September 2010 - The Police Association Victoria

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THE POLICE ASSOCIATION VICTORIA UPHOLDING OUR RIGHTS SINCE 1917
www.tpav.org.au VOLUME 76 ISSUE 9 SEPTEMBER 2010
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at the ready
Also this month
> BUSHFIRE ROYAL
COMMISSION
> MacDIARMID FAMILY
> POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY
and more ...
Above & beyond
the call of duty
The men and women of the force
protect us all by bravely putting
themselves in harm’s way.
On the occasion of Blue Ribbon
Day, all our team would like to
extend their grateful, ongoing
and heartfelt thanks.
THE POLICE ASSOCIATION
No. 1 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne 3002
Telephone: 03 9468 2600 Fax: 03 9495 6933
Freecall 1800 800 537 (outside metro area only)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tpav.org.au
EXECUTIVE
President: Brian Rix
Senior Vice-President: John Laird
Junior Vice-President: Gerry de Vries
Treasurer: Phil Pearson
Assistant Treasurer: Dean Thomas
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Mr Brian Rix − President
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Mr John Laird − Snr Vice-president (Sth Melbourne CIU)
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Mr Phil Pearson (Region 3 H/Q, Broadmeadows)
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Mr Dean Thomas (Latrobe CIU)
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Mr Dermot Avon (Properties Branch, Business Management)
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Mr John Carter (Frankston Police Station)
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Mr Karl David APM (Frankston Police Station)
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Mr Gerard de Vries − Jnr Vice-president (Dandenong)
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Mr Paul O’Connell (Moreland CIU)
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Mr Mark Rose (Melbourne TMU)
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Ms Diane Wilson (Nunawading Police Station)
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Executive members’ home phone numbers are
available after hours in strictly urgent cases only. Their
numbers may be obtained from the on-line supervisor
at D24 on 9247 3222.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Secretary: Greg Davies
Assistant Secretary: Bruce McKenzie
Legal Manager: Tony Walsh
Industrial Relations Manager: Chris Kennedy
Administration Manager: Sylvia Loveless
Communications Manager: Sandro Lofaro
Editor: Shirley Hardy-Rix
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RETIRED POLICE ASSOCIATION
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Email [email protected]
Secretary: Arthur Roberts 9704 2358
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The Mounted
Branch
VOLUME 76
ISSUE 9
ALSO THIS MONTH
> BUSHFIRE ROYAL
COMMISSION
> MACDIARMID FAMILY
> POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY
AND MORE ...
A time of change at the
Mounted Branch.
Photo − Greg Noakes
Sheila MacDiarmid
18
Remembrance Day
03
President’s Message
26
Delegate Profile
05
Secretary’s Message
27
Delegate training course
06
The Bushfire Royal
Commission report
28
Police Credit
29
Your Super
08
Legal News
30
Trivia − Who Am I?
10
Free health checks for police
32
Minutes
11
IR News
33
Member Classifieds
12
The Mounted Branch
36
Association Delegates
16
The MacDiarmid family
20 years after Sarah
MacDiarmid’s disappearance
18
Remembrance Day preview
19
Honour Wall
20
Legal advice in the case
of a traffic accident
21
A call for national standards
for young drivers
22
Farewell to Carlton
police station
SEPTEMBER 2010
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at the ready
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Inside this edition
THE POLICE ASSOCIATION VICTORIA UPHOLDING OUR RIGHTS SINCE 1917
www.tpav.org.au
Farewell Carlton
police station
The Police Association Victoria Journal September 2010 01
> PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Recent Executive
Elections
A
fter the recent Executive
elections we have two new
members committing to serve
you. Welcome to Colin Birch
and Dean Anderson. I am sure
they will represent all members’ interests
to the best of their ability, especially in the
lead up to the State election. Of course
with two new members, two others have
to make way. Gerry De Vries and Diane
Wilson provided enormous support and
intestinal fortitude through some very trying
times. I thank both members on behalf of
all the membership for their commitment
to helping their fellow Police Association
members. Meanwhile Delegate Glenn
Holland and Gerry De Vries are contesting
a single 12-month vacancy that at time of
writing has not been decided. I’m confident
that either will prove to be a very worthy
candidate to take on the Executive functions
of your Police Association.
Political Pledges to Policing
We have made it abundantly clear to
all state and federal politicians that
policing needs commitments from them
to ensure we can sustain our safe and
orderly community to the best of our
ability. For our state election, we intend
to comment on how we view a particular
policy without supporting any political party.
Then, it is up to you which party’s views you
think is best able to support your profession
and vote accordingly.
Annual General Meeting
The Executive of the Police Association has
authorised a strategy to improve current
asset holdings by selling off a tract of land
at Coldstream. The strategic direction is
to make available those funds for more
appreciating assets and improving members’
welfare. The Annual General Meeting has
to ratify decisions of this nature. Hopefully,
by the time you read this, members have
ratified the Executive’s direction. Our
vision of the future is to provide even more
services to you.
Police Association status
The Police Association has once again
returned a profit for the financial year.
The Administration, Executive and
Delegates have contributed to our strong
financial and political position. We intend
to continue that trend.
Bushfire Royal Commission
The bushfire Royal Commission has finally
handed down its recommendations. Your
Police Association was represented at
Brian Rix > President
The Police
Association has
once again returned
a profit for the
financial year.
the Commission to support our members
who discharged their duties in extreme
circumstances. Clearly, our members on
the ground acted above and beyond the
call of duty. We know that many of our
members still suffer from psychological
trauma. As always, The Police Association
will be there to continue to support those
members who need assistance.
I am sure the Victoria Police Force will take
on board the Commission’s findings and
hopefully improve systems and processes
to ensure that if such a catastrophic event
occurs in our state again, the Force will be
better prepared to support our hard working
members on the ground.
TPAV MEMBER BENEFITS >>
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Did you know you can defer your Police Association membership? If you are going on
unpaid maternity leave, leave without pay or are on an ESSS pension, your Association
membership can be deferred.
Please call Tracey Morgan or Sue Thorley on 1800 800 537 from the Membership team
to discuss your options.
> SECRETARY’S MESSAGE
The Association responds to
the Bushfire Royal Commission
recommendations
F
irst and foremost, I am pleased
that none of our members
came in for any criticism for
their actions on Black Saturday.
The Royal Commission has,
in effect, recognised that our members
universally reacted on the day in the best
way they could.
For The Police Association, several of the
Commission’s 67 recommendations are
significant.
It is recommended that the title of
Coordinator in Chief of Emergency
Management be removed from the Minister
for Police and Emergency Services.
The recommendation further states that the
Chief Commissioner of Police be designated
Coordinator in Chief.
We support this move because no system
should give a politician responsibility
for managing an emergency response.
Only someone with operational knowledge
should be in charge.
Another recommendation deals with an
issue which the Association believes was
wrongly handled on February 7, 2009.
As the fires spread rapidly, there was no
recommendation to the Premier to declare
a state of disaster.
If you are not going to make this declaration
in the midst of the worst natural disaster in
Australia’s history when would you envisage
this legislation might be used?
The Commission has recommended
that in future, the Minister for Police
and Emergency Services or the Chief
Commissioner must notify the Premier
about the possibility of declaring a
disaster as soon as the minister of
Chief Commissioner becomes aware of
circumstances that make it a reasonable
possibility that the criteria have been met.
The declaration of a state of disaster
is a powerful tool for managing an
emergency. In a sense, it can be compared
to the effect of martial law. Suddenly,
authorities have power to control a disaster
virtually however they see fit, including
commandeering helicopters or privately
owned earthmoving equipment.
In terms of evacuation procedures, the
Association is pleased the Royal Commission
has not recommended forced evacuation.
We’ve all seen footage from American forest
fires where people refusing to leave their
properties are arrested, handcuffed and
dragged away by police.
We don’t want to see that happen here and
the Association doesn’t want its members
put in that position. It can lead to a stand
off and we don’t want to end up with a siege
in the middle of a disaster area.
While we are pleased the Commission
stopped short of backing compulsory
evacuation, we are concerned that it
says the government’s approach should
"include consideration of plans for assisted
evacuation of vulnerable people".
That poses problematic questions for police.
Who categorises whom as vulnerable?
Who performs the evacuation? Is it a job
GREG DAVIES > SECRETARY
for police? If so, how are we to identify the
"vulnerable", how do we find them and
how do we establish if residents in isolated
properties have stayed or left?
The Police Association made a detailed
submission to the bushfires inquiry and
we got a very fair hearing. Now we will be
looking to see that the Victorian Government
implements the changes recommended.
We will also monitor the government’s
promise on another vital issue which
affects the safety of the public and our
own members.
This relates to improvement in emergency
services communications.
On Black Saturday we had significant
problems in various areas because police
using the metropolitan communications
network couldn’t talk to those on the
country network, even though in some
cases they were only about 200 metres
from one another.
In fact, the communications system was
so poor that some of our metropolitan
members on roadblock duty in rural
locations were left there for long periods
without portable communication. We may
have been lucky they survived unscathed.
Our rural and metropolitan communications
must be compatible and we await the
government pledge to make this happen
by 2012.
2009 Bushfires Royal
Commission delivers its
Final Report
T
he Final Report of the 2009
Bushfires Royal Commission
was presented to the Governor
of Victoria, Professor David de
Kretser AC, on Saturday, July
31 2010. The report was then presented
to the Premier and tabled in Parliament.
It is now available online at the 2009
Royal Commission website (www.
royalcommission.vic.gov.au).
Communications
In the July edition of the Police Association
Journal, we outlined the measures that
have already been announced by the
Government in response to concerns
pursued by the Police Association during
the bushfire hearings.
These announcements included provision
in the 2010-2011 State Budget for the
centralization of regional D-24s to the
ESTA facility in Ballarat and the "Emergency
Services Communications Strategic
Framework" which will focus on ensuring
that information and equipment is simple
and intuitive to use and ensure that field
personnel who are required to carry a voice
radio will not be expected to carry more than
one radio capable of roaming seamlessly
between the statewide network.
The Commission acknowledged the
communication difficulties between the
analogue and digital networks operating in
rural and metropolitan areas and the fact
that metropolitan police members deployed
to rural areas on Black Saturday were
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often without a means of communication.
The Strategic Framework is intended to
rectify these communication difficulties.
The Final Report concludes that the Strategic
Framework adopted by the Government
in April of this year will ultimately lead to
intra-operability between metropolitan and
rural radio networks for Victoria Police. While
the timing of implementation is yet to be
determined, the successful establishment
of a statewide communication system is
consistent with the position adopted by The
Police Association in its submissions before
the Royal Commission and is a welcome
development.
The Final Report has recommended in
the interim that Victoria Police ensure its
members are provided with radio handsets
compatible with the network for the area
to which they are deployed. Appropriate
training, as well as backup communications
systems such as mobile phones and CFA
radios, have also been recommended by
the commissioners.
Command and Control
The commissioners have acknowledged the
need for strong and effective leadership in
situations such as those experienced on
February 7 2009. The Commission observed
that then Chief Commissiner Christine
Nixon took a "hands off" approach to her
responsibilities as State Co-ordinator of
the State Emergency Response Plan and
Chief Commissioner of Police. Ms Nixon
attended to personal matters during the
course of Black Saturday and despite
receiving briefings which left her with the
clear impression that Victoria was "facing
a disaster", Ms Nixon left the IECC at
6:00pm and returned to her home and then
attended a dinner with her husband and
some friends at a hotel. The Commission
concluded that it was not satisfactory
that Ms Nixon was absent during this
period while aware of the disaster which
was unfolding.
The Commission stated that Ms Nixon’s
approach to Emergency Coordination and
her statutory responsibilities left much to
be desired. The Commission also expressed
dismay at Ms Nixon’s approach to giving
evidence before it. The Commission drew
attention to the fact that aspects of Ms
Nixon’s written statement and oral evidence
before the Commission were inaccurate
and incomplete. Ms Nixon attributed
the deficiencies in her evidence to poor
memory, assumptions and lack of support
in preparing her statement. The fact that
Ms Nixon had a practice of not keeping
notes or a log book during her tenure as
Chief Commissioner was singled out by the
Commissioners as a matter which should " ...
constitute a salutary reminder to emergency
services personnel at all levels of the
importance of keeping an activity log".
The Commission concluded that while
strong and effective leadership was required
on Black Saturday, the leadership provided
by those ultimately responsible for the
operational response was found wanting.
Tony Walsh > Legal Manager
Traffic Management Point Policy
The Commissioners concluded that
roadblocks play an important part in
maintaining public safety during the
bushfires. More than 4,500 roadblocks were
established on or after Black Saturday. The
Final Report identified a number of systemic
problems with the way roadblocks operated
including inflexibility, poor communication
and denying access to firefighters.
Following the commencement of the
Royal Commission, new guidelines for
the operation of traffic management
points were issued in October 2009. The
Police Association raised concerns in
its submissions relating to a number of
aspects of the new guidelines, in particular,
the need for CFA personnel to be able
to produce proper identification in order
to pass roadblocks during a bushfire.
The Commissioners have made a formal
recommendation that the CFA now provide
to all CFA volunteers an identification card to
facilitate their passage through roadblocks.
The Commissioners have also observed that
there was poor communication between
the Incident Control Centre and the police
responsible for traffic management including
many instances where police established
road closures without directions from an
incident controller. The Commissioners
have observed that the introduction of the
ability of an incident controller to delegate
responsibility for traffic management
to another member of the Incident
Management Team and Victoria Police’s
commitment to provide a dedicated liaison
officer to deal with traffic management
should result in an improvement in
communication between the ICC and police
on roadblocks during bushfires.
Recognition of Police and Other
Emergency Services Workers
The Commission has expressly
acknowledged all those who placed their
lives at risk to fight the fires that burned
in Victoria in January and February 2009.
Its gratitude was extended to all firefighters,
police and other emergency services workers
recognizing that were it not for their efforts,
the damage and loss on Black Saturday
would have been greater.
Significantly, the commissioners have made
no significant criticism of individual police
members with respect to the events of Black
Saturday (other than the matters pertaining
to the conduct and evidence of former
Chief Commissioner). The Commissioners
accepted that the response to the fires
on February 7 was characterized by many
people trying their best in extraordinarily
difficult circumstances.
It is particularly pleasing that the bravery
of members has been justly recognised
in the case of Senior Constables Kenneth
Dwight, Peter Collyer, Ian Hamill and Andrew
Walker who made the decision to evacuate
the people gathered at Gallipoli Park oval in
Marysville. The commissioners observed that
Senior Constables Dwight, Collyer, Hamill and
Walker "had to make snap judgments using
very limited information" and "They exercised
initiative and sound judgment". In the words
of the Commissioners " ... the Commission
commends the officers for their bravery
and decisiveness. They made a controversial
decision, but they made it with the safety
of the public foremost in their minds and
successfully delivered those involved to
a safer place".
Several matters advanced in the
submissions on behalf of The Police
Association are reflected in the final
recommendations including clarification
of the roles created under the Emergency
Management Act 1986. The Commissioners
have also recommended that the State
consider amending the Emergency
Management Act 1986 to require either
the Minister or the Chief Commissioner
to consult the Premier about the possibility
of declaring a State of disaster for all or part
of Victoria when warranted. Amendments
to the Country Fire Authority Act 1958 will
now mean that responsibility for issuing
warnings rests with the fire authorities
rather than Victoria Police.
The Police Association looks forward to the
implementation of improvements to Victoria
Police communications under the Strategic
Framework. Victoria Police members can
be justifiably proud of the response by
individuals on Black Saturday and the fact
that the actions of those actively engaged
in the emergency response has been widely
acknowledged and, in some instances,
the subject of commendation.
> Legal News
Legal Advice after a Police
Shooting or Fatal Accident
Tony Walsh > Legal Manager
The Association’s Legal
Manager, Tony Walsh,
says that it is an
unfortunate reality that
whilst performing your
duties, you may become
involved in an incident
where you or one of
your colleagues will
shoot a person whilst
acting in self defence,
or defence of another
person. The purpose of
this article is to provide
you with basic advice in
relation to your rights
and what you should
and should not do.
E
ach incident is different and the
circumstances of each incident will
dictate the advice that is given.
Whether the person shot sustains
fatal or non-fatal injuries, the
Homicide Squad will generally be involved
in the investigation. Officers from the
Ethical Standards Department oversee the
investigation and will also be present. The
fact that ESD members are present does
not necessarily mean that any police officer
is under investigation for complicity in a
criminal or a disciplinary offence. They are
normally there to oversee the investigation
as a result of a recommendation made by
the State Coroner some years ago.
There is also a possibility that the OPI may
be involved.
After the shooting it is standard practice
for you to be segregated from other
police officers who were present at the
shooting. That alleviates the possibility of
an allegation of you "comparing notes" with
other members prior to being spoken to.
Depending on the extent of your
involvement, you should expect that your
firearm may be removed and you may be
swabbed for gunshot residue. As you may
have been involved in a "critical incident" as
defined by s85A of the Police Regulation Act
1958, the Chief Commissioner or his delegate
may direct that you supply a sample of your
breath, a sample of your urine, or allow a
registered medical practitioner to take a
sample of your blood, for the purpose of
testing for the presence of alcohol or a drug
of dependence.
It is important that you submit to
appropriate forensic procedures and
speak to any investigator regarding the
It is important
that you submit to
appropriate forensic
procedures and speak
to any investigator
... seek legal advice.
circumstances of the incident; but not
before you seek legal advice. You should
contact the appropriate representative
at The Police Association who will arrange
for you to receive preliminary legal
advice at no cost to you, from The Police
Association’s preferred solicitors.
Historically over the past 20 years, every
police officer who has been involved in a
police shooting has made a statement. The
statement is not made under caution, and
would probably be admissible evidence
against the police officer if he or she was
charged with any criminal offence. During
that time, no police officer has refused to
make a statement after a police shooting
and apart from one exception, no police
officer has had his or her rights administered
pursuant to s.464 of the Crimes Act. That is,
only one person has been "cautioned" as a
suspect over that period.
However, before making a statement,
you should ensure that you have first
obtained legal advice to ensure that in
the circumstances of your incident, it is
appropriate that you do so.
In a recent police shooting, it was proposed
that rather than taking a statement in
the traditional form, a ‘statement by
video’ would be conducted. After seeking
clarification of what procedures would
be involved in taking the "statement
by video", it transpired that what in effect
was being done was a video and audio
recorded interview rather than the taking
of a statement.
On the basis of legal advice that was
rendered to each of the members, they
declined to participate in that process.
Each of them made statements in the
traditional form. There may be very valid
reasons why you should not participate
in any tape recorded discussion about the
circumstances surrounding a shooting. It is
unlikely that, mentally, you will be at your
optimum. You may have been awake for
many hours. You may be extremely anxious
or stressed about the incident you have
been involved in and your account to the
investigating officer, if tape recorded, may
not be a calm and considered one. It will be a
permanent record of your account on which
you may later be examined at a Coronial
inquest if the shooting results in a fatality.
There are very valid reasons why you
should not participate in any tape-recorded
discussion about the circumstances
surrounding a shooting.
Alternatively, if over a period of some time,
a detailed and comprehensive statement
is taken in the traditional way, you will
have the opportunity to ensure that the
written statement accurately reflects what
it is you wish to say, before you sign it.
Anything that you express badly or clumsily
can be rectified before it is signed. That
rectification or amendment cannot take
place if it is tape recorded.
Accordingly, it is our view, based on
strong legal advice, that you should not
contemplate participating in any tape
recorded interview no matter what name is
given to it by the investigators. Provided you
have sought legal advice and you are feeling
well enough to do so, a written statement
can be made in the traditional way.
There have been a couple of occasions
over the past 12 months where police
officers who have been involved in a
shooting have not sought legal advice
prior to making a statement. Whilst there
is obviously no obligation upon you to do so,
it is a service that is provided to you by The
Police Association and one that you should
avail yourself of.
Finally, under no circumstances should
anyone ever contemplate participating in a
re-enactment. Previous cases have revealed
how problematic this procedure can be.
The contents of this article are equally
applicable to the procedures that are
adopted after a fatal car accident. Again, you
should seek legal advice before committing
yourself to an initial account.
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Checks for Police
The Police Association,
along with Victoria
Police and the CPSU,
have teamed up with
WorkSafe Victoria to
offer free WorkHealth
checks for all Victoria
Police employees.
T
he checks are designed to
complement the existing Victoria
Police Health and Fitness
Assessment Program.
Blood pressure?
Cholesterol ?
Inspector Danny Bodycoat,
Manager of Health Promotion and Support,
says that with the internal program
"because of the numbers we haven’t the
wherewithal to reach every employee. With
the WorkHealth checks we will be able to
reach out to everybody in the state".
WorkHealth checks will be conducted over
a six month period, starting this month.
A schedule outlining when they will be
coming to your area is available on the
Victoria Police intranet.
Inspector Bodycoat says even one man
stations will be catered for, with WorkHealth
professionals travelling to centres within
reasonable access for those stations.
The free assessments are confidential
and take 15 minutes.
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CPSU
Members who choose to do a WorkHealh
check will:
>> fill out a questionnaire about health
habits, including food and exercise
>> have blood pressure, cholesterol, blood
glucose and waist measurements taken
>> be advised to visit a GP if further tests
are required
"We want this to be a great new beginning,"
says Inspector Bodycoat. "It should be the
first step in them taking responsibility for
their own wellbeing."
>> receive results on the spot, including
level of risk for type 2 diabetes and
cardiovascular disease
Members who choose to participate will
be permitted to undertake the tests while
on duty.
You can book in for the health checks by
visiting https://portal.onsitehealthsolutions.
com.bookings/
>> receive information and advice on leading
a healthy lifestyle
> Ir News
BOCC: Members deserve respect,
common courtesy and proper process
from their employer
N
obody disputes the wisdom of
beefing up our chronically underresourced frontline but, however
worthy this end, nothing justifies
the manner in which the BOCC
process has unfolded.
Putting to one side the merits or otherwise
of whether certain sworn positions should be
civilianised, the Force had a clear choice on how
it should approach this task from the outset −
and it could have chosen the right way.
This would have involved a sensitive
recognition that the sworn positions
identified for civilianisation are occupied by
real people who deserve nothing less than
to be treated with respect, common courtesy
and within the industrial rules that prescribe
the proper process - attributes that should
underpin any approach from an organisation
that values its people.
Unfortunately, to the great distress of the
many affected members, an alternative
process emerged.
Last month, The Police Association engaged
in a series of urgent meetings with Force
representatives on this issue in order to
identify what went wrong and to ensure
that the flawed processes adopted were
corrected as soon as possible.
granted overdue compensation after the
Association successfully negotiated the
introduction of a Disturbance Allowance.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), was
recently signed by both The Police Association
and the employer and comes off the back
of the 2007 Workplace Agreement which
acknowledged that work patterns of coverts
needed to be examined for these members.
The MOU stated that an allowance would
be brought in to effect to compensate
employees for disturbance outside of work
hours, frequent changes to start times and
duty locations. Payment of the allowance
will be available to eligible members in:
the State Surveillance Unit (SSU), Technical
Support Unit (TSU), Source Development
Unit (SDU), Undercover Unit (UCU) and the
Security Intelligence Group (Covert Unit).
aligning the salary structure of specialist
members at forensic to that which applies
to fingerprints experts with whom they
share the same qualifications and expertise.
The two tiered allowance will be paid
according to the parameters:
Since the 2007 Workplace Agreement, which
promised to examine sergeant positions
in relation to the professionalisation of
forensics, The Police Association has been in
negotiations with the Force to align the salary
structures for all expert members working in
forensics, with the fingerprints structure.
>> Disturbance Allowance 1 (DA-1) will be
payable to members (at rank of Constable
to Senior Sergeant) who work regular
rostered availability
>> Disturbance Allowance 2 (DA-2) will be
payable to members (at rank of Constable
to Senior Sergeant) who are not regularly
rostered on availability
Many of these issues have been communicated
to affected members and are a matter of record.
The allowance has been back-dated to July
1 2008.
At the time of writing the Association has been
in regular dialogue with the Force to fix the many
procedural anomalies that have caused affected
members much needless stress and anxiety.
The rate of this allowance will adjust in
line with percentage increases in salaries
prescribed in the current industrial agreement.
While the prospect of correcting these issues
may not totally undo the distress caused
to affected members, we hope that some
clarity and certainty will be achieved − both
of which have been absent to this point.
While the BOCC project has been a mess,
we nevertheless remain hopeful that further
talks scheduled with the Force will result
in all outstanding matters of dispute being
finalised soon.
Members should also note that the
introduction of this allowance will not
discount other penalty rates, so rostered
availability and commuted overtime will
continue to apply.
If members have any queries regarding this
new allowance, they should contact the
Association’s IR section on (03) 9468 2600.
Pursuing pay justice
for forensic specialists
Disturbance Allowance win
for Covert and support Areas
The existing situation that sees forensic
specialists who share the same
qualifications as fingerprints experts but not
the same salary structure has been a longstanding concern of the Association.
Members from the Intelligence and Covert
Support Department have finally been
In 2004 the Association served a claim on
the Victoria Police Force with a view to
We will keep members informed of further
developments as they arise.
Chris Kennedy >
Industrial Relations
Manager
In essence our objective is to achieve salary
justice for these members at forensics as
they have earned the same level of expertise
and possess the same qualifications as
members who perform work in fingerprints.
Earlier this year the Association
successfully negotiated a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU), with the Victoria
Police Force, that agreed to align the salary
structure of expert senior constables
at ballistics and crime scene units with
fingerprints. While this represented
a successful outcome for the senior
constables involved, the Force resisted
the notion that such an outcome should
extend to supervisors (unfortunately this
has created an anomaly where experts
are receiving a greater salary than their
expert supervisors).
This has prompted the Association to file
a dispute with FairWork Australia (the
independent industrial umpire) on behalf
of these members. The Association is of the
strong view that these members should
not be earning an inferior salary to other
members who do the same job.
This dispute formally commenced with
a conciliation hearing on Thursday 12
August 2010.
Members will be updated as developments
arise in this matter.
The Mounted Branch ...
When a violent protest erupted outside the Bob
Jane T-marts store in Oakleigh in March, the
Mounted Branch wasn’t there. The officer in
charge of the branch, Senior Sergeant Claire Shaw,
thinks it could have been.
Above: S/C Natalie Shaw and LSC Jody Galway.
photos by gregnoakes.com
a Time of Change
C
laire says that event was a classic
example of why the Mounted
Branch is on the march, to change
the perception in Victoria Police of
what it is and what it does.
"It’s about highlighting the unit as an
operational police unit. I think in some
quarters it still is considered that we
are a P.R. unit and that’s really no longer
in existence."
In fact, she says, only two percent of the
branch’s work comprises ceremonial duties.
"The core function of the unit is supporting
operational police," says Claire.
"Often, regions get information, in advance,
and Bob Jane was a classic example. There
may have been information about that job
that came in two or three days prior to it
happening. We could actually have been
notified and could have rostered two or four
or six horses to have been deployed out
there as a high visibility, which, oftentimes,
is enough as a deterrent.
"We are going out to regions and finding out
their hot spots, their crime, their traffic and
anti-social behaviour issues and deploying
the troops out there very much on a regular
basis," says Claire. "That ultimately feeds
back up. Regional managers start to have an
appreciation that the Mounted Branch is all
about assisting them."
Riding ability is no longer the key
to a successful application.
"We are looking for people with a strong
operational background," says Claire, who
reviewed what she found when she came
to the branch 18 months ago.
Expressions used by the branch to
describe a good quality applicant include
"independent, operationally experienced,
gutsy, strong mental resilience".
"In some ways the branch had lost its way
a little bit," she says. "There was a dedicated
need to review our selection, recruitment,
the type of person we were getting in here
and the skill sets that will be required in
the future for the branch to remain flexible
enough to respond to the needs of modern
day policing.
Note the absence of "expert horse rider".
Continued on page 15
What follows on from there are changes to
the branch’s recruitment strategy.
"The information we received later on
was that people did know. We could have
been notified."
While the logistics of deploying horses
to a job usually means the branch requires
notification in advance of possible trouble,
brawling incidents last month at Craigieburn
are an example of an immediate response.
"Don’t discount us at short notice," says
Mounted Branch Acting Sergeant Wayne
Gatt, who is also a Police Association
assistant delegate.
"The first we knew police were expecting a
flare up was at 11 o’clock in the morning. We
were advised the local police were putting
together a scratch crew. We volunteered and
deployed a patrol to assist the foot police. We
had two horses there at the midday briefing.
"We’ll often have members we can redirect
and deploy to emerging priorities.
"Getting people to think about us, particularly
when they’re struggling for resources is
important. Often that’s when there’s potential
for injury to occur. If we can attend, the potential
for injury to members is greatly reduced."
Spreading the word of the Mounted Branch’s
capabilities is a high priority.
TOP: Senior Sergeant Claire Shaw. (Police Association photo) Above: Making friends on patrol.
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Above: LSC Jody Galway (L) and S/C Natalie Shaw in Federation Square on patrol.
Continued from page 13
"We’re not going to select people out purely
because they’ve never been given an
opportunity to develop riding skills. Western
Australia has gone to that model and it is
done internationally, whereby they will take
a non-rider in and train that person."
Vacancies currently exist at the unit, which
has 30 members when at full strength and
26 horses.
"We absolutely encourage people to come
here and try to get temporary duties," says
Mounted Branch Sergeant Lisa Royce. A
month would be enough for them to see
what it’s like. You’d get a great insight."
Wayne, who is himself on secondment
from the Dog Squad, says, " The Special
Support Department traditionally is very
difficult to get temporary duties in because
of the specialist skills required, so to get a
workplace that’s willing to look at people and
say ‘give us a go,’ is a fantastic opportunity."
The first thing that would strike a newcomer
to the Mounted Branch is the "office". It’s
located in South Melbourne, in the heart
of the arts precinct. Across the road is the
sparkling, ambient-lit Melbourne Recital
Centre. Around the corner is the National
Gallery of Victoria.
Actors rehearsing lines, musicians tuning
instruments and art patrons speaking in
hushed tones in galleries where a speck
of dust is never found sit incongruously
within metres of a huge animal arena and
stables of snuffling, whinnying horses,
dusty dampness and that unmistakeable
equine odour.
A modest sign "Mounted Branch" is the only
evidence from the outside of the vastness
and nature of what lies within. The building
has been occupied by the Mounted Branch
for nearly 100 years and while there have
been many a bid to acquire it for more arts
facilities, police have managed to resist,
citing its strategic location. The horses are
mostly stabled at the branch’s training
facility at Attwood, near the airport, so a city
location from which members can deploy
is essential.
is presented so they have to make sure the
horse is kept clean, that its mane and tail
are kept trimmed and just general overall
appearance."
Indeed, Noble Duty and Persiaton are no
sideshow nags when patrolling the CBD.
Their tails are trimmed to a military precision
bluntness, their coats gleaming.
On a recent Saturday night, while two horses
were deployed to Geelong for a crackdown
on unruly nightclub behaviour, Noble Duty,
ridden by Senior Constable Natalie Shaw
and Persiaton, ridden by Leading Senior
Constable Jody Galway, patrolled the city.
Horses are transported from Attwood
depending on the upcoming roster. Each
branch member is allocated a particular
horse. Lisa Royce, who’s worked there 15
years, has 12-year old Rubicon.
"We’ll be going around to the licensed
premises, checking them all," says Jody.
"We check on the bouncers, see that they’re
all happy.
"You do get a bond with your horse,"
she says. "In a crowd control situation
it can become quite handy to have that
knowledge."
"If we come across foot patrols talking to
somebody we’ll go up, stand behind them,
in case the person fires up and in that case
we’ll tell the foot police to get out of the way
and we’ll deal with them."
Lisa says that when she has a shift, "the
horse would be brought in from the training
complex and if I was on patrol it would
be washed up, ready to go, so that when
I came in I would go and collect my gear,
get my OSTT equipment issued, exercise
the horse in the riding school. That shows
there’s nothing wrong with the horse. Then
you go out to where your patrol might be.
It might be the CBD, so you would ride from
here. If it's away, you would need a float.
"The rider is responsible for how the horse
The horse patrol is a public attraction.
Whenever the horses are still for a minute,
people crowd around to pat them and take
photographs. Wayne Gatt sees their high
visibility to the public in a very positive light.
"Because it’s not just them that’s seeing
them. It’s the crooks as well."
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The MacDiarmid Story ...
They Are Not Alone
Twenty years after their daughter
disappeared, the parents of Sarah
MacDiarmid are reaching out to other
families struck by similar tragedy.
T
hey have set up a website
designed to support and guide
people through the unique grief
that is experienced in a case of
"missing, presumed murdered".
Sheila and Peter MacDiarmid don’t want
to counsel people; they want to listen
to them via a website where people
share thoughts about what they’ve gone
through. They want to help people avoid
the pitfalls they tumbled into, such as
the unwise and hasty decisions they
made in the wake of trauma and without
adequate advice. They want to highlight
the problems faced when a case falls
into the gap between "missing person"
and "homicide". They want to instigate
changes in support services offered to
people in their circumstance.
Furthermore, they hope notalone.com.au
enables brothers and sisters, who have lost
a loved sibling, to be able to get in touch with
Sarah’s brother, Alisdair, to discuss their
thoughts and feelings.
It was Sheila’s brainchild and turned into
a triumph of good over evil.
The MacDiarmids, who have suffered at the
hand of humanity in its most cruel form, are
overwhelmed by the fine, decent people who
willingly and eagerly supported their family
and turned the website into a reality.
They start with Detective Sergeant Peter
Harrington of the Homicide Squad, who
was aware that July 2010 would mark 20 years
since the unsolved disappearance of Sarah from
Kananook railway station, near Frankston.
It was a Wednesday night. Sarah caught
a train from Flinders St. about 9 p.m. with
two friends, who disembarked earlier than
she. Police established that Sarah got off
at Kananook and headed for the car park.
The next day, blood was found beside and
on her car.
Above: Peter MacDiarmid, Former Victoria Police
Chaplain and Police Association life member
Rev. Jim Pilmer and Sheila MacDiarmid.
Last year Peter Harrington called Reverend
Jim Pilmer, the retired Victoria Police Senior
Chaplain and Police Association life member
who now does part time duties with the
Homicide Squad in the area of victim support,
and asked him to contact the MacDiarmids
to see if he could be of service in the lead
up to the anniversary. After meeting the
family, Jim brought the website idea back
to the Homicide members, who immediately
thought of former squad member Con
Mitropoulos, who now runs a website design
business. Jim says Con backed the concept
with insight, enthusiasm and generosity.
In the telling of the website development,
this is the point where Peter MacDiarmid
breaks down.
He describes the above-mentioned people,
who have helped him, as "pure" and says he
realises how good people can be.
With that, this story suddenly goes from
being about some information that’s going
onto computers to something else; one
about gratitude and compassion.
Jim responds to Peter, "People realise how
good you are too and it shouldn’t have
happened to you. It’s not right. There’s a very
deep sense of wanting to compensate for
that by the very small things we can do. And
through you, that will help other people."
photos by gregnoakes.com
Above: The website, notalone.com.au, featuring a photo of Sarah MacDiarmid.
The MacDiarmids felt confident they were on
the right track with the website when, after
media coverage of the 20th anniversary of
Sarah’s disappearance, there were 130 hits,
including from Indonesia.
"That brought home that this is a worldwide
things," says Jim. "People are missing,
believed murdered, in all parts of the world."
The MacDiarmids say not only do you
fall into a gap with what services are
offered with a "missing, believed murdered,"
case, but also experience a particular type
of distress.
"We’re suffering like somebody who’s been
in the homicide side and we’re suffering
in the same way as when somebody’s
missing," says Sheila.
"As far as the police are concerned, Sarah’s
been murdered," says Peter, "but by the
same token, all along the line, senior police
have said we can’t give up hope without
proof. It’s most peculiar.
"If it was a missing persons website, well,
they could be missing for any number
of reasons. With homicide, there are huge
support groups building already. We’re in
the middle.
"And there are a heck of a lot of people in our
situation that you don’t even know about."
Through her work as a nurse, Sheila says
she has seen the value of social workers
to victims of crime and is campaigning
Above: Sheila MacDiarmid.
to educate doctors to be more conscious
of making referrals.
In the early stages of their suffering,
says Peter, "there was no guidance for us.
There wasn’t a social worker who arrived
at the door.
"Sheila was back to work within two weeks
of Sarah disappearing.
"We were aware of this huge money
pressure. I should have said to Sheila ‘forget
it. I don’t care what happens to the house,
you cannot go back to work’ but the brain
isn’t operative, the shock is so tremendous
that you’re not thinking clearly."
Through notalone.com.au Peter says
"We’re just listening and talking about the
problems we had. We’re not offering advice.
We’re not counselling; there are people
trained to do that. What we’re saying is,
this is what happened to us. What do they
think is happening to them?"
"I just thought there was a big hole
somewhere that we really should try
and mend," says Sheila.
As well as telling Sarah’s story, the website
details a number of support services, has
a link to make direct contact with Alisdair,
who was 21 when he lost his sister, and,
at this stage, profiles one other case,
that of Terry Floyd, who, at the age of 12,
disappeared near Avoca on June 28, 1975.
Alisdair calls for government support to be
established for families like his.
"I acknowledge there are not many of us but
that’s why it shouldn’t be hard to set up," he
says. "It’s not the numbers. It’s the severity
of the circumstances.
"Our situation is so unusual that there
is nothing.
"I hope this website can be a source
of change to what is officially available
in support services."
Jim Pilmer says the MacDiarmids have
aroused his interest in the area of victim
support and he takes a different view to
the social worker path. "I’ve called some
meetings recently to try to look at how we
can have a victims’ chaplaincy service in
Victoria because there are so many gaps.
People just don’t get the service they need.
I think possibly the only way is through a
chaplaincy service."
Sheila says if the website is going to help
somebody, that will help her. "We would
like it to be a sharing website. We’ve got
this area for anyone who’s in the same
situation as us if they would like to have
their son or daughter put on the website
with a wee story about what happened
to them."
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> Police remembrance
Above: The police memorial on St. Kilda Road.
NATIONAL POLICE
REMEMBRANCE DAY
September 29, St. Michael’s
Day, is National Police
Remembrance Day as
St. Michael is the patron
saint of policing.
O
n that day this year police will,
as in past years, march in the
city to commemorate colleagues
who have paid the ultimate price
while serving their community
and those who have passed away.
At 4.00 pm there will be the annual "End
of Day Reflection" and lowering of the
Police Ensign at the Police Memorial at the
Springvale Botanical Cemetery. Visitors will
find this memorial at the corner of 5th Road
and 6th Avenue (Melway 591 K6).
September 29 is more commonly known by
the public as Blue Ribbon Day, when people
show their support for police by wearing
blue ribbons.
This year’s Melbourne service will begin
with a march down St. Kilda Road to the
Victoria Police Memorial, opposite the old
Police Depot. Members should assemble at
Princes Bridge from 10.00 am for a starting
time of 10.20 am. All police members are
invited to join in.
Then at 6 pm there is an informal
ceremony at the Police Academy. Both
the Chapel of Remembrance and the St.
Michael Chapel will be available for visitors.
Those wishing to pay their respects and
light candles for sworn and unsworn
members who have passed away are invited
to do so between 6.00 pm and 7.45 pm.
The observance will conclude with prayers
and the reading of the Honour Roll by Rev.
Dr. Broughton.
A service will be conducted at the Police
Memorial by Senior Police Chaplain Rev.
Dr. John Broughton.
Blue Ribbon Day stickers and badges are
available at police stations, 7-Eleven stores,
selected RACV outlets and RSL clubs.
photo by gregnoakes.com
National Police Remembrance Day Services
29th September 2010 (except Kerang/Barham, NSW)
Victoria country locations
HONOUR ROLL
We commemorate the passing of our
colleagues who have left us in the past
12 months. Their dedicated service to the
community is respected. They and their
deed will be remembered.
Albury/Wodonga
Ararat/Stawell
Bairnsdale
Ballarat
Bendigo
noon
10.00am
10.00am
10.30am
11.00am
Echuca/Moama
Hamilton
2.00pm
10.00am
Horsham
10.30am
Kerang/Barham NSW
11.00am
Mansfield/Benalla
Mildura
11.00am
11.00am
Morwell/Moe/Traralgon/
Warragul
Portland
10.30am
Sale/Maffra
Shepparton
10.30am
11.00am
>> Leading Senior Constable Trevor Cahill
>> Superintendent Eda Whiting
>> Sergeant Walter Dallas Greaves
>> Sergeant Anthony Vangorp
>> Senior Sergeant Charles Grieve
11.00am
St Augustine’s Church, 55 High St, Wodonga
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, View Point St, Ararat
Bairnsdale Police Station, Princes Highway, Bairnsdale
St Peter’s Anglican Church, 1309 Sturt St, Ballarat
Bendigo Town Hall, 189 Hargreaves St, Bendigo
Details: Chaplain Ian Cutlack Tel. no: 5433 4071
Anglican Church, High Street, Echuca
Uniting Church,Lonsdale St, Hamilton
Details: Chaplain Peter Cook Tel. no: 5571 2577
St John’s Anglican Church, Baillie St (cnr Firebrace St)
Horsham
St John’s Anglican Church, Wakool St, Barham *Thursday
1st October
Police Memorial, cnr. High St and Highett St, Mansfield
St Margaret’s Anglican Church, cnr. Deacon Ave and 11th
St, Mildura
Details: Chaplain Gary Fordham Tel. no: 5025 2280
RSL Anzac Room, Elgin St, Morwell
St Stephen’s Anglican Church, cnr. Julia St and Percy St,
Portland
St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Cunningham St, Maffra
St Brendan’s Church, Knight St, Shepparton
In Their Honour
Constable Joseph Delaney 6389
Died September 3, 1923
Constable Joseph Delaney survived some
of the heaviest fighting of the First World
War only to die in the quiet country town
of Swan Hill when he was 28 years old.
Alexander Nicholson and Dr Syme, the Police
Surgeon, flew to Swan Hill, but there was
nothing that could be done. The blast had
penetrated his spinal column.
Joseph had been in the Force for four
years and was stationed at Swan Hill for
the last two. On August 28, 1923 there
was a burglary at Walter Crick’s house in
Tyntynder, a small town outside of Swan
Hill. The prime suspect was the teenager
Frederick James Smith, but he denied any
knowledge of the burglary and no stolen
property was found at his home.
Constable Delaney’s girlfriend was a nurse
at the local hospital and nursed him until
his death.
When Delaney returned to question Smith
a second time the boy appeared from his
room carrying a shotgun. Smith called on
the policeman to put his hands up. When
Delaney rushed at the boy he was hit in the
neck with the full force of the blast.
Smith fled on Constable Delaney’s horse
before giving himself up to Emma Castle,
the wife of the policeman at the Nyah
West Police Station. She had to leave him
in the office because she couldn’t unlock
the cell door.
Meanwhile, Constable Delaney was in
a critical condition. Chief Commissioner
At Frederick Smith’s murder trial he
claimed he only armed himself because
he was scared of intruders and that the
gun accidentally discharged. The jury
found him guilty of manslaughter and
he was sentenced to five years and ten
lashes of the birch.
Joseph Delaney’s brother, Hugh, was
interviewed for the book In the Performance
of Duty. He told the authors that Joe had
forgiven the boy for what he had done. Hugh
said that Smith didn’t receive the birching
and was released into foster care.
Members killed on duty are remembered
on the Honour Wall in the foyer of The Police
Association’s East Melbourne offices.
> Slater & Gordon
Transport Accidents
Outside of Work
In the January 2010 edition of this Journal, we provided Police
Association members with an overview of entitlements when a
police officer is involved in a car accident whilst on duty. This article
is intended to provide an overview of entitlements when injuries
are sustained in a transport accident that occurs whilst not on duty,
including accidents that occur whilst travelling to or from work.
P
olice officers will often attend
the scene of car accidents as
part of their duties at work, but
what happens if you or a family
member or a friend suffers
the misfortune of being involved in a car
accident outside of work hours? Similar
to the WorkCover system, those injured
as a result of car accidents are entitled to
access benefits from the Transport Accident
Commission (TAC).
Claims can be made to the TAC if you are a
driver or passenger in a car accident, even
where the accident is your fault. Claims
can also be made if you are hit by a car as
a pedestrian or bicycle rider, or if you are
travelling on a public bus, tram or train. If
you are unsure whether the circumstances
of an accident are covered by the TAC
system, you should seek legal advice as soon
as possible after your accident.
When a person sustains injuries in a
transport accident, a claim should be lodged
as soon as practicable with the TAC. The
TAC does not have to accept claims that are
lodged more than one year after a transport
accident. However, where good reasons
exist for the delay in lodging a claim, the TAC
may exercise its discretion and accept the
late claim. If you do not lodge a claim within
three years you will not be able to access
any entitlements from the TAC, as your claim
will be rejected. Thus, even if you are not
sure whether your injuries are long term or
permanent, you should protect your rights
and lodge a claim with the TAC, listing every
injury that you have sustained, even if some
injuries only seem to be minor at the time.
The TAC legislation (Transport Accident Act
1986) is essentially a ‘no fault’ system. As a
result, injured people with an accepted TAC
claim are entitled to three basic benefits,
regardless of the circumstances of the
transport accident. This means that even
where the accident is your fault, you may
still have an entitlement to any or all of the
following benefits:
loss of earnings damages to be made if it
can be established that:
>> Payment of reasonable medical expenses,
including rehabilitation and disability
services or equipment
The maximum payable for a Common Law
Damages claim is currently $458,450 for
pain and suffering and $1,031,540 for loss
of earnings.
>> Income benefits for periods of incapacity
for work (usually limited to the first three
years after a transport accident)
>> A lump sum claim for injuries that result
in a level of permanent impairment (if you
qualify, the current minimum payment is
$6,450.The current maximum payment is
$295,100)
Where the TAC makes a decision that you are
unhappy with, whether it be refusal to fund
a medical expense, a reduction in income
benefits or an assessment of your level of
permanent impairment, that decision can
be challenged. There is a strict one year time
limit for appealing decisions made by the
TAC, so again you should seek legal advice as
soon as possible if you find yourself in such
a situation. The majority of disputes with
the TAC can be resolved informally without
the need to commence proceedings in the
Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal.
After one year has elapsed from the date of
the TAC’s decision, you will no longer be able
to appeal that decision.
In addition to the above ‘no-fault’ benefits,
those with more serious injuries may also
pursue a claim for Common Law Damages
under the TAC system. The TAC system
permits a claim for pain and suffering and
1. The injured person has suffered a ‘Serious
Injury’ as a consequence of that accident;
2. The accident was caused or contributed
to by the negligence of another party.
Generally, any claim for Common Law
Damages under the TAC system must be
commenced within six years of the date of
injury occurring. A claim for Common Law
Damages can be made in addition to receiving
‘no fault’ compensation for medical expenses
and some income benefits (loss of earnings
payments). A payment for permanent
impairment can also be made but this will be
taken into account upon the finalisation of a
common law claim. Loss of income benefits,
known as loss of earning capacity benefits,
may also be taken into account depending on
the type of common law claim that is brought.
The TAC system can be a complex one,
particularly where there is a delay in lodging
a claim with the TAC or where unsatisfactory
decisions are made about your entitlements
by the TAC. It is therefore highly
recommended that any police member,
or family or friend of a member, who has
the misfortune of sustaining injury in a
transport accident seek legal advice about
what potential entitlements may exist.
Police Association members can contact
Slater & Gordon on 1800 555 777 or
arrange an appointment with the fortnightly
visiting service at the Association’s offices in
East Melbourne.
As part of its Creating
a Safer Australia
strategy, the Police
Federation of
Australia has come up
with a no-nonsense
plan to reduce the
number of young
people killed on our
roads. The deaths of
young, inexperienced
drivers are not just a
problem in Victoria.
It is a national issue.
SAFETY ON OUR ROADS
National standards for young drivers
T
he Police Federation of Australia
(PFA) is seeking a commitment
from the Australian Government
that it will work with all states
and territories to develop national
standards for the licensing of, and driver
training for, young drivers.
The major changes being called for by the
PFA include:
>> to the engine power of vehicles, speed
limits, restrictions on passengers and
zero blood alcohol limits for L-and
P-plate drivers;
>> the minimum hours of training with a
qualified driving instructor, and the logged
hours of driving, that are required;
>> standard penalties for breach of the rules
for L-and P-plate drivers, including speed
and alcohol limiters; and
>> most importantly, serious incentives,
including relaxed restrictions, for
young drivers undertaking advanced
driver training.
Police in every jurisdiction are at the
forefront of enforcing the rules of the road
and cleaning up the carnage after serious
crashes which still claim the lives of many
young drivers. Professor of Health Policy
at Curtin University, Mike Daube, recently
described this as the ‘national crisis’ that
was Australia’s road toll.
blood alcohol level, instead of the current
inconsistent levels, should be compulsory.
The target set in the National Road Safety
Strategy 2001-2010 for bringing down the
annual road toll is not being met − the target is
5.6 fatalities per 100,000 population. Australia’s
toll is about 1500 road deaths a year or slightly
under seven fatalities per 100,000 population.
The statistics for P-plate deaths this year (2010)
are sickening. In Victoria, despite dramatic
reductions in the number of people killed on
our roads the 18 to 25 age group continues
to be vastly over-represented. While the
numbers of deaths in the age group are down
on last year in Victoria they are still high.
But most of all, the PFA wants to see
serious incentives introduced nationally
to encourage young drivers to undertake
advanced driver training. Those incentives,
combined with national standards governing
licensing and training of new drivers and
meaningful relaxation of those standards
for qualified advanced drivers, would be a
tangible step in addressing the death toll
amongst young drivers. It signals that we
don’t want ‘reckless or incompetent driving’.
According to former Federal Minister, Barry
Cohen, "safer cars and roads will yield the
best results but as the Australian Traffic
Council’s National Road Safety Action Plan:
2009-2010 shows, there are dozens of other
initiatives that would also help. It lists more
than 100 measures that could be taken.
Speed limiters, driver education, tougher law
enforcement, increased surveillance, black
spot remedial work, removal, or protection
from, roadside obstacles, shoulder sealing,
improved signage; the list is endless."
For young drivers breaching the rules, the use
of speed limiters and the technology that stops
people driving when they are over the national
Just as Government led the way in beginning
construction of the national highway system
and initiating the black spots program,
the Australian Government can take a
dramatic step in boosting advanced driver
training nationwide, perhaps in concert
with motor vehicle insurers and the states
and territories. The parents of every young
teenager, looking ahead with dread to
the L-and P-plate years, will thank the
Australian Government which embarks on
this ground-breaking measure to slash the
young driver death rate.
In 2008-09 Federal net revenue from fuel
excise was about $15.1 billion, so a Federal
contribution to these significant initiatives
would be widely welcomed.
Farewell Carlton
Police Station
The doors of Carlton Police Station
have been locked up for good, closing
a 132-year history.
Members young and old, past and
present, gathered at the Drummond
St. heritage building on August 17
for a sentimental ceremony where
current staff, led by pipers, paraded
out of the premises.
Carlton police have moved to
Wreckyn St. North Melbourne. The
new Melbourne North station covers
Carlton, Royal Park, Parkville, North
Melbourne, Kensington and parts of
Flemington.
Above: It was a light-hearted ceremony on August 17. Current staff had a last-minute marching lesson before
parading out.
22
Above: Leading Senior Constable Scott Lardner
showed how it’s done.
Above: Their rehearsal paid off. Pipers led an impressive march out onto Drummond Street.
Below: The bluestone cells were built in 1890 and never changed much. They are so bleak, so freezing in winter
and stifling in summer, that police have been touched by pangs of guilt when locking people in them. Senior Constable
Adam Foley turns the keys for the final time.
Above: Carlton was the stomping ground of criminals
such as the notorious 1920s gangster Squizzy
Taylor. He most likely passed through these doors.
"Stations like these are dying," says Carlton Sergeant
Max Jackson as he takes a last look around the now
empty offices.
Above: No, they weren’t auditioning for "A Chorus Line".
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and remembering the fallen ofﬁcers.
Below: Senior Sergeant Trevor Ashton(left) was Officer
in Charge at Carlton from 2002 to 2009. Senior Sergeant
Jim Sutherland spent two years there, from 2004 to 2006.
Above: Everybody knew and loved Harry. Harry Ludwig (left) was the cleaner and maintenance worker from 1974 to
1989. He is pictured here with current member Sergeant Jodie Whitely and retired member Joe Crawford, a former
Carlton Senior Sergeant.
Above: Members with fond memories of their Carlton
days came to watch the march. They included Acting
Inspector Adrian Healy and Senior Sergeant , Craig Shiell,
accompanied by Sergeant Chris Meyer.
Above: Waiting to send good wishes to their local police
were students of Carlton Primary School.
Above: Where’s my hat? The local children get cheeky with their local police as they say goodbye.
Above: Former Carlton members Steve Johnston (1981
to 1991), Janice Prest (formerly Nevitt 1981 to 1985) and
Police Association senior Vice- President, Senior Sergeant
John Laird ( 1986 to 1988).
109: One to frame for the wall at the new Melbourne North station.
> Delegate Profile
Sergeant Max Jackson
Northwest Metro (Melbourne East and Melbourne North)
Why and when did you join the job?
I joined as a Police cadet in January, 1978,
a week before I turned 17. I had been
endeavouring to get an apprenticeship in the
building industry, but at the time they were
hard to come by. One of my school friends
and I came down from the country together.
I made it and he missed out.
What did you do before joining the job?
I joined straight from school, but 32 years
ago that was fairly normal. You don’t see
too many fresh faced 18 year olds at the
academy anymore.
Why did you become a delegate?
I had not really taken too much interest
in Association matters, however I began
working with the then delegate and became
more involved in Association activities.
When the position became vacant, there
were no nominees to fill the role. I was
approached and nominated.
What is your most significant
achievement as a delegate?
Anyone that knows me can tell you that
it is The Bail Act. For years I’ve been bailing
offenders. Two years ago I read the Bail
Act. I haven’t bailed anyone since. I strongly
suggest every Sgt should have a read,
particularly section 10.1.b. It greatly restricts
when you can issue bail. The Act needs to
be changed so that we actually have the
authority to do what we have done for years.
I’ve caused a few trees to be felled over it.
Some have suggested I should be ‘careful’
insinuating that I could face a backlash, but
we shouldn’t be forced to do something we
have no lawful ability to do.
How can your members best help you?
Victoria Police does not make decisions,
its employees do. Most of those employees
are members of The Police Association
yet it is those that make decisions, start
projects or similar, which impact badly on
other members. Several pieces of legislation
require employers to undertake consultation
processes, yet it seems in their haste to get
things off the ground, they don’t. Often they
don’t even check to ensure that they comply
with the EB, which they expect to protect
Above: Sgt. Max Jackson.
them. So the short answer as to what
our members can do to help me,
(1) Think how they would feel if they were
a junior member being impacted on by
their decisions and
(2) Seek consultation before they decide
to implement something new.
What do you like most about working
in your area? (What makes it different
to other areas?)
As I have been at Carlton 14 years, I must
like the area and I have made many friends
in the process, but mostly it is for the people
I work with. I’ve been very lucky, good bosses
(mostly) and good people to work with. It
makes it very hard to leave.
What is your favourite war story?
Dumbest crook: the rusty gun bandit.
I had just turned up for night shift, when an
offenders on job came over. I headed over to
Parkville with one of the Senior Connies and
managed to arrive just as the offenders were
driving off. They had an old Ford wagon, full
to the roof. They had loaded up a grandfather
clock and had even tied an old fireplace
surround on the roof. When we got them
back to the office, one was proudly telling us
that he was known as the rusty gun bandit,
after using a rusty sawn off shotgun to do
hold ups. They weren’t too smart.
What has been your career highlight?
After 32 years in the job, I have had the
pleasure of working with many trainees just
starting out. I find it enomously rewarding
when I run into someone from the past and
see where they are now in their career. I get
personal satisfaction that I may have been
a positive influence on them and in a small
way set them on a successful path.
What do you outside the job that would
be of interest to members?
No too much really. I see myself as a fairly
quiet family man. I have three adult children
and three grandchildren, who I naturally enjoy
spending time with. At home, I am a fairly
decent handyman, I guess my early interest
in being a builder is still there. I always seem
to have a project on the go. I make a lot of my
own furniture and have spent the last couple
of years restoring an old V8 commodore. As
both of my sons are mechanics it’s a great
project to catch up over and I’ve become
proficient at holding spanners.
How would you like to be remembered?
That I never forgot how hard it is to drive
the van around. It seems that many people
do. In later years when they are making
decisions that impact on junior members,
they don’t consider the difficulties they
cause. Good intentions seem to get lost
along the way!
"I’ve seen all
the work the
Association does
for us. I just
thought it was
time to put my
hand up and help."
DELEGATES TRAINING COURSE
T
hat’s how Leading Senior Constable
Trevor Collins found himself participating
in the recent Delegates Training
Course, held at the Association’s offices.
Six elected delegates took part in the three-day
program, including Leading Senior Constable
Mark Deegan, who was inspired by first-hand
knowledge of the Association’s support.
"I had the assistance of the Association
some years ago," he says. "Through its
guidance I was able to get back on track
and get on with my career."
The training sessions, held for all new
delegates, are described by the Association’s
Delegate and Training Co-ordinator, John
East, as an "awareness course".
"The object is to make them aware of what
their rights are as delegates, and what the
role of a delegate is, so that they know
what’s expected of them and what they
can and can’t do, as far as the employer
is concerned," he says.
"It’s also to enlighten them as to
what the Association has to offer
the membership in terms of welfare,
WorkCover advocacy, legal and discipline
advocacy ... and to tell them how to use
the IR section and get advice for members
who may have queries.
to welfare, WorkCover and discipline."
"We encourage delegates to make
themselves aware of the process and then
refer people in here (the Association). We
don’t expect them to have all the answers.
We just want to encourage them to become
the conduit to get members to contact the
appropriate people.
"We’re going through a trying time with a
number of things. For instance, members
are concerned about the current EB
(enterprise bargaining process). We get
questions about that all the time."
"We don’t do that to the exclusion of them
being able to broker a local workplace
arrangement but we encourage them to
check with us."
Detective Senior Constable Matt Laxton,
who’s been Warrnambool PSA delegate
for six months, says, "I hope I’ll be able to
provide more guidance from now on. It’s
been very informative, particularly in relation
"Our primary role is to refer people
appropriately and provide support for
them" says Leading Senior Constable
Jamie O’Neal, who participated as delegate
for Whitehorse PSA.
The log of claims for EB 2011 was endorsed
by the membership in July and John East
says delegates play a big role leading up to
that stage.
"First of all we get the delegates to organise
meetings and ask members what they want
in their areas.
"We collate all that information. We produce
a broadbrush of all the claims. The delegates
prioritise the log of claims. They make
recommendations to the Executive. As the
EB process ticks along we ask them to
organise workplace meetings and encourage
members to get behind the EB process."
In the lead up to the current negotiations
75 workplace meetings were conducted.
"The delegates were instrumental in setting
them up," says John.
Of the 51 delegates in Victoria, two are
women. There are nine female assistant
delegates.
"A lot of the women have said to me they
are keen to be involved," says John.
Above: Delegates in training, from left, S/C Sean Dickson, Det S/C Matt Laxton, LSC Tony O’Bryan, LSC Trevor
Collins, LSC Jamie O’Neal.
John’s aim is for delegates to complete the
training course knowledgeable about all
the Association’s services and, when then
dealing with members, "be comfortable
they’re doing the right thing."
> Finance
Get smarter this financial year
The beginning of a new financial year is a perfect opportunity to look at your financial
progress over the last 12 months and develop a new plan so that you can achieve your
goals sooner.
B
ut no matter when you review your
savings, there are a few simple
strategies that will improve any
financial situation.
Save regular amounts
You’ve heard it all before, but it’s important
to set aside money each pay to save before
you allocate funds for bills and daily living.
Organising a payment transfer to a Police
Credit saving account means you won’t even
notice the money is gone.
If you receive a tax refund or a dividend this
year, make sure you use it smartly. Paying
off your credit card, paying a bit extra off
your mortgage or investing in a higher
interest savings account are good ways
to make the most of that extra income.
Remember to compare higher interest rates
and features for online savings accounts,
for example the PC easyinvest at 5%pa*
or PC Bonus Saver at 6.1%pa*.
Avoid fees − consolidate your accounts
Consolidating your accounts means lower
fees, less paperwork and less stress. And
why bank anywhere else than Police Credit
when by doing so you are helping other
members too.
Budget
Review your spending − sometimes it can
be a real shock to find that you spend more
than you earn. A realistic budget and record
keeping system will help you to see what you
earn, what your regular expenses are, where
the rest of your money is going and where
you can make cuts. You’ll find it easier to set
a budget using an online budget planner like
the one available on the PC website.
Cut your credit card debt
One of the biggest obstacles to getting
ahead financially is credit card debit.
Be smart with your credit card and try to
pay out your balance each month to avoid
interest. Also, choose your credit cards
wisely − there can be a huge difference
between cards with regards to interest
rates, fees and features. For example,
our PC Silver Visa Card has a competitive
interest rate and no annual fee.
Enjoy the convenience of PC mobile
phone banking
Soon PC members will be able to enjoy
the benefits of mobile phone banking,
which means you can access your
banking 24/7 wherever you are and
whenever you want.
And another thing ...
Now is also a great time to give to others
and if your circumstances permit, check out
the PC Community webpage to see how
you can support our key partners such as
Police Legacy, Victoria Police Blue Ribbon
Is safety an issue in your workplace?
Tell your Health and Safety Representative today.
HSRs help to ensure your safety and well being in the work place.
When OH&S issues arise, HSRs can make a real difference in ensuring
the Force keeps your safe at work.
To find your local HSR, jump on to the TPAV website www.tpav.org.au.
Foundation, Past and Present Police Women
Association of Victoria, Victoria Sports
Amateur Sports and Welfare Society and the
Retired Police Association of Victoria.
For more information about Police
Credit’s products and services go to
www.policecredit.com.au, call Member
Response on 13 63 73 and press 3, or visit
one of our branches.
*Rates effective as of 12/07/2010 and subject to change.
Bonus Saver and easyinvest rates are variable. This
advice is general and has been prepared without taking
account of your objectives, financial situation or needs.
Before acting on the advice you should consider whether
the advice is appropriate for you. Before you make any
decision to acquire any non-cash payment product or
service you should obtain and consider the relevant
Product Disclosure Statement available from any branch
of Police Association Credit Co-operative Ltd ABN 33 087
651 661 (Police Credit)or by calling 13 63 73. Information
on terms & conditions, interest rates, fees & charges
applying to our products and services is available on
application or request. Police Credit 121 Cardigan Street,
Carlton Vic 3053. www.policecredit.com.au
> ESSSuper
Accumulate your wealth
Whether retirement is just around the corner or more than 30 years away, many
of us have considered the ideal retirement lifestyle we’d like to live. But have you
ever thought about what you need to do to reach your retirement goals?
I
t’s never too early to start planning for
retirement. And luckily, as an ESSSuper
member, you have access to our range
of products and services that are designed
to help you improve your retirement
readiness. Here’s one option that may help
you achieve the future you deserve.
'Topping up' your super
You have the advantage of contributing into
an ESSSuper Accumulation Plan account.
Even if you are already contributing into
the ESSS DB Fund, or have reached your
maximum contribution level but would like
to keep boosting your super, an ESSSuper
Accumulation Plan account may be the
ideal solution.
The Accumulation Plan account sits
alongside your ESSS DB Fund and allows you
to save for your retirement in a low cost, taxeffective environment. The Accumulation
Plan is perfect for:
>> Making additional contributions on top
of your ESSS DB Fund contributions,
either before or after tax
>> Taking advantage of potential tax
benefits of making before tax (salary
sacrifice) contributions which could
reduce your income tax and increase
your take home pay, or by opening and
contributing into an Accumulation Plan
account for your spouse
>> Keeping track of your super by rolling
over any previous super accounts you
have to ESSSuper, making it easier to
manage and may even save you in fees
>> Receiving your super co-contribution
from the Government. If eligible,
you could receive up to $1,000 for
after-tax contributions you make (visit
www.ato.gov.au for eligibility criteria)
>> Obtaining additional insurance with a
range of death, disablement and income
protection options to suit your needs.
And, you get to choose how your money
in the Accumulation Plan account is
invested. There are six investment options
to choose from, and you can select a single
option or a combination of options.
Like to know more?
To find out how to maximise your super
you can:
>> Make an appointment to discuss
your super with a Member Education
Consultant
Alternatively, if you would like advice that
takes into account your own personal
needs and circumstances, why not consider
seeking professional financial advice?
ESSSuper has partnered with Industry
Fund Financial Planning (IFFP) to provide
members with fee for service (commission
free) financial advice. For your convenience,
appointments are booked through
ESSSuper’s Member Contact Centre and are
held at the ESSSuper office.
About ESSSuper: ESSSuper is the dedicated super fund
serving Victorian emergency services employees. We’re
one of Australia’s biggest super funds with nearly 150,000
members and over $16 billion in funds. We provide
members with a range of quality education and advice
services, strong investment performance, a range of pre
and post retirement product options and low fees.
>> Visit our website www.esssuper.com.au
>> Call our Member Contact Centre on
1300 650 161 (8.30am to 5pm Mon-Fri)
>> Attend a seminar (seminar schedule
available from our website)
In need of a holiday?
Did you know your Association has a number of holiday homes throughout
Victoria offered only to Association members, at a cheap-as-chips rate?
We can help you relax in Echuca, Lakes Entrance, Port Fairy, Cowes,
South Melbourne and Tawonga South for just $350 per week.
To look at availabilities, get more information or plan your holiday jump online at www.tpav.org.au
and click on the Holiday Homes tabs or call the Holiday Home co-ordinator on 1800 800 537.
> Quiz
Test Your Brain With
Our Trivia Quiz and Win
How is your general knowledge? Try and answers the 20 questions without peaking at the
answers printed at the bottom of the page! And if you think you know the answer to the
‘Who Am I?’ question, send your answer to the Association and go into the running to win
the book that could help you solve all manner of puzzles − Puzzled by David Astle.
David was a teenage word-nerd and has become Australia’s pre-eminent puzzle-maker and
his book is revealing guide to the deepest mysteries of crosswords and other word puzzles.
Many a puzzle solver has battled against the devilish mind of long-time crossword maker
and wordaholic David Astle, known to many as DA. In Puzzled he holds out a helping hand
to the lost and perplexed taking us on a personal tour into the secret life of words. Clue by
clue, chapter by chapter, we step through a central puzzle, uncovering and unravelling wordsecrets as we go. The Steve Irwin Fluke, the Swastika Accident, the Abracadabra Pyramid hidden meanings, anagrams, reversals - all the Dark Arts are finally revealed.
More than a how-to manual, more than a memoir, Puzzled enlightens us about cryptics and
delights in the quirky realm of wordplay. It is a book for word junkies everywhere.
Correctly Answer Who Am I? for a chance to win a copy of Puzzled.
1
In which US state is Las Vegas?
2
What is Australia’s largest living
carnivorous mammal?
3
Which Australian was a NASA
astronaut?
4
Is the Melbourne Cup course longer
or shorter or the same length as it
was when first run in 1861?
11
Which has the lower annual mean
temperature, the South Pole or the
North Pole?
12
By what name is Australian Eleanor
Gow better known?
13
Soccer world cup final venue Soccer City
is located in which South African city?
14
Which ultra long haired fairytale
character was imprisoned in a tower
by an evil enchantress?
What relation is Jack Riewoldt
to Nick Riewoldt?
15
What does the automotive acronym
ABS stand for?
6
What is the official language of Brazil?
16
7
What is the strongest winning hand
in poker?
In which TV show did Kylie Minogue
make her TV debut: Cop Shop,
The Sullivans or Neighbours?
8
What is the name of Batman’s butler
5
9
10
Which European country’s prime
minister is known as the Taoiseach
(pronounced Tee-shock)?
Which animal’s fur is used in the
manufacture of Akubra hats?
17
Who was Pinocchio’s conscience?
18
Which is furthest south Melbourne,
Cape Town, Auckland or Buenos Aires?
19
What is the least number of darts
that must be thrown in a game of 501
(including finishing on a double)?
20
Which actress provides the voice of
Princess Fiona in the Shrek movies?
QUIZ ANSWERS> 1. Nevada 2. Dingo 3. Andy Thomas 4. Shorter, until 1972 it was 2 miles − 18.7 metres longer than
its current 3200m. 5. Rapunzel 6. Portuguese 7. A royal flush except in wild card poker where five of a kind (four aces
plus joker) beats a royal flush. 8. Alfred Pennyworth 9. Ireland 10. Rabbit 11. The South Pole (-50C) North Pole -17.7c.
12. Elle McPherson 13. Johannesburg 14. Cousin 15. Anti-Lock Braking System 16. The Sullivans 17. Jiminy Cricket
18. Melbourne 19. 9 20. Cameron Diaz
WHO AM I
1. I am an archangel.
2. My feast day is
29 September.
3. I led the good angels in the
battle against Satan and his
followers.
4. I am the patron saint
of grocers, mariners,
paratroopers and police.
5. Beginning with M,
I am Saint?
To enter the prize draw all you have to do
is answer the ‘Who Am I?’ question send
your entry along with your contact details
to ‘Who Am I?’, The Police Association,
PO Box 76, Carlton South 3053.
The completed ‘Who Am I?’ must arrive by
Friday, August 27 to be eligible for the prize
draw. The first neatest correct entry will be
the winner. The judge’s decision is final and
no correspondence will be entered into.
Trivia quiz compiled by Just for Fun(d$) Trivia Nights.
Visit www.justforfunds.com.au for information re
trivia night services (special rates for police stations).
Last month’s Who Am I?
Answer − Elvis Presley
New Police Association Phone Number >> (03) 9468 2600
We advise all members that your Association office
phone number has changed to (03) 9468 2600.
While this new number has already taken effect, please
be aware that our previous number − (03) 9495 6899 −
will still be in service until 31 December 2010, at which
time it will be disconnected.
Members based outside the Melbourne metropolitan
area are encouraged to continue contacting us on our
toll-free number − 1800 800 537.
Our other contact details remain unchanged; members can continue to email the
Association at [email protected] or send us a fax on (03) 9495 6933
Ph: (03) 9249 4000
TTY: (03) 9249 4999
Fax: (03) 9249 4351
[email protected]
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> Executive Minutes
Executive minutes
MINUTES FOR THE VPA
FRIENDLY SOCIETY MEETING
Date:
Tuesday 1 June 2010
Location:The Police Association
Boardroom, 1 Clarendon
Street, East Melbourne
8.08am
Time:
Present:
1 MAY 2009 - 30 APRIL 2010,
BE RECEIVED."
2."THAT COPIES OF THE IPS
WORLDWIDE ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 MAY 2009 30 APRIL 2010 BE FORWARDED
TO THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER,
DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS, ALL
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONERS,
EMPLOYEE SUPPORT AND
WELFARE SERVICES UNIT AND
THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION ADVISORY CENTRE."
BK Rix
(Chairperson)
PJ Pearson
DJ Thomas
KM David, APM
GJ de Vries
P O’Connell
M Rose
D Wilson
JR Carter
GJ Davies
Secretary
BI McKenzie Assistant Secretary
6.RESIGNATION OF ROD
BREWER AS DIRECTOR OF
THE VPA FRIENDLY SOCIETY
Apologies:
7.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
REPORT
JC Laird
D Avon
1.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
"THAT THE MINUTES OF 6 APRIL
2010 BE CONFIRMED."
"THAT THE RESIGNATION OF
ROD BREWER AS A DIRECTOR
OF THE VPA FRIENDLY SOCIETY
BE ACCEPTED".
"THAT THE FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT REPORT
BE RECEIVED."
The President declared the meeting closed
at 8:19am.
2.ADOPTION OF THE ORDER
OF BUSINESS
"THAT THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
BE ADOPTED."
3.APPLICATIONS TO JOIN VPA
FRIENDLY SOCIETY
"THAT THE 90 APPLICATIONS LISTED
BE ACCEPTED."
The President reported that his visits to the
Police Academy speaking with recruits has
been very beneficial.
4.APPLICATIONS FROM
MEMBERS WISHING TO
CONTINUE AS OUTSIDE
MEMBERS OF THE VPA
FRIENDLY SOCIETY
BE ACCEPTED."
5.STAFF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
QUARTERLY REPORT
1."THAT THE MEMORANDUM
DATED 27 MAY 2010 FROM THE
SECRETARY TO THE DIRECTORS OF
THE VPA FRIENDLY SOCIETY AND
ATTACHED ANNUAL REPORT OF
IPS WORLDWIDE FOR THE PERIOD
MINUTES FOR the VICTORIA
POLICE BRANCH OF THE
POLICE FEDERATION OF
AUSTRALIA MEETING
Date:
Tuesday 6 July 2010
9.04am
Time:
Present:
BK Rix
(President)
D Avon
KM David, APM
P O’Connell
D Wilson
JR Carter
GJ Davies
Chief Executive Officer
BI McKenzie Executive Officer
Apologies:
JC Laird
GJ de Vries PJ Pearson
DJ Thomas
M Rose
(Senior Vice President)
(Junior Vice President)
(Treasurer)
(Assistant Treasurer)
1.
"THAT THE MINUTES OF 1 JUNE 2010
BE CONFIRMED."
2.ADOPTION OF ORDER
OF BUSINESS
BE ADOPTED."
3.
STRATEGIC
3.1REVIEW OF STRATEGIC AND KEY
FOCUS AREAS
3.1.1.1 General Meeting
The President advised that the
workplace meetings have been well
received by the membership. The
Secretary mentioned that the General
Meeting of members is scheduled for
Tuesday 13 June 2010 at Dallas Brooks
Centre. On duty status for members
attendance at this meeting has been
requested and it is anticipated that
a confirmation letter granting on
duty status will be received from the
Force by the end of this week.
The President declared the meeting closed
at 9:28am.
minutes FOR THE
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Date:
Tuesday 6 July 2010
Time:
9.29am
Present:
BK Rix
(President)
PJ Pearson(Treasurer)
(present from 12:58am)
D Avon
KM David, APM
P O’Connell
D Wilson
JR Carter
GJ Davies
Secretary
BI McKenzie Assistant Secretary
Apologies:
JC Laird
GJ de Vries
DJ Thomas
M Rose
1.
(Senior Vice President)
(Junior Vice President)
(Assistant Treasurer)
"THAT THE MINUTES OF 1 JUNE 2010
BE CONFIRMED."
2.ADOPTION OF ORDER
OF BUSINESS
BE ADOPTED."
3.
STRATEGIC
3.1REVIEW OF STRATEGIC AND KEY
FOCUS AREAS
3.1.1.1Legislative Changes Regarding
Assaults − Assaults Against
Emergency Service Workers
and Others and Mandatory
Sentencing in the Lead up to the
November 2010 State Election
"THAT THE ADMINISTRATION
PURSUE CHANGES TO ‘AGGRAVATED
ASSAULT’ PROVISIONS TO
INCORPORATE AND INCLUDE MOPF,
EMERGENCY SERVICE WORKERS,
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND
SCHOOL TEACHERS AND INCREASE
THE PENALTY TO THE MAXIMUM
36 MONTHS AVAILABLE IN THE
MAGISTRATES COURT."
The meeting adjourned at 9:55am and
resumed at 10:12am.
4.
OPERATIONAL
4.1
SECRETARY’S REPORT
"THAT THE SECRETARY’S REPORT
BE RECEIVED."
4.2
4.2.1
FINANCE REPORTS
Financial Management Report
"THAT THE FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT REPORT
BE RECEIVED."
Treatment for: Headaches, Back Pain, Sciatica,
Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Shoulder Pain,
Tennis/Golfers Elbow, Foot & Ankle Pain, Hand
& Wrist Pain, Jaw Pain & MORE! Workcover/
TAC/DVA accredited. No GP referral required.
Hicaps available. 10 per cent discount to all
Police Association members.
Contact >
8360 8363
Echuca/Moama
Family Holiday Resort
Situated on the Murray River, this fabulous
family resort boasts 2 pools (1 children’s lagoon
pool), tennis courts, mini-golf, Dinosaur Water
Park, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, farm
animals, BMX & walking tracks, football, soccer
& basketball facilities, BBQs & kiosk. Private
boat ramp access to river.
"THAT THE 1 APPLICATION TO
REJOIN THE POLICE ASSOCIATION
BE ACCEPTED."
5.
MAINTENANCE
5.0.1
Correspondence
"THAT THE CORRESPONDENCE
BE RECEIVED."
The President thanked the Executive
members for their attendance and declared
the meeting closed at 1:53pm.
4.3MEMBERSHIP OF THE POLICE
ASSOCIATION
BE ACCEPTED FOR MEMBERSHIP OF
THE POLICE ASSOCIATION."
MEMBER
CLASSIFIEDS >
Altona Meadows Osteopathy
& Healthcare Clinic
4.4APPLICATIONS TO RE-JOIN THE POLICE
ASSOCIATION
As a full financial Association member you can
advertise for free on these pages
Fully self-contained 3 bedroom villas sleep 6,
with full kitchen & laundry. All linen provided,
high-chair, flat-screen TV and DVD, heating
and airconditioning.
Enjoy a relaxing holiday or family fun all
year round!
2 villas available side by side.
10% DISCOUNT TO POLICE MEMBERS.
Contact >
Robyn
[email protected] / 0404
836463.
SARGEANTS CASEY CONVEYANCING
Need Property Conveyancing?
Sargeants Casey is part of the largest network
of professional conveyancers in Victoria, having
over 25 years of experience. We offer the
highest level of professional service with our
own dedicated legal department.
We can assist you with residential/commercial
property purchases, sales, subdivisions/
developments, as well as related parties
title transfers. At all times we ensure your
transaction is smooth and hassle free.
For your conveyancing services throughout
Victoria please Operated by a serving member,
10 per cent discount to all members of the
Police Association.
Contact >
Brad
1300 139 663
PORT DOUGLAS
True resort accommodation available in privately
owned rooms in the magnificent Treetops
Resort, Port Douglas. Resort offers a lagoon
pool, swim-up bar, cocktail lounge, dining
venues, coin-laundry. 2 min walk to famous four
mile beach.
All rooms feature A/C, king sized bed, fold out
queen sofa bed, tea/coffee making facilities,
fridge. Inter connecting rooms, Superior rooms
and a Presidential suite are also available for
> Classifieds
MEMBER
CLASSIFIEDS >
family/groups. All our rooms have ensuite
facilities and are professionally serviced.
Discounts to Police members and their families.
Contact >
Chris
0438 640 214
http://treetopsresortportdouglas.
com.au
Fresh Start Baby Food
Fresh Start Baby Food provides delicious
paediatric dietician approved purees and tasty
home-style meals for babies. Our yummy
meals are prepared by hand and to order with
natural, quality organic vegetables and local
ingredients. Ideal for busy mums or dads or
to leave with the baby sitter. Our product has
a long freezer life and is microwave safe good
for taking on holidays. Order online for delivery
in Metropolitan Melbourne. Special offer for
Police Association members: 10 per cent off
the total price.
Contact >
[email protected]
to receive your special order code.
Photography
Weddings, families, babies, cars, motorbikes ...
Anything! Whatever your photography needs
I can help. Natural, no fuss photography at
affordable prices.
Contact >
Steve
0417 586700
stevebillsphotography.com.au
Makeup Artist
Available for Weddings, Fashion Parades,
Television, Black & White/Colour Photography,
Glamour & Fashion, Specific Feature
Contouring, School Formals and Debs. I have
14 years experience in the cosmetic and
fashion industry. Makeup lessons are also
available, private or with a group of friends!
South Eastern Suburbs. Good discounts for
Police members, partners & family.
Contact >
Geraldine
0437 103 823
Holiday Home for
rent at Cape Paterson
Recently renovated, Sleeps 14, Large family/
living areas, two bathrooms/toilets Tv, Dvd,
Stereo, fridge, washing machine 2dbl beds
8sgl beds, 1 fold out dbl couch High chair, cot
Huge deck with built in Bbq, Games, books, pool
As a full financial Association member you can
advertise for free on these pages
table. 700mts walk to patrolled beaches, shops,
tavern, parks Seasonal rates
EMERGENCY SERVICES / MILITARY MEDAL
MOUNTING & CUSTOM FRAMING
Contact >
Contact >
[email protected]
0411 247 262
ROBE − South Australia
Need to chill out and relax? Robe could be the
place for you! 2 fully furnished holiday homes
available. ‘Lazy Dayz on Lapwing’ sleeps 8 (2
x Queen, 2 x Bunk sets). 800 metre walk to
Longbeach. Port-a-cot and highchair available.
Fully enclosed rear yard. ‘Just a Glimpse’ sleeps
10 (3 x Queen, 2 x Bunk sets). Double storey.
One block from Longbeach. Full enclosed rear
yard. Checkout our webpage www.relaxinrobe.
com.au. Both properties discounted to $420
per week during low season. High Season full rates apply. Linen supplied.
Contact >
Tania
0427 360464
[email protected]
Holiday House for rent
− Cowes
As new 4 bedroom contemporary home with
2 north facing living areas, which opens up to a
magnificent weather proof entertainment deck,
which serves as an extension to the internal
living area. Optional for 3 or 4 bedrooms.
2 double bed bedrooms and bunks/single in
2 other bedrooms Gas wood fired heater and
reverse cycle heating/cooling. Large enclosed
rear yard. No pets. Located at the end of a
quiet court near the RSL and Police Association
units. Rates commencing at $500 per week
off season. October Grand Prix weekend still
available
Contact >
Gerry
0427 707 419
PRE ORDER YOUR UNIQUE
CHRISTMAS GIFT NOW
Send us your family’s history and we can frame
it for you. Not only military or police - ANY
cherished family possession custom framed.
Look at our website for ideas on the perfect
family heirloom present. Order early and
guarantee delivery for Christmas. Need help
with Grandpa’s Service History? We can help.
We can professionally court mount your police/
military service medals for ceremonial wear or
ribbon bars for everyday uniform wear. We also
supply replica or missing medals. 10% discount
on all framing to members. Pick up-delivery
Melbourne Metro can be arranged. POLICE /
Andy Drinkwater
0416 221 335
www.elitemedals.com.au
[email protected]
Hamilton Island
− Holiday or Golf
Luxury 2 bedroom apartment with sensational
water views . Central to Resort and Marina.
Fully self-contained, including linen and
bath towels, cot and high chair are supplied.
(You need to bring your own beach towels).
2 bedrooms each with Queen size bed,
master with LCD TV/DVD. Single rollaway
also available. Lagoon Pool and B.B.Q area
in complex. Valet transfers and private golf
buggy included. Photos available. For golfing
enthusiasts play the new 18 hole Champion
Golf Course on neighbouring Dent Island.
10% Discount for direct bookings with Owner.
Contact >
Carolyn Hill
0403 000 057
[email protected]
Ultrafire Tactical Torch Sale
Includes Hi Tech Cree Q5 single LED Torch
− 5 mode (Hi-Med-Low-Strobe-SOS). 2x
18650 Li−Ion Batteries, choice of 2 options of
recharger units & nylon belt holster. Intense
beam − solid metal casing. 2 styles (metal clip
or lanyard type available). $75.95 including
delivery within Australia.
Contact >
Paul
0423 020 127
[email protected]
YARRAWONGA/MULWALA −
HOLIDAY HOUSE FOR RENT
Renovated, fully self contained, four (4)
bedroom plus study, weatherboard period
home, which includes a 10 metre inground
salt swimming pool & outdoor heated spa.
House comfortably sleeps 8 - 10 people with
two bathrooms. Evaporative air conditioning
& ducted gas heating. A short walk to Lake
Mulwala Foreshore & close to Sporting Clubs
& Hotels. $450.00 per week (Off peak) Enquire
for prices during Peak Season (Summer period).
Photographs of house available.
Contact >
Mark or Kylie
[email protected]
0438 940 257
Send your Member Classified advertisement to The Police Association, PO Box 76, Carlton South 3053
or email [email protected]. For more information contact the Assistant Secretary - 9495 6899.
Classifieds > Only 100 words > Classifieds need to arrive by the 1st of the month prior to month it is to appear
> Each classified will only appear in one issue of The Police Association Journal.
HOLIDAY RENTAL − ECHUCA
Fully furnished, self contained cottage, sleeps
up to ten people, four bedroom. Two bedrooms
with queens size beds, 1 bedroom with a
double bed and one bedroom with two sets
of bunks. Fully air-conditioned through-out.
Fully enclosed yard with bar-b-que and
outdoor setting. Small in-ground pool court
yard pool. No pets allowed. Cottage is located
50mtrs from main shopping centre, train
station, local swimming pool etc. Discounted
rates for TPA members, family and friends.
Contact >
Cheryl
[email protected]
0428 398 461
BEACH HOUSE − ROSEBUD WEST
Directly opposite a great beach - 3 bedroom
plus study holiday house. 2 QS beds, 1 Dbl
and 2 bunks. This house has everything −
on Point Nepean Road − across the road from
the beach. Fully furnished: DVD, VCR, Hi Fi, 2
TV’s, Ducted heating, Air Conditioning, kitchen,
lounge, dining, Nintendo & Playstation 2
consoles, over 250 DVD’s & Videos, games, BBQ
& outdoor entertaining area. Discounted rates
to TPA members: $600 week (off peak), $180
weekends and $1250 a week (peak season)
(Dec/Jan). Book early for school holidays.
Contact >
Chris or Sharon
[email protected]
CENTRE COURT LAWNS
Specialising in Synthetic Grass, Landscaping,
Instant Turf, Lawn and Garden Renovations
& Mowing including ride on mowing.
Discount rates for TPA members
Contact >
Rob Kelly
0438 388 463
[email protected]
www.centrecourtlawns.com
FULLY FURNISHED BEACH HOUSE –
HOLIDAY LET/Permanent
Golden Beach, Sale, Gippsland, within 250
metres of beautiful 90 mile beach stretch. No
neighbours within 100 metres of the property.
House is new, fully furnished, 3 bedrooms with
BIR, QS beds and 1 large bunk bed in kids room
which also contains tv/dvd. Blow up mattresses
available if needed. Treadmill, play station/
games for kids. Heaps of DVD/movies/books/
playstation 2, washing machine.
Discounted rates for TPA members/family/
friends. Rates $350 pw all year round. Daily
or shorter periods available. Pets welcome.
Contact >
Anj
0402 483 032
[email protected]
Contact >
SW Grampians Fully self
contained holiday home
For rent in nestled on 2,000 acres of rural
picturesque property. This two bedroom
refurbished house will suit up to 5 people,
ideal for families seeking a farming experience
− horses, chickens, dogs, cats, yabbying and
natural wildlife. Games room with PS3 and
foxtel. Close proximity to waterfalls, Rocklands
Reservoir, historic Harrow, old quartz mines
and Balmoral for a Pub Meal. Virtually
unlimited access to the property including a
5 acre professionally constructed motocross
track. The multitude of activities only limited
by ones imagination.
Price $250 - per week Monday − Friday / $200
- 3 day Weekend. Camping option available.
Bookings essential
Contact >
Leanne
5574 3235
Accommodation in
Tropical Port Douglas
Port Douglas accommodation at fourstar PortSea Resort situated in Davidson
Street, close to Four Mile Beach, shops and
restaurants of Macrossan Street. Facilities
include three swimming pools, waterslide,
spas and waterfalls linked by a central lagoon
with swim-up pool bar, BBQ’s, gym, tennis
court, day spa and booking service to organise
tours to reef, rainforest and local attractions.
One bedroom studio features private balcony
overlooking lagoon pool, king size bed, spa bath,
kitchenette, cable TV, in-house movies, DVD,
internet and room safe.
Up to 30% discount for TPA members.
Contact>
games & free ride on cars for the kids, king
beds & only 400 m to the Barwon River. Visit
our web site at www.ebbtide.com.au or www.
springtide.com.au for more info. Members
receive special rates so make sure you
mention this ad.
Rod
0419 154 628
[email protected]
Ocean Grove
Affordable Family Homes
Ebb Tide Cottage, Spring Tide Family House,
High Tide House and Harrington House
are affordable beach holiday homes with
families and pets in mind. Enclosed yards,
private playgrounds, games rooms with arcade
[email protected]
5254 1571
0407 849 780
High Tide House, Ocean Grove
Luxury Position, Budget Prices! Pet and
Child Friendly Holiday House, directly
opposite the surf beach! You cannot get
closer to the beach. Members are offered
the very best deals possible.
Contact >
enquiries@oceangrovestays.
com.au
www.oceangrovestays.com.au
0407 849 780.
Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads &
The Bellarine − Accommodation
Booking Service
Year Round Holiday Homes. Quality homes at
reduced rates to members, members families
and friends. Homes ranging from budget;
mid-range; luxury; side by side homes for large
groups; penthouses; pet friendly; child friendly
& also the closest accommodation to the beach
in town. Email us for your special rates, last
minute discounts, discounts to local attractions
& eateries when booking a property, and also
ask about fundraising opportunities for your
school/kinda/workplace social club.
Contact >
www.oceangrovestays.com.au
P: 03 52 541 571
M: 0403 515 605
"Relax in palm Cove - sleeps 6"
Fully self contained unit. Ideally positioned
on ground floor just metres from tropical salt
water pool. Unit situated in Novotel resort and
full access to all Novotel facilities, 9 hole golf,
tennis, squash, gym, lap pool, bike hire etc.
5 Minute walk to beach, Unit is ideally set up
for families. Cot/high chair/kids toys are all
already there, no hidden costs and at over half
the price of the Novotel prices, you wont be
dissapointed. 20% to all Members.
Contact >
Kerryn
0423 020 495
www.relaxinpalmcove.com.au
> Delegates
Police Association Delegates
Workgroup
Rank
Delegate
Work Location
Corporate Services 1 (Education Department)
Sergeant
Glenn Whyte
Probationary Phase
Phone
9566 9566
Corporate Services 2 (BMD, BITS, HRD, & CSPD)
Sen Serg
James Mulholland
Strategy & Policy Division
9247 5965
Crime Department 1
Sergeant
Michael Gunn
Ops Tasking & Co-Ordination
9865 2452
Crime Department 2
Sen Const
Paul Bertoncello
Phoenix Taskforce
9628 7343
Ethical Standards Department
Sergeant
Raymond Potter
Conduct & Professional Standards Dv
9247 6763
Forensic Services
Sergeant
Thomas Brady
FS-Crime Scene Division
9865 2899
Intelligence and Covert Support
Sen Const
Luke Woods
Surveillance Services Division
9820 3524
Legal Services
Sen Const
Angela Coulson
Prosecutions Division
8628 3270
Operations Co-ordination
Sergeant
David Short
Ops Coord Strategic Support Div
9247 5289
Police Bands
Constable
Brett Staley
Police Bands
9489 2257
Region 1, Division 1A (Melb. West)
Sen Const
Steven Cox
Melbourne West Police Station
9247 6491
Region 1, Division 1B (Melb. East)
Sergeant
Maxwell Jackson
Carlton Police Station
9347 1377
Region 1, Division 2 (Stonnington, Yarra)
Sen Const
Matthew Merrigan
CIU-Stonnington
9520 5216
Region 1, Division 3 (Port Phillip)
Sergeant
Douglas Bowles
South Melbourne Police Station
9690 3088
Region 1, Division 4 (Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira)
Sergeant
Alan Wroblewski
Moorabbin Police Station
9566 6194
Region 2, Division 1A Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay & Wyndham)
Sen Serg
Leigh Wisbey
Management Div 1 Reg 2
9392 3111
Region 2, Division 1B (Brimbank, Melton)
VACANT
Region 2, Division 2 (Greater Geelong, Surf Coast,excl. Wyndham)
Sen Const
Maurice Banks
TMU-Geelong
5225 3150
Region 2, Division 3 (Ballarat, Moorabool, Central Goldfields)
Sen Const
Grant Allan
CIU-Maryborough
5460 3300
Region 2, Division 4A (Horsham, West Wimmera, Hindmarsh)
Sen Const
James Richardson
Goroke Police Station
5386 1004
Region 2, Division 4B (Northern Grampians)
Sen Const
Darren Brown
Stawell Police Station
5358 8222
Region 2, Division 5A (Warnambool, Corangamite, Moyne, Colac Otway)
Sen Const
Matthew Laxton
CIU-Warrnambool
5560 1155
Region 2, Division 5B (Southern Grampians, Glenelg)
Sen Const
David Tognon
Branxholme Police Station
5578 6222
Region 3, Division 1 (Whittlesea, Darebin)
Sergeant
Jason Gaffee
Epping Police Station
9409 8100
Region 3, Division 2A (Hume)
Sen Const
Haydn Beale
CIU-Hume (Broadmeadows)
9302 8211
Region 3, Division 2B (Moonee Valley, Moreland)
Sen Serg
Eriks Krauklis
Moonee Ponds Police Station
9376 2866
Region 3, Division 3 (Greater Bendigo, Macedon Ranges)
Sen Const
Sean Dickson
Bendigo Police Station
5448 1301
Region 3, Division 4 (Shepparton, Campaspe, Moira)
Sen Const
Leslie Oroszvary
Prosecutions-Shepparton
5820 5777
Region 3, Division 5A (Mildura)
Sen Const
Michael Baldock
Mildura Police Station
5018 5300
Region 3, Division 5B (Swan Hill, Gannawarra, Buloke)
Sergeant
David Mark
Lake Boga Police Station
5037 2201
Region 4, Division 1 (Banyule, Manningham)
Sen Serg
Damian Oehme
Greensborough Police Station
9435 1044
Region 4, Division 2A (Whitehorse)
Sen Const
James O’Neal
Nunawading Police Station
9871 4111
Region 4, Division 2B (Boroondarra, Monash)
Sergeant
Matthew Cocks
DTU-Glen Waverley
9566 1561
Region 4, Division 3A (Knox, Maroondah)
Sen Const
Evan Whitelaw
CIU-Ringwood
9871 3052
Region 4, Division 3B (Yarra Ranges)
Sen Const
Brigette De Chirico
CIU-Lilydale
9739 2300
Region 4, Division 4 (Mitchell, Benalla)
Sergeant
Darren Murphy
Kilmore Police Station
5782 1211
Region 4, Division 5 (Wangaratta, Wodonga)
Sen Const
Mark Deegan
Wodonga Police Station
02 6049 2600
Region 5, Division 1 (Frankston, Mornington)
Sen Const
Glenn Holland
Frankston Police Station
9784 5555
Region 5, Division 2A (Greater Dandenong)
Sergeant
Phillip Hulley
Dandenong Police Station
9767 7410
Region 5, Division 2B (Casey, Cardinia)
Sergeant
Anthony Nestor
Cranbourne Police Station
5991 0600
Region 5, Division 3A (Baw Baw, Latrobe)
Sen Const
Peter Oliver
Warragul Police Station
5622 7111
Region 5, Division 3B (Bass Coast, South Gippsland)
VACANT
5150 2682
Region 5, Division 4A (Wellington)
Sen Const
Keith Patterson
DIU-Bairnsdale
Region 5, Division 4B (East Gippsland)
Sergeant
Craig Peel
Bairnsdale Police Station
5150 2600
SSD - Emergency Response 1 (Air Wing, Dog Squad)
Sen Const
Stuart Browne
Airwing
9247 5730
SSD - Emergency Response 2 (SAR, Water Police, Mounted Branch)
Sen Const
Matthew Blythe
Water Police
9339 7500
SSD - FRU/SOG
Sergeant
Stuart Oliver
Protective Security Division
9247 5578
SSD - Police Communications Division
Sergeant
Adrian Hurring
Comm & Internal Security Division
9247 3222
SSD - Protective Services Unit
PSO
Gavin Belbin
Protective Services Unit
9247 3444
TTSD - Traffic Support Division
Sen Const
Trevor Collins
Traffic Support Division
9247 5821
TTSD - Transit Safety Division
Sergeant
Mark Spackman
Transit Safety Division
9247 3300
National Police Remembrance Day
End of Day Reflection
Springvale Botanical Cemetery is pleased to offer an open
invitation to all Police Members and their families to the
official closing of National Police Remembrance Day.
The End of Day Reflection and the lowering of the Police
Ensign will commence at
4pm on Wednesday 29th September 2010.
Afternoon tea, including hot and cold savouries, will
be served at the conclusion of the ceremony in the
Reflection Function Room (opposite Administration).
For catering purposes please RSVP to Celeste Parke
by Wednesday 22nd September 2010.
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Proud Partners of
Police Blue Ribbon Day 2010
Telephone: (03) 8558 8293
Mail: PO Box 1159, Clayton Vic. 3169
The main entrance is on Princes Highway, Springvale
In February 1854 Constable William Hogan on the
lookout for smugglers accidentally fell into the waters of
Hobson’s Bay and was drowned. The 22 year old is the first
recorded member of the Police Force in Victoria to give his
life in the service of the people of this State.
The Police Memorial within Springvale Botanical Cemetery
contains a commemorative plaque for each Police Officer
who has died whilst on duty.
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