Police Down Under June 2010 ��

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JUNE 2010 • Volume 43 No.3 POLICEPOLICE DownDown UnderUnder Email: [email protected] Print Post Approved PP433711/0069

In This Issue... • TACTICAL WEEK AUSTRALIA 2010 • WALL TO WALL RIDE FOR REMEMBRANCE • HANDCUFFS: PAPUA NEW GUINEA VERSION • REGIONAL NEWS & MORE...

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�� L to R - Brian & Debbie Cook (Deception Bay Police, Qld – yet to �� join IPA and needs a follow up by Queensland Region as Brian is interested); IPA member John & Noelene Woolcott (NSW Region); me; �� IPA member Brian & Pam Smith (NSW Region) and my wife Ann. ��

CONTENTS COLOUR EDITORIAL SECTION Variety Bash 2009 - John Kirkpatrick ...... 44 Editorial ...... 2 Sunshine Coast Sub-Region News ...... 46 President’s Message ...... 3 Holiday Complaints ...... 47 National Executive Bureau (Offi ce Bearers) ...... 4 The Arab Jewish Troubles - Clif Hardy ...... 48 Tactical Week 2010 - Doug Nicholson ...... 5 Sudoku Puzzles ...... 50 Townsville Sub-Branch News ...... 9 Forthcoming Events ...... 51 Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance ...... 10 A Message from Ross Pengilly ...... 53 Victoria Region News ...... 12 Article Writing Competition ...... 55 A Great Aussie Poem ...... 16 Emails to the Editor ...... 56 Western Australia Region News ...... 17 BLACK & WHITE SUPPLEMENT Canadian Visitors ...... 20 Dodd Memorial Award ...... 2 Handcuffs: Papua New Guinea Version ...... 22 IPA Australian Section Offi ce Bearers ...... 3 New South Wales Region News ...... 25 Honorary Life Members ...... 6 IPA Recruitment Poster ...... 29 Roll Of Honour ...... 6 2010 AGM Registration Form ...... 30 Associate Secretaries and Liaison Offi cers ...... 6 Our Australian Adventure ...... 31 IPA Membership Application Form ...... 7 Queensland Region News ...... 34 Mailing List - Change Of Address Form ...... 8 Vanuatu - Isabel and Gordon Porter ...... 36 Annual Dues Form ...... 8 A.C.T. Region News ...... 38 International Travel Form ...... 9 The History of Peruvian Police ...... 41 Notes for Guidance ...... 10

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Ray's Editorial.indd 1 18/5/10 7:17:25 AM ��

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Recently I attended the New Zealand Section Annual a machine was purchased which enables us to produce General Meeting and National Executive Council meeting our own membership cards. Over the long term this was held just outside of Auckland on the North Island. It was deemed to be a more economically sound option and will a great opportunity to meet the NZ executive members ultimately save the section money, and expediate delivery from the NEB, NEC, ordinary members and their partners. of new membership cards issued through out the year. If With a population of only three million including six and you have not received your 2010 card, please advise your a half thousand police ofﬁ cers, their IPA membership region treasurer. I would also like to remind members to stands at 827 nationally. In 2011 the NZ Section will be ensure that their address is current and to register your conducting a Friendship Week on the North Island. It email address. This will ensure that your receive your is likely to immediately preceed the Rugby World Cup annual membership card, Police Down Under magazine which the country is hosting in September 2011. They and region updates. Current upgrades to the website are also announced their intention to conduct a photographic now complete. If you haven’t already done so, go online competition which Australian Section members have been and take a look. It is the best way to stay up to date with invited to particpate in. Full details will be published what is occuring in your region. Thank you very much online. to New South Wales Region for hosting a dinner for the Serving Member’s Day NEB. I am excited to announce that the New Zealand Section Scholarships and Awards will be sponsoring one of their young serving members to attend our AGM weekend, in particular, the Serving At a regional, national and international level there Member’s Day being hosted by Victoria Region on are opportunities available to our members to receive Friday 22 October 2010. This will be the ﬁ fth year that sponsorship. Are you interested in attending a training this professional forum has been included in the AGM course that will aid in your professional development? Have program. Last year all policing jurisdictions except NT you considered applying for an Arthur Troop Scholarship police were represented. It is a great opportunity for the to fund your attendance at a course? Applications are now hosting region’s policing jurisdiction to show case latest being accepted from serving members, with full details innovations and present interesting case studies. One and application forms available online. Applications are of the highlights of this year’s event will be the Purana also being accepted for the Ray Dodd Memorial Award Taskforce presentation. It is anticipated that each region which aids in funding the attendance of a member’s child within Australia will also sponsor a serving member to or grandchild at the 2011 International Youth Gathering in attend the event. Victoria Region have released further Ireland. If your child or grandchild will be aged between details of the AGM weekend and Registration forms are 16 and 17 at the time of the event – they may be eligible contained within the magazine and are online. The venue to apply. and activities will be based in and around the CBD. Check out details at www.ipa-australiapolice.com.au Mid Year NEB Meeting The mid year NEB took place at AFP Headquarters Michelle Harris Sydney in May. As approved at the last NEC meeting, National President

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President's Message.indd 1 20/5/10 5:35:27 AM AUSTRALIAN SECTION NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BUREAU ~ OFFICE BEARERS ~

Past Presidents: Mr. A.H. Trevenar (1964 - 1972) Miss E. Pfau (1993 - 1999) Mr. E.M. Walsh (1972 - 1981) Mr. M. Pegler (1999 - 2002) Miss V. Doherty (1981 - 1987) Mr. S. Pierce (2002 - 2008) Mr. P. Mason (1987 - 1993)

PRESIDENT & MICHELLE HARRIS (VIC) INTERNATIONAL Australian Federal Police, COUNCIL DELEGATE: Mobile: 0413 959 850 Email: [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT: NICOLE POLLARD (NSW) Camden Police Station, 33-35 John Street, Camden, NSW 2570 Ph: (02) 4655 8967 (W) Mobile: 0412 245 804 Email: [email protected]

SECRETARY-GENERAL: Miss VAL DOHERTY (W.A.) 174 Scarborough Beach Road, Scarborough, W.A. 6019 Ph: (08) 9341 3306 (H) Fax: (08) 9245 4323 Email: [email protected]

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NATIONAL Mr. GEOFF RODDA (S.A.) TREASURER: Port Adelaide Police Station, 244 St. Vincent Street, Port Adelaide, S.A. 5015 Ph: (08) 8207 6346 Email: [email protected]

NATIONAL EDITOR: Mr. RAY NEWMAN (QLD) Ph: (07) 5522 4189 (H) Mobile: 0413 498 417 Email: [email protected]

POLICE DOWN UNDER JUNE 2010 Tactical Week Australia 2010 by Doug Nicholson, Response Australia Magazine

Tactical Week Australia was held in Brisbane from 12 to 21 March 2010. A range of specialist training providers facilitated 10 days of leading-edge operational and industry skills training, demonstrations, lectures and discussions. There was also a concurrent, two-day expo showcasing a wide range of industry equipment which was described by one exhibitor as being “better than a whole week at Land Warfare Conference”. LE Gear, LES Australia, Centurio Australia, Signal One, Tactical Advantage Queensland, Paciﬁc Bladeware, Aus Web Gear, Contact Magazine, Extreme Medical, Pimps n Mercs and Premier Defence Agencies provided prizes and giveaways. Demonstrations of Eripio entry and rescue equipment and Segway vehicles were a highlight. Tactical Week Australia (TWA) was pitched at law-enforcement and military training specialists and tactical operators as well as corrections, customs and government and private-security professionals. TWA training providers have extensive experience in delivering specialist training to elite units domestically and internationally. One of the major training providers for TWA 2010 was ISR Matrix, an exceptionally functional subject control and law enforcement defensive tactics system from the USA that has attracted a lot of interest from Australian agencies. ISR Matrix The lights were off. I could faintly see the shadows moving quickly. The annoying loud music made it difﬁcult to concentrate on what was happening, and I wondered how the shadows themselves were able to concentrate. As my eyes adjusted, the shadows gained some substance, and I watched one dark form throw a series of hard punches at another. The punches were hard enough for me to wince slightly. Even with boxing gloves on, I knew no police or military defensive-tactics (DT) instructor could allow that amount of force to be used in training. With the darkness reducing student’s vision, the loud (and really bad) music distracting further, strobeing torchlight was added. This was a serious training serial.... The defending dark form instantly protected his head with the ‘helmet’, practiced hundreds of times over the past two days. Within seconds he had moved in and taken control of the attacker and had him on the ground,

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Tactical Week.indd 1 18/5/10 7:19:06 AM ready to be handcuffed. But there was no time to stop. The situational awareness training was working, and the second attacker was quickly identified and actually used to block the third attacker. And on it went. I leaned over to Dave, our ex Police and ex Military instructor and asked “Do the students normally progress to this level so quickly?” Without stopping his strobeing, he said they were usually faster. I didn’t know what to say. I was impressed with the skills that could be taught so quickly, and trained at 100 per cent realism and power. Even after being marked ‘competent’ in contemporary Australian police and military defensive-tactics training, there was no way on earth I or my fellow operators would have been able to perform to this standard. And to do so without suffering injury? Hell no! ISR Matrix is “A dynamic, full-spectrum integrated system of subject control and personal protection that thrives naturally throughout use-of-force continuums and mission- specific modes of operation used by both sworn and non- sworn professionals worldwide” according to the ISR Matrix website. ISR stands for intercept, stabilise, resolve – the three stages of conflict. For those of us who have been trained in contemporary police and military DT/OST skills, ISR is a breath of fresh air. I attended this course to see how it would NOT work on the streets, where operator safety is the priority but, I was pleasantly surprised. With a tendency today of perception being reality, the movements of ISR that lead to subject control will obviously be perceived – especially in coronial, criminal and civil courts, perception can make or break a case – to be less aggressive than the punches, kicks and pain compliance commonly taught. Another important aspect of ISR that needs to be considered is reassessment, or situational awareness. All police and military are taught the use-of-force model that requires them to reassess an incident constantly, but are never taught to do that during the practical component of operational skills training (OST). ISR does. Within four to five hours of starting the three-day course, students were defending themselves from and controlling multiple opponents, requiring them to constantly remain aware of their surroundings and reassess the situation. If operators need to disengage from the threat, again, that is addressed within ISR. Even offenders using passive resistance can be dealt with in a non-violent but effective manner. All the drills used by ISR are basic natural movements, using the natural movements of the offender to control them. No pain compliance and no joint locks. At all times, ISR allows the user to escalate or disengage, depending on the circumstances. ISR training comprises three streams. Everybody undertakes the initial subject control program, which makes them proficient in the fundamentals of the system. Further training is available within the specialist streams of physical management (civilian), law enforcement

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Tactical Week.indd 2 18/5/10 7:19:07 AM and armed forces. The basic law-enforcement course is an additional two days of building upon the subject control material to include retention, disarms, counter-knife, vehicle extraction and team subject-control tactics. The techniques of ISR can be practiced at full speed, against multiple opponents, with the most serious injury likely to occur being a few light bruises and physical exertion. That alone makes ISR vastly superior to any contemporary Police DT / OST package in use today. If no injuries are caused when drilled at full-speed, and control of an offender is still able to be achieved, then naturally, there will be reduced criticism of police actions, fewer law-suits and reduced compensation costs among other things. ISR truly bridges the chasm that exists in current DT/OST training today. Current training can only be used on static subjects, one at a time, at slow speed, with operators being unable to apply those techniques in a sweaty full-speed street incident with multiple offenders. Not only can ISR work on the street but it can be practiced at full speed. Those managers and trainers who have convinced themselves that they are currently using ‘world’s best practice’ in DT/OST training really ought to consider ISR Matrix as a viable and valuable training method for our police and military operators.

Other Training at TWA: AIIMS – Incident Management This 4 hour module introduced the AIIMS framework and highlighted how it could be best used in a multi- agency response to a major critical incident affecting law enforcement, military or security personal. Pro-Com Consulting – Adaptive Communication This session provided an insight into an adaptive-communication process that teaches officers to talk naturally while thinking tactically and to develop their own style delivered within a set of professional communication boundaries. The trainers have extensive Police negotiator experience. Extreme Medical/Critical Response – Tactical Trauma Care Tactical medical skills were addressed using lessons from current global conflicts. Trainers were recent special forces medics with extensive operational experience across a range of conflictswith numerous allied special forces. A highlight of the course was treating gun shot wounds to a leg of meat. Progressive Force Concepts – Structure Clearing PFC instructors have a background in military and police special operations and their coaching is in demand amongst Tier One units worldwide. PFC’s principles and practical training methods were applied to structure clearing problems of varying complexity. Safety concerns with commonly taught tactics were highlighted and students were taught to problem solve with PFC’s innovative methodology.

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Tactical Week.indd 3 18/5/10 7:19:08 AM AusTac – Behavioral Training Concepts in Tactical Firearms Training AusTac has provided training for many specialist units in Australia and overseas. Their senior instructors have seen operational action through Vietnam to Rhodesia to Iraq and in Police Tactical Groups, survivingseveral gunshot wounds in more than 100 contacts. AusTac provided 2 incredible days of training at TWA, addressing behavioral training concepts, live ﬁre and simmuniton.

Tactical Week Australia brought together actual experienced subject-matter experts with extensive operational experience as opposed to those who had simply completed instructor courses in the subject. And the difference in the quality of training provided during TWA as opposed to ‘ofﬁcial’ training was glaringly obvious. After 10 days of training, the trainees who completed all facets of the TWA schedule were obviously operating more efﬁciently and effectively than the vast majority of on-line police and military personnel. In my opinion, the value of this training for frontline operators cannot be understated. However, it was a shame that not more senior-management-level personnel attended to see what leading edge training is available today. Simply providing the same stagnant training as has been done for the past decade or more can no longer be excused. I truly look forward to future TWA events and encourage anyone involved in law- enforcement, corrections, security or military operations to attend. Planning is underway for Tactical Week Australia 2011 in Melbourne. Noted author of On Combat and On Killing, Lt Col Dave Grossman will be a key presenter. All enquiries from participants, exhibitors, trainers and sponsors are welcome at: [email protected]

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�� Townsville Region Round-Up by Peter Abraham - Sub Editor

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The Townsville IPA branch held its 2 monthly dinner on Tuesday the 9th of March at the Dalrymple Hotel. 16 people attended including a ﬁ rst-time dinner attendance by Sgt Dave FINLAY who had just ﬁ nished his last ever Police shift earlier in the day. It was a great night until we noticed everyone else was leaving, and we had not yet received our meal. We made an inquiry and then staff checked our plates to see if we had all licked them clean, but then realised we had all been forgotten due to a “computer glitch”! Yep, and I have an 8 inch nose hanging out of my face. The meals all arrived within 15 minutes and were worth waiting for, thank the good Lord!!! ��

The Townsville IPA Secretary, Darryl NICHOLLS is travelling with other like-minded riders and going from Townsville to Darwin on his Honda Gold Wing motorbike to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. He left on the 1st of May and arrived in Darwin on the 8th of May 2010 with the aim of raising $5000.00 for the foundation. His route took in Townsville, Mackay, Charleville, Longreach, Winton, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek, Katherine, and Darwin. The photograph shows Darryl’s Gold Wing motorcycle and trailer. (pictured right) ��

Our Chairman S/Sgt Gary EDDIEHAUSEN is the O/C of Kirwan Station. Two of his men were involved in a car crash recently, writing off one of his station’s vehicles. Thankfully no one was seriously hurt. It happened during a busy time that left Gary short of vehicles for one of the Cowboys Home Games.

left: Gary beside the damaged Police vehicle.

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Townsville News.indd 1 18/5/10 7:19:35 AM The Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance by Brett Williams - South Australia

Brett Williams is the Editor of the Police Association Journal of the South Australian Police Force. His informative story is reproduced in the IPA Magazine for the information of all IPA members. All IPA members are encouraged to participate if they wish to do so. A website has been developed for registration and information purposes www.walltowallride.com.au It is hoped that this Website will be running by the time this story is published.

Police union members from around the nation will head up a special memorial motorcycle ride from Melbourne and Sydney to Canberra this year. The inaugural Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance will honour Australia’s 700-plus police ofﬁcers who have given their lives in the line of duty since 1803. A Victorian contingent of riders will set out from the Victoria Police Memorial in Kings Domain, Melbourne on September 17. Police Association of New South Wales members will lead riders out of Sydney the next day to meet up with their Victorian counterparts on the outskirts of Canberra. From there, Australian Federal Police motorcycle ofﬁcers will escort the combined party of riders through the streets of Canberra to the National Police Memorial for a special commemorative service. Police Association (Victoria) President Brian Rix, who chairs a committee which oversees his state’s part in the ride, said he would welcome the participation of police from other jurisdictions. “We’re encouraging our members in South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia to come over and join us,” he said. “We can then all ride from here in Melbourne and stop overnight in Merimbula. “And, then, we’ll ride over the top of the mountain to Canberra and meet up with everyone for the commemorative service. That will take place after we all ride around Parliament House and onto the National Police Memorial in Kings Park.”

above left: Committee Members at the Memorial Wall - Melbourne Pictured from left to right - Scott McLean, Ian Marr, Brian Rix, Tom Furlong (not present - Chris Ferguson & Peter Ferguson) above right: Lone Bike - Memorial Wall - Canberra

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Wall to Wall.indd 1 18/5/10 7:23:59 AM Mr Rix said that members of the public could join the ride as a way of showing their respect for the fallen officers who had served them and their communities. Among others he expected to participate were some of the friends and family members of fallen officers, such as Victorian Senior Constable Renni Page. Snr Const Page died after a passing car struck him on the Hume Freeway in 2005. He left behind his fiancée, Colleen Sheridan, who Mr Rix listed as a possible participant in the ride. right: Pitt Stop - Merimbula

Others likely to take part in NSW, where Assistant Commissioner Mick Corboy heads up the relevant organising committee, are Commissioner Andrew Scipione and former commissioner Tony Lauer. Mr Rix expects that, in Victoria, Deputy Commissioner and Wall to Wall Ride patron Sir Ken Jones, a keen motorcycle rider, might also participate. Organisers hope that the ride will not only serve as a tribute to fallen police but also raise awareness of motorcycle safety and promote Police Legacy. The long-standing charity will receive money raised through the event. “We all feel very sad when one of our members dies in tragic circumstances, but there’s a whole organization behind supporting fallen members’ families,” Mr Rix said. “Members in Victoria donate voluntarily out of their pay to Police Legacy and we also have people, who are not police officers, donating regularly to Legacy. One thing it does is support children – all the way through into university. So, where the ride is concerned, there will be the capacity to donate money to the respective states’ police legacies.” Mr Rix said that, for those riding with the Victorian contingent, his committee had mapped out a designated route from Melbourne through to Merimbula and onto Canberra. “We will encourage people to follow that route, and a support vehicle will follow along behind,” he said. “There will also be certain points to meet and ride out from in Merimbula and the outskirts of Canberra, but it will be at everyone’s own pace.” Mr Rix said the idea for the ride had come from a conversation he had had with federal Labor MP Chris Hayes (Werriwa, NSW). Mr Hayes and former federal Liberal Party leader Brendan Nelson had heard of and discussed the Ride for the Fallen, staged annually in Texas. “It is a big motorcycle ride they have over there commemorating police officers who are killed on duty,” Mr Rix said. “Chris and Brendan are both keen motorcyclists and wondered why we didn’t do something similar in Australia, given that we had a wonderful national police memorial in Canberra. So, from that grew the idea to ride from the memorials in Melbourne and Sydney and all meet up for a commemorative service at the memorial in Canberra.” Mr Rix said that police-officer interest in the ride was already high, with many officers applying for September leave. He added that his organizing committee was looking into the possibility of billets for interstate riders in Victoria on the night before the event. Broad interest in the ride has also come from the media in both Melbourne and Canberra. Mr Rix said he hoped the interest in the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance would grow and, ultimately, become an annual event.

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know we are enjoying wonderful spring weather and I do know it’s not spring. So why have I suddenly started to clear out the cupboards? Well it’s our up coming IPA Dutch I auction and time to get rid of all the things we do not use and regain some space. Trouble is, we will most likely ﬁ ll the spaces again with all the ‘goodies’ we buy at the auction. This year my husband Dick and I must try not to bid against each other like we have in the past. But then again, it’s all money for the region and good fun too. Let’s hope we have a huge turn up for the night.

�� Planning for this year’s National AGM is ongoing and accommodation is being looked at by the committee members. A couple of further venues need to be assessed along with another meeting of the organizing committee to make a ﬁ nal decision. ��

We welcome the following new members: Shane BAKER AFP Melb. Airport, former VIC POL member Leigh BOOTH VIC POL Trafﬁ c Accident Investigations Ian CAMPBELL VIC POL Inspector at the S.O.G. Fred JOHANSEN VIC POL Supt. North East Region H.Q. Epping Kevin SCHRAMM Retired member TAS POL Hobart John JARVIS VIC POL PSO Shrine Guard Security Unit. Phil SWINDELLS VIC POL Insp. Geelong Diane CURRAN ex VIC POL John CURRAN ex VIC POL Ralph TIERNAN retired SA POL David MOONEY currently deployed AFP IDG Geoff BURNNARD Ex VIC POL �� Fiona SMITH, chair Tas Pol, and Colin RILEY, Vice Chair Tas Pol attended our March meeting at IPA House.

right: Fiona making herself comfortable at the BBQ

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Victorian News.indd 1 18/5/10 7:21:00 AM ��

Santino GANDOLFO a member of the Carribineri now living in Belgium and working with NATO & his cousin Patrizio SEDITA joined a small group of Vic IPA members at the Croation Club on Sunday 28th March. As usual with our Italian visitors, a noisy fun evening was had by all.

Santino Gandolfo & Patrizio Sedita Croatia Club

Rene & Colleen MARCHAND from Montreal, Canada had been provided with assistance and came to our Barbecue and Meeting.

above: Ian Hicks wearing his gift from Santino

left: Rene & Colleen Marchand

Joe & Bridie SAMMON from Galway Ireland only managed to stay one night in IPA house instead of 3 as they were delayed in Queensland due to the Cyclone. However Ian HICKS made their day worthwhile by showing them around.

Roddy and Cathy MacLEOD – 29th March in Melbourne on the Dawn Princess and were shown around by Ian HICKS. Tsvi & Orit KUFLIK and son Tal from Israel were in IPA house from 15th – 17th April and were hosted at the Croatian Club. Met Police, UK members James SMITH and Richard JONES were in Melbourne on short notice from the 8th to 10th April, and were looked after by Ian HICKS and Marie.

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Victorian News.indd 2 18/5/10 7:21:03 AM ��

Gary & Judy EDDIEHAUSEN, chairman of the Townsville Sub-Region will be in IPA house from the 4th to the 8th of May. Stefanie MUELLER, daughter of German member, and two friends at IPA House - 9 May to 23 May. All IPA members are welcome to stay at IPA house. Bookings can be made through Bob MICHELL at: [email protected] ��

Our BYO BBQ prior to the March meeting was well attended with both members and visitors, enjoying a warm summer evening social.

Colin Rile, Fiona Smith, Rene Marchand Rafﬂe Winners at the BBQ Francis Woodman and Phil Swindells and Greta Robinson

Rene with Marie all dressed for St. Patricks Day Rafﬂe Winner Peter Ferguson ��

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Victorian News.indd 3 18/5/10 7:21:04 AM ��

John MARTIN reported that Barry BARKER had suffered a stroke and although his condition remains unchanged and is unlikely to change he is physically well and in good spirits. Trevor O’SHANNASY should have been tripping around Europe at this time, but has instead had a quadruple bypass, however Ian HICKS advised that he is progressing well and is now home. John MARTIN was pleased to advise of recent IPA visitors to Ron THOMPSON, however, he was sad to report that Ron died earlier this month. Pete HENRY was able to advise that the funeral on 22 April was very well attended with services conducted by Freemasons and RSL. Four IPA members were in attendance. Ted SPRING is currently in hospital for a surgical procedure. Our Chairman Chris FERGUSON is convalescing at home following an altercation with a kangaroo whilst riding his motorcycle. (Only one winner there! I guess Chris is lucky the ‘roo did not ride off triumphantly on his motor cycle.) ��

Our guest speaker for March was Inspector Phil SWINDELLS of Geelong Police Station, and formerly OIC of Purana Task Force. Phil presented a very informative talk and DVD presentation on the investigation into the recent gangland war, resulting in twenty plus murders in Melbourne. The subject of his talk guaranteed a packed house and no one was disappointed. A bottle of ‘Red” was presented to Phil in appreciation.

right: Phil receiving his Bottle of Red Wine

April Guest speaker was Steven PERRY, region Assistant Secretary who presented a DVD on the Kerang rail disaster in which a country passenger train was struck and derailed by a semi-trailer, resulting in the death of 11 passengers. A somewhat surprising ﬁnale was that a jury acquitted the accused semi-trailer driver of all charges including negligent driving causing death. The usual appreciation was shown and a Guest Speaker “Red” presented.

left: Ian Hicks and Steven Perry ��

Pete HENRY provided a short report on planning for the National AGM. Advising that a couple of further venues needed to be assessed and a further meeting of the organizing committee required, pending availability of the Chairman. The preferred/recommended dates being the 21st to 24th October. Sandy Pelling - Sub Editor

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Victorian News.indd 4 18/5/10 7:21:05 AM A Great Aussie Poem

The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o’clock The cocky took off in his Ute, to go and check his stock. He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs, The ﬂoat valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams.

He stopped and turned a windmill on to ﬁll a water tank And saw a ewe down in the dam, a few yards from the bank. “Typical bloody sheep,” he thought, “they’ve got no common sense, “They won’t go through a gateway but they’ll jump a bloody fence.”

The ewe was stuck down in the mud, he knew without a doubt She’d stay there ‘til she carked it if he didn’t get her out. But when he reached the water’s edge, the startled ewe broke free And in her haste to get away, began a swimming spree.

He reckoned once her ﬂeece was wet, the weight would drag her down If he didn’t rescue her, the stupid sod would drown. Her style was unimpressive, her survival chances slim He saw no other option, he would have to take a swim.

He peeled his shirt and singlet off, his trousers, boots and socks And as he couldn’t stand wet clothes, he also shed his jocks. He jumped into the water and away that cocky swam He caught up with her, somewhere near the middle of the dam

The ewe was quite evasive, she kept giving him the slip He tried to grab her sodden ﬂeece but couldn’t get a grip. At last he got her to the bank and stopped to catch his breath She showed him little gratitude for saving her from death.

She took off like a Bondi tram around the other side He swore next time he caught that ewe he’d hang her bloody hide. Then round and round the dam they ran, although he felt quite puffed He still thought he could run her down, she must be nearly stuffed.

The local stock rep came along, to pay a call that day. He knew this bloke was on his own, his wife had gone away He didn’t really think he’d get fresh scones for morning tea But nor was he prepared for what he was about to see.

He rubbed his eyes in disbelief at what came into view For running down the catchment came this frantic-looking ewe. And on her heels in hot pursuit and wearing not a stitch The farmer yelling wildly “Come back here, you lousy bitch!”

The stock rep didn’t hang around, he took off in his car The cocky’s reputation has been damaged near and far So bear in mind the Work Safe rule when next you check your ﬂocks Spot the hazard, assess the risk, and always wear your jocks!

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Great Aussie Poem.indd 1 18/5/10 7:13:22 AM ��

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The April’s monthly meeting was relocated to the WAPU staff room which restricted the attendance numbers, due to the WAPU building suffering hail storm damage from the freak storm where most Sandgropers had experienced either home and vehicle damage. Our region has been fairly quiet as many of our members are off travelling and catching up with fellow IPA members throughout the world, hopefully they will share their experiences with a short article for all to read.

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Gary Steven CHANDLER Serving member WAP Leslie Raymond HORROCKS Serving member WAP Cameron Neil GRAHAM Serving member WAP We extend a warm welcome to our new members and hope to see them at our monthly meetings and Social Functions. �� Dr David CHANG one of our WA Members and his wife Wai Wai who lives in Malaysia have just become the proud parents of triplets. (1 boy and a pair of identical twin girls) they are all healthy but grossly underweight 1.3kg, 1.2 kg and 0.94kg. All are kept in incubators now. As advised by the Doctors, the eldest son and eldest daughter is only expected out of hospital in 1 month while the youngest daughter can only be out in 3 months provided they feed well and grow. We are praying for them to gain weight fast. We will defi nitely send copies of photographs on fi rst available opportunity. F.Y.I. - The triplets of this combination are the fi rst in last 15 years in Malaysia. �� On Thursday the 4th of March Rod and Cathy MacLeod arrived in Sydney to join the Dawn Princess for a trip around Australia. They departed Sydney on the 6th of March for the journey. They were to take in all the major ports around Australia and their tour would fi nish in Sydney on the 3rd. of April, their fi rst port of call in Western Australia was Broome where they were met by our members Jim Cave and his Val. Rod and Cathy had a tour of Broome and then they were given a tour of the town and taken to the matzos brewery for lunch. right: Our Canadian Visitors at Fremantle

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WA News.indd 1 18/5/10 7:23:33 AM �� They then went for a B.B.Q. on Cable Beach and watched the sunset and after that it was off the Police District Office to meet the staff and then back to Jim’s home for coffee, after that it was back to the boat and they departed at 9pm. On the 22ndof Match they were met at Fremantle by our host coordinator Vic Smith and a life long friend of theirs Jill Parkinson. Because of work commitments Jill’s husband was unable to be there so it was decided that the boys go one way and the girls another and meet up at Hillary’s for lunch. Jim was taken of a tour of the Swan River and around the suburbs of Applecross and South Perth and finishing up in Kings Park. They had a short tour of the Botanical Gardens and then it was a tour of the city and then it was off for a tour of the northern beaches and arriving at Hillarys in time to meet the ladies for lunch. After lunch it was off to Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park for a look at the Kangaroos in their normal environment, them it was off to have a short tour of the Police Academy and then on to Joondalup Lake to see the wild parrots. This was very interesting to see Rod and Cathy with parrots in their hair and on Cathy’s shoulder, they were most impressed. After that Rod and Cathy were taken back to Jill’s home for supper before returning them back to the boat. On Wednesday the 24th the ship arrived in Princess Royal Harbor, Albany and they were met by Merv and Erica Pegler, apparently it was very congested with tour buses four wheel drives and roads trains in the mix but they eventually met and after that it was a tour of the town and a tour of Mt. Clarence around Mt. Adelaide to Middleton beach to Emu Point. Morning tea at the Pegler’s, a tour of Mt. Clarence up to the Porongerups and then back into town to the new Justice complex. They then went to Frenchmen’s Bay Road to Whale World, passed the Albany Prison and the wind farm. A quick visit to the great Southern Distillery to have a sample of the local scotch, which made Roddy’s day. They were returned to the Dawn Princess to continue their journey to Bunbury. At Bunbury they were met by Tony and Margaret Moylett, apparently Tony had made a very large sign and were greeted by Rod and Cathy from the deck of the ship. They were taken up to the Bubjury lookout and given a good description of the surrounding areas. They then went 40k’s south to Busselton where they were shown around the town while Margaret had a 4k swim around the Busselton Jetty. They the came back to Bunbury through the Tuart Forest and had lunch at the sea front to take in the Dawn Princess. Then it was down to the Cut to see if there were any dolphins but they were informed that they hadn’t been in all day, Tony and Margaret sat at the coffee bar to see the Dawn Princess sail out of the harbour. There is a rumour going around that Tony convinced the security guard that he had to a couple from the boat and they were invalids and he conned him into letting him take them right up to the boat. During their short stay I’m sure they made a lot of friends and went away very happy, they were a pleasure to host if only for a short time. Vic Smith our Hospitality/Reception Officer has received emails from them thanking us for our hospitality. left: Rod & Cathy with Merv at Mt. Clarence, Albany

�� A reminder that all 2010 Membership Cards have been printed and sent to member’s who have paid their 2010 dues. If you haven’t received your card contact our Treasurer Roger Smart.

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WA News.indd 2 18/5/10 7:23:33 AM �� Unfortunately our April Dinner / Movie night which was to be held at the D’Tandoor Indian Restaurant in Como, was cancelled due to lack of interest from our members. June is our next scheduled Dinner / Movie night which will be held at the Preston on Como (formerly the Karalee Tavern). �� Have you checked out the new look IPA website? All ﬁnancial members would have received information from Ross on the new website Data Base. Ross PENGILLY, our Webmaster, has done a fantastic job bringing the IPA website into the 21st Century. �� Al FINNEGAN has a new collection of IPA Souvenirs for members that are great for collectors or swapping with fellow members. Members interested in purchasing Plastic Pocket badges, inserts or any other items please contact Al at al.ﬁ[email protected]

Western Australian Sections Monthly Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the Month WA Police Union Building, 639 Murray Street, West Perth Commencing at 7:30 pm and followed by a light supper. Members attending have the chance to win the lucky door prize rafﬂe. �� The IPA (Australian Section) has joined forces with Choice Hotels Australasia to obtain the best deals for IPA members residing in and visiting Australia and New Zealand. The Choice Hotel chain is growing fast. They currently have 235 properties in Australia, 35 in New Zealand and are afﬁliated with over 5,700 hotels worldwide. All IPA members need to do is quote the IPA Special Corp ID number 00069270 to Choice Hotel’s reservations staff on the free call number 13 24 00 when making a reservation. Alternatively enter it on the Choice Hotels website home page to get the Best Available Rate. Members will be advised of other specials available such and bed and breakfast deals or free night deals. The IPA member must produce their IPA membership card on arrival to get the special rate. Also available free of charge is a Choice Privileges Card which is a rewards program that can be converted into Hotel rewards, airline rewards with participating airline (including Air New Zealand, Qantas and Velocity) or hotel gift vouchers. The advantage of Choice Hotels is their portfolio covers the full range of hotel quality from budget 3 star EconoLodge accommodation to 3.5 star Comfort Inns, 4 star Business Level Quality Hotels and 5 star Clarion luxury boutique Hotels and Resorts (including Rendezvous group). Group discounts are also available if you are holding conferences or meetings. Another free service provided by Choice Hotels is they will canvas hotels and resorts in the area of your choice and obtain the best quotes available for conferences. To book simply free call 13 24 00 and quote your IPA ID number 00069270 or visit the website choicehotels.com.au and enter this number.

Paul LaSpina West Australian Region

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WA News.indd 3 18/5/10 7:23:34 AM �� By Roddy MacLeod - IPA Canada Region 9, British Columbia

My name is Roddy MacLeod, I am a member of IPA Canada Region 9 British Columbia. The reason why I have taken the time to write you is because in March of this year my wife Cathy and I took the 28 Day Round Australia Cruise on Princess Cruise Lines. Prior to our departing for Australia we contacted the Canadian IPA to see if we could meet up with some of your Australian IPA members in some of the ports that we were visiting although the shore leaves were short....were we ever treated like we were people of Great Importance everywhere in Australia but more so by your “Western Australia IPA members”...as we visited more places in Western Australia than other places. Mr. Vic Smith, our main contact in West Australia (this visit was on the 22 March) he is the man. He is a credit to your West Australia IPA. He communicated with us on numerous occasions via email and put us in contact with all people in the different ports in your region. He also took the time to personally drive us around and introduced my wife to her ﬁrst encounter with your Kangaroos. Vic then took us to a park and my wife was able to have some wild parakeets land on her hand and her head while feeding them she was ecstatic. Thanks Vic. We arrived in Broome on March 18 where we met with Inspector Jim Cave, his wife Val and the crew from the Broome Police Station. Inspector Jim had good communications with us via Email prior to our departure to Australia. I had so wanted to do the famous Camel ride at sunset on Cable Beach but failed to be under the maximum weight restriction. That was initially a great disappointment for me, but Inspector Jim and his charming wife Val out did that original wish. They arranged a “Famous Australian Barbie” on Cable Beach at Sunset with about 25 people from his station and their wive’s and children. That was without a doubt the highlight of our cruise - a dream to have an Australian barbie on the beach at sunset.

left: Vic Smith in Perth below: Sunset at Cable Beach, Broome, W.A.

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Canadian Visitors.indd 1 18/5/10 7:21:31 AM above: Erica & Merv Pegler • top right: Jim & Val Cave with Cathy at the Croc Farm • below right: Roddy & Tony in Bunbury We met again later and were taken on a tour of Broome - what a fantastic city. We had lunch at the famous Matao’s beer place and then went to see the feeding of the Crocs at Malcolm Douglas croc farm. All this in less than 10 hours ashore! Wow - what a day what a experience. Inspector Jim, wife Val and the people in the Broome Police station did Western Australia IPA proud. We thank you all. We later went to Bunbury and met with Tony Moylett and his wife Margaret. They met us at shipside and took us on a very nice trip to see the Bunbury viewing tower and the longest jetty at Busselton. Tony and Margaret were fantastic. We had a lot of laughs. The best part was that he was able to get his vehicle to the dock area next to the ship by telling the gate security guard he was picking up wheel chair passengers. This was great on the spot thinking. When we returned to the ship he parked in the same spot. As we were saying our good buys I noticed that the officer in charge of ships security was checking out Tony’s vehicle to see what security clearances he had. He then came over and we explained that we were retired Policemen. Tony and the security officer started to talk and discovered they were both ex-Royal Marines. The guys then talked so much that the Security office was almost late getting onboard - what a hoot. Thank you Tony and Margaret. In Albany we met with Merv Pegler and his wife Erica who met us at the dockside (outside security haha). They took us on a fantastic tour to see a whaling ship and local scotch distillery. We had a great visit and a lot of laughs. Now this visit was another special one as Merv had tried to contact us via email before we left Canada but we had left before his emails arrived. Merv went to trouble trying to get hold of us onboard the ship. This was difficult because we had to be registered under our proper given names as listed on our passports and not email conversations. However he did it - as we received a phone call from the stewards’ office while at sea just after leaving Bunbury. Great effort to make the contact! We were really impressed with his determination to see that we were met in Albany. Then to have him pull my chain (lanyard) by showing me his retired personal business card showing that he was “Laird Pegler” and “Lady Pegler” of Scottish nobility because he owned a piece of land in Scotland - again what a hoot! Thanks Laird and Lady Pegler (haha). As you can see, your members and their wive’s made our cruise vacation more than just a vacation. They made it a living dream come true. When we got back on board ship after these experiences the Australians onboard would ask us “well what did you see and do on shore?” ..We did not hesitate to tell them of our great times and they told us “you have seen more ofAustralia then we Australians did on this trip.” It sure made us proud to be a part of such a fantastic organisation. I am sorry to have blathered on about your members treatment of us ...... two humble Canadians, but I thought that you and your executive should be made aware of how pleased we were with the hospitality shown. You all can be proud of your front line members. Thanks again ...... ”West Australia IPA”

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Canadian Visitors.indd 2 18/5/10 7:21:32 AM �� By Max Hayes - Victoria Region

ne of the world police forces’ simplest yet effective form of handcuffs was in use in Papua New Guinea for over half a century. This was a simple length of about a meter of ordinary brass chain such as many of our seniors might have pulled to flush a toilet in earlier days. The British New Guinea Armed Constabulary (BNGAC) was formed in 1890 and over the next O years made many wide ranging contact patrols, sometimes in the field for 3 or more months. British New Guinea was to be later known as Papua. These superbly loyal native police patrolled through the primitive uncontrolled Papuan hinterland under the leadership of a Resident Magistrate. Many inland natives had never seen a white man before. In many areas cannibalism of victims was the normal result of inter tribal warfare. These very primitive natives were literally “headhunters”. When encountering, and sometimes ambushing police patrols it was often necessary for the police to fire with deadly effect when under frequent attacks. From the very first days of the BNGAC patrols any prisoners taken would have been roped together or tied with native vines, and brought back to Port Moresby. This method generally proved unsatisfactory and supplies of a regular pattern of Hiatt handcuff were imported. A c.1900 photo shows a native policeman wearing a handcuff pouch on his uniform belt. No chain can be seen. It is not known precisely when the force was equipped with the Hiatt handcuff but I have a handcuff key from the early 1900’s. The Hiatt handcuff required a key, the barrel of which was internally threaded to fasten the hinged arm. Hiatt handcuffs, of which there were several patterns, were manufactured in Birmingham, England from the late 19th century. I have been told that the odd Hiatt handcuff in very remote patrol posts may have still been in use in Papua early post World War 2. It would not be difficult to imagine that many keys, being so small, would have been lost thus rendering the handcuff use impossible until further keys could be obtained. It is quite probable that some handcuffed natives (particularly if they had escaped from police captivity), would have remained handcuffed without any means of release, or of being cut loose. This would especially be so in the remote areas of Papua where there were no cutting tools available for iron handcuffs. It became necessary to devise a simple system of restraint which did not depend on a key.

left: Hiatt Handcuffs

above: Max’s Rusty Hiatt Handcuff Key

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Max Hayes Article.indd 1 18/5/10 7:15:51 AM Sgt Major Sarere at Rabaul Feb Brass chain as applied to restrain Sgt Major Keive, Rabaul Police 1961. He went to the Coronation, a Tolai native at plantation riot in Stn 16.10.63. with standard .303 served in WW2. Each star 1962 Lee Enﬁeld riﬂe, cartridge belt, denoted a completed 19 years of bayonet and chain. 2 brass stars loyal service indicates over 20 years service

The solution was simple and, when applied properly, foolproof. Thus, the brass chain method of restraint was devised. It is not known precisely when the chain was introduced into general use but photos of c. 1906-07 show native police wearing the chain. A photo taken by Frank Hurley in July 1921 shows the chain worn suspended and looped from the customary riﬂe cartridge belt. Photos c. 1935, 1940 and others show the chain worn as part of the black serge sulu (jumper), laplap and cartridge belt uniform. When arrested, the offender was handcuffed behind his back by means of the chain being wound around the wrists several times and the end link of the chain fastened to another link.

above left: Rabaul, 5.10.63. Presentation of Queen’s Police Long Service and Good Conduct medal to 5 distinguished native police whose total service exceeded 135 year above centre: Constable Oia in BNGAC uniform showing handcuff pouch on belt. circa 19004/05 above right: Papuan Armed Constabulary constable showing cartridge belt and brass chain. c. 1920’s

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Max Hayes Article.indd 2 18/5/10 7:15:53 AM above: RP&NGC full dress parade. Rabaul Airstrip. March 1963 (in the shadow of two of the town’s six volcanoes)

inset: Badge of BNGAC, (only two examples are known to exist)

far right: Papuan Armed Constabulary Police. July 1921 - Frank Hurley Photo

The last time I saw the chain used as a restraint was out of Rabaul in 1962 when, with other officers, I attended a very large riot with my native police. We had a box of regular handcuffs but these were quickly used up and the chain again comes into use probably for the last time in Papua New Guinea. In 1906 the BNGAC became known as the Papuan Armed Constabulary and variously referred to as the Armed Native Constabulary throughout the intervening years. King George V recognised the many years of arduous and hazardous patrolling by dedicated police since the very first days of 1890. By Royal Warrant of August 1939 this unique police force was renamed as the Royal Papuan Constabulary (RPC). It thus became one of only three “Royal” police forces in the world. During the Japanese occupation of the New Guinea Islands and much of the mainland between 1942 and 1945, the RPC native police joined with native police of the New Guinea Police Force to form a comparatively small fighting unit as part of the Australian Army. Their bravery resulted in the awards of 28 Loyal Service Medals, 5 British Empire Medals, 1 Distinguished Conduct Medal and 1 George Medal. With the resumption of the post-war civil government administration in 1946, both former territories of Papua and New Guinea were administratively joined. The quite separate pre-war police forces of Papua and of New Guinea were joined to form the Royal Papua and New Guinea Constabulary. Police continued to wear the pre-war RPC uniform and in 1953 a contingent of the RP&NGC was invited to attend the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth ll in London. Native police continued to wear the brass chain with the RPC uniform until 30.9.1964. On 1.10.1964 it was replaced by a new in line blue uniform for all ranks and the brass chain ceased to be worn by native police. It was replaced with a regular key operated police pattern handcuff (and keys still continued to be lost) Many people seemed to think that the brass chain was just an unnecessary adornment “bilas” (pidgin) to a police uniform which had been in continual use from 1890 with the brass chain from around 1906-07. Little did they know that this simple brass chain, always worn on the left side and suspended from the cartridge belt, had served a very useful and practical purpose for over half a century? Maxwell R. Hayes - IPA Member Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary 1959-1974

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Half of the year has gone already and many IPA functions and a US tour successfully run. Reception Ofﬁ cer Warwick Brown led a group of members to the US for National Police Memorial Week and had a great time, meeting with many old friends and IPA colleagues. We will have a full report in the next edition of Down Under. We also have the second IPA Tour getting ready to head to Europe with Amelia (secretary) and I leading the group. We have also been busy with many different visitors to our wonderful state and through the assistance of the Reception Committee; we have ensured a wonderful experience for our overseas and interstate visitors.

MEMBERS DATABASE

Members are reminded of changes made to the way you can access your personal information. The National Executive have been busy putting together the ﬁ nal touches on a database that is accessible to all members to allow for easy updating of personal information. I encourage all members to get straight on to the database to ensure all your details are correct. If you cannot log on or update please contact Charles Buttrose. NSW REGION MEETINGS

The Annual General Meeting of the NSW Region will be held slightly early this year and will be at 10am on Sunday 15 August 2010 at City Central Police Station - Level 6, 192 Day Street, Sydney. I encourage all members to attend and become involved in your Association. NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BUREAU MEETING

The next general meeting of the NSW Region will be held at 10am on Sunday 20 June 2010 at City Central Police Station - Level 6, 192 Day Street, Sydney. I encourage all members to attend and become involved in your Association. At this meeting we will be wrapping up arrangements on a Christmas in July function that will be held for members and guests. Further details will be emailed and placed on the website.

RECEPTION COMMITTEE by Warwick Brown

NSW Region saw a number of visitors in this period, some in a very busy period. Det Sgt Andy Doust and his wife were here for a 3 week tour and Charles Buttrose was able to show them around the northern beaches. Then Andy met the Northern Beaches Crime Manager, toured the station and then went to French’s Forest, where he met members of the PAT, the HWP and saw the Mobile Police Station/RBT BUS and other vehicles. James Smith and Richard Jones from the Metropolitan Police in London were here and Charles again looked after them on the Manly and northern beaches run. Charles has a great route planned where they not only get to meet a number of their police colleagues, but see some of the best scenery of Sydney Harbour and the northern beaches. It has seduced two former senior interstate IPA members to come and live there, and Charles shows it of to the best extent. Later Richard and James went to dinner with members Joe Ludick, Vice Chairman

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NSW News.indd 1 18/5/10 7:16:19 AM RECEPTION COMMITTEE by Warwick Brown (continued)

George Zaiter and I at Maggies German Restaurant at Potts Point. We were pleased that national President Michelle Harris joined us at the dinner. A group of 12 German police and partners were in Sydney for only three days, but we were able to meet with them after they had visited AFP headquarters in Sydney. We had a great dinner together at the great Diethnes Greek restaurant and we were joined by Michelle Harris and Brian Johnson. Brian is new to the AFP from the Queensland Police and was a most welcome member to that dinner. The leading German IPA members Rainer and Wolf were most appreciative of a great night out in this leading Greek restaurant.

James, Richard and George at the back with We were able to provide assistance advice to Rene Joe Ludick and Michelle Harris (front) Marchand about accommodation and also to Kathryn Harris, who was visiting relatives on the Central Coast. Joerg and Birgid Gruendl from near Dortmund in Germany were here in March for a short visit and I was pleased to be able to meet them at City Central and they also had a great day out in Manly and the Fish markets. 60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FOR THE NORTON’S

Ken and Wilma Norton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary by retaking their vows in front of many family and friends on 20 March 2010.

Rainer with Warwick Brown and Brian Johnson

Joerg receiving a banner from Warwick Brown Ken & Wilma on the great day

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NSW News.indd 2 18/5/10 7:16:22 AM OLGA NORTH – 90th BIRTHDAY

Olga North who was secretary of IPA for many decades until recently, celebrated her 90th birthday on 28th February. A number of IPA colleagues and friends met with her at her daughters home for a celebration on the day. National President Michelle Harris met up with Olga to congratulate her on 11th April.

right: Michelle Harris and Olga North DOG UNIT CALENDARS

On Friday 14 May 2010, along with Roy COTTLE the NSW Region presented a cheque to Superintendent Julie MIDDLEMISS of the NSW Police Dog Unit as a result of our fund raising efforts with the Dog Unit Calendar. This has been a two year commitment and in total the IPA has donated almost $20,000 to the Unit which has been used to purchase training equipment for the puppy program. The two new litters of shepherd puppies were a delight for the visiting kids and photos will be provided in the next edition. MERCHANDISE

Members are advised that the Treasurer has a new range of merchandise available, with description and photos available on the website. Go to the NSW Catalogue on the NSW Region page under Souvenirs. The items are very reasonably priced. www.ipa-australiapolice.com.au TOURS

The IPA Tours run by NSW Region each year provide an excellent opportunity to encourage membership and foster friendship with overseas colleagues. Treasurer, Charles Buttrose is the driving force behind the scenes and has now organised many successful tours which receive high praise. Tours will again run in 2011 and members are encouraged to keep an eye on the website for new announcements to act quickly to book a spot. If you have any queries please contact Charles via [email protected] NEW MEMBERS

Christopher WALLACE - NSW Police Chaplain - NSWPF Alison DIXON - NSWPF Gus VIERA - NSWPF James CASSAR - NSWPF Chris BAYAD - NSWPF (Retired) Stephen SPENCER - NSWPF Brian SHOOBERT – NSWPF Garry KEIR - NSWPF Daniel CRIDLAND – NSWPF (Retired) Ben RADFORD - NSWPF Graeme PRIEST WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST IPA MEMBERS

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NSW News.indd 3 18/5/10 7:16:23 AM DUTCH IPA MEMBER by Brett Wall

Pacal MOORS from The Netherlands IPA was a guest earlier in the year and requested a visit to some operational police facilities. Pascal had been provided 3 pages in The Netherlands IPA magazine to present a photo story of his visit. We started with a visit to the Public Order & Riot Squad where Pascal was shown the full riot kits, a run down on their deployment vehicles and a demonstration of the water cannon. He was also shown a video presentation of the squad in action and met with various ofﬁcers to discuss tactics/training. We then headed to the Marine Area Command at Balmain where we were taken on a tour of the harbour on a police vessel and over to the shipyard where the Nemesis was undergoing a service. He had a most enjoyable day and we will receive a copy of his photos story for a later edition. Thanks go to the NSW Police Commanders at the Public Order & Riot Squad and Marine Area Command for providing access to the IPA.

above: Public Order & Riot Squad ofﬁcers above: Chairman Brett Wall, Pascal Moors and Vice Chair George Zaiter below: P.O.R.S. Water Cannon in action below: P.O.R.S. Mounted Water Cannon

CHRISTMAS IN JULY FUNCTION

Members are invited to a Christmas in July function in Sydney. When: Saturday, 17 July 2010 at 6.45pm Where: Una’s Restaurant, 372 New South Head Road, Double Bay Cost: $20 for IPA members and $25 for non members/guests RSVP: By Wednesday 30 June 2010 to Charles Buttrose at [email protected] Please check the website for information.

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AGM Registration Form.indd 1 31/5/10 9:58:42 AM Our Australian Adventure

By Inspector J.Gruendl and his wife Birgit. (Translated by Associate Secretary, Klaus Hempﬁng)

Frankfurt airport has reopened, and trains are running again, at 6pm we are seated in the Singapore Airlines Aircraft and all is well. After a long flight we arrived in Adelaide. My attempt to contact IPA Chairman Manfred Wojtasik in Adelaide was unsuccessful. We are excited about our coming adventure. Friendly customs and immigration officials are wishing us good speed and an enjoyable holiday. We proceed to the Car-hire place to pick up our Maui campervan, prearranged from Germany; hire a GPS unit just in case, and proceed to the camping area, managing the left hand travel fairly well. We are surprised by the extensive range of goods on offer and their excellent quality (I was a Food inspector in a previous job and have some experience in this field.) Great disappointment, however, there was no beer available. I later discovered that beer had to be purchased at a liquor store. The van has a leaking water tank, so back to Maui for repairs. We took a bus into town and visit Rundle Street Mall and the inner City. We went to the Barossa Valley, replenished our liquid refreshments and obtained information about a suitable camping area. It is all so easy going, no hassles. We are happy. After a good night, we continue our travel through endless vineyards and arrive in Nuriootpa and then to the Grampians National Park.

We manage about 500km. Passed thru Halls Gap, except that the GPS unit takes us along a “short cut”. Well, it was more interesting than highway travel. We were met by emus, kookaburras and kangaroos. Finally we found the next Camping area, had a good night and were woken by rosellas and more kookaburras. There was a beautiful sunset to view, over a glass of South Australian Shiraz. Early morning start, to the McKenzie Waterfalls, plenty of wildlife, but then we both suffer from something which did not agree with us. No matter, we came to Reid’s Look-out and marveled at the spectacular views. Back to Halls Gap camping area and an early night. Early wake up calls from the birdlife, and many kangaroos behind the camping area fence. We both are not feeling too good, can’t afford to now be ill. We enjoyed the spectacular views, so unusual for us, who live in such closely populated areas in Germany. Next destination is Port Fairy. We enjoy the folk festival, which happens to be on this day. Wonderful atmosphere, folk music. Needless to say, the camping areas are full up, and we have to travel on to Warrnambool.

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Klaus Hempfing.indd 1 18/5/10 7:14:58 AM From there along the Great Ocean Road, we take our time. The road is good but many bends make for slow progress. We travel thru Rainforest areas, and finally arrive at Apollo Bay. We appreciate the fact, that all the people are as friendly to us Germans as in some countries, Germans are not equally welcome. We are taking a walk through Apollo Bay to replenish our food and liquid supplies. Today we continue our trip thru the Ottway National park. After a tiring day we come to Geelong and spend the night there. We are off in the direction of Melbourne and are able to find a camping area on the second attempt, not too far from the City and take a tram into Melbourne City Centre. I am having problems contacting Ian Hicks, the IPA contact given to me. At the Flinders street Railway station I notice a hat shop, and now I am the proud owner of an Akubra hat. At 8am I tried to make contact with Ian Hicks again, without success. My mobile was unable to reach him. Australian mobile numbers have fewer digits than the German mobile phones. Normal phone number would have been better with telephone books nowhere to be found. We are off again to the Queen Victoria market, and are impressed with the immense choice of food available. On to the Aquarium, the Rialto tower was closed for the day, but the Eureka tower had equally impressive views. We “shot up” to the 88th floor and admired the view of the harbor, the city and thought New York could not be more impressive. Did some souvenir shopping for our friends at home. Our feet were killing us and we were glad to be able to return to the Van for a restorative drink of VB. We never were able to make contact with Ian Hicks and so went on our way to Sydney along the Hume Highway. Sometimes we left the main road and looked at small towns along the way, such as Glenrowan (Ned Kelly’s last stand). Amazing the number of Radar speed controls and equally surprising to see them always advertised in advance. Not like in Germany where there is no warning of speed traps. We make it to Wagga Wagga, having decided to not go to Canberra. We visited the Wagga farmers market and try various specialties unknown to us. Big steaks, and real food for men.

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Klaus Hempfing.indd 2 18/5/10 7:15:00 AM We pass the Wagga Airbase, and look at some of the aircraft on display, the museum was closed unfortunately. My English was good enough to have some interesting conversations with some of the men on duty. We exchanged some German army memorabilia. Off towards Sydney were we had booked into the caravan park in Narrabeen. The GPS unit came in very handy, crossing the Harbour Bridge at peak hour traffic in the evening, but we had no problems with the other drivers. All were (not like in Germany) very considerate when we finished up in the wrong line of traffic. Thank you other drivers. Tired and happy we reached Narrabeen and the clear night sky with the Southern Cross was impressive. Today we are having “a day off”, enjoying the sun and surf. Birgit is very happy, feeling better and we laze around, talk to the other camping ground members and enjoy an Australian beer. We move into the Menzies Hotel in the City. I am able to make contact with Warwick Brown from IPA Sydney and we arrange to meet the next day. Afterwards we go to the Opera House. I had never believed that I would be able to stand on the steps of this magnificent building in my lifetime. Today we walk thru the inner city, George Street, the Rocks and Darling Harbour then back to the Opera house for another look. Hyde Park and the Botanic garden with the view over the magnificent Harbour. We admire the Victorian style architecture between the new high-rise buildings, even a German friend is here - the ALDI market. Warwick has called and we arranged another meeting for tomorrow at the police station in Liverpool Street. Our last day in Australia! We have a nice long chat with Warwick and his boss over various aspects of policing in Australia and Germany. We exchange various IPA souvenirs from Germany and NSW. A very meaningful meeting. Afterwards we visit Chinatown and I was able to have a nice chat to a policewoman from the traffic control centre. Something close to my field of work in Germany. A trip to Sydney would not be complete without having a beer at the Bavarian Beer Cellar in the Rocks area. We eat lots of fresh prawns and promise ourselves, that we will return sometime.. Back to the airport for our return trip to Germany where we arrive without incident on Saturday 20th March, 2010. We have to adjust to the traffic and the different lifestyle and the colder weather and Birgit and I have one common thought: “How soon can we return to Australia, where life seems to be so easy going!”

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What a fantastic result with so many new members joining the IPA! We welcome you, and hope that your membership and association with the IPA is a long and fulﬁ lling one.

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Queensland News.indd 1 18/5/10 7:16:51 AM ��

Congratulations to the members below who have chalked up between them 940 years of membership!! An outstanding effort to see so many long term members all enjoying the best that IPA can offer. �� EATON, Bryan Alan • GREENLAND, Bradley Michael • KELDERMAN, David Jacob PLEDGER, Norman Frederick • STAFFORD, Stephen John �� BOWN, Thomas Henry • BULLOCK, Gary Roland • DINI, David Gino DOOLEY, Jeffrey Paul • EMBELTON, Stephen John • FERGUSON, Ian William GIBLING, William Robert • GLEESON, Peter Garnett • JAMES, Gareth Medwin MAAS, Ronald Leonard • MILLS, Neville Thomas • ORTON, Christopher David O’SHEA, Colin Duncan • OWENS, Peter Thomas • PETERS, Dennis Edward PETERSEN, Volmer Allan • PLANT, Russell Howard • SHEEHAN, William Hilton STEPHENS, Trevor Jon • TROTTER, Stephen Richard • WALL, Kevin Russell WILLIAMS, Gavin Ross • WINDSOR, David • WISEMAN, John William �� HUNKIN, Rodney Neil • JORDAN, Joseph Michael • WESTON, Robert ��

• Queensland has hosted a couple of travellers over March and April. We have seen Rod (retired) and Cathy from Canada visit most Australian Ports and major cities whilst they relaxed on the Dawn Princess and cruised there way around Australia. A big thank you to Rob COCHRANE who spent the day with Rod and Cathy and also gave them a whirl wind tour of Brisbane. • We had Val and Timi - Two serving offi cers from Belgium passed through Mt Isa and Cloncurry (sorry Gina, I was only advised of their arrival in Qld after they left the Isa) before heading across to the coast and all the way through to Sydney, Val and Timi were hosted on the Gold Coast by Peter COOK who treated them to a walkthrough of Surfer’s Paradise Station amongst other things. Val and Timi then drove on to be hosted by our President in Sydney. Whilst they were in Queensland most of our highways were cut due to extensive fl ooding and as such only spent a total of fi ve days in the State. • At the time of writing this we had a serving member of the Garda (Frank) and his wife basing two weeks of his holiday in Brisbane before moving on to Melbourne and Sydney. We have a number of Queensland members travelling all over the world and are frequently asked for travel advice and points of contact. We are happy to assist however, please remember to submit the appropriate request for travel assistance form through your executive. This will enable Associate Secretaries to be involved in this process and to streamline points of contact. If anybody is aware of any visitors coming to Queensland or wish to be involved with visitors can you please advise me with an email to [email protected]

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Queensland News.indd 2 18/5/10 7:16:52 AM �� by Isabel and Gordon PORTER, Victoria

Gordon and I recently spent some time in the township of Lakotoro on Malekula Island one of the 83 small islands that make up Vanuatu to sort through 30 years of local police briefs. We landed at Malekula on a Sunday morning, the little terminal is no longer, it has been burned by the native land owners. The only thing standing is 4 concrete walls; one of them has a missing window that beautifully frames the sea. We were greeted by the local prosecutor Kalpeaeu Kilman and his driver, bags were thrown in the back of the utility and the 4 of us were squashed in on our way to town. The rain was teaming down, the dirt road was quickly turning into a mud pan, full of pot holes, and I could sense the week was going to be interesting. The local police station is manned by about 10 police personnel and one prosecutor that sit in a dingy little offi ce surrounded by 30 years of briefs covered in dust and rat poo. Our accommodation was next door to the station a local guest house (Ni Van style) small concrete room with little comfort, the bathroom and kitchen had no running water, shower consisted of a bucket of cold water same for toilet. The kitchen was interesting, the walls were covered in growing mould not fi t for cockroaches let alone humans. We kept our cooking to a minimum and ate lots of 2 minute noodles!!!! Our neighbours were resident roosters, chickens and roaming dogs. Janine, Diana and I spent our fi rst two days sorting thru all those fi les and scanning the important ones as to compile some sort of police record whilst Gordon got the computers and scanning machine ready, how convenient!! Mind you most of them were obsolete and should have been destined for the fi re, they were still outside on the porch a week later, it was now clear that Kalpaeau was fi nding it heartbreaking having to let go of 30 years of work!!!!!! As if somehow we were rending him irrelevant by taking away 30 years of fi les. Knock off time is 4.30pm not a minute longer as everyone heads for the local “Nakamall” also known as Kava Bar, we found this little one near by with outdoor shelter, chairs and tables very civilised, most nights my three partners drunk Kava a relaxing concoction that tastes like CRAP whilst I ate local crabs (30c each ). The police commissioner came to town to inspect the troops who went into a cleaning frenzy; he should defi nitely come more often. A little soiree Ni Van style was organised at the local police club house (ex English prison prior to Independence Day in 1980, it explains the bars on all the windows). Food was laid out on huge tables don’t ask me what was on those plates. It looked like mash, just various colour mash. Their diet is predominantly made out of starchy food, yams, kumara and other local root vegetables; meat is out of their price range, most of the men spent the night outside drinking Kava whilst the ladies piled food on plates to take back to their family. I have never seen people being able to pile so much food onto one plate, the night was warm and humid and plates were left all night on the fl oor. It gives hygiene a new dimension.

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Isabel & Gordon Porter.indd 1 18/5/10 7:20:32 AM As our reward Gordon organised to hire out the local cop car and driver (just had to fill up with petrol) to take us through local villages and up to the coastal top of the island known as Norsup. The rain was pouring down the wind was blowing and Gordon was already salivating sure that he would be able to convince the driver to let him drive through the jungle and river crossings, not to be .... a police vehicle, as one would expect has to driven by a licence member, much to his disappointment Gordon had to share the back seat with Diana and I. We spent the day driving thru native villages getting a real sense of what life is like in the jungle, not much fun when it’s wet, but everyone we met was very friendly and appeared very happy. We travelled through cacao plantations and got to taste some it looks as bad as it tastes, the finished product is much more delectable. Cocoa beans are dried and sent overseas for processing, where the real money is made. We stumbled across vanilla bean fields; I was surprised to see that they grow on vines like broad beans do. On our travels we came across a real bushman out in the rain with his grandson hunting wild pigs, it might have been us being hunted down few years back. The Island is renowned for past and some current cases of cannibalism. There is a whole vampire story there about eating the beating heart of your victim etc! We went down to the local school and were introduced to the piccaninny (kids) where Gordon donated Australian soccer jumpers (seconds) and a soccer ball for the school team. They were so happy to have a uniform to wear to their next soccer match, as you can imagine money is hard to come by and any help they received is greatly appreciated, kids mostly wear second-hand clothes from NZ and Australia. Overall we met so many lovely and friendly people that it was hard to say goodbye, especially the kids, they are so trusting and welcoming, their big smiles melt your heart. It was challenging at times to have to live like NiVans do but it gave us a better understanding of their day to day struggle to survive. Being over here is giving me a brand new look on life, all our material possessions that we all work hard for seem so insignificant next to the care and love that family and friends bring to our life. Enough of the mushy stuff, after a short hop to Santo Island we got a real fright when the tiny plane literally dropped out of the sky, but somehow the pilot got it to land without crushing us into the tarmac. Weather was fast deteriorating being in between two cyclones; I couldn’t stop wishing I’d taken those extra swimming lessons in France!!! But we eventually made it home after grabbing the last two seats on a decent sized plane out of Santo and back to Port Vila. Gordon and one local girl both had tickets for the same seat and we thought we would be unloaded out of the plane to be left to fend off Ului which was a rating 5 cyclone at this point. We were lucky and caught the flight.

Gordon with the Local Soccer Club Boys Isabel with the Local Policewomen

Gordon Porter is an IPA member and was the police proscecutor in Shepparton, Victoria. He is now the Adviser to the State Prosecutions Department of Vanuatu. I am not sure for how long. Isabel, his wife, is French, so it’s very helpful as Vanuatu is English and French speaking from the days it was a condominium with UK and France.

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NEW PATRON

Chief Police Offi cer for the ACT, Assistant Commissioner Roman QUAEDVLIEG (pictured above) has accepted an invitation from the Australian Capital Territory Region of the Australian Section to be the Region Patron. He takes over the role from former CPO Deputy Commissioner Mike PHELAN, APM who has been promoted and transferred to Federal Police HQ. Deputy Commissioner PHELAN will remain a member of the IPA. Region Chairman Ron CAMERON has paid tribute to D/Commissioner PHELAN who assisted the region to increase its membership by over 300% whilst he gave his patronage. “Mr. PHELAN’S attendance and support of the International Youth Gathering at the National Police Memorial was particularly appreciated and greatly increased our Region’s profi le”, he said. Commenting on the changeover; the result of a Region decision to seek the patronage from the holder of the position of Chief Police Offi cer for the ACT, the Chairman also welcomed the acceptance of the invitation by A/C QUAEDVELIEG. “We are delighted Mr. QUAEDVLIEG has accepted the invitation and it compliments the patronage of Federal Police Commissioner Tony NEGUS as patron of the Australian Section. On behalf of all members I welcome the support.” SEARCH FOR IYG CANDIDATE

ACT Region has been notiﬁ ed the International Youth gathering for 2011 will be in Ireland. Do you have someone who would like to participate in this spectacular international programme? Participation in the programme is open to the children or grandchildren of current IPA members. IYG participants must have reached 15 years but not have exceeded 18 years at the start of the IYG – this is to make it easier for the Organising Section to produce an interesting and instructive programme for participants of a similar age group. Young people at an IYG will be permitted without distinction as to sex, race, colour, language or religion. ACT Region members who would like more information are invited to contact a member of the Region executive for more information – Let’s have an ACT youth participate! POLICE INSIGNIA COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION (PICCA)

ACT Region member Michael STEVENSON (pictured left) is an active collector and committee member of PICCA. A bit of background information – They hold three or four meetings a year, usually in Parramatta, Sydney. The meetings usually average 30 -50 members who swop patches, carry out email trading opportunities. They produce their own magazine which can be found on the PICCA website. Michael explained that there he has a lot of interest in Federal Police Caps, vehicle pictures in addition to the patch collectors. Generally members are interested in all law enforcement memorabilia including patches, decals, badges and buttons etc. Michael would be interested to receive an email if anyone has collections or patches etc. that they either want to sell or donate. Michael can be contacted at [email protected] and would love to hear from you.

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ACT News.indd 1 18/5/10 7:11:33 AM VISITORS TO ACT

Tim Leuris, a member of the Belgian Federal Police Force is normally stationed as an inspector at Brussels International Airport, but for the last few months has been traveling and discovering Australia. With his ﬁancée, the lovely Valerie Engelen he squeezed in a quick visit to Canberra over Easter and, with accommodation booked out for the National Folk Festival, Vice Chairman Andy Kuzek and Jenny hosted him. They departed on Easter Sunday for Sydney for their last few days before a two week break in Thailand before returning to work!

(above left): Tim Leuris, Belgium IPA, inspects a trafﬁc car in Canberra during his short visit to the National Capital and (above right): Tim Leuris and Valerie check out a new Yamaha FJR motorcycle from the ﬂeet operated by ACT Policing NEW MEMBERS

ACT Region welcomes the following members to the Region Dion BURROWS, Serving member of the AFP Andrew SMITH, Serving member of the AFP Grant KEMPSTER, Serving member of the AFP Tony BOTT, Retired AFP member Paul STEWART, Serving member of the AFP Sean MOLLOY, Serving member of the AFP Janine ENNIS, Federal Agent in the UK Charles WRIGHT, Federal Agent Jakarta, Indonesia David BRIGGS, Ex Commonwealth Police Joanne WHYTE, AFP Canberra Brian Perry receiving his 30 Year Badge (We are proud to say that the region currently now has 77 members)

Due to the resignation of our previous Vice Chairman, Andrew Campbell, Andy Kuzek one of our very active members has agreed to take up the role. We thank you Andy and know you will do a good job. Please come along to our next meeting as it should prove very interesting. We are having a talk on Police Tartans given by Beth Johnston, who is an authority on Scottish Tartans of all types. I am sure all of the wives and partners will ﬁnd this an enlightening evening with plenty to discuss. Great pleasure, due to my long association with him, to see Brian Perry receive his IPA 30 year recognition badge. Next month I plan to interview and write about Brian’s illustrious career since joining the South Australian Police Force and moving on to his last appointment as Assistant Commissioner for the Australian Protective Services in Canberra.

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ACT News.indd 2 18/5/10 7:11:34 AM ANALYSING THE ANTHRAX ATTACKS IN THE USA ––––––– A Talk by Dr. Paul Roffey –––––––

Dr ROFFEY (pictured left) is a Forensic Microbiologist with the AFP at the Forensic and Data Centre in Canberra. He kindly agreed to talk to the IPA Members on an investigation that he had been involved with concerning the Anthrax attacks in the USA. The attacks occurred just after the September 11 attack on New York. A number of letters containing Anthrax spores were mailed to prominent politicians and also mailed to the news media. This resulted in the death of five people and the infection of seventeen others. Another ten thousand people were deemed to be at risk. It was established that the letters had been mailed from Princeton, New Jersey. They contained a refined anthrax white powder, approximately 1gm in weight. Although the blame originally was focussed on Al Qaeda and masterminded by Osama Bin Laden it was established that the anthrax bacteria had originally come from a US Military laboratory. FBI and other law enforcement officers, around the world, carried out the most complex investigation in law enforcement history. The investigation took seven years to complete, 7,000 investigative hours involving 25 - 30 full time investigators. Authorities travelled to six different continents and carried out over 10,000 interviews. 5,730 environmental samples were collected from 60 locations and 1,000 individuals were investigated. A systematic investigation of the envelopes used was carried out narrowing the actual batches used and found to have been distributed to Maryland and eventually to Frederick Maryland Post Office. According to the post marks they had all been mailed from Trenton. As a result 48 Post Offices and 625 mail boxes were swabbed for anthrax. One in particular was heavily contaminated and situated opposite Princeton University. All samples of the Ames strain of anthrax were made in either in Princeton or Ohio. A single flask of the strain was found to have been prepared by Dr Bruce Ivins. The investigation was then directed towards him and the following facts were revealed; 1.He had a long history of depression, 2.He had a long history of using pseudonyms to mask his identity, 3.He had a long history of letter writing to media and congress, and 4.He had also been logged working alone at the laboratory which was not the standard practice. As a result of the investigation Dr Ivins was due to be indicted but committed suicide so the case is never likely to meet the full scrutiny of the courts. We would like to thank Dr Roffey for a most interesting talk and a look into his world of Forensic Microbiology. AGM - OCTOBER The Victoria Region will be conducting a Serving Police Officer’s Day on Friday 22nd October 2010 as part of the AGM weekend. Make sure you have the time off work to be able to attend this very informative day and why not follow through with the full weekend’s activities neing arranged by the Region as part of the AGM. Contact one of your Region Executive for more information or visit: http://ipa-australiapolice.com.au/social/coming-events.php

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ACT News.indd 3 18/5/10 7:11:35 AM ��

from http://www.pnp.gob.pe/historia.html • Translated by ELVIS ALVAREZ TORRES

The history of the police could go back to the time of the Incas, but it is in the Republican period begins to emerge as an entity with mission and functions. “The first police force” appear to be part of the Armed Forces during the period 1825 to 1839. The serene and vigilant at this stage are responsible for police functions. The year of 1821, the Liberator Don José de San Martín, in response to citizen advice from the period, for purposes of organization and needs, establishing the “civic guard” with the aim of maintaining public order. With the General Inspector Don Bernardo José Tagle and Portocarrero, Marquez of Torre Tagle, who then exercised the Supreme Government, under the title of Delegate Supreme (January 19 to 21 August 1822). In making Don José de San Martín the First Constitution, provides for the creation of three ministries: the government and Foreign Affairs, War and Navy and the Treasury. With regard to the Navy Force and Police, articulated thus: “They are the Armed Forces of land, the Army line, the Civic Militia and Police Guard, prioritize the Civic Militia which is responsible for maintaining public security among limits of each State” (Article 168 of the First Constitution of Peru). During the mandate of Don Simón Bolívar Palacios, 07 January 1825 establishing “the National Guard”, based graduate of the Army Staff, organized under a system purely militar. El 09 December 1826, the Constitution is issued for life, in One of the articles specified that the police force becomes independent of the municipal government (which was the time lag of virreynal), going to the Ministry of Government through the prefecture and Countys. On January 20, 1827 was the first regulation of Police, during the government of Marshal Don Andrés de Santa Cruz Calaumana (President of the Fifth Governing Council of the Republic of Peru). Marshal Andrés de Santa Cruz police action available throughout the territory through the Serene. In 1851 assumed the presidency, General Jose Rufino Echenique Benavente. Thus, the April 14, 1852, reorganizing the police forces in one body to be known as Police Gendarmerie. A letter in article 1 of Supreme Decree reference says: “All the police forces of peace and security guards, will meet in a single, named Gendarmerie, be used solely to maintain public safety”. Also in the 2nd article this device expressing the legal independence of the police forces of the Ministry of Government and Police. 07 August 1861, the old organization is dissolved and formed two battalions in replacement to be known as the battalions Gendarmeres Number One and Two. The battalion Gendarmeres Number One, take the seat as Cuartel Santa Ana, in the former Sacramento street, near the Plaza Italia, Barrios Altos -Lima, now converted into a school. Is this the battalion that led “the Republican Guard” (07 August 1919).

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History of Peruvian Police.indd 1 18/5/10 7:13:46 AM Don Manuel Pardo and Lavalle assumes the presidency on 02 August 1872, one of its first actions Rearrange Police Force. Subdivided into three main areas: 1. Organization Neighborhood. 2. Special Police Services. 3. Regular Police Force. in turn is divided into the “Civil Guard” and Gendarmerie. (A work horse with Rural Police). That is how the birth of the epic Civil Guard on issue, the Supreme Law of its inception, endorsed on December 31, 1873, document that was published in the Official journal “El Peruano” dated January 28, 1874 and March 23 thereafter year. During the mandate of President Augusto B. Don Leguía Salcedo, is issued by the Supreme Resolution which is called regiment “GR,” the Battalion Gendarmeres Number One. During this government is engaged a Spanish mission, with the aim of promoting the former police force, so that 03 July 1922, establishing the School National Police. for the purpose of “The organization of a Civil Guards, equal Spain, Based on the Gendarmeres thereafter. Another Corps Security and Public Order based Civil Guard, and created a body of research and surveillance, with the advantage of the Investigations Section of the provincial police. “ The Police College was opened in early November 1922. Initially was divided into four sections, taking the following curriculum: Courses for Officers Courses Section Troop Courses for the Investigation Section Being President of the Republic Dr. José Luis Bustamante y Rivero. 15 September 1948, the Minister for Police and Government Doctor Julius Caesar villegas Hill, in recognition of the efforts in the difficult field of research and monitoring, issuing a resolution, giving functional autonomy and independence to the police with specific missions and its name modify “Corps Research and Monitoring” to “Directorate of Research, Monitoring and Identification” (CIVI). In 1949, being President of the Republic, General Don Manuel Apolinario Odría Amoretti, amounts to the CIVI category “General management”. For resolution of 09 November 1955, is the power of personal income research female. Thus, 02 May 1956, forty young women entered as “Aspiring Keepers Corps Research”. Since then, the Peruvian nation is configured with three police mission and functions: “The Civil Guard of Peru”, “the Research Police of Peru” and “the Republican Guard of Peru”. As an entity was created to support “the Health Police”, by Supreme Resolution of 04 December 1924.Un significant change occurred in 1985 when the government ordered the Supreme reorganization police force by bases Law No. 371, the which among other things, established a single command and a single Center for the preparation of police officers, and a preparatory school for guards. �� On July 28, 1985, assumes the country’s Constitutional government, Dr. Alan Gabriel Ludwig García Pérez, with the first steps of that meant in a future not too distant future, the integration of police forces in a single institution. Promulgating the new Political Constitution of Peru, in which, for the first time in the history of Peru, recognized the objective of the Peruvian police that is required is to maintain internal order. At the root of political integration police, in this presidential term, and Law No. 24949, a 06 December 1988 establishing an amending of the Constitution, creating the “National Police of Peru”, this new entity to assume the police

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History of Peruvian Police.indd 2 18/5/10 7:13:46 AM organization and primitive functions of the institutions, GC, GR and PIP, with all its rights and obligations, taking as starting a new phase in the history Peruvian police, the problems involved in socio - economic, increasingly complicated, exacerbated by the phenomenon of narcoterrorism and its bloody aftermath and chilling., adopting the slogan: “God, Fatherland and Law.” The decades of the 80 and 90 stages have been tough tests for the professionalism that police had to successfully face serious internal disturbances, caused by drug trafficking, terrorism and organized crime. Son the historic achievements have contributed to the defeat of terrorist organizations: “Movimiento Revolucionario Tupac Amaru” (MRTA) and “Sendero Luminoso”, and the dismantling of international drug traffickers, who shares deserved recognition of the national community and international. The new millennium finds the National Police of Peru engaged in a vigorous process of change to align its organization to the demands of a postmodern society, towards its social and economic progress. ��

1825 is set up the National Guard and that same year, the Guard Police, as part of the Armed Forces. 1834 During the administration of President Orbegoso reemerged the body calm. 1839 reorganization of the body calm and vigilant. 1845 President Ramón Castilla reorganizes the National Guard. 1855 Decree is issued in Gendarmería consolidate all the police forces of the Republic. 1873 The regular police force is divided into the Civil Guard and Gendarmerie. 1880 President Piérola ﬁxed by decree of distribution stations and police forces. 1919 During the government of President Leguía establishing the “Republican Guard”. 1922 The Spanish Civil Guard was hired to reorganize the Police of Peru. 1922 is hereby established the School of Police and Civil Guard of the Republic with the slogan “Honor is his motto.” 1922 Launching the Corps Research and Surveillance, years later would take on the motto: “Honor and Loyalty.” 1924 The Health Service is developing hand in hand with the Police, which in 1924 became part of the security created later the “Directorate of Health Affairs and Police”. 1932 The Republican Guard gets its Flag War and adopted the motto “Honor, Loyalty and Discipline” 1956 Section is hereby established the Women’s School Vigilant. 1957 The Research Police takes autonomy and created the National School of Research Police. 1985 were reorganized FF.PP. integrated by the Civil Guard, the research Police and the Republican Guard; namelly a single command and creating a single center.

Article submitted by Secretary General, Val Doherty – not edited - ED

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History of Peruvian Police.indd 3 18/5/10 7:13:47 AM 2009 Variety Bash by John Kirkpatrick – IPA Member – Qld Region

Last Year I took part in the annual Queensland Variety Bash. This is the 17th time I have taken part in this event and you might say it is somewhat addictive. If you want to do something special for young people that you might never meet or know and have an absolute ball doing it. THIS IS IT. To take part in the Queensland event (Variety in each state does run their own event) each team needs a 30 year old car and to raise $7,500 for Variety ‘the childrens charity’. To add to this you need a sense of adventure and pure silliness. The 2009 event began in Townsville passing through the Undara Lava Tubes, Hughendon, Mutaborough, Winton, Mt Isa, Adel Grove and along the Plenty Highway to finish in Alice Springs in time for the Hendley on Todd Regatta. Living in South East Queensland meant that we had to get the HR Wagon to Townsville and then home from the Alice. Having travelled that far a visit to Uluru was a must and from there the shortest way home travelling on the bitumen meant down through Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Broken Hill and home. A total distance of about 9000 kilometres in a 43 year old car in 3 weeks of which 3500 kilometres were on some of the worst dirt roads, including the Plenty, Variety could find. Some of us are just mad, others of us are Bashers. Oh! I forgot to mention that our team enjoys the support of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and as a result attracts attention from Rabbitoh fans wherever we go. From the start we decided to live dangerously and visit enemy territory of Suncorp Stadium and “The King” before going to Townsville and the Cowboys clubhouse. From there it was the official madcap start. World Champion Surfer Layne Beechley joined us for the first three days travelling well outside her comfort zone before singers Leo Sayer, and James Blundell joined us. The stories from each event are endless including where in the middle of nowhere do you get a 13 inch rim for an HR? A 40 year old caravan in the local tip of course. Or when you have the rim who do you get to fit the tyre for you? The Mayor of Ingham of course. And when you break down with a damaged fuel pump 300kms from the nearest spare parts shop what do you do? - other than thinking about a beer! You have 4 clowns turn up for a photo shot while a butcher and a barrister actual fix the car. If you think the Australian True Blue way of mateship is dead. DO A BASH. It is alive and well I promise you. You soon forget who is who and everyone is a BASHER, nothing else matters. The 2009 event was the 25th anniversary of the original event organised by Dick Smith who was there for the final day at the Alice. Queensland raised $1.4 million but nationally the event has raised more than $100 million since its beginning. Impressive figures we you consider Bashers did it while having FUN. Variety has an office in each state and they would be glad to hear from anyone interested in taking part of their organised chaos events.

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Membership in the sub-region remains strong with a good mix of serving and retired members. Meetings, more often than not are conducted via internet hook-up after all ofﬁ ce holders have been apprised of the agenda prior to the meeting. This initiative seems to work well and allows all members to have input either prior to the meeting, during the meeting hook-up if required or after the meeting. The IPA website reports all meetings, discussions as well as the Newsletter which we feel is totally adequate insofar as reporting and accountability. Another recent initiative was to address the issue of social functions held on weekends and trial mid-week functions instead. On the 12th April the SCSR held its ﬁ rst such social function which was well attended. The venue, Hot Pipis in Mooloolaba saw the attendance of 15 members who enjoyed the occasion and company.

right: Members enjoying a meal at Hot Pipis Restaurant - April 12th

�� The SCSR recently received Long Service Awards and Badges for presentation to John Walker (30 years), Neil Behm (40 years), Ken Murphy (20 years), Bardyn Halliday (30 years) and Daryl Livermore (30 years). Hopefully we will have pictorial coverage of the presentation in a future issue of PDU. Our congratulations go to all recipients – well done! �� It comes as no surprise that we are seeing more and more members taking advantage of the unusually high Australian dollar against all other currencies and taking to the skies. Airlines are scrambling for market share, evidenced by the very attractive fares on offer at the moment. Europe and the US are very affordable now thanks to low fares and our strong dollar. New Zealand is experiencing a mini tourist boom courtesy of their Australian cousins. I have just returned from a short break in the Shaky Isles where everything, due to the currency exchange rate was effectively at 30% discount! Advice from those in the NZ tourism industry was that Australians are very much ‘over represented’ at the moment and they love it. An email from friend and colleague Georg Gruber in Tirol, Austria proves that the faltering Euro has also had its pull on Australian travellers to that region. Georg has planned a trip down under later this year and is hoping that the Euro strengthens slightly. right: Col Campbell with Georg Gruber in Tirol, Austria

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Holiday Complaints.indd 1 18/5/10 7:14:10 AM �� ––––– Don’s Story as told to Clif Hardy –––––

Don, now 87 years of age has been in Australia for around 50 years. We have become friends through our membership of the Box Hill RSL and the Whitehorse Day Club. To my knowledge he served in the British Army through WW2, the Palestine Police and the RSPCA as an Inspector. His work in Palestine was close to present day Police duty with the UN. Don was not alone but his story needs to be told. We hope it will never be repeated in this war torn area of the World. Here, as memory will allow, is another part of Don’s story . . . . .

The world celebrated the end of World War 2 in 1945 and armies withdrew from service all over the World. The security of Palestine was left to the Palestine Military Force. The PMF drew volunteers from British war veterans and National Servicemen. Typical headlines in 1946 British Newspapers read “Jewish Terrorists blow up Police Station”, “Railway Stations”, “Oil Depots’ etc. Among the worst was “The destruction of The King David Hotel, Jerusalem. Killed were Tourists, Jewish businessmen and Police”. Being off duty in Jerusalem, I volunteered to assist at The King David. The Palestine Police Mobile Force was formed soon after. The War Office appointed Captain (later Brigadier) Rymer Jones as Inspector General. Known as “Rymers Babies” the battle hardened force hit the Terrorists hard. The Mounted Police, of which I was part, were a branch of the Mobile Force. Horrific actions were balanced by good R & R. The greatest was an annual Gymkhana held in Jerusalem. Events included best turned out horse and rider (The Garry Owen of Palestine), Tent Pegging etc. I entered with my pal Nig Nog, the best horse in the Country. We had a go at Tent Pegging with lance. The idea was to ride at speed and split a wooden tent peg with the lance tip. Nig Nog had other ideas, refusing to run straight on our second attempt. We both enjoyed the break from duty. It was a good time to meet up with old comrades. Several mates from the Beisan riding school were there. We had a few drinks together after which my memory became hazy. I woke to find my hair covered in Stockholm

above: First Patrol right: Early Village Raid

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Clif Hardy Article.indd 1 18/5/10 7:12:28 AM Tar. Officially the tar was used on the horses’ hooves, boy did it smell! I tried, but nothing could wash the tar out. As a last measure I used horse shears to cut all my hair off. On return to base my Superintendent called me in “Conduct unfit for a senior Mounted Police Officer”. The Sentence was 6 months at an outpost, miles from anywhere. When my hair grew back I returned to my regular patrol duties. right: Shorn Head Officer & below right: Gymkhana Prizes

On patrol it was up at 5a.m. water and feed the horses. For the men a quick wash in the horse trough, drink of coffee, saddle up and away. If Nig Nog thought we were headed home he’d go at fast trot. He’d drop to a slow gait when realising we’re heading out. We’d travel from village to village, Arab and Jewish. On our overnight stops as guests of the headman we’d seek information. Any arms seen were seized including knives. In the holy month of Ramadan our Arab police and villagers fasted from dawn to dusk. Others in the patrol were always well fed by the village chief. A typical meal was lamb, including the eyes followed by sour goat’s milk. A good settler after a night drinking Arack (fermented palm sap). Entertainment included an Arab story teller. The village boys were always keen to look after the horses. Any problems had to be dealt with by the patrol. An Arab officer reported lameness with his mount. I ordered “dismount and walk” till we reached the next village. On arrival I cleared stones from the horses hoof. My strangest patrols included 3 visitors from the U.K. They came to us with Home Office approval to go on patrol. I refused their request to ride horses and arranged a truck for their use. It was a big worry having civilians with us. One collected butterflies (Firashi) and was thrilled with his catch on patrol. The Jewish villages gave them tea and cakes. The Arabs gave Arack, Khubis and Hommus (Food). I was pleased to return safely with my charges to base after days on patrol was good. The horses were bedded down in their home stables, then we’d shower and shave. Reports could wait till tomorrow. Nig Nog also had his own troubles. In mid winter I was woken by the stable boys cries of “Tal hsin daif “, my horse was sick. I was soaked by rain on the run to the stables. Nig Nog was sweating and kicking. I calmed him down and took his temperature. It was higher than normal and I suspected Colic. While the Vet was called I thought of known causes. Nig Nog was kicking his own stomach so it could be his food or wind. The Vet agreed on Colic, dosing Nig Nog a litre of Linseed Oil and Turpentine. My horse - my responsibility so I walked him for several hours until he had recovered. My Inspector later agreed Nig Nog and I needed a couple of days off. My change into plain clothes included a small automatic pistol, in case. Luckily a transport was just leaving for my old Police Station at Tiberius and I was able to hitch a lift. The Sea of Galilee gave me a good two days of swimming, rest and social life. Nig Nog missed me and was pleased to return to work. My 3rd year of service was almost finished and I’d soon return to England. The Mounted Section was being reduced and Palestine was to be returned to home rule. My Inspector requested that my service be extended to cover the hand over. Tears were in my eyes when I gave Nig Nog to an Arab Inspector who promised to look after him. “Allah W’Yaak Bisalamah” was the message between us “God be with you, safe journey”. Back in UK I attended a meeting of those who had served and returned safely. There were tears for many comrades buried out there. We had become attached to that land and all had tried to bring peace. My family was unaware of my medal for Palestine service with peace still difficult in that area.

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Clif Hardy Article.indd 2 18/5/10 7:12:28 AM Sudoku Puzzles

Fill the grid with numbers 1 to 9 so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9, without repeating any numbers

A 4 8 3 See Page 56 for Solution 2 7 8 5 1 6 3 6 9 8 5 3 9 1 3 5 4 6 2

Fill the grid with numbers 1 to 9 so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9, without repeating any numbers

B 4 2 See Page 56 for Solution 6 9 1 2 7 4 3 8 6 7 9 1 6 5 4 7 7 3 3 9 2 6 4 7 5 3

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ITALY IPA SPORT GRAN GALA, Senigallia (Ancona), Italy 26th June - 3rd July, 2010 GERMANY 3rd International IPA Friendship Meeting, Bork, Germany 23rd July - 1st August, 2010 HUNGARY International Youth Gathering, Hungary 25th July - 8th August, 2010 NORTHERN IPA Friendship Week - “A Taste of Ulster”, Belfast, Northern Ireland IRELAND 31st July - 7th August, 2010 ENGLAND 60th Anniversary of the IPA in Durham City, Durham, England 1st August - 8th August, 2010 SCOTLAND Central Scotland Friendship Week 7th August - 14th August, 2010 SRI LANKA IPA Friendship Week, Sri Lanka 15th August - 25th August, 2010 ITALY Special Cruise IPA - MSC MAGNIFICA Venice - Bari - Katakolon - Izmir - Istanbul - Dubrovnik - Venice 21st August - 28th August, 2010 NETHERLANDS The 64th Airborne March, Renkum, The Netherlands 4th September, 2010 FRANCE 36th IEC Conference, Paris France 7th September - 12th September, 2010 TURKEY XIX IPA World Congress, Antalya, Turkey 6th October - 11th October, 2010 HONG KONG IPA Friendship Week, Hong Kong 31st October - 7th November, 2010 CANADA IPA Canada, 50th Anniversary, Ontario, Canada 4th June - 13th June, 2011 SCOTLAND IPA Ayrshire Branch, IPA Friendship Week, Ayrshire, Scotland 6th August - 13th August, 2011

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�� In October last year, the NEC approved three important projects. All three have now been completed and while there is still a little ‘tweaking’ to take place, the National Member Database is one of the biggest steps IPA Australia has taken to date. Firstly - you will have seen the changes made to our Website. We are now up there with the best. What we now have to rely on is for the National Offi ce Bearers and the Region Executive to regularly update their pages on the Website. Each Region, Sub-Region and Branch have their own Page and are encouraged to provide information to their members and travelling members on past and future events/meetings within their area. If your Region page is outdated or doesn’t have any information on it at all, please contact your committee or let the Webmaster (Assistant Secretary General) know for follow-up. Secondly - Last year you would have seen the fi rst of the new style membership card which was printed by an outside printer. This year, we have taken a large step forward and have purchased our own card printer. We still have to go through the process of having the background of the card printed (blanks) but from then on, we can print the cards as required. This enables us to accept a new member application and have the card on its way in the post the same day the membership fees are paid if everything fl ows correctly. For the 2011 cards, we will download the membership list direct from the database and print the cards off - which brings us to the most exciting part (for the executive members more so than individual members). Thirdly - The IPA AUSTRALIA MEMBER DATABASE was launched on the 14th of February 2010 and once fully functional within Regions, will decrease the workload of the Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General and Region Treasurers signifi cantly. Before describing some of the features, one of the most important factors we needed to have built in was that of security. The database is linked to the IPA Website through a Secure Network. Now, What Happens? a) A new applicant needs to make application using the online application form from the Website homepage. When the application is sent, it is automatically entered onto the Member Database and allocated a unique permanent DB ID number, the main form is sent directly to the Treasurer of the selected Region, a backup copy is sent to the Secretary General and the applicant receives a copy for their record. At the same time, an Invoice is automatically forwarded to the applicant advising of the amount due and the methods available for payment. b) The Region Treasurer receives the copy of the application, monitors payment of the fees and when received, closes off the Invoice on the members record as ‘paid’, changes the status from ‘pending’ to ‘member’ and a email is sent to the Secretary General advising a new member application is awaiting attention. c) The Secretary General issues a member number to the DB record and an auto prompt is received to advise the magazine publisher of the new members name and postal address. An auto prompt is also received to send a welcome letter to the new member. The welcome letter also contains a DB generated Username and password for the member to enter the database and view or change their personal data. d) The Assistant Secretary General prints and posts out a membership card. e) Members can update their contact details, check status (paid or unpaid) at anytime and anywhere they are in the world (as long as they have their username and password. f) The Region Treasurer can view members details, status, payment history and send emails either individually or to all Region members from the database (which should contain the most current email address updated by the member). National Executive can view the Australia wide membership and send emails once again to an individual, a Region or the whole Section. Sorting fi elds enable membership statistics to be drawn off as required. Once again, it is stressed that security of the information is monitored. g) Lastly, the part that I like, the annual renewal Invoices for membership can be sent out in December giving a cut-off date for renewals in early January and, the card print list is downloaded from the database. Well, in a nutshell, that is it. Treasurers will utilise many other built in features including automatic recording of incoming membership fees and other incoming monies from Invoices sent out. For those members not on email, unfortunately you will have to rely on the old postal system for information. Regards, Ross Pengilly, Assistant Secretary General - Webmaster

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Alastair Ross, Director of The Australian New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) National Institute of Forensic Science (ANZPAA NIFS), has called on the forensic community to engage with the inaugural John Harber Phillips Award 2010. The prestigious John Harber Phillips Award recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the forensic sciences in Australia and/or New Zealand. The award demonstrates ANZPAA NIFS strong commitment to facilitate continuous improvement in the forensic sciences and to promote awareness of them in the wider community. The Honorable Professor John Harber Phillips AC QC had a distinguished professional career in law and an unstinting interest in forensic sciences that has provided a lasting contribution. “As such, ANZPAA NIFS has created the John Harber Phillips Award to honour and recognise his achievements. The Award serves to promote and reward outstanding contributions to the advancement of forensic science,” said Mr Ross. Individual peer or peer groups within forensic sciences, law enforcement and legal communities are invited to nominate a professional from the forensic sciences for the award. Entry is open to individual Australian or New Zealand citizens. The winner of the award will only be announced when there is a candidate worthy of merit. “As a peer recognition award, the nominee can be assured they have received the highest accolade from their colleagues in the field of forensic sciences. Nominees will be judged by a Committee including the ANZPAA NIFS Director, ANZPAA NIFS Forum representatives, ANZPAA Executive Officer, a police commissioner and a representative from the legal fraternity,” said Mr Ross. Nominations for this prestigious award opened on 15 March 2010 and close on 6 August 2010. To apply or find out more go to: www.anzpaa.org.au

Clerks Find Papers from 1881 Gunﬁght at OK Corral –––– April 22, 2010 ––––

Arizona state librarian Gladys Ann Wells reveals an original eyewitness account of the gunfight at OK Corral. The documents from 1881 were recently discovered in a storage closet in the Cochise County courthouse. The documents are handwritten. Time has turned the papers a pale yellow, and for decades, they had been gathering dust in the Cochise County courthouse. Then, on March 31, clerks Bonnie Cook and Michelle Garcia found an envelope in a storage closet. “It was buried in a corner,” Cook said. “We dug it out. It was dirty.” Inside were 36 pages: firsthand accounts of the legendary shootout on Oct. 26, 1881, between the Earp brothers and a band of cattle rustlers. In movie-script fashion, one witness recalls the moments just before the gunfire broke out. “Mr. Holliday was standing next to the buildings,” the witness is quoted as saying. “On the inside he had a gun under his coat. He had a long coat. The way I noticed the gun is that his coat would blow open, and he tried to keep it covered.” State librarian Gladys Ann Wells says it’s a huge discovery. “I would bet you your next lunch, if you were to handle them and touch them, with your white gloves on, that you would feel the magic of history,” she said. Wells said the fragile paper will be stabilized and scanned. The pages will be published on the Internet for history buffs all over the world to see.

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International Police Association Police Down Under Magazine Article Writing Competition

Writers of all ages and backgrounds are being given the opportunity to particpate in the third 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 through out the year in Police Down Under, the nationally distributed IPA Australia magazine. The winning entries will also be posted on the IPA (Australia Section) website.

Further details and entry form online at ipa-australiapolice.com.au Entries close 30 September, 2010 Category 1: Police related theme (non travel) (Open) Category 2: Police related related theme (non travel) Category 3: Travel related theme

Entry conditions: • Articles not to exceed 2000 words • Articles can be accompanied by images (will be judged on written content only) • Article must be the author's own work • Article must not have been previously published • All entrants agree to the pubilcation of their article in PDU (at National Editor's discretion) • Multiple entries may be submitted • Category One open to general public • Category Two and Three open to current ﬁnancial IPA Australia members only • Judge's decision ﬁnal and no correspondence shall be entered in to • Winner's announced at National AGM (Melbourne 22/10/10) • Winner's details published in December 2010 issue of PDU CASH PRIZES TO BE WON POLICE DOWN UNDER JUNE 2010

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IPA Collector’s Site Our telephone number as from the 23rd March is 01 424 221110 which is our original number on Hello Folks, our card. Time has gone so quickly and this is no doubt due For those who may not know, I would just like to the move, having work done on No. 24, waiting to remind everyone who is an IPA member that I for workmen, and delays with the cold weather. have a site dedicated to IPA members who collect Frank has been especially busy building shelves IPA memorabilia. etc. and the sorting and storing of our ‘stuff’ has Here is the address: taken up many hours and days. Everything we http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IPACollectors/ seem to need is still on Rassamond, our yacht, which is still in Australia! This has been sold. Best regards to all Jeffrey Davis We are now looking forward to some free time and hopefully warmer, sunnier weather when we can get out and about again. Today is sunny This letter was received recently from but very cold; we have no idea of the outside FRANK & SYLVIA MOORE, UK. temperatures from inside our warm, sunny ﬂat. The Moore’s are well known to many of our Cheers for now from Frank and Sylvia MOORE Australian IPA members Our apologies for the lack of communication for the last few months; we can assure you all that we have not forgotten you! On the 1st March we moved into our larger apartment and our new address is No. 24 Marina Court, everything else in the previous address remains the same. We are very happy with our move and appreciate having more space and storage. Happily we keep our sea view of the English Channel.

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Letters to the Editor.indd 1 18/5/10 7:15:27 AM MEMORIAL DODD AWARD

An IPA cash sponsorship award for a member’s children or grandchildren to travel to attend the annual International Youth gathering.

IPA Contingent - Israel 2009 The lucky winners will take part in: • Supervised activities and travel overseas. • Meeting young people from all over the world • Lots of fun and sightseeing. • Making lifelong friendships

HOW DO YOUR CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN QUALIFY? • Child must be between 15 to 17 years by 1st July in year of travel • Member nominating must be ﬁnancial • For full details see the IPA – Australia web page • http://www.ipa-australiapolice.com.au/

Contact: Nicole Pollard: 0412 245 804 Email: [email protected] (W)

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FORMED 14th January, 1965. FORMED 17th October, 2006. All mail to the Queensland Region Executive to be sent to: Chairman/Police Liaison Officer/Sub Editor: Geoff Palmer, IPA Qld Region Office Bearers Title Officer in Charge, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD 4217 PO Box 16025, City East, QLD 4002 Tel: (07) 5591 3948 Mobile: 0416 247 886 Email: [email protected] (W) Chairman: Col Campbell, Email: [email protected] (H) Mobile: 0408 455 956 Email: [email protected] (W) Email: [email protected] (H) Secretary/Sub Editor: Iain King, Officer in Charge, Gold Coast Traffic Branch, Coolangatta Office, Vice Chairman: Bruce Graydon, Gold Coast, QLD 4225 Tel: (07) 5589 8444 (W) Mobile: 0411 247 424 Email: [email protected] Tel: (07) 5598 3310 (H) Mobile: 0414 303 739 Secretary: Daryl Green, Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0410 667 469 Email: [email protected] Treasurer/Supply Officer: Malcolm Grant, Treasurer/Supply Officer: Lorenzo Ricato, Police Station, Beenleigh, QLD 4207 PO Box 16025, City East, Qld. 4002 Tel: (07) 3801 0750 (W) Tel: (07) 5502 8343 (H) Mobile: 0439 786 169 Tel/Fax: +61 7 3511 7432 (IPA) Email: [email protected] (H) Email: [email protected] Reception Officer (Queensland): Paul Kelly, Reception Officers: Ray Newman, (National Editor) Tel: (07) 5522 4189 (H) Tel: (07) 3355 7362 (H) Mobile: 0418 185 904 Mobile: 0413 498 417 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (W) Email: [email protected] (H) Graeme Ross, Tel: (07) 5534 7285 (H) Mobile: 0412 016 147 Committee Member: Tony Whiley, Email: [email protected] PO Box No. 3132, Braken Ridge, QLD 4017 Committee Members: Tel: (07) 3261 2543 (H) (07) 3237 1026 (W) Mobile: 0428 732 047 Gary Hanlon, Tel: (07) 5522 0631 Mobile: 0419 237 924 Email: [email protected] (H) Email: [email protected] (W) Brian Landon, Tel: (07) 5598 7362 Mobile: 0428 987 362 Sub-Editor: Col O’Shea, Mobile: 0434 141 872 Email: [email protected] �� FORMED 16th May, 1977. Chairman: Peter Goonan, 6 Neisler Court, Kawungan, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655 Chairman: Gary Eddiehausen, A.P.M. Tel: (07) 4124 5543 Mobile: 0409 347 545 Email: [email protected] 68 Wheeler Circuit, Kirwan, QLD 4817 Tel: (07) 4726 1000 (W) Vice Chairman: Gordon Close, Tel: (07) 4723 4636 (H) Email: [email protected] (W) 74 Shell Street, Urangan, QLD 4655 Tel: (07) 4128 9073 (H) Email: [email protected] (H) Secretary: Val Benstead, 30 Hurley Street, Howard, QLD 4659 Vice Chairman: Roy Hielscher, Q.P.M. Tel: (07) 4129 4718 Email: [email protected] 10 Wotton Street, Aitkenvale, Townsville, QLD 4814 Tel: (07) 4779 6564 (H) Assistant Secretary: Frank Hoeter, Mobile: 0409 796 564 Email: [email protected] 75 Denman Camp Road, Scarness, QLD 4655 Secretary: Darryl Nicholls, Tel/Fax: (07) 4128 4490 Email: [email protected] 16 Knox Court, Mt. Louisa, Townsville, QLD 4814 Treasurer: Gary Cohen, Tel: (07) 4755 4468 Mobile: 0411 642 701 PO Box 7550, Urangan, QLD 4655 Tel: (07) 4124 9680 (H) Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0418 429 187 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Garry Clarke, 129 Goodwin Street, Currajong, Townsville, QLD 4812 Assistant Treasurer: Sunday McKenzie, Mobile: 0488 197 973 Email: [email protected] 28 Hayden Drive, Kawungan, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655 Sub Editor/Social Director: Peter Abraham, Tel: (07) 4775 2842 (H) Tel: (07) 4124 5301 (H) 3 Fenner Street, Douglas, Townsville, QLD 4814 Tel: (07) 4726 8632 (W) Sub Editor: Position Vacant Mobile: 0431 348 279 Email: [email protected] Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, at various locations. Monthly meetings are held (irregularly) on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 6.30pm in If you are interested in attending, please contact any of the Sub-Region Office the Hodel Room, Thuringowa Drive, Thuringowa. To confirm, contact any of the above. Bearers listed above.

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Office Bearers.indd 1 18/5/10 7:25:29 AM �� FORMED 16th February, 1965. Chairman: Chris Ferguson, Chairman: Lawrie Newell, C/- Communications and Internal Security Division, Level 3, Building C, P.O. Box 161, Moffatt Beach, QLD 4551 Tel: (07) 5491 8748 (H) Victoria Police Centre, Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Email: [email protected] Tel: (03) 9247 5761 (W) Fax: (03) 9247 5738 Mobile: 0408 257 851 Vice Chairman/Sub-Editor: Jock Alcock, Email: [email protected] (W) 13 O’Keefe Road, Mothar Mountain, QLD 4570 Email: [email protected] (H) Mobile: 0409 312 724 Email: [email protected] Vice Chairperson/Reception Coordinator: Ian Hicks, Secretary/Treasurer: Paul Whiteley, C/- Williamstown Police Station, VIC 3016 Tel: (03) 9393 9555 (W) 8 Cessnock Court, Elimbah, QLD 4516 Tel: (07) 5497 4564 (H) Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0408 501 995 Email: [email protected] Secretary/Sub-Region & Branch Liaison: Welfare Officer: James Laird, Geoff Woodman, Lot 19, Mount View Road, Wandong, VIC 3758 Tel: (07) 3888 2940 (H) Email: [email protected] Tel: (03) 5787 1366 (H) Mobile: 0412 296 830 Email: [email protected] Police Liaison Officer: Bruce McKinnie, Assistant Secretary: Steven Perry, P.O. Box 286, Wurtulla, QLD 4575 Tel: (07) 5409 7948 (W) Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA), Level 6, Email: [email protected] Yarra Tower, World Trade Centre, 637 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3005 Reception Officers: Dennis McGuinness, Tel: (03) 9628 7214 (W) Fax: (03) 9247 5817 (W) P.O. Box 370, Buddina, QLD 4575 Mobile: 0415 118 883 and Email: [email protected] Bob Murphy, Mobile: 0409 768 737 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Pete Henry, PO Box 166, Pascoe Vale South, VIC 3044 Committee Member: Mike Needham, P.O. Box 476, Cooroy, QLD 4563 Tel: (03) 9432 2344 (IPA) Mobile: 0407 855 505 Tel: (07) 5447 7483 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Assistant Treasurer: Dave Kay, (see below) The Sub-Region has infrequent functions held when members request them. To ascertain the time, date and venue of these functions, contact any of the above Office Bearers. Committee Members: Dave Kay, C/- Victoria Police, Level 5, 452 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9611 8529 (W) �� Mobile: 0422 394 230 Email: [email protected] Bob Michell, PO Box 166, Pascoe Vale South, VIC 3044 �� Mobile: +61 (0)423 057 899 Email: [email protected] Region Sub-Editor: Sandy Pelling, Mobile: 0438 344 897 Chairman/Sub-Editor: Adrian Gover, Tel: 61 3 9587 1761 (H) Email: [email protected] 16 Buckley Street, Yorkeys Knob, QLD 4878 Reception Support: Kevin Vidler, (03) 9309 5113 (H), Mobile: 0409 048 687 Email: [email protected] Colin Hallam, (03) 9338 2261 (H), Catherine Michell, (03) 9374 3757 (H), Secretary/Treasurer: John Hartwell, Lyn Roberts, (03) 9352 5512 (H), Frances Woodman, (03) 5787 1366 (H) Mobile: 0418 456 587 Email: [email protected] Social Coordinator: Andrew Burns, PO Box 37, Belgrave, VIC 3160 Social/Reception Officer: Steve Webb, Mobile: 0413 326 237 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0407 021 895 Email: [email protected] Almoner (Welfare Officer): John Martin, Mobile: 0404 031 814 Second Social/Reception Officer: Cliff Judd, Tel: 61 3 9850 8664 (H) Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0439 681 448 Email: [email protected] N.B. All IPA correspondence to: C/- PO Box 166, Pascoe Vale South, VIC 3044 (NOT IPA HOUSE) Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each Month (excluding January) �� at IPA House. Visitors should contact a Committee Member for details. All Members and Guests are welcome. FORMED 21st March, 1966. Chairman/Delegate/Sub-Editor: Brett Wall, Professional Standards Command, �� Level 3, 55 Renwick Street, Redfern, NSW 2016 Tel: (02) 9355 8265 (W) Bob Michell: PO Box 166, Pascoe Vale South, VIC 3044 Mobile: 0413 205 075 Email: [email protected] (W) Mobile: +61 (0)423 057 899 Email: [email protected] Vice Chair/Welfare Officer: George Zaiter, Radar Engineering Unit, Portman Street, Zetland, NSW 2017 Mobile: 0425 306 633 Email: [email protected] (W) �� Secretary: Amelia Herringe, �� C/- Police Prosecutors, Police Station, Sutherland, NSW 2232 Mobile: 0418 671 963 Email: [email protected] (W) Chairman: Barry Walker, PO Box 337, Lavington, NSW 2641 Treasurer: Charles Buttrose, PO Box 86, Forestville, NSW 2087 Tel: (02) 6040 1022 (H/W) Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0402 248 599 Email: [email protected] Vice Chairman: Peter Seidel, C/- Police Station, Albury, NSW 2640 Reception Officer: Warwick Brown, Tel: (02) 6023 9299 (W) Tel: (02) 6043 1510 (H) 1/10 Alexander Street, Coogee, NSW 2034 Tel: (02) 9665 9385 Secretary/Sub Editor: George Krooglik, Mobile: 0402 035 342 Email: [email protected] (W) C/- Police Station, Albury, NSW 2640 Email: [email protected] (H) Tel: (02) 6023 9299 (W) Email: [email protected] Reception Committee: Joe Ludeck, Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Brian Penn, 72 Hawkins Street, Howlong, NSW 2643 George Zaiter, Email: [email protected] Tel: (02) 6026 5759 (H) Mobile: 0427 242 624 Jason Russell, Email: [email protected] Ken Norton, Tel/Fax: (02) 9520 5146 Social Secretary: Barry Walker, Nicole Pollard, Charles Buttrose C/- Police Station, Albury, NSW 2640 Tel: (02) 6023 9299 (W)

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FORMED 29th April, 1966. FORMED 25th November, 1969. Chairman/Regional Editor: Manfred (Fred) Wojtasik, Chairman: Paul LaSpina, 5 McGregor Court, Belair, SA 5052 Tel: (08) 8370 3494 43 Willow Gardens, South Yunderup, WA 6208 Mobile: 0437 799 792 Email: [email protected] Tel: (08) 9537 6874 Email: [email protected] Vice Chairman: Joe Jones, Vice Chairman/Souvenirs and Supply Officer: Albert Finnegan, PO Box 239, Glenside, SA 5065 Tel: (08) 8338 7023 Mobile: 0412 396 937 Tel: (08) 9492 5488 (W) Mobile: 0419 906 811 Email: [email protected] Email: fi[email protected] Secretary: Elke Pfau, Secretary: Val Doherty, 14 Hassell Street, Kilkenny, SA 5009 174 Scarborough Beach Road, Scarborough, WA 6019 Tel: (08) 8445 7005 (H) Fax: (08) 8445 1104 (H) Tel: (08) 9341 3306 (H) Fax: (08) 9245 4323 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0412 113 975 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Roger Smart, Assistant Secretary: Gwenda Larkins, 25 Tresise Street, Carine, WA 6020 60 Kenaway Street, Tusmore, SA 5065 Email: [email protected] Tel: (08) 9243 6141 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: John van Dulken, Sub Editor/Social Coordinator: Allan Voak, 1 Parson Street, Sturt, SA 5047 Tel: (08) 8377 0848 22 Regina Loop, Currambine, WA 6028 Mobile: 0434 355 094 Email: [email protected] Tel: (08) 6202 2840 (H) Email: [email protected] Reception Committee Co-Ordinator: Tony Dixon, Social Committee: Allan Voak, Ross Pengilly, Cheryl Pengilly, Colin Burton, 275 Kelly Road, Modbury Heights, SA 5092 Carol Burton and Teresa Kurtis Tel: (08) 8396 6516 (H) Email: [email protected] Hospitality and Reception Coordinator: Vic Smith, Assistants: Ken Cocks & Ron Marsh 32 St. Anthony’s Drive, Stirling, WA 6021 Northern Territory Liaison Officer: Allan Mitchell, Tel: (08) 9446 4648 Email: [email protected] 5 Eureka Court, Anula, Darwin, NT Committee: Colin Burton and Anthony Moylett Tel: (08) 8927 2676 Mobile: 0417 804 546 Email: [email protected] The W.A. Region meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at the WA Police Union Building, 639 Murray Street, West Perth commencing at 7.30pm. Welfare Matters: All advice and enquiries to be and followed by a light supper. N.B. No meetings are ever held in January referred to the Regional Executive Monthly meetings are held on every 2nd Thursday of the month at the German Club, 223 Flinders Street, Adelaide, South Australia, commencing at 7.00pm

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FORMED 1st July, 1966. Chairperson/Northern West Liaison Officer/Sub Editor: Fiona Smith, Chairman: Ron Cameron, C/- Police Headquarters, 88-98 Wilson Street, Burnie, TAS 7320 11 Boardman Road, Bowral, NSW 2576 Tel: (02) 4862 1053 (H) Tel: (03) 6434 5223 Mobile: 0417 307 056 Email: fi[email protected] (W) fi[email protected] (H) Vice Chairman: Andy Kuzek, 10 Bullock Circuit, Kambah, ACT 2902 Vice Chair: Colin Riley, Tel: (02) 6231 6389 (H) Email: [email protected] C/- Tasmania Police, PO Box 308, Hobart, TAS 7018 Tel: (03) 6230 2334 (W) Mobile: 0419 516 968 Secretary: Mick Richardson, Email: [email protected] 5 Osburn Drive, MacGregor, ACT 2615 Tel: (02) 6254 1996 (H) Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Pete Leggett, C/- Tasmania Police, PO Box 308, Hobart, TAS 7018 Treasurer: Dave Kennemore, Tel: (03) 6230 2111 (W) Mobile: 0409 006 966 3 Gingana Street, Aranda, ACT 2614 Email: [email protected] Tel: (02) 6251 2009 (H) Email: [email protected] Secretary: Colin Harwood, Sub Editor: Peter Batley, 22 Paige Court, Mornington, TAS 7018 Tel: (03) 6244 8760 (H) 38 Nellie Hamilton Avenue, Gungahlin, ACT 2912 Mobile: 0409 216 439 Email: [email protected] Tel: (02) 6262 2550 (H) Email: [email protected] Northern Liaison Officer: Laurie Leaver, Stock Officer: Julian Taylor, 9 Eden Street, Riverside, Launceston, TAS 7250 Tel: (03) 6327 2784 PO Box 201, Belconnen, ACT 2616 Tel: (02) 6258 4066 (H) Mobile: 0419 581 544 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0412 824 436 Email: julian.taylor@sanofi-aventis.com Southern Liaison Officer: John T. Harding, Reception Officers: Andy Kuzek, 87 Clarence Street, Bellerive, TAS 7018 Tel: (03) 6244 6539 (H) 10 Bullock Circuit, Kambah, ACT 2902 Mobile: 0409 446 519 Email: [email protected] Tel: (02) 6231 6389 (H) Email: [email protected] John Murphy, 44 William Webb Drive, Evatt, ACT 2617 Welfare Officer: Ron Martin, Tel: (02) 6258 4882 (H) 29 Churchill Road, Taroona, TAS 7053 Tel: (03) 6227 8988 Mobile: 0428 278 988 Region Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Australian Federal Police College, Brisbane Avenue, Barton, A.C.T. commencing at 6.00pm followed by a meal at 7.00pm (Often followed by a Guest Speaker)

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

If you are requiring assistance to the following countries, they are not presently Luxembourg, Poland & Switzerland: Warren Wrobel, 10 Tallarook Road, covered by an Associate Secretary and you should direct your queries on Hawthorndene, SA 5051 Ph/Fax: (H) (08) 8278 5276 travel to the Travel Coordinator for the Associate Secretaries, Jason Brewer Email: [email protected] [email protected] New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil & Peru: Jock Alcock, Andorra, Cyprus, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Monaco, Pakistan, Portugal, 13 O’Keeffe Road, Mothar Mountain, QLD 4570 Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Spain, Sri Lanka & Turkey. Mobile: 0409 312 724 Email: [email protected] Russia, Slovenia & Ukraine: Bernie Coleman, 2 Scotney Court, Alexandra Hills, QLD 4161 Austria, Germany & Lithuania: Klaus Hempfing, Mobile: 0402 983 225 Email: [email protected] Email: kdmhempfi[email protected] Botswana, Gabon, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland Executive Director of The Dodd Memorial Award: & Zimbabwe: Val Doherty, Nicole Pollard, C/- State Crime Command, 1 Charles Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150 174 Scarborough Beach Road, Scarborough, WA 6109 Mobile: 0412 245 804 Email: [email protected] (H) Ph: (H) (08) 9341 3306 Fax: (08) 9245 4323 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (W) Canada, U.S.A., Mexico & Malta: Carole Garrard, Travel Liaison Officer for Overseas Members: P.O. Box 25, Pottsville Beach, NSW 2489 Jason Brewer, P.O. Box 754, Innaloo City, Perth WA 6918 Ph: (H) (02) 6677 0072 Fax: (02) 6677 0073 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0417 952 902 Email: [email protected] Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Croatia & Estonia: Gordon Porter, Liaison Officer, International Internal Commission & International 2 Brian Court, Shepparton, VIC 3630 Professional Chairman: Ph: (H) (03) 5821 3717 (W) (03) 5820 5846 Mobile: 0427 213 717 Michelle Harris, C/- AFP International Deployment Group Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0413 959 850 Email: [email protected] Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Latvia, Liaison Officer International Cultural Commission: Seychelles & Slovakia: Mick Flannery, Ph: (W) (07) 3283 0555 Allan Voak, 22 Regina Loop, Currambine, WA 6028 (H) (07) 3880 2225 Mobile: 0407 159 209 Email: [email protected] Ph: +61 8 6202 2840 Mobile: 0412 634 327 France: Julie Cochrane, C/- Post Office, Forrest, VIC 3236 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Liaison Officer International Social Commission: Great Britain, Ireland, Belgium & Gibraltar: Jason Brewer, Nicole Pollard, C/- State Police Command, 1 Charles Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150 P.O. Box 754, Innaloo City, Perth WA 6918 Mobile: 0412 245 804 Email: [email protected] (H) Mobile: 0417 952 902 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (W) Hong Kong & Macau: Pete Henry, International Commission for United Nations Affairs: Mobile: 0407 855 505 Email: [email protected] J. Burn, P.O. Box 50, Niddrie Delivery Centre, VIC 3042 Hungary: George Kovacs, 13 Curtis Crescent, Moorebank, NSW 2170 Mobile: 0400 383 639 Ph: (H) (02) 9601 1819 (W) (02) 9459 3931 Fax: (02) 9601 1442 Youth Exchange Liaison Officer: Email: [email protected] Col O’Shea, Mobile: 0434 141 872 Email: [email protected] Italy & Greece: Bill Sames, - Tasmania Police Hobbies Bureau Secretary, Assistant Web Master & Mobile: 0408 884 209 Email: [email protected] Web Site Technical Support Officer: Latvia: Elmars (Jerry) Veliks, 3 Mackie Street, Gowrie, A.C.T. 2904 Jason Brewer, P.O. Box 754, Innaloo City, Perth WA 6918 Ph: (02) 6291 7317 Mobile: 0417 952 902 Email: [email protected]

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Amended 15/2/2010

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ARRANGE AUTOMATIC PAYMENT OF ANNUAL DUES THROUGH YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REGION TREASURER FOR ACCOUNT DETAILS. Complete this form and forward with payment to Regional Treasurer as below: SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NEW SOUTH WALES VICTORIA/TASMANIA FOR REGIONAL USE: NORTHERN TERRITORY Mr Charles Buttrose REGIONAL TREASURER Mr John Van Dulken incl. ALBURY/WODONGA P.O. Box 86 Date Received: 1 Parson Street Forestville, NSW 2087 Mr Pete Henry Sturt, SA 5047 P.O. Box 166 Pascoe Vale South, VIC 3044 Date Accepted:

WESTERN AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND ACT REGION Receipt Number: Mr Roger Smart Mr Lorenzo Ricato Mr Dave Kennemore 25 Tresise Street P.O. Box No. 16025 3 Gingana Street Amount Received: Carine, WA 6020 City East, QLD 4002 Aranda, ACT 2614

PNG, SINGAPORE & OVERSEAS: Mr Geoff Rodda, 2 Jeanes Avenue, Glenelg North, SA 5045 Magazine Mailing:

(e.g. 31/12/10)

ANNUAL DUES 2010

POLICE DOWN UNDER JUNE 2010 * This Form is available online and can be ﬁlled in, printed and saved from our website * Photocopies of this form are also permissable

POLICE DOWN UNDER JUNE 2010 INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION - AUSTRALIAN SECTION TRAVEL INFORMATION FORM NOTES FOR GUIDANCE OF COMPLETION These notes are issued in conjunction with the Travel Information Form. They are designed to guide you as to what information is required and why. The form is relatively simple to complete and is versatile if completed properly. You may require early advice on accommodation, sightseeing or other, this form can assist you. You may be looking for Home Hosting, being met at the airport, advice on car hire, this form can assist you. Hoping to visit a foreign police station or establishment, once again, this form can help you. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY before commencing you application, the information you provide will make life much easier for the member assisting you in the area you wish to visit. This form may be dealt with in two different ways. It is desirable that it be completed and sent electronically HOWEVER, do not be dismayed if you are unable to take this line, the alternative is to print it off, complete the form in legible hand print and send to the appropriate Associate Secretary (see below). Firstly, lets deal with sending it electronically…… 1. Answer all questions and if not applicable, mark N/A 2. If travelling to more than one country, a separate form must be completed for each country you require IPA assistance. To assist yourself- fill out the main areas of the form which are applicable to all of the countries, save and then duplicate as required. 3. Address the form to the Associate Secretary for the relevant country. A list of Associate Secretaries can be found in the Police Down Under magazine or on the Website. Where no Assistant Secretary is listed, send the form to the Travel Coordinator, Secretary General or Assistant Secretary General. 4. Always attach a copy of your itinerary for travel in each country. (Note: if your itinerary hasn’t been finalised and you are making inquiries to assist with this area, provide as much information as known at the time and mark as ‘incomplete’). 5. If you are seeking accommodation, detail what type is required, number of rooms, double or single, price range, number of nights and preferred location. Keep in mind that the star rating you are used to in Australian may be totally different in some other countries. Once your contact is established, discuss the accommodation. 6. When requesting sightseeing information, detail the estimated time available and what type of things are of interest to you, e.g. Police Stations, Historical Buildings, Museums, Amusement Parks, Theatre etc. 7. If you wish to visit Police Establishments, detail your interests, e.g. Fingerprints, Communications, Traffic etc. 8. Add any other information of your interests or hobbies which will assist the host Region to accommodate your requests and facilitate your meeting with other members who have similar interests. Completed the form – we need to send it off… 9. You will need to send the form to your Region Secretary for verification of your current membership status. Once again, this can be done electronically. It is recommended that you send the form at least one month before your intened travel. The earlier the better so as to give the host country time to investigate the best solution to your needs. If you are not sure that your Regional Secretary is available, contact them to ensure the Travel Information Form is not deleayed. 10. Along with your form you need to send a scanned copy of your current IPA Membership Card (both sides). If scanning is a problem for you, you will need revert back to the postal system. (See 12 & 13 following) 11. Once your Regional Secretary has verified your membership currency, they will forward it electronically to the Associate Secretary you have nominated on the top of the Travel Information Form. The Associate Secretary will in turn send it off to their counterpart or contact in the relevant country. From there on, you SHOULD be contacted directly from the area of inquiry. Here is the importance of giving as much notice as possible and sending early advice. Now, the much slower system. If you need to use or revert back to the Postal System….. 12. You will need to download the form from the Web Site or photocopy from the Magazine, photocopy one for each of the countries you are seeking IPA assistance from and complete the from as per Instruction Points 1 – 8 above. 13. Before posting your papers off to your Regional Secretary for verification of membership currency, the following check list needs to be followed: I. Completed form for each country where IPA assistance is being sought II. Copy of Itinerary for each country travelling to plus, additional copies for each serarate location within the country where you require assistance e.g. if you are travelling to the USA and visiting four different cities and require IPA assistance in each location, four copies of your itinerary are required. III. Photocopy (clear and legible) of your Membership Card (both sides) for each county. IV. Envelope addressed to the relevant Associate Secretary, with postage attached (for the Region Secretary to forward papers on) and, stamped envelope (no address) for each of the countries you have completed forms for. (For the Associate Secretary to send off your Travel Information Forms). V. Re 1V above, it is advisable to contact the appropriate Associate Secretary before sending off all of the photocopies and postage as they may be able to assist you in providing scanned copies and forwarding electronically from their end. NOTE: Time is the essence with this (mail) system, you should try to allow at least three months for the complete process to occur. If you have any doubts, contact your Region Executive, relevant Associate Secretary or the Assistant Secretary General for advice. Members within your Region may be able to assist you with scanning and forwarding by email so don’t hesitate to ask.

Assistant Secretary General (Updated and amended 7th January 2009)

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