Sgt Scott Russell - NSW Police Force

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Sgt Scott Russell - NSW Police Force
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THE NSW POLICE FORCE MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER 2012
2012 Police Officer of the Year
Sgt Scott Russell
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FROM THE COMMISSIONER
I
n 2010 the idea was born to
flood in for each of the award
talent, skill, dedication and
can see the success of individuals
create an annual award event
categories, the unenviable task of
expertise.
or teams as our own success.
that recognises the excellence of
selecting serves to highlight the
officers across all ranks and
diverse excellence of our officers.
It is hard not to be inspired by
Whether the part we play is large
each and every nominee and I am
or small, behind-the-scenes or in
confident that I don’t stand alone
the foreground, we all contribute in
spotlighted through a nomination,
in feeling extremely proud of the
our own way. Through the
however, we remain aware that
calibre of employees we saw on
excellence we bring to our own
Police Officer of the Year
there are many more who are
display at the 2012 awards.
work we can strengthen and enrich
awards has grown on a strong
equally worthy and who display
A consistent factor in the
foundation to become one of our
excellence and dedication on a
responses of nominees and
whole, and stake a claim to our
organisation’s hallmark events.
daily basis in their role as law
finalists has been their humility
overall professionalism and
enforcers.
and readiness to point to the
achievements as an organisation.
commands who have distinguished
themselves through their work.
Two years on and the Rotary
Each year when the nominations
For every achievement
From the general duties police
officer on the frontline and our
detectives who investigate the
strong role of teamwork in any
success they achieve.
These are traits commonly found
the greater NSW Police Force as a
Congratulations to everyone
who brings dedication to their
work, and congratulations to all of
most serious crimes, to our
in NSW police officers, who are
the exceptional nominees and
specialist commands, our highly
team players with a strong sense
finalists in this year’s Rotary Police
valued volunteers and our civilian
of loyalty and camaraderie.
officer of the Year awards.
staff who work behind the scenes
All of the winners of this year’s
To the winners, the biggest
to keep things running smoothly –
Rotary Police Officer of the Year
congratulations of all, for managing
the NSW Police Force in 2012 is a
Awards, while excelling as
to stand out from so many
multi-skilled and complex
individuals, were also part of a
excellent candidates and shine the
organisation.
team that supported their efforts
brightest in 2012. You have every
and perhaps even directly played a
reason to be proud, and all of us in
give recognition and
key role in many of their
the Force have every reason to be
acknowledgement to nominees,
highlighted achievements.
proud of you.
As much as the annual awards
finalists and category winners, they
In continuation of that, because
also remind each of us that the
of the nature of an organisation as
Andrew Scipione APM
fabric of our organisation is rich in
large as the NSW Police Force, we
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Police Officer of the Year awards,
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congratulated all staff who were
nominated
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This year’s Rotary Police Officer of the Year
Sgt Scott Russell, Castlereagh LAC
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Police Officer
of the Year 2012
Sgt Scott Russell from Castlereagh LAC has
been named as the 2012 NSW Police Officer
of the Year, and says this is the biggest honour
of his career.
“Listening to their nomination
Sgt Russell’s best mate Ian and his
on the night, it was clear that Snr
wife Kerrie also drove more than
Cst Rob Crick and Cst Tim Waite
eight hours from Narrandera to
are very professional police
be there.
officers. I was completely shocked
“I felt like a bit of a celebrity,
to have won the category.” But
with people coming up to me all
Sgt Russell’s night wasn’t over.
night offering their congratulations
“I then found it really difficult to
concentrate as the other awards
W
Insp Dave Ralph and their wives.
background and having met them
and then asking me to sign their
copies of the 150th book True Blue.
inner of the category Field
that Sgt Russell and his wife,
were being presented, knowing
Operations Police Officer
Simone will never forget.
that I was in the running for the big
I’ve been honoured in the 150th
award. My wife and I were almost
anniversary year of policing in
as nervous as each other!
NSW. I was very proud to
of the Year, Sgt Russell was up
“I have to say that I was very
“And then it dawned on me.
against Det Snr Cst Matthew
nervous about getting up in front
Ammon from the Gangs Squad,
of a room filled with such
who won Specialist Operations /
distinguished guests,” he said.
cheers when my name was
March in Sydney, and this made
Corporate Services Police Officer
“The ceremony started with my
called out for the main award.
the award that much more special.
of the Year.
category being awarded. All three
I simply couldn’t believe it. The
I would like to thank the Rotary
candidates were called up to the
cover of the Police Monthly was
Clubs of NSW and the NSW Police
NSW at Doltone House in Pyrmont
stage as our information was
on the big screen and cameras
Force once again for this award.”
on Friday 2 November, it was a
being read out and video
started flashing at my table,”
very glamorous evening and one
interviews were shown.
Sgt Russell said.
Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of
“My supporters let out ecstatic
“It was very humbling, but what
of 500 people in the state’s north
west. And yes, the town knows
award, particularly in this 150th
their local sergeant is the 2012
year of policing. I can’t describe
Rotary Police Officer of the Year.
“I’ve received quite a few
awarded in front of your
phone calls and text messages
colleagues, peers and dignities. It
from around the country, but the
was a very proud moment, one
best was a huge sign put up just
that I’ll never forget.
outside of town congratulating me,
Sgt Russell’s cheer squad drove
more than nine hours to be with
him on the night. They included
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Sgt Russell works in
Collarenebri, a small community
an honour it was to accept this
how it makes you feel to be
Sgt Scott Russell and his
wife, Simone await the big
announcement
participate in the Sea of Blue
put up by some of the locals, which
was terrific.
“Collarenebri really is a great
Castlereagh Commander, Supt Bob
place to work. It’s a marvellous
Noble and his wife Jodie, Sgt Jodi
little community and the people
West, and Insp Chris Taylor and
out here make life so much easier.”
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Field Operations
Police Officer of the Year
Sgt Scott Russell Castlereagh LAC
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gt Russell joined the NSWPF
in 1988 and was stationed
at Albury.
Prior to joining the NSWPF he was
employed as an apprentice painter
with NSW Public Works, a role
that required him to work around
government sites, including
police stations.
“My interest in policing was
sparked from speaking to police I
crossed paths with during that
time,” he said. “Then I attended a
recruitment day in Wagga Wagga
and my career was set in motion.”
Sgt Russell said the best part of
policing is making a difference in
people’s lives.
“I work in the remote north
west town of Collarenebri where
there is a lot of disadvantage. It
gives me the opportunity to make
a difference in the community,”
Sgt Russell said.
“Throughout my career I have
also been fortunate enough to
work at a number of stations and
along the way I have met many
people and made some strong
friendships.”
Sgt Russell lists graduating from
the NSW Police Academy and
being promoted to sergeant as his
two career highlights.
He said he had not expected
to make the finalist list in this
year’s Rotary Police Officer of
the Year Awards.
“Initially I was shocked,” he
said. “I am proud to be a finalist
and it was an honour to represent
my Castlereagh LAC work
colleagues, my family and my
community.”
Winner
Snr Cst Rob Crick Brisbane Water LAC
Cst Tim Waite Darling River LAC
S
C
nr Cst Crick joined the NSWPF
in 2007 and was stationed
st Waite joined the NSWPF in
2008 and worked at Ashfield
at Tuggerah Lakes LAC before
for two years before relocating to
moving to Brisbane Water LAC
Nyngan. He became a police
in 2008.
officer because he was interested
Before joining the Force Snr Cst
in working with less fortunate of
Crick worked in the construction
the community.
industry. He said he turned to
“When I finished school I
policing because he wanted a more
became involved in youth work
personally satisfying career.
through my church and realised
“The NSW Police has given me a
job that challenges me and gives
me a sense of really contributing to
how similar it was to my vision
Finalist
my community,” said Snr Cst Crick,
of police work – the challenge of
working with disadvantaged and
Finalist
overlooked members of the
who notably completed the OSG
arresting the woman’s partner for
community that most people never
“Working in small country towns
course at the age of 42 and is still
a serious robbery.
see,” Cst Waite said.
brings a real sense of community
part of the Region’s OSG team. “I
“I am proud of this job as we
“I'd wanted to be a police
enjoy the variety of work we do
rescued two vulnerable children,
officer since the age of five so it
up to a job and out jumps the local
every day and I love working with a
enabling them to get the
was a chance to live that
teacher, lawyer, petrol station
supportive team.”
appropriate care and attention,”
boyhood dream.”
owner and bank manager.”
As a father of young children Snr
and support. The fire truck turns
he said. “In addition we were also
Cst Waite said he loves the
Cst Crick cites one of his proudest
able to take a violent offender off
variety and challenge of general
highlights include arresting
moments was when he investigated
the streets.”
duties police work.
offenders who had stolen a car
a case that led to two neglected
Snr Cst Crick said he was
“I enjoy the excitement of turning
Two of Cst Waite’s career
during a flood in Brewarrina, and
children being removed from their
surprised to make the finalist cut
up to a scene of chaos and trying
making a cameo appearance in the
mother’s care. The children were
of the awards. “Just to receive
to make sense and restore order,”
local high school production of
found with burns all over their
Brisbane Water’s nomination
he said.
Footloose, in which he played the
bodies.
is a huge honour when I consider
After the mother’s arrest further
investigations led to Snr Cst Crick
local police officer.
the calibre of police at this
command. To make the finalists list
is very humbling,” he said.
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Specialist Operations / Corporate Services
Police Officer of the Year
Det Snr Cst Matthew Ammon Gangs Squad
D
Winner
et Snr Cst Ammon joined
the NSWPF in 2002 and
commenced duties at Parramatta
LAC. He worked in the proactive
crime team before joining the
Parramatta Detectives, where he
worked until he joined the Gangs
Squad in 2010.
Det Snr Cst Ammon said he was
attracted to a career in policing
because of the variety.
“The NSW Police Force
presented a variety of challenges,”
he said. “I anticipated the work
would be varied with every shift
Sgt Andrew Bobin Police Prosecutions Western Region
a say and an effect on the
providing a new experience. It was
the overall variety that appealed to
me the most.”
Det Snr Cst Ammon cites his
work with Strike Force Kinnarra,
investigating a spate of drive-by
shootings in Western Sydney, as a
career highlight. He said the best
part of his job is locking up
criminals, as well as the teamwork
and the rewards of closing a case.
Det Snr Cst Ammon said the
announcement of his finalist
status in this year’s Rotary Police
Officer of the Year Awards had
Det Insp Frank Reitano Police Prosecutions,
Southern Region
execution of justice and being a
back day after day.”
prosecutor allows me to do this on
In 2004 Det Insp Reitano led
a daily basis.”
Strike Force Timepiece, which was
Sgt Bobin said he counts being
set up to investigate and prosecute
appointed a police prosecutor as
those involved in the Redfern riots,
his main career achievement, along
which saw the arrest of more than
with his recent role in bringing a DV
40 people.
offender to justice.
“Redfern has undergone a
“I witnessed an assault outside
massive transformation since
Orange Police Station before I had
Finalist
2004,” Det Insp Reitano said. “I’d
to attend court one morning and
Finalist
made the arrest with the assistance
of uniformed police. Two hours later
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been unexpected.
“Shocked is the first word that
comes to mind,” he said. “I have
worked with so many police that
deserve to be showered in
accolades however never are. I am
very humbled to be recognised for
my work and the team’s work.”
like to think that some of the
beneficial changes that have
occurred there came about in part
gt Bobin joined the NSWPF in
I prosecuted the defendant at court
1992 and was first stationed at
and ensured that he remained bail
D
Wetherill Park, followed by Fairfield.
refused,” he said. “The defendant
stationed at No. 34 Division, now
working as a police prosecutor and
He joined the Prosecutions
pleaded guilty a month later at
known as Fairfield LAC. He said
felt extremely honoured to be a
Command in 1996 due to a desire
the hearing.”
became a police officer because
finalist in the 2012 Rotary Police
he has always loved helping
Officer of the Year Awards.
to become more involved with the
Criminal Justice System.
“As a country prosecutor I am
presented with opportunities to
form rewarding professional
Sgt Bobin said it was flattering
et Insp Reitano attested in
June 1984 and was first
to be named as a finalist in the
people and wanted to do
2012 Rotary Police Officer of the
something useful with his life.
Year Awards.
“There are thousands of other
“When you go into work each
from the work that we performed.”
Det Insp Reitano said he loves
“There are a large number of
police who on a day to day basis
do such great work and it is a
day you just never know what that
shame that their work largely goes
relationships with local police, court
dedicated police who are just as
day is going to bring. ‘Some days
unrecognised. They are a lot more
staff, barristers, solicitors, the media
deserving,” he said. “But I do
are diamonds and some days are
worthy than I could ever be to be
and other members of the
have a great deal of personal
stones’ probably sums it up for all
nominated,” he said.
community,” Sgt Bobin said.
pride and satisfaction because
of us,” Det Insp Reitano said.
“It is always satisfying that I have
this nomination is a reward for
hard work.”
“We have all experienced the
highs and lows of policing, but it’s
the highs that keep us coming
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Rotary Community Award
Snr Cst Sam Donni Youth Command
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nr Cst Donni joined the NSW
Police Force in 1994 and was
stationed at Newtown. The thing
he enjoys most about the job is
the variety of roles on offer that
allows everyone to find something
suited to their unique strengths
and abilities.
Snr Cst Donni said he enjoys
making a difference in the lives of
disadvantaged young people.
“Working with the Youth
Command gives me the ability to
work with disadvantaged youths,
many of whom are involved in
crime, and changing their attitudes
towards police, themselves and
others,” he said. “I try to give them
an alternative by understanding
what harm is caused by their
actions and creating opportunities
through work with other agencies
to bring about positive social
changes, therefore leading to a
safer community.”
Snr Cst Donni said a career
highlight was transferring to the
Youth Command in 2003.
“With this move came the
chance to build relationships with
the young people and families in
the area and the police in the
LAC,” he said.
Snr Cst Donni said he felt
honoured to be selected as a
finalist in the 2012 Rotary Police
Officer of the Year Awards.
“I was really honoured that the
Leichhardt LAC Commander and
Crime Manager chose me, and
especially that they respected and
acknowledged the work that I was
doing now and over the time that I
have been at the PCYC,” he said.
Winner
Snr Cst Scott Chester Manning/Great Lakes LAC
Sgt Glenn Gorick Sutherland LAC
S
S
nr Cst Chester joined the
NSWPF in 1988 and was
gt Gorick joined the NSWPF
in 1985 and was initially
stationed at Inverell Police Station.
stationed at Kingsgrove. After a
He initially trained to become a
12 year break, Sgt Gorick rejoined
pastry chef, before deciding to
the Force in 2005 and was stationed
follow in his father’s footsteps
at Miranda.
and pursue a career in policing.
He was inspired to join the Force
Snr Cst Chester said he loves the
by a police officer he knew from a
degree of community interaction
local swimming club.
involved in his job.
“I met Det Sgt Dave Macafee at
“I love being available and able to
help people in need, interacting and
working with the local community,”
our local swimming club and he
Finalist
he said.
“I am a country police officer and
was always encouraging me to join
the police force,” Sgt Gorick said.
Finalist
“As I enjoy helping others and
career achievements are being
contributing to the community so
believe that you need to police
named the Australia Day Inverell
I decided to sign up. I was also
He said being named as a finalist
differently in country locations.
Shire Citizen of the Year in 2005 and
attracted to the interesting
in the 2012 Rotary Police Officer of
Unlike your city counterparts, where
being involved behind the scenes in
workplace and thought I might
the Year Awards was an honour.
most people you deal with are
the search for Malcolm Naden. He
make a good investigator one day.”
strangers, or assistance and back
said he was surprised to be named
up is plentiful, country policing is
as a finalist in this year’s awards.
challenging and limited. You often
“To be a finalist, I am honoured,
Sgt Gorick said his most
“It's very flattering and an
incredible honour when you
significant career achievements
consider the amount of good
were when he identified and helped
people in the NSW Police Force
have no back up and rely
proud and a little embarrassed,” he
prosecute the ‘red cap bandit’
who help others and charities,”
completely on communication skills
said. “In hindsight, it’s nice to be
for 59 armed robberies in
Sgt Gorick said.
to defuse situations. People you
acknowledged and recognised for
1992 and receiving the Queen’s
arrest are often talking to you in the
the work you do in your local
Commendation for Bravery for an
to our junior police officers to
street the next day, so it’s important
community and I appreciate the
arrest in 1993.
maintain our proud traditions.”
to treat people how you would
Rotary Club and the awards
expect to be treated.”
committee believing I am a worthy
Snr Cst Chester’s most significant
“I wish to pass on my experience
applicant and finalist.”
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Rotary Volunteer of the Year
Anamari Nelson Newtown LAC
A
Winner
namari first began working as
a Volunteer in Policing (VIP) in
2009 and now shares her time
between Newtown LAC – where
she first started – and the
Mounted Unit.
She said she first decided to
become a VIP because of the
important role policing plays in the
community.
“I decided to volunteer as I
believe, of all the essential
services, policing is the most
essential. Policing is the one
institution that can never say ‘no’,
Fiona Bird Northern Beaches LAC
no matter what the request for
assistance is,” Anamari said.
“Police work strikes me as
rather like housework, not a lot of
credit but a lot of complaints and
chaos if it doesn't get done.”
Anamari has been involved in a
number of events and activities
during her time as a VIP, including
assisting with the Sydney Gay and
Lesbian Mardi Gras and managing
the VIP contingent for the
Mounted Unit Open Day.
She said she finds the diversity
and the chance to connect with
Arthur MacLeod Lake Illawarra LAC
as a secondary school teacher in
in a very positive way. It gives them
the northern beaches area, Fiona
an opportunity to talk to someone
has always been focussed on
without necessarily talking directly
improving relationships between
to a police officer – which some
local youth and police. Fiona said
people may find intimidating.”
Arthur said he found attending
her volunteer role has provided her
with an increased understanding
public events with the command’s
of the NSW Police Force as an
crime prevention van to be a
organisation.
particularly rewarding activity.
“It gives us an opportunity to
“As a civilian I have really enjoyed
communicate with a wide variety
gaining a greater insight into how
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the Police Force operates and
Finalist
gaining a greater understanding of
iona became a Volunteer
in Policing (VIP) in 1999 at
do,” she said.
Fiona is regularly involved with a
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on to police to help them in a direct
Policing (VIP) following his
way with their work.”
range of community engagement
retirement from a 36 year career
to get involved with the VIP program
events and has even performed as
with the Ambulance Service.
because she was impressed by the
the NSW Police Force mascot
excellent standard of police work in
Constable Charlie.
“I became a volunteer as I admire
and respect the work that my local
She said she was over the moon
to be a finalist in this year’s awards.
“I am completely thrilled. I have
Now aged 81, he has been based
named as a finalist in this year’s
awards.
the job was working with the public.
“The level of cooperation
absolutely loved and enjoyed
between police and the public is
everything I have done over my
what I most enjoy,” Arthur said.
and orderly,” Fiona said.
years as a VIP and to be recognised
In both her VIP role and her role
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and acknowledged in this way is
really special,” she said.
said he had not anticipated being
years and said his favourite part of
northern beaches community safe
“I wanted to be able to support
The father of three, grandfather
of six and great grandfather of five
at Lake Illawarra for the past 16
police officers do in keeping the
them in a real and meaningful way.”
“Sometimes they provide useful
rthur became a Volunteer in
Northern Beaches LAC. She decided
her local area.
of people,” he said.
information that we can then pass
the amazing work police officers
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the community very rewarding.
“I enjoy knowing that I am a
small part of an overall significant
process and I enjoy being in an
environment surrounded by
kind, generous and practical
people,” Anamari said, adding that
she was honoured to be named as
a category finalist in this year’s
Rotary Police Officer of the Year
Awards.
“My goal is to keep helping our
NSW Police Force as effectively as
I can and in as many ways as
possible.”
“It’s a window between the two
worlds and the public react to VIPs
“I’m overwhelmed because it
was not something I expected at
all,” he said.
“I’m sure there are a lot of people
who are more worthy than myself.”
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Rotary Police Employee of the Year
Roslyn Lang Mid North Coast LAC
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oslyn joined the NSWPF in
1976 and was stationed at
Petersham. She said she enjoyed
working in a supportive role
directly alongside commanders in
the field.
“I enjoy supporting them and
this has always been very
satisfying as they largely have
relied on me to look after the
administrative arm so that their
command is operating efficiently,
with integrity and to ensure that
all our resources are maximised,”
Roslyn said.
“In doing this, I want to
contribute to the command so
that it is the best it can be to
achieve its policing goals and to
maintain a good reputation within
the NSW Police Force. The variety
and challenges have always been
stimulating and without exception
I have enjoyed a career with
wonderful administrative staff.”
Roslyn said a career highlight
for her was going through an
accelerated progression at
aged 19 to be appointed to
the inspector’s clerk position
at Petersham.
She is also proud of being
appointed to the local area
manager's position at Mid North
Coast following a major
restructure in 1997.
Roslyn said she was humbled
to be named as a finalist in the
2012 Rotary Police Officer of the
Year Awards.
“I really don't like attention – I
prefer to be behind the scenes –
but I am very appreciative of the
generous nomination,” she said.
Robyn Craft The Hills LAC
Kevin Read Lachlan LAC
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A
obyn started working as a
clerical officer in 1990, in a role
boriginal Community Liaison
Officer Kevin Read joined the
that saw her assisting detectives
NSW Police Force in 2009 and was
and the intelligence office at Castle
stationed at Condobolin.
Hill Police Station.
Kevin said he joined to work with
She was appointed to the
young people and the community
position of intelligence analyst at
with the goal of helping to lower the
St Marys LAC in June 2003 and
crime rate.
worked there for two and a half
“My favourite part of the job is
years before returning to work as
the opportunity to help people,
an intelligence analyst at The Hills.
particularly helping young people to
Robyn said she loves working as
part of a great team.
Finalist
“One of the best parts of what I
do is being able to assist police in
Winner
find employment and seeing a
change in the community as a
Finalist
whole.
Speaking of her nomination and
“I feel you need to listen to
“I feel privileged to even be
targeting criminal activity and those
finalist status in this year’s awards,
individuals, families and community
nominated for such an award,” he
involved in crime,” she said.
Robyn said she felt both honoured
groups,” he said.
said. “I work with a great team of
This is not the first time Robyn
has been recognised for her
professional excellence. During an
and flattered to be recognised at
such a high level.
“I feel privileged to be a part of
“It’s important to run workshops
people and we all work together to
in our schools, to attend community
build a safer, stronger community.”
interagency meetings and to listen
Operational Crime Review, Robyn
the NSW Police Force and have
to what’s working and what’s not
was presented with a Certificate
been rewarded with a wonderful
working. We all need to work
of Appreciation by the
fulfilling career,” she said. “I hope to
together on creating positive
Commissioner for her valuable
continue assisting and supporting
change.”
contribution and highly professional
the Crime Management Unit and
manner within the Intelligence
other officers stationed at The Hills
be named as a finalist in this
Office at The Hills LAC.
LAC as well as the greater NSW
year’s awards.
Kevin said his future career goal
is a simple one.
“I hope to help build a safer
community for everyone,” he said.
Kevin said he felt privileged to
Police Force.”
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2012 Rotary NSW Police Officer of the Year Awards – Nominees
Field Operations Local Area Command
Police Officer of the Year
Cst Heath Grogan
Snr Cst Melanie Vanderwall
L/Snr Cst Jay Maleckas
Snr Cst Todd Douglas
Snr Cst Robin Crick
Sgt Benjamin Beach
L/Snr Cst Shane Ranee
L/Snr Cst Paul Watson
Sgt Scott Russell
Snr Cst Geoffrey Weller
Snr Cst John Gallop
L/Snr Cst Bradley Tod
Cst Adam Gill
Cst Timothy Waite
Cst Belinda Amies-Peverill
L/Snr Cst Justin Watters
Sgt Peter Bolt
L/Snr Cst Andrew Dow
Det Snr Cst Andrew Linsell
Snr Cst Peter Realph
Det Sgt Andrew Barnes
Det Sgt John Robertson
Cst Christopher Wilson
Snr Cst Mary Watson
Det Sgt Troy Kauter
Sgt Gregory Croft
Cst Sarah Osborne
Det Snr Cst Emma Greig
Cst Mikhail Apostolakis
Snr Cst Brendon Lowe
Det Sgt Malcolm Donald
Snr Cst Peter Davis
Cst Kate Holman
Det Snr Sgt Darren Kelly
Snr Cst Amy Buttsworth
Det Snr Cst Christie Houldin
Snr Cst Sandra Farwell
Cst Robert McDonald
Sgt Paul Batista
Cst Jennifer Clissold
Insp Scott Tanner
L/Snr Cst Gordon Hamilton
Sgt Judith Jones
Snr Cst Benjamin Clavel
Sgt Andrew Coss
Snr Cst Richard Hogan
Sgt Kieran Richards
Sgt Reginald Schmutter
Det Insp Brett Guyatt
Sgt Mark Peebles
Det Snr Cst Bradley Walker
Sgt Robert Grant
Det Sgt Anthony Fokes
Sgt Samantha Barlow (retired)
Snr Cst David Hayes
Snr Cst Michael McDonnell
Snr Cst Robert Paterson
Det Sgt Jeffrey White
Sgt David Plunkett
Det Sgt John Dooley
Det Sgt Sandra Green
L/Snr Cst Kym Hutton
L/Snr Cst Tina McPherson
Albury LAC
Barrier LAC
Blacktown LAC
Botany Bay LAC
Brisbane Water LAC
Burwood LAC
Cabramatta LAC
Campbelltown LAC
Castlereagh LAC
Central Hunter LAC
Chifley LAC
City Central LAC
Coffs/Clarence LAC
Darling River LAC
Deniliquin LAC
Eastern Beaches LAC
Eastern Suburbs LAC
Eastwood LAC
Eastwood LAC
Eastwood LAC
Fairfield LAC
Far South Coast LAC
Gladesville LAC
Green Valley LAC
Griffith LAC
Harbourside LAC
Hawkesbury LAC
Holroyd LAC
Hurstville LAC
Kings Cross
Kuring-gai LAC
Kuring-gai LAC
Lachlan LAC
Lake Illawarra LAC
Leichhardt LAC
Liverpool LAC
Manly LAC
Miranda LAC
Monaro LAC
Mt Druitt LAC
Mudgee LAC
Newcastle City LAC
Northern Beaches LAC
Oxley LAC
Parramatta LAC
Penrith LAC
Police Transport Command
Quakers Hill LAC
Quakers Hill LAC
Redfern LAC
Rose Bay LAC
St George LAC
St Marys LAC
Surry Hills LAC
Sutherland LAC
The Hills LAC
The Hills LAC
The Rocks LAC
Traffic & HWP Command
Tuggerah Lakes LAC
Wagga Wagga LAC
Wollongong LAC
Wagga Wagga
Specialist Operations / Corporate Services
Non Local Area Command Police Officer of the Year
Sgt Grahame Barlow
Det Snr Cst Adam Child
Alcohol & Licensing
Asian Crime Squad
Det Sgt Stacey Maloney
Det Supt John O'Reilly
Det Sgt Meredith McNeill
Sgt Gregory Moon
Det Snr Cst Matthew Ammon
Det Sgt Joseph Paul Maree
Insp John Hill
Sgt Andrew Bobin
Insp Francesco Reitano
Sgt Kevin Daley
Insp Catherine Cole
Child Abuse Squad
CT&ST
Drug Squad
Forensic Services Group
Gangs Squad
Homicide Squad
PI&P
Police Prosecutions
(Western Region)
Police Prosecutions
(Southern Region)
Public Affairs Branch
Workforce Safety
Rotary Community Award
Det Sgt Grant Churchin
Sgt John Rutherford
Snr Cst Alistair McLeod
Sgt Michael Gibson
Snr Cst Sam Donni
L/Snr Cst Gayle Shone
Snr Cst Karen Lowden
Snr Cst Natalie Haynes
L/Snr Cst Rachael Joyce
Mary Hilmi
Snr Cst Scott Chester
Snr Cst Robyn Jennings
Snr Cst Veronica Carrasco
Det Sgt Shane Wheeler
Sgt Glenn Gorick
Albury LAC
Brisbane Water LAC
Coffs/Clarence LAC
Fairfield LAC
Youth Command
Green Valley LAC
Harbourside LAC
Hawkesbury LAC
Holroyd LAC
Liverpool LAC
Manning/Great Lakes LAC
Northern Beaches LAC
Redfern LAC
St Marys LAC
Sutherland LAC
The Rotary Clubs of NSW Volunteer in Policing
Volunteer of the Year Award
Elwyn Ried
Hal Moir
Matthew Wilson
Annette Bowman
Christine Skurray
Ann Phillips
Arthur MacLeod
Catherine Murray
Ross Denny
Janelle Anderson
Anamari Nelson
Anamari Nelson
Fiona Bird
Diane Miller
Albury LAC
Brisbane Water LAC
Green Valley LAC
Harbourside LAC
Hawkesbury LAC
Hurstville LAC
Lake Illawarra LAC
Liverpool LAC
Macquarie Fields LAC
Newcastle City LAC
Newtown LAC
Mounted Police
Northern Beaches LAC
St George LAC
NSW Rotary Police Employee of the Year
Christine Bentley
Terry Marshall
Raymond Northcote
Natalie Dunstan
Craig Bowra
Alex Sentana
Rosa Haste
Tracey Middleton
Pamela Freeland
Kevin Read
Sandra Pese
Ronald Bootes
Ingrid Thompson
Kathy Nugent
Joanna Mackay
Wendy Ling
Roslyn Lang
Sharon Wells
Tania Madgwick
Amanda Duncan
Maria Jennings
Brian Moir
Robyn Craft
Albury LAC
Blacktown LAC
Brisbane Water LAC
Castlereagh LAC
Emergency Management Unit
Fairfield LAC
Harbourside LAC
Hawkesbury
HR Workforce Safety
Lachlan LAC
Liverpool LAC
MEIG
Manly LAC
Mid North Coast LAC
Miranda LAC
Newcastle City
North Region
Northern Beaches LAC
Orana LAC
Public Affairs Branch
Redfern LAC
SLED
The Hills LAC
*Some commands include more than one Rotary Club and so have more than one nominee.