man was charged with being in control I survived the casual job, until my second of a horse and carriage’ Lady Luck smiled letter arrived in January 1963, together with on me yet again. Of all the places within the directions and a rail pass. I was to report to County of Kent that I could have been posted the Police Training College in Sandgate, Kent. to, I was posted to Chatham.

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Clif Hardy Article.indd 2 25/3/21 11:32 am below ground and serviced by a coal fired cooking range. The furnishing supplied for our use were odds and ends of old wooden chairs and a big table. Hot water for tea was supplied after the iron kettle had boiled on the coal stove. The big, blackened teapot was then kept warm on the stove top. Too bad if you came in late, there would be no milk and the tea would Clif (second from the right) be stewed. A totally unforgettable place to Chief Constable’s Inspection relax in, while on a meal break! If there were half a dozen men in the room on a cold rainy night, you could not see from one side of the left: Kent Helmet Badge room to the other. The combination of tobacco smoke and steam from drying clothes would Our house was only three soon send us into a doze. We had to make miles away from the Chatham our own meal break sandwiches at home then Police Station (Commonly carry them around in our pockets while on foot referred to as The Nick). patrol duty, we did not have lockers and there Barbara and I were able to retain our home and was nowhere else to leave them. The public the Kent Police paid me a housing allowance entered the Police Station via a back stairway that just happened to cover our mortgage and were confronted by a drop-down counter, repayments. The buses proved too irregular or plank! behind which the station officer stood to get me from Strood across Rochester and attending to the public. He controlled the plug into Chatham, so I had to use my push bike. and cord telephone switchboard to divert calls There was an allowance for that as well, about to the only three telephone in the Station. a penny per week, if I was required to use the The Officer in charge, a Chief Inspector, bike on duty. Oh, the joy of cycling in the hills two uniform Inspectors and three male and and along the main A2 road, especially wearing one female uniform sergeant plus Criminal full police uniform in the cold and rain. Investigation Division (CID) headed by plain Chatham was a ‘Garrison town’ having a clothes Inspector, with sergeants and detective dockyard manned by Royal Navy personnel constables. plus a nearby permanent barracks of soldiers. Being new I was allocated an ‘old hand’ With so many military types around, in addition uniformed constable to “puppy walk” me to the Kent Civil Police a Military Provost and show me the ropes. Troop Allan was my Marshal enforced military law for all servicemen mentor, nobody seemed to know his first name within the area. The dockyard also had its own so, as an ex-Army Trooper his nickname Troop internal police force. Chatham is situated on stuck, the River Medway and on the main A2 road connecting London to the South Coast. The Troop knew every nook and cranny in and Chatham Police Station was a physical part of around Chatham town, plus every character the Chatham Magistrates Court building, being who called it home. I picked up the nickname half a floor lower than the Court. This was due of “Jim Hardy” due to a popular Cowboy series to the slope of the land. The Court fronted New on TV at the time, in black and white of course. Road while the Police Station yard fronted The Troop’s uniform was testament to the fact that Cut, the public entered the yard to access the he was an old hand. He still had a waterproof Police Station entrance cape with a lion’s head clasp around the throat. His tunic was also buttoned to the throat, so The whole building was very old and very that shirt and tie were unnecessary. Because basic, it still had gas lighting in some of the of his service his preference for this old-style rooms. No personal lockers, no refrigerators, uniform appeared to be accepted by the no Police Radio’s, or other modern equipment. upper ranks. All other constables wore blue We did have a canteen, of sorts, it had shirt, black tie, and single-breasted tunics. been part of the original Caretaker’s basic We also had summer and winter weight nylon accommodation, more a cellar than a home, waterproof overcoats.

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Clif Hardy Article.indd 1 25/3/21 10:36 am INVITATION

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Netherlands Invitation.indd 1 25/3/21 11:35 am Dear IPA friends,

IPA Netherlands and the IPA Limburg-Noord branch are organizing the event “Netherlands On Patrol” from the 4th of April 2022 untill the 11th of April 2022. Netherlands On Patrol is a follow-up to the successful IPA Netherlands Experience event that was organized in 2017.

The "Netherlands On Patrol" event is organized to bring young law enforcement officers from all over the world together. During this week the participating officers are offered several touristic as well as law enforcement related visits. During this visits the participants are learning about our country as well as the law enforcement services in The Netherlands. The participants will be guided all week by young but experienced police officers and IPA members.

Our goals The goal of "Netherlands On Patrol " is to bring young officers from different countries together and show them The Netherlands, both in a touristic as professional way. Exchanging experiences, learning from each other and creating new friendships are the key words.

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Netherlands Invitation.indd 2 25/3/21 11:35 am What we offer IPA Netherlands is providing a place to sleep (including breakfast) and transport. Transfers from and to nearby airports (Eindhoven, Weeze, Maastricht & Düsseldorf) and train stations can also be arranged.

IPA Netherlands also offers visits to several police related as well as touristic locations (all to be planned). During the 2017 edition of the predecessor IPA Netherlands Experience visits were made to the policeacademy, the SWAT unit, the marine unit, a police station, the customs, a controlroom, the transportunit and the city of Amsterdam and many more locations and teams.

The following is included for participants: - transfer from/to (nearby) airport or train station - accommodation - breakfast - local guides (IPA members) - transportation to and from excursions

The following costs are for the participant (not included): - travel (from and to The Netherlands) - drinking and eating - entrance to touristic attractions - Visa fees - all other costs which are not mentioned.

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Netherlands Invitation.indd 3 25/3/21 11:35 am Participation conditions and registration IPA members (not older than 40 years) who speak the English language en which are in active duty, are welcome to sign in for “Netherlands On Patrol ". There is room for 8 participants.

If interested in participating please send an e-mail to [email protected] and tell us the following data:

Your name and residence Where do you work Your IPA membership number Your motivation

ach participant will be checked by their national section to ensure the participant is an active serving IPA member.

For questions, please send us an e-mail at [email protected].

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Netherlands Invitation.indd 4 25/3/21 11:35 am WA Region News

Sub Editor: Patron: Allan Voak Commissioner Chris Dawson, APM

ANZAC DAY 25th APRIL NEW MEMBERS Lest We Forget The WA Executive and Members extend a warm welcome to our new members and we Their Duty was to Serve - hope to see them at our monthly meetings and Our duty is to REMEMBER THEM social functions. Narelle Thorpe Ross Jones Jason Kimber Cameron Outred Paul Gelmi Claire Willes Mick Wellstead Jamie Uncle Anthony William Westall Andre Timothy Carey SOCIAL NEWS Where has this year gone? 2021 is ﬂying by, we John Pintabona advised that some of the social have just got over Christmas period, Kids back committee have been checking out some to school, getting over International Women’s Venues for future functions and he hopes that Day, St. Patricks Day and now Anzac Day with relaxing the Covid-19 restrictions will allow the Easter / School holidays approaching fast. I increase in social activities for 2021. hope our members are remaining safe with the The 2021 calendar is still undergoing relaxing of the Covid-19 restrictions. development and will be available soon. John Vic Smith, our Reception / Hospitality Pintabona invited members to email him via Coordinator has reported since the Covid-19 the Social Coordinator email address with any Pandemic he has Nil to report due to earlier suggestions for suitable social activities. Skeet Border closures. shooting at Whiteman Park was put forward as a potential activity. Another suggestion was the Stu Halligan, our Treasurer reports there has VRAC which was recently checked out by the been a good increase in new membership, in committee. WA. Sub-Editor, Allan Voak advised the chairperson that the April Edition of the PDU has been completed and forwarded to the National Editor on time. Remember the PDU - this is our magazine and contribution from our members is an important part of the success of the PDU Magazine. Don’t be shy! Send in Articles about your work experiences, Hobbies / Interests or even a Proﬁle (e.g. Career, Likes & Dislikes, John Pintabona testing his skills against Ambitions, Bucket List, etc.) professional Race Drivers

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Clif Hardy Article.indd 1 25/3/21 10:48 am The Last Twenty Minutes of a Shift by Allan Voak, WA Region

A condensed article due to Language and other Gnomes and I spoke to the male in question events concerning this incident, due to privacy some who immediately replied do you know who names are not mentioned in this article. I am? I replied No! I don’t! The male stated he was the Royal Highness, the Rightful Heir The sun was slowly setting over the Horizon a to the Throne. I introduced myself as the OIC typical warm balmy Summer night in WA. I had and asked how could, we assist His Highness, just commenced another 12- hour, night shift whilst trying to gain his confidence and move as the Ag/SGT at the Perth Airport after a good him away from the Airside/Landside Barriers. handover by the out-going OIC. The Team were hoping for a relatively un-eventual night as our I asked “HRH” where was his Protection Team? previous three nights had been full on. there “HRH” replied they went to arrange his flight was only light Aircraft movement on both the back to the UK. It was then suggested that he International and Domestic Terminals, which may feel more comfortable back in our office, are situated on opposite sides of the Airport. As away from the public. He got annoyed with this usual the only incidents were the requests from suggestion. the Airline Managers to assist with a couple I asked “HRH” why? Was he trying to get of unruly passengers and a few drunks in the airside, “HRH” replied that he wanted to get various Bars. home to his Mother the Queen of England? I The Bewitching hour had arrived, and all was asked him are you missing your Mother. “HRH” quiet at both terminals Aircraft movements had shouted no! I want to go home and F@#k her. ceased until the next incoming flight at 0200 All stations advised of the situation and Gnomes hours the flight arrived, and the passengers phoned the P.E.T [Psychiatric Evaluation were tired and just wanted to clear Border Team]to see if he was known to them. P.E.T Control and get to their destinations for a good advised he was known to them and he was not sleep. Beautiful nil incidents reported, which dangerous as long as he was on his Med’s. the was great for the team and myself allowing Team advised us that they could not assist us me time to complete some training and staff for several hours due to their location and the assessments. situation they were currently dealing with. As we 0450 hours, time for a quick tea break, 0510 had gained his confidence it was decided that hours Officer Gnomes [Naomi] [ yes! she is we would just let “HRH” stay in his Check-in vertically challenged just like me] said to me counters which seemed to be his comfort zone. Shorty are we going to do a patrol for the last Then out of the blue a loud African voiced male time of this shift? I replied let’s go, so off we was walking fast towards us waving his hands waddled through the International Terminal. in the air shouting to us to leave the poor guy There were only a couple of back packers alone. sleeping on the ground floor near the arrivals Quickly he was instructed to ceased and return area, as Gnomes and I walked towards the to his family or he would be arrested. His Family Check-in Counters at the opposite of the were standing about 40 metres away in front of terminal we both observed a Caucasian male the unoccupied check-in counters. The African approximately 20 years of age, presentably male started to move closer and waving his dressed attempting to go behind the counters arms about. With that I removed my handcuffs and attempt to breach the Landside / Airside and again instructed the male to cease and Barrier. move away or he will be arrested, and he would All Officers advised to check for any suspicious not be flying out of Perth. The male complied movements and or Barriers breaches at both with the instruction, muttering something in terminals just in case this was a distraction. African.

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Allan Voak Article.indd 1 25/3/21 11:31 am As the Airport was starting to spring back into him to his Aircraft. Once “HRH” saw the Police life with Aircraft movements, passengers, and Van he started to shake and mumble to himself. agencies staff movements. I contact WAPS for I said Your” Royal Highness” No one would assistance to transfer, “His Royal Highness” be looking for you in the back of a Police Van, to be transported to the state Mental Health would they? With that he looked at Gnomes Facility, authorised by P.E.T. and I and said, ’Very smart, I like the way you WAPS advised they would assist with the first think”. available officers. Gnomes and I kept up a good We started walking to the Police van continuing banter with ‘HRH’ gaining his trust as the time our casual chat, as we got closer to the van ticked by waiting for WAPS. “HRH’ started ‘HRH” stopped and looked worried. I asked to walk towards the African family, with us “HRH” if he was ok, he replied there a lot of observing his movement. people here! I don’t want to be recognised. Quickly, Quickly the African male shouted to I said let me search you before placing you in us, you must Help us! you must Help us, do the van, then the public will think you have been something. arrested and they won’t recognise you as the Yes! you got it, “HRH” was telling the African Heir to the Throne. He complied. Family what he wanted to do to his Mother the I then told “HRH’ to let me check the van to Queen of England and also to The Africans wife make sure it was safe for transport. He replied and daughter. Thank you. Then without hesitation he climbed We advised him to move his family away to the into the Police van, turning to me, and said, I first, floor level until the situation is over. He will tell my Mother of your Service to her and complied without hesitation. to the Rightful Heir to the Throne. Mother! will knight you for your services. I thanked “HRH. WAPS on site, after briefing the Sgt, he said The van door was secured WAPS thanked seeing you have a good rapport with him, you for their assistance, and “HRH was last seen handle him to our vehicle. Gnomes and I spoke departing the Perth Airport. Finally, two hours with “HRH’ that we had arranged transport for after our shift we headed home.

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Allan Voak Article.indd 2 25/3/21 11:31 am Presidents Award for Excellence

THIS AWARD IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS 1. ANY IPA FIELD OF ACTIVITY OF THE AUSTRALIAN SECTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION. 2. CULTURAL ACTIVITY The aim of the award is to recognise the 3. SPORT personal efforts of an individual member, or group of members, who achieve a HIGH 4. COMMUNITY ACTIVITY STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE in any of the following ﬁelds:-

The nomination of a person or group may be made by members in the singular or plural. Nominations for this award must be received by the Secretary General by September 1st of any given year.

THE RULES GOVERNING THE AWARD ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Nominations shall comprise a citation 4. Following the closing date, the Secretary identifying it as a nomination for the Presidents General should forward all citations and sealed Award for Excellence, along with the category. envelopes to the President for consideration. It should be in the form of a short, concise The President may consult with members of description of the achievement and printed on the National Executive Bureau, if appropriate. A4 paper. The identity of the nominee/s should NOT be contained within the citation. The 5. In the event of no nominations being citation should be followed by the signature/s, received, the President may decide on a full name and address, plus Region of the recipient. nominator/s. 6. The trophy should be presented to the 2. Attached to the citation in a sealed envelope successful person or group at the National should be a copy of the citation with the Annual General Meeting. The trophy shall be name, address and Region of the nominee/s held until the next National Annual General prominently printed on the sheet, following the Meeting. details of the nominator/s. 7. Non-compliance with the conditions of the 3. The citation and the sealed envelope should Rules governing the award will automatically be forwarded to the Secretary General, who disqualify the nomination. shall place an identiﬁcation mark on each entry. The citation and sealed envelope should be 8. Any person or group successful or marked the same. unsuccessful are eligible to be re-nominated.

Jason Brewer National President

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Presidents Award.indd 1 19/11/20 10:33 am Victoria Region News

Sub Editor: Patron: Peter Howarth Chief Commissioner Shane Patton, APM

NEW MEMBERS Friday April 30th to Sunday May 2nd. We are Barry Walker the Vice Chairperson and past awaiting final details from S.A. If interested, Chairperson of the Albury Wodonga Sub Region please contact the Social Committee members. passed away in August 2020. His wife Cath Trevor: [email protected]. or on mobile applied for Extraordinary Membership which 0432 715 900 or Ian at [email protected] or has now been approved by National. Welcome on mobile 0456 990 473. Cath. We also have a number of applications TREASURERS REPORT pending correct completion of the application Our Treasurer Pete Henry wishes to say thank forms. you to the 400 members who have paid their VICTORIA REGION NEWSLETTER 2021 fees promptly, however we still have over FEBRUARY 2021, 2020 AGM 200 members who have not paid. Members With some easing of Covid Restrictions our are requested to use either of the following Annual General Meeting was finally held as methods to renew: Members with their own an outdoor event on Wednesday December Bank Vic account please use 908603S1. For 17th. An AGM is a formality required by our other bank transfers use BSB 704-230 Acct: Incorporation. Elections were not required as 100 243 913. Please don’t forget to ensure that previously advised all committee members you have included your full name. agreed to continue in office. Thankfully, the It also assists greatly if the 2021 Invoice weather was kind to us, and it was a pleasant number is included, we do have difficulties evening. with common last names and only initials, also BREAKING NEWS many multiple names including three Anthony Smiths. Pete HENRY Treasurer – Vic Region RETURN OF MONTHLY MEETING International Police Association Victoria Inc. 8pm WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17th A0024694A Phone: (03) 9432 2344 Mobile: A committee meeting was held on Wednesday 0407 855 505 http://ipa-australiapolice.com.au February 3rd to plan for 2021. It was decided IPA WEBSITE & NATIONAL DATABASE to try and hold another outdoor meeting event at IPA House on what would be our normal Some members are still having difficulty meeting night the third Wednesday February understanding the difference between the 17th at 8 PM. Once again attendance numbers website and database. Please do not just will be restricted to 30 people. However, due Google IPA as it gives too many alternatives. to the recent further tightening of restrictions Use the URL line at the top of your browser: which have come into force and may be further www.ipa-australiapolice.com.au (for the website enacted, this may have to be cancelled at short and save it.) This will enable you to view Police notice, there will not be a BBQ, however a light Downunder as some editions are only available supper will be provided and drinks available on computer via the website. For access the at the bar. Wearing of masks will be required database, enter https://ipa-aus.net.au (on the if inside the building. Please advise the social URL line then save it) Details required on early committee if you want to attend. application forms (i.e., before computer & BORDER INCIDENT 2021 emails) were minimal. The 2020 event could not take place for When they converted to computer records, we obvious reasons. Hopefully, the event can now have many blank fields. We need all members take place in Naracoorte South Australia from to log on, check their details, fill in any blanks e.g., service numbers, email address etc. We

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VIC News.indd 1 25/3/21 11:40 am also need a passport type head and shoulders provided by Star Flight Victoria, have advanced ID photograph to be uploaded. These will infrared camera and mapping systems, as well eventually be imbedded into our annual IPA as improved object detection software to assist cards. All new joining members must apply with marine and land-based searches. on-line & upload two photographs with their The helicopters afforded greater power application to be considered before accepted. and longer endurance than their 4.8 tonne (Jpeg or similar) 1. Their “Police ID as Proof predecessors and could also seat three times of Service. 2. A photograph on-line for their as many people. We’re a support service for all application. 3. Non serving members must other responding units across Victoria Police. upload a Certificate of Service or similar Having the extra capability and technology document. in our helicopters means we can deliver VICTORIA POLICE AIR WING REACHES NEW more police officers to jobs and provide HEIGHTS greater support to ground units. It enables It’s blue skies ahead for Victoria Police, with the us to strengthen our community response as first of four state-of-the-art aircraft now ready to incidents are unfolding and provide increased provide tactical support to frontline police from surveillance when & where required. above. OIC Air Wing Inspector Craig Shepherd The fixed-wing Beechcraft Super King Air said. 350ER,

Following a tender and procurement process, acquired from Sky-traders, will be the first the Victoria Police Air Wing has welcomed the plane to be used by Victoria Police for over first of four new aircraft to its Essendon Fields 20 years. The plane boasts the same camera base. and mapping equipment as the helicopters, it The final two helicopters are due in the coming also has the added advantage of being able months and the quartet will replace the unit’s 3 to remain airborne for more than 10 hours, existing midrange Euro copters AS365N3 negating the need for refuelling along the way. This will greatly support our response to rural and regional areas that require assistance from the Air Wing. We can task our members to cover more areas and effectively provide a better service across Victoria through an uninterrupted viewing platform. The Victoria Police Air Wing has been operating since the mid-1970s and responds to more than 5000 jobs a year. It supports a range of utility choppers with the addition of and a functions including callouts for search and fixed-wing aircraft the 7 tonne Leonardo AW139 rescue, helicopters, It supports a range of functions including callouts for search and rescue, crime prevention and detection, ground unit direction, surveillance and rapid deployment of specialist units including tactical police, Dog Squad units, Search and Rescue and Water Police. The unit also assists across geographic areas that

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VIC News.indd 2 25/3/21 11:40 am cannot be easily navigated on foot due to steep Victoria, all in one shift. In its first three months, or mountainous terrain. Deputy Commissioner the fixed wing has assisted with over 600 Ross Guenther highlighted that the cutting- incidents and investigations, with nearly 200 edge Air Wing fleet enables police to rapidly of those in regional Victoria. Of these, 111 respond as incidents are unfolding and provide offenders were arrested for crimes such as increased aerial observation state-wide. evades, pursuits and erratic driving in stolen We often see evades, pursuits or hostile vehicle vehicles, among others. The expansion of events unfolding in a series. Whether it’s in the Victoria Police Air Wing has been funded Mildura or Mordialloc, we will now be able to as part of the Victorian Government’s 2017 provide a specialist response in those first Community Safety Statement. critical moments to prevent further harm from EMAIL REMINDERS taking place. “Importantly, we can cover great distances without stopping, which will save We need all members to ensure that they have a precious time during critical events or searches private email address listed as well as their work for high-risk missing people on land or at sea. email. With only a work email when a member “Being able to quickly deploy elite units such as retires or leaves, our emails can’t be delivered. the Search and Rescue Squad, Critical Incident With the new database only one email will be Response Team and the Special Operations sent to the first nominated address. Group will mean that they can get across the All IPA committee members have position state in a matter of hours. related email addresses: The fixed wing aircraft allows the Air Wing to [email protected] provide elite tactical support from metropolitan N.B. the previous email address Melbourne to the farthest reaches of regional [email protected]

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VIC News.indd 3 25/3/21 11:40 am Police Down Under April 2021 55 International Police Association (Australian Section) Inc

AGM/NEB/NEC Meeting Adelaide, South Australia 29th October to 31st October 2021

REGISTRATION FORM

Last Name: First Name:

Spouse/Partner (If attending):

Address :

Phone No (H): (M):

IPA Region: IPA No.:

IPA Position e.g. Member Email:

Transport If you wish to be met at Adelaide Airport, then let us know by filling in your arrival date and time, Airline and flight number below. I wish to be picked up from airport YES NO

No of Passengers Airline: Arrival Date: / /2021 Time: hrs Flight No: No of Passengers Airline: Departure Date: / /2021 Time: hrs Flight No:

Function Cost Yes/No Number Total Cost $ Friday Night-National AGM Followed cocktail limited free limited free drinks/own party and limited free drinks. Additional drinks at own cost drinks cost Saturday own cost own cost Tour Free. (lunch at own cost) Saturday Night $65.00 pp $ AGM Dinner (3 courses) with a cash bar Sunday Own Cost Own Cost - Breakfast “Buffet breakfast.”

Total $

Registrations for 2021 AGM in Adelaide NO LATER THAN 13 September 2021.

56 Police Down Under April 2021 International Police Association (Australian Section) Inc AGM/NEB/NEC Meeting Adelaide, South Australia 29th October to 31st October 2021 The International Police Association, South Australia Region has the pleasure of hosting the National Annual General Meeting for 2021. We extend a warm welcome to IPA Members and partners to join us for this important event. MEETING VENUES All meetings (NEB, AGM, Cocktail party, NEC) will be held at Police club Carrington Street, Adelaide.

ACCOMMODATION QUEST KING WILLIAM SOUTH 379 KING WILLIAM STREET ADELAIDE, SA, 5000 P: 08 8206 6500 E: [email protected] W: QUESTKINGWILLIAMSOUTH.COM.AU

ACCOMMODATION BOOKING: We have reserved enough rooms for our members. (Cost and options are shown below in the link). South Australia Region, has obtained a discounted offer of (TBA due to COVID) Accommodation costs $159 per room Studio Apartments per night $189 one-bedroom One Bedroom Apartments per night Breakfast costs Own cost Approx. $15.00 (per day) Secure parking Own cost $15.00 per day

Accommodation offerings are available for our members to book directly. Importantly, YOU MUST quote the Promo Code: INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

All Registration forms should only be sent to the Regional Secretary, Ryan Weissel, for advice and confirmation of your attendance. Further inquiries should be directed to Ryan Weissel first, then Andrew Bowe.

Secretary Geoff Rodda Email: [email protected] Chairman Andrew Bowe Email: [email protected]

Early bookings are essential to ensure accommodation and flights

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT To assist with planning, THE LAST DAY FOR REGISTRATION IS 13 SEPTEMBER 2021 PLEASE DO NOT WAIT FOR FINAL TRAVEL DETAILS, THIS CAN BE UPDATED LATER PLEASE NOTE ONCE WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR REGISTRATION FORM, AN INVOICE FOR THE AGM DINNER WILL BE ISSUED TO YOU.

Police Down Under April 2021 57 MAILING LIST NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS ––– HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS? ––– If you do not have internet access, please complete this form and post it to the Treasurer in your area. All addresses are in the Ofﬁce Bearers Section, at the back of PDU.

I.P.A. No. ––– CHANGE OF ADDRESS ––– Send Completed Form to your Regional Treasurer MOST IMPORTANT

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ANNUAL DUES 2021 RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE

Have you forgotten to send your dues to your Treasurer? More than one year’s dues can be paid at any one time. Don’t forget, if you contemplate an overseas trip, you must be financial ti receive the benefit of I.P.A. facilities overseas and if your trip should take you into next year, make sure you are financial for that year. It is only $20.00 per year. Write that EFT and send it to your Treasurer NOW. If not in a Region, send money to the Assistant Secretary-General.

Name: ...... I.P.A. No...... Address: ...... Postcode ...... Station: ...... Ph/Fax: ...... Mobile: ...... Email: ...... By ﬁlling in this form and sending it to the Treasurer, it helps keep your records up to date, as well as keeping you ﬁnancial

I Enclose: ...... Being Membership Dues for: ...... Year If you have moved in the last 12 months, did you advise the Treasurer in your Region your change of address?

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Mailing List.Annual Dues.indd 1 15/9/20 8:06 am Ofﬁce Bearers

I.P.A. (Australian Section) Inc. REGIONS and SUB-REGIONS Date of Formation: 6th August, 1964 Date of Recognition: 29th September, 1965 at I.E.C. Barcelona, Spain Queensland Region Gold Coast Branch FORMED 14th January, 1965. FORMED 17th October, 2006. All mail to the Queensland Region Executive to be sent to: Chairperson/Police Liaison Officer/Sub Editor: Geoff Palmer, IPA Qld Region Office Bearers Title, PO Box 16025, City East, QLD 4002 Tel: (07) 5591 3948 Mobile: 0416 247 886 Email: [email protected] Chairperson: Daryl Green, Mobile: 0410 667 469 Secretary/Sub Editor: Peter Cook, Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0414 920 830 Email: [email protected] Vice Chairperson: Dave Austin, Email: [email protected] Treasurer/Supply Officer: Malcolm Grant, Police Station, Beenleigh, QLD 4207 Tel: (07) 3801 0750 (W) Secretary: Mokhtiar Singh, Mobile: 0401 946 966 (W) Tel: (07) 5502 8343 (H) Mobile: 0439 786 169 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Treasurer/Supply Officer: Lorenzo Ricato, Reception Officer: Graeme Ross, PO Box 16025, City East, QLD 4002 Tel: (07) 5534 7285 (H) Mobile: 0412 016 147 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Reception Officer (Queensland): Dana Rusu, Committee Members: Mobile: 0420 982 420 Email: [email protected] Peter Cook, 24 Riverview Road, Nerang, QLD 4211 Social Coordinator: Vicki Kakies, Mobile: 0414 920 830 Email: [email protected] John Kirkpatrick Sub Editor: Conrad Van Egmond, Email: [email protected] The Branch has infrequent functions held when members request them. To ascertain Committee Members: the time, date and venue of these functions, contact any of the above Offce Bearers. Tony Whiley, Tel: +61 7 3261 2543 Mobile: 0428 732 047 Danny Shaw, Tel: +61 7 3055 6705 Mobile 0421 211 865 IPA House - Gold Coast House Manager: Michelle Rizal, Mobile: 0429 838 659 Email: [email protected] Central North Qld. (Townsville) Sub-Region Hervey Bay Sub-Region

FORMED 16th May, 1977. This Sub-Region is currently inactive Chairperson: Peter Goonan, 31 Barker Street, Point Vernon, QLD 4655 PO Box 571, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655 Mobile: 0478 374 231 Email: [email protected] Vice Chairperson: Gordon Close, 74 Shell Street, Urangan, QLD 4655 Tel: (07) 4128 9073 (H) Secretary: Ross Dickson, 79 Pallant Road, Magnolia, QLD 4650 Tel: +61 7 4129 7238 Mobile: 0427 792 711 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Sunday McKenzie, Tel: (07) 4124 5301 (H) Email: [email protected] Sub Editor: Dave Barrowcliffe, Tel: (07) 4123 2297 Mobile: 0412 245 246 Email: [email protected] Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, at various locations. If you are interested in attending, please contact any of the Sub-Region Offce Bearers listed above.

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Office Bearers.indd 1 6/4/21 8:41 am Sunshine Coast Victoria Region Sub-Region FORMED 16th February, 1965. Chairperson: Peter Ferguson, Chairperson: Bob Matthews, Tel: (03) 9247 3456 (W) Mobile: 0412 255 921 Tel: (07) 5483 5042 (H) Mobile: 0418 775 823 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Vice Chairperson: Mat McGowan, Vice Chairperson/Reception Officer: Ray Hoelscher, Mobile: 0414 978 952 Mobile: 0407 765 751 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Reception Coordinator/Social Committee: Ian Hicks, Email: [email protected] Tel: (03) 9352 5343 (H) Mobile: 0456 990 473 Secretary/Treasurer: Paul Whiteley, Email: [email protected] Tel: (07) 5497 4564 (H) Mobile: 0408 501 995 Secretary: Peter Howarth, Mobile: +61 0403 550 060 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Police Liaison Officer: Murray Lyons, Assistant Secretary: Richard Lodder, Mobile: 0406 393 650 Mobile: 0417 198 887 Email: [email protected] Reception Officer/Welfare Officer: Bob Murphy, Treasurer/Membership Research: Pete Henry, Mobile: 0409 768 737 Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 166, Pascoe Vale South, VIC 3044 Tel: (03) 9432 2344 (IPA) Mobile: 0407 855 505 Email: [email protected] Social Co-ordinator: Vacant Email: [email protected] Assistant Treasurer: Sue Thwaites, Mobile: +61 0411 542 855 Email: [email protected] Sub Editor: Wayne Oldham, Welfare Officer: Ian Hicks, Tel: (03) 9352 5343 (H) Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0456 990 473 Email: [email protected] The Sub-Region has infrequent functions held when members request them. To ascertain Committee Members: Chris Ferguson, Mobile: 0408 257 851 the time, date and venue of these functions, contact any of the above Offce Bearers. Jason Doyle, Mobile: 0407 140 498 Email: [email protected] Sub Editor: Peter Howarth, Mobile: 0403 550 060 Far North Email: [email protected] Social Coordinator: Ian Hicks, Queensland Branch Email: [email protected] Chairperson/SubEditor: Richie Manning, Email: [email protected] N.B. All IPA correspondence to: Email: [email protected] C/- PO Box 166, Pascoe Vale South, VIC 3044 (NOT IPA HOUSE)

Secretary: Adrian Gover, Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each Month (excluding January) Email. [email protected] at IPA House. Visitors should contact a Committee Member for details. Treasurer: Darryl Kruse, All Members and Guests are welcome. Email: [email protected] Reception: Donna Fyfe, IPA House - Victoria Email: [email protected] House Manager: Trevor O’Shanassy, 66 Errington Road, St Albans, VIC 3021 Tel: +61 3 9367 4198 (H) Mobile +61 (0) 432 715 900 New South Wales Region Email: [email protected] FORMED 21st March, 1966. Chairperson/Sub Editor: John Maricic, APM Email: [email protected] Albury-Wodonga Branch Email: [email protected] Vice Chairperson: Mike Birley, Chairperson: John Burn, Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0400 383 639 Email: [email protected] Secretary: Nicole Peacock, Police Prosecutors, Downing Centre, Sydney, NSW 2000 Vice Chairperson: Barry Walker, Email: [email protected] PO Box 337, Lavington, NSW 2641 Mobile: 0412 315 500 Treasurer: Douglas Keen, Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0409 031 711 Email: [email protected] Secretary/Sub Editor: George Krooglik, Merchandise/Souvenirs: Vacant P.O. Box 1008, Albury, NSW 2640 Mobile: 0414 011 794 Reception Ofﬁcer: Graham Baker, Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0422 003 591 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Brian Penn, 72 Hawkins Street, Howlong, NSW 2643 Social Co-ordinator: Jennifer Thommeny, Tel: (02) 6026 5759 (H) Mobile: 0427 242 624 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Social Coordinator: Peter Seidel, All IPA correspondence to: 10 Sandringham Court, Thurgoona, NSW 2640 Tel: (02) 6043 1510 (H) John Maricic, APM, 1 Ollie Place, Castle Hill, NSW 2154 Email: [email protected]

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Office Bearers.indd 2 6/4/21 8:41 am South Australia Region West Australia Region

FORMED 29th April, 1966. FORMED 25th November, 1969. Chairperson: Andrew Bowe, All mail to the Western Australia Region Executive, to be sent to: C/o Crime Scene Investigation Section, IPA WA Region, PO Box 754, Innaloo City, WA 6918 Level 4, 60 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 Chairperson: Jason Brewer, Mobile: 0408 797 002 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0455 413 480 Vice Chairperson: Graeme Adcock, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Vice Chairperson: Win-Marié Viljoen, Secretary: Geoff Rodda, Tel: (08) 8356 2555 Mobile: 0436 853 661 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sub Editor: Manfred (Fred) Wojtasik, APM, Mobile: 0437 799 792 Secretary: Matiu Molesworth, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Welfare Officer: Gwenda Larkins, Treasurer/Social Coordinator: John Pintabona, Mobile: 0457 621 102 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0478 494 833 Treasurer: Andrew Bowe, Email: [email protected] C/o Crime Scene Investigation Section, Email: [email protected] Level 4, 60 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 Assistant Treasurer/Souvenirs and Supply Officer: Stuart Halligan, Mobile: 0408 797 002 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0414 320 003 Assistant Treasurer: John van Dulken, Mobile: 0434 355 094 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Reception Committee Coordinator: Tony Dixon, Sub Editor/Welfare Officer: Allan Voak, Mobile: +61 412 634 327 Mobile: 0418 332 099 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Assistant: Ray Feltus Email: [email protected] Northern Territory Liaison Officer: John Pini, Hospitality and Reception Coordinator: Vic Smith, Mobile: 0409 695 060 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0417 940 822 Email: [email protected] Social Coordinator: Geoff Rodda, Tel: (08) 8356 2555 Email: [email protected] Hospitality, Reception Committee/Social Committee Members: Vic Smith, John Pintabona, Jason Brewer, Win-Marié Viljoen, Monthly meetings are held on every 2nd Thursday of the month at the Police Historical Sean Killalea, Allan Voak, Matiu Molesworth, Cara Walker, Society, Thebarton Barracks, Port Road, Thebarton, S.A. commencing at 7.00pm Bob Webber and Stuart Halligan Email: [email protected] Emails: Use Reception Coordinator email address as above and each Committee Member will receive a copy of your message. ACT Region Western Australian Region Monthly Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month. *** Subject to change via email *** FORMED 1st July, 1966. WA Police Union Building, commencing at 7.30pm. Chairperson/Treasurer: Julian Taylor, PO Box 201, Belconnen, ACT 2616 Tel: (02) 6258 4066 (H) Mobile: 0412 824 436 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Vice Chairperson: Craig Skinner, Mobile: 0400 813 681 Email: [email protected] Secretary/Welfare/Reception: Andy Kuzek, PO Box 1248, Tuggeranong DC, ACT 2901 Tasmania Region Mobile: 0412 622 821 Email: [email protected] Assistant Treasurer: Dave Kennemore Mobile: 0406 376 201 RE-FORMED 20th October, 2017. Sub Editor: Ray Zak, Chairperson: Peter Leggett - Hobart Mobile: 0417 001 242 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Social Secretary: Peter Batley Vice Chairperson/Assistant Treasurer/Southern Liaison and Reception Officer: Reception: John Murphy, Michael Barber - Hobart Mobile: 0411 885 036 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Reception Officer - Goulburn/Canberra: Ray Strong, Secretary: Martin White, Mobile: 0428 672 787 Email: [email protected] Liaison Officers: AFP - Damien Greenwood Mobile: 0430 871 765 Treasurer: Damien McVilly, Liaison Officers: ACTPOL - James Goodwin Mobile: 0414 859 866 Email: [email protected] Correspondence: PO Box 201, Belconnen, ACT 2616 Northern Liaison/Reception Officer: Vacant Please Note: The Police College is CLOSED until further notice. Email: [email protected] embers ill be notifed by mail regarding meetings. Any queries, please phone the Chairperson.

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