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VICTORIA POLICE LEGACY MAGAZINE Issue 59 -DECEMBER 2018
IN THIS ISSUE:
HEAD TO HEAD
VPL XMAS KIDS
ASPIRE TO INSPIRE
OFF TO THE USA
CHAIR’s
message
Commander Lauren Callaway
The remaining 17 legatees who are not here Superintendent Steve White. I also pay my
today will receive their special booklet at respects to departing Board member and
upcoming regional lunches or getaways. former chair and vice chair Inspector Roger
This came about because we realised Schranz for doing so much to build those
Chairs Chrismas address some of our legatees had never been privy pillars I have referred to.
at this years MGC luncheon. to seeing the material contained in their
I would also like to thank our Ambassador
husband’s personnel files and we felt it was
I was thinking about what important to share this.
group and our volunteer network, the latter
which has grown from 16 to 50 in the past
was most important about I would also like to highlight some important 12 months. Many are here today – our
Police Legacy to highlight changes to the way Police Legacy delivers longest serving volunteers are our bus
to everyone at our annual it services. We have made a change to the drivers who have delivered everyone here
Christmas Party. status of a legatee, based on the most safely from all parts of the state today.
common complaint I would receive when
And I kept coming back to two things that Thank you – you are all valued by us.
attending events.
were said during the year that resonated I would also like to thank our staff which
with me. Now when a person re-partners they will
goes without saying – they are a fabulous
remain a legatee for life, rather than move
The first was a comment by Chief group of people. It’s so rare to build a team
to the category of Friends of Police Legacy.
Commissioner Graham Ashton during our who are committed to our values, who help
We want to celebrate the fact people have
first video that we played last Christmas, each other and who care about their work
re-partnered. Those who are currently
where he said that we are the custodians and the people who rely upon them. And
Friends of Police Legacy will equally be
of Legacy. they also love their job so much! We are
given the opportunity to return to their
extremely lucky to have you at VPL.
The second was a comment made by status as a legatee and everyone will be
Assistant Commissioner Deb Abbott where able to enjoy the full range of our services. Lastly I would like to recognise the
she said that Police Legacy reminds her that support of former Deputy Commissioner
Also anyone in the policing community who
we are all about the living. Andrew Crisp (and his wife Linda), who as
suffers the death of a child will be invited to
a member of Executive Command, did so
These are two important concepts – being a be part of VPL. We will be developing some
much for us whenever we asked. Every
custodian recognises the role of protecting special support services in 2019 that extend
member of Executive Command provide
and valuing our past, what we have lost and the Legacy model of care and fellowship
us with unlimited support in-kind. It is a
what we will hold on to forever. But equally to families who experience this particularly
responsibility they all undertake, but we
important is the life we go on to have, tragic situation.
can say that Andrew and Linda always
different to what we planned but no less Everything that I have mentioned and what undertook this with genuine affection and
meaningful. we do has only been possible this year we will miss you (especially your dancing).
The pillars of the past and our new life drive through our large network of custodians.
Have a safe Christmas and we look forward
everything we do at Police Legacy, and so They make Legacy a valued and trusted
to seeing you in 2019.
with that in mind I would like to draw your organisation.
attention to this year’s gift to attendees. It So I would like to thank each member of the
is a copy of The People’s Force by Robert Board, including our newest Board member
Haldane which includes the beginning of
Victoria Police Legacy on page 282. We
Our cover
appreciate the commitment to recording our
history and feel it was worth sharing this
with you this year.
Secondly I’d like to make presentations Police legatee Margaret Wilby (wife of former
to our oldest legatees in the room – Jean
Chief Commissioner Noel Wilby) presented
Keating, Phyllis Jones and Eileen Edwards.
We have replicated the service history Graham with a donation of $1039.00, to go
of their husbands into commemorative towards mental health programs. These
booklets and it’s something we will now do funds were raised by police legatees at the
every year for our eldest 20 legatees. October Leisurely Getaway.
2 Victoria Police Legacy
Chief Commissioner’s Message
Christmas is a special time veterans and breaking down the stigma
attached to mental health.
of year to remember those
who are close to our hearts. I am proud of the efforts of our police
members who continue to put themselves
My thoughts are with all of the members in harm’s way to protect Victorians and are
we have lost, and their families, during this always striving to improve our service to the
time. community.
A lot has happened in 2018. Victoria Police Throughout the year, Victoria Police Legacy
has had an unprecedented amount of new has been a constant presence supporting
equipment and new recruits. Our members our work and the many legatees in the police
have continued to work hard in driving crime family. Victoria Police is privileged to have
rates down. We have experienced tragic such a fine team partnering with us. My
events both within and external to the force. sincere appreciation for their efforts this year.
Our organisation has also embraced a Best wishes for the festive season. Keep
commitment to better supporting police safe and enjoy your time with loved ones.
Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton AM
In early October, VPL Patron
VPL Patron Chief Chief Commissioner Graham
Commissioner Graham
Ashton and Police Association Ashton and Police Association
Secretary Wayne Gatt enter
Kings Park in Wangaratta
Secretary Wayne Gatt, left from
accompanied
by VPL Ambassador
either end of Victoria to begin
Commander their Head to Head Walk.
Clive Rust.
Graham left from Mallacoota and Wayne
from Mildura and, between them, walked a
combined 1000k’s in just 23 days! Graham
and Wayne came together at Kings Park in
Wangaratta, to rapturous applause from a
large crowd consisting of police members,
police veterans, their families, sponsors and
members of the community.
Raising over $594,000 in support of Police
Veterans, a lot of these funds are for those
suffering mental health issues as a result of
their service to the community.
Victoria Police Legacy was represented on
the day by a number of police legatees,
Board Member Superintendent Steve
White and CEO Lex de Man. A special
call out to VPL Chair Lauren Callaway, who
walked with the Chief Commissioner the entire
previous day.
Congratulations Graham and Wayne
– a mighty effort!
Head to Head Walk
supporting Police ite and CEO
Superintendent Steve Wh , Margaret
Veterans’
VPL Board Member tee s Val LeP last rier
ce lega
Lex de Man joined by poli hleen Woolford,
, Kaye Wil liam son , Lorraine Chandler, Kat
Left: Dr. Gary Johns – Commissioner – Australian Charities & Lindupp sey and Bar ry Cox .
ine Lind
Not-for-Profit Commission with VPL Chair Lauren Callaway and VPL Volunteers Jan
2018 WALL TO WALL
REMEMBERANCE RIDE
On Friday 14th September, They eventually joined riders from all over
Australia at the National Remembrance
after a beautiful and moving Service held at the National Police Memorial
remembrance service at the in Canberra. Over the past nine years, more
Victoria Police Memorial, than $100,000 has been raised for Victoria
Police Legacy through the ride, which is a
370 motorcycle riders remarkable effort.
headed off on the 2018 Wall
This year young police legatee Emerson
to Wall Remembrance Ride. Spriggs carried the ‘Chiefs Baton’ as a
pillion passenger on the back of Sergeant
Ian Marr’s motorcycle, in memory of his late
father Detective Sergeant Jason Spriggs
who sadly passed away in July this year.
Emerson’s mum, Rebecca Spriggs, and his
two brothers Nicholas and William, also
took part in the event travelling to Canberra This year’s ‘Chief’s Baton Holder’,
by car courtesy of VPL Board Member young police legatee Emerson Spriggs
Darren Kenos.
L-R: William, Rebecca and Emerson Spriggs,
Sergeant Ian Marr, Nicholas Spriggs and VPL
Board Member Darren Kenos
Remembrance service in Victoria
R e g i o n a l l u n c h e s
Ballarat Box Hill
4 Victoria Police Legacy
The Victoria Police
Legacy Board:
Vale Board Executive
Chair
Victor Kostiuk
Commander Lauren Callaway
Vice Chairman
Inspector James Dalton
Board Members
•S
uperintendent Mark Galliott
(Chief Commissioner’s nominee)
• Superintendent Steve White APM
• Inspector Glenn Owen
•S
enior Sergeant Darren Kenos
Tragically, Detective Senior
•S
enior Sergeant Kate O’Neill
Sergeant Victor (Vic) Kostiuk
•S
enior Sergeant John Laird
was killed in a collision on (The Police Association nominee)
this year’s Wall to Wall ride. •S
enior Sergeant Dianne Wilson
At the time of the collision Vic’s son •S
tephen Capello
Felix, who is a serving police officer, (non-member Director - CEO Hume Bank)
was riding alongside his dad. Vic’s wife,
retired Superintendent Pauline Kostiuk, Ambassadors
accompanied Vic on a number of Wall to Commander Clive Rust APM
Wall Rides, which he was very passionate Superintendent Lisa Winchester
about. Following news of the Vic’s tragic Superintendent Peter O’Neill APM
death, Victoria Police Legacy Chair Lauren Superintendent Frank Sells
Callaway wrote (in part): Inspector Jenelle Fuller
Befittingly, that quality is one that describes Inspector Kerrie Hicks
On behalf of the board, our membership,
Vic, a highly respected police officer who Executive Advisor Sandra Higgins
staff and everyone connected to Victoria
always had the time for others. Senior Sergeant Adrian Hurring
Police Legacy, we extend our deepest
sympathies to the Kostiuk family following His death will no doubt have an impact on Sergeant Martin Park
yesterday’s unexpected death of Detective many people for different reasons, and we Leading Senior Constable Shane Donaldson
Senior Sergeant Vic Kostiuk while taking acknowledge everyone within the Victoria
part in the annual Wall to Wall Ride. Police Legacy family who has experienced The Police Legacy Team
the awful circumstances of losing a loved CEO Lex de Man AFSM
Vic, Pauline and their family were familiar
one. Finance Manager Judy Thompson
faces at this event, and we are extremely
saddened that tragically he lost his life We also pay our respects to the members Office Manager Erica McMahon
during a police event that raises funds for who attended the scene and did their job, Field Officer Eileen Keily
Victoria Police Legacy. as they always do, with professionalism and Youth Coordinator Andrea Lyons
the utmost consideration for the family.
For those who are involved in the Wall to Admin support Carol Jenkinson
Wall, it is one of those special weekends Commander Lauren Callaway Contractor –
that brings out the best in police fellowship. (Chair of VPL) Legatee Support Lindsay Cummins
Volunteer
Coordinator Paul McBride APM
In the last few months, many police legatees have attended the Warragul. These popular lunches are a great opportunity for police
VPL Regional Lunches in Box Hill, Ballarat, Shepparton, Echuca and legatees to come together to enjoy good company and fine food.
Echuca Shepparton Warragul
Victoria Police Legacy 5
Partnering ground support for community events
including most recently Ride to the Wall and Hawthorn Footy Club
the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance.
Number 1 fans!
together This year we were deeply saddened by the
passing of our long term member, Detective
to support Senior Sergeant Vic Kostiuk, who tragically
died taking part in the Wall to Wall Ride.
our finest The support and assistance shown to Vic’s
family during this difficult time further
highlights the important role VPL plays in
As the bank for Victorian supporting police legatees. At BankVic, to
lead is to serve and we serve those who
police and emergency serve the community. We want our police
services, we are extremely community to feel supported as much as
proud of our members who they support the Victorian community.
serve the community. We’re grateful for the unheralded role that
Aaron and Sebastian Romano with mum Jo,
and Hawthorn Football Coach, Alistair Clarkson
They mean everything to us and we are VPL plays in supporting police families
and we look forward to extending our
honoured to support them in any way we can.
partnership in 2019.
Young police legatees,
Our partnership with Victoria Police Legacy Aaron and Sebastian
BankVic CEO Anthony De Fazio.
(VPL) is one of the real and practical ways Romano, recently enjoyed a
we show this support.
day they will never forget!
This year we were proud to get behind
Through the club’s Community Engagement
events that raised much needed funds for
Program, our two young legatees spent a day
the tireless work VPL does in providing
at Hawthorn Football Club as the Number
counselling and advocacy, financial
1 fans of the week. They met players and
assistance, and someone to talk to when
coaches at the final training session and were
police families need it most.
each presented with a signed jumper by the
Aside from our financial assistance, BankVic Hawks Senior Coach, Alistair Clarkson.
employees are always on hand providing The bank for Police A big thanks to the mighty Hawks!
TO O T
TO O T ! Family Fun
Box Hill Miniature Railway For the second year, these activities were generously
On a sunny day in October, thirty police legacy sponsored by the Rotary Club of Balwyn, including unlimited
rides on some fantastic miniature trains, as well as face
family members enjoyed a wonderful day at painting, circus workshop and a delicious BBQ lunch.
the Box Hill Miniature Railway.
6 Victoria Police Legacy
A gift
Congratulations from the NT
to Glen Riddle As you may have read in the last
edition of Care, a group of young adult
legatees enjoyed a memorable trip
to the NT in July this year, and were
One of VPL’s long standing in-One Gold Competition to help raise guided by Susanne Angelis
volunteers and police money for disabled members of the from Adventure Tours.
community.
veteran, Glen Riddle, A few weeks later, Susanne visited VPL while
recently received a As a VPL regional representative, Glen she was in Melbourne, and presented us with
works tirelessly with all the widow and
certificate of appreciation widowers of police members, to assist
a gift - a picture painted by a local 19-year-
and recognition, as part of them with any problems that may arise
old indigenous girl, Shirley Reid. As you
can see, Shirley’s beautiful painting shows
the 2018 Victorian Senior of in their lives. He has also been a mentor great maturity and skill as well as a deep
the Year Awards. and carer for many of our young police appreciation and knowledge of her culture.
legatees and each year drives them to
For many years, Glen’s volunteer activities functions in Melbourne. Thank you to Susanne and Shirley from
have contributed to the Warrnambool everyone at VPL.
community, and beyond. In the past, his Congratulations
efforts have been recognised with a Paul to Glen who
Harris Rotary Award, and a Certificate of absolutely
Commendation from VPL. deserves this
recognition.
Just some of Glen’s valuable contributions
include assisting as a trained volunteer in
the Warrnambool & District Community
Hospice, raising funds for local and
overseas organisations for projects such as
establishing water supplies for villages in
East Timor, and organising events such as
BBQs, the annual Art Show and the Hole-
Day at
Victoria Police Legacy 7
After 18 years of outstanding Lauren Callaway
Chair – Victoria Police Legacy Board
service, Detective Inspector
Roger Schranz APM, retired Everything that I know about Victoria
Police Legacy I have learnt from Roger.
from the Victoria Police He has been the keeper of knowledge,
Legacy Board at the October achievements, pitfalls, lessons learnt and
Annual General Meeting. a great storyteller on how we have grown
into what we are today. He is always willing
For many years Roger was the face of VPL to share this important narrative with those
and was President of the Board from 2004 who are interested in helping legatees to be
to 2015. Roger was also a wonderful mentor more connected, supported and engaged
to many board members including our with the policing family.
current Chair, Commander Lauren Callaway.
Roger’s commitment to this charity is one
Roger received a specially produced book that is unlikely to be replicated in years
as a farewell and thank you gift. The book to come, as it comes from a traditional
displayed Roger’s remarkable service to perspective and passing time when people
those within the policing family who have lost signed up for Victoria Police for life and
a loved one. Messages in the book from VPL took on additional responsibilities that had
Patron Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton no direct personal benefit to themselves,
AM and Board Chair Lauren Callaway sum rather it came from a values-based decision
up the tremendous efforts of Roger. to help others. Roger has always maintained
Well done Roger Schranz! this position and never wavered from the
principle that those of us who can do more
Thank you
Graham Ashton AM APM for others will do it.
Chief Commissioner –
Patron Victoria Police Legacy Roger and Leanne have sacrificed many
hours to ensure that the children of
On behalf of Victoria Police and in my role
Roger!
deceased police and their partners were
as Patron of Victoria Police Legacy, I would part of an experience that says you are
like to thank you for your extended service important to us and your parent will never
to Victoria Police Legacy as both a Board be forgotten. They have always shown a
Member since 2002 and Chairman since level of respect and care for our youngest
2004. where it has fallen to just a small group legatees, to ensure they grow up with the
of dedicated police to ensure that the opportunities their parents would have
In that time, Victoria Police Legacy has
organisation kept going, that service afforded them if circumstances could have
grown significantly to become a valued and
delivery was maintained and that been different.
trusted organisation that supports the work
appropriate board governance and ethical
of police officers, and the families that have What I value most about Roger is that he is a
decision making was implemented. Your
an enduring connection to Victoria Police. good-hearted person. When I have doubted
personal contribution to VPL’s growth during
With over 1000 legatees receiving those difficult times is to be commended myself or need a boost of confidence to step
bereavement and other forms of emotional as it has helped VPL develop into what it up he has always reaffirmed that I can do
and financial support from Victoria Police is today where the founding principles of it. I’m sure there have been times when he
Legacy today, this could not have been keeping legatees engaged, supported and wasn’t convinced that I could deliver but he
achieved without people such as yourself connected to the policing family has never was good hearted enough to make sure I
who committed themselves over many years been forgotten. felt supported along the way.
to ensuring the organisation has evolved into There have been many times when I have
Your values and commitment to improving
a meaningful and purposeful charity. started a sentence that says, ‘Roger you
the lives of others will always be
I am aware there have periods throughout acknowledged by those who have worked are not going to like this…”. But I must give
Victoria Police Legacy’s 38-year history with you and in support of Legacy’s purpose. credit to Roger for challenging some of his
long-held beliefs and giving change a go.
Rotary continues amazing support to VPL
The Rotary Central to attend their annual ‘Rypen Program’,
which is a full weekend of activities at the
Melbourne Club is a great Doxa Malmsbury Camp for young children.
supporter of police families. This year’s VPL participants, Clare and Ben
Burmester, had a great time. On their return,
In November, the club presented Victoria
their dad noted, “Ben and Clare really enjoyed
Police Legacy with a very generous cheque
it. Both came home and felt that it was not
from the proceeds raised during their recent
only fun but also a great learning experience.”
‘Rotary Victoria Police Leadership Mentoring
Program Breakfast’. Thanks Rotary Central Melbourne – you make a
huge difference in the lives of young people.
Every year, the club also invites VPL to offer
two young police legatees the opportunity
VPL CEO Lex de Man receives a cheque from Rotary
Central Melbourne Club President Neville Taylor.
8 Victoria Police Legacy
Police Legatees at Graduations
Thanks to an initiative of Assistant Commissioner Kevin
Casey APM in late 2016, police legatees are now invited
to attend graduations at the Victoria Police Academy
Mason. His mother Cathy Mason is a VPL
legatee. Kenneth sadly passed away in
2011, after 39 years of service with Victoria
Police. Brendan’s day was made extra
special as he received his Police Certificate
of Identification from his mum. Cathy later
wrote to VPL:
“Good morning Carol, please pass on my
thanks to Kate O’Neill, and all at Police
A very proud mum, Police Legatee Cathy
Legacy, for giving me the opportunity to Mason watching on as Brendan salutes Deputy
attend the afternoon tea at the Police Commissioner Shane Patton APM prior to
Academy last Thursday. It was lovely to presenting her son with his police identification
certificate (Freddie).
meet with Kate, Deputy Commissioner
Paton, Assistant Commissioner Kevin
Casey,and Superintendent Geri Porter,
who all took the time to chat with us.
23rd August Graduation - Police Legatee
Dawn Thornton, her daughter Tracey and The Graduation Ceremony was an
Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton APM. emotional occasion, with my son Brendan
being one of the newly appointed
constables. I am sure Brendan’s Dad
For many of the police legatees, attending a
would have been watching from above,
graduation is a special day as it takes them
and proud of his son.
back many years to when their loved one
graduated. It also provides a reminder that Thank you also for arranging the
Victoria Police will never forget those who accommodation for me at The Ibis, it was
have served but are no longer amongst us. very comfortable and the staff made me
very welcome.
If you’re a police legatee and wish to attend
a graduation, please contact Carol at the The support from Victoria Police Legacy
VPL office. Graduations occur on various to our family is truly appreciated, you all
Thursday afternoons throughout the year. do a wonderful job looking after us.”
It was a special day for Victoria Police 6th September – VPL Board Member Senior Kind regards,
legatee Brendan Mason, when he graduated Sergeant Kate O’Neill congratulates Constable
as a Constable, following in the footsteps
(Police Legatee) Brendan Mason on his Cathy Mason
graduation from the Victoria Police Academy.
of his father, Detective Sergeant Kenneth
Awards Ceremony at
Warrnambool
Receiving a police medal is a true the Victoria Police Western Region
honour, and on 8th November, four Awards Ceremony in Warrnambool,
of our ‘local’ police legatees had to see a number of Victoria Police
the opportunity to witness the members receive the Victoria
ceremony as special guests. Police Service Medal, National
Medal and National Police Service
Pamela Wade, Peter Bagg and
Medal. Congratulations to all the
Diana Peyton joined Assistant
deserving members.
Commissioner Cindy Millen APM, at
Pamela Wade, Peter Bagg, Assistant
Commissioner Cindy Millen APM, and Diana Peyton.
Victoria Police Legacy 9
Meet ‘Aspire to Inspire’
VPL’s
Newest heading to the USA
Board
For the past two editions of
Member CARE, VPL has advertised
We’re pleased to a silent auction of a framed
welcome Detective photo of Corp Cameron
Superintendent Steve White APM, to the
Victoria Police Legacy Board.
Baird VC MG, which includes
the poem ‘Burnie Boy’.
Steve White is the Detective Superintendent
at the State Intelligence Division, Intelligence The photo was generously donated
& Covert Support Command of Victoria Police. by Cameron’s father, Doug Baird. The
winning bid was received from a retired
Steve joined Victoria Police in 1987 and U.S. Army Officer who was serving on
has spent the majority of his career as Forward Operating Base Ripley in Tarin
a criminal investigator at various Crime Kowt, Afghanistan, in June 2013, when
Squads including the Homicide, Rape, Armed I retired, this was the most emotional
Cameron was brought into a USA surgical
Offenders and Arson & Explosives Squads. event I had ever experienced.
facility. Sadly, Cameron died shortly after in
Prior to his current role, Steve was the hospital. Brothers-in-Arms from Australia and
Superintendent Foundation Training at the America sharing stories about the legacy
When sending in his winning bid, the
Victoria Police Academy. It was in this role of a true Warrior and honoring his life and
retired U.S. Army Officer wrote:
that Steve saw an opportunity to create a legacy.”
greater awareness of the VPL to Victoria “Following Cameron’s passing he was
Victoria Police Legacy wishes to thank
Police’s newest members. taken to Camp Holland an Australian
all those who placed a bid. When you
Camp, but because of power issues at the
Steve has previously represented VPL as an read the background to the winning bid
camp, Cameron was taken back to the
Ambassador. we think you’ll agree that it has found the
USA Army camp until he could be flown
right home.
home for burial.
Welcome Two of Cam’s mates were there
throughout the night to provide an Honor
Lindsay Guard for him and I contacted one of our
Cummins U.S. Navy SEAL Platoon Commanders
who brought his entire platoon to honor
Following the Cam with a Missing Man Ceremony.
retirement of It was about 11pm and we stayed there
Bryan Sharp, VPL for several hours listening to stories
was pleased to about Cam from his two mates. In my 28
engage Lindsay year military career and two subsequent
Cummins on a contract basis. deployments to Afghanistan as a civilian
Cameron’s father, Doug Baird
Lindsay’s aim is to assist with field work with contractor supporting our SEALs after
a focus on supporting male police legatees.
Lindsay served with Victoria Police for many
years, joining in 1972 and retiring in 2010,
as a Detective Senior Sergeant in north
Thank you Recruit Squad 37!
east Victoria. Lindsay is well known within
the police legacy family as he is one of our
volunteer bus drivers.
For the last few years, he has transported
many police legatees living in the north east
to Regional Getaways. Welcome Lindsay!
Thank you Bryan!
Bryan Sharp recently announced his
retirement from his role at VPL. Over the
past 18 months, Bryan provided support to
male police legatees. We sincerely thank
Bryan for all his work and for arranging A few months ago, Recruit Squad 37 while in training. Congratulations and
many great events for the group. A job well returned the fundraising baton for the thank you to all members of Recruit
done! next recruit squad who’ll continue the Squad 37 for their amazing efforts in
tradition of ‘Carrying the Baton’ as part raising a significant amount of funds for
of fundraising for Victoria Police Legacy, VPL.
10 Victoria Police LegacyAustralian Police Winter Games supporting police legacies!
The 2018 Australian Police games cater for all levels of skiers from first combined team of N.T., A.F.P. and the USA
timers to the highly skilled. fourth.
Winter Games (APWG) were
held at Falls Creek in August, Participants include police, VPS members, Aside from snow fun, the APWG holds
family and friends, and range in ages from an annual charity auction at the Falls
and it was a great outcome for four to 64! Creek Hotel. This year, thanks to generous
police legacies across the sponsors, the auction raised $4,482 for
State teams competed in the Giant Slalom,
entire country. Slalom and Ski/Board cross. NSW were
police legacies across Australia. We thank
everyone involved for this amazing effort.
The APWG, an annual event since back in force to defend their title against
1983, includes social events and skiing police from the rest of the nation as well as If you’re interested in attending the 2019
and snowboarding races, and is the a couple of international competitors. They Australian Police Winter Games, information
longest continual Police Winter Sports dominated the competition winning easily, is available on their website at apwg.
Competition in the world today. With the with South Australia. coming in second, com.au or you can email Mike Quinton at
underpinning theme, IT’S SNOW FUN!, the Victoria third, and the vicepresident@apwg.com.au
Getting away in 2018!
Over 100 Police Legatees which is the gateway to Phillip Island and Look who popped in for lunch!
a stunning seaside town where fishing and
enjoyed our Regional and dining options abound and pelicans keep
Police legatees on the Flinders Leisurely
Leisurely Getaways, with watch along the foreshore. Our Leisurely
Getaway were treated to a couple of ‘special
guests’ over lunch in Sorrento. While on foot
each being held over four Getaway was held in the beautiful town of
patrol of the Sorrento shopping area, Senior
days. Flinders with the various activities taking a
Constable Aaron Lord from Sorrento, and
more ‘relaxing’ pace.
Constable Jarrod Duffey from Rosebud,
Our annual Regional Getaway, which has
A great time was had by all and our police came across the 45 police legatees who
been a popular event on the VPL calendar
legatees are now looking forward to the were on their way to lunch.
for many years, was held in San Remo,
fantastic Getaways in 2019!
An invite was quickly extended to the two
police members and they joined in for
lunch. Aaron and Jarrod had a wonderful
(left) Flinders
Leisurely Getaway time as they chatted with each of the police
legatees.
(below)San Remo
Regional Getaway
(right) Senior Constable
Aaron Lord and Constable
Jarrod Duffey enjoying the
company of police legatees
at the Sorrento Hotel.Victoria Police le
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed
in any way to the work of Victoria Police Legacy in
of support financially from many different groups which
work to raise funds to further add to the contributions of
2018. Many people have contributed in all sorts of ways our Victoria Police members. Most of all we want to thank
from volunteering their time to preparing mail outs, to you for allowing us the privilege of sharing your lives with
driving a bus, to assisting with events. We also had a lot us and joining in activities.
Ride to the Wall
Taking the baton from the Victoria Police
Memorial in Melbourne to the National
Police Memorial in Canberra and raising
funds along the way.
The 41 Club
Squad 14 Fundrasing Youth Scholarship awards for two
young Victoria Police Legatees.
Terrific to see some of the newest
members of Victoria Police undertake such
an activity in support of police legatees.
Aspire to
Inspire
Thanks to the
generosity of
Ride to the Wall “Cam’s Cause”
The purpose of the ride and through
is to raise awareness Cameron’s parents,
and funds for Victoria Kaye and Doug Baird,
Police Legacy. Since its this auctioned framed
inception in 2015, the memorial to Cam Baird
ride has raised more sold - with the winning
than $50,000. Well done bid from a retired U.S.
team! Army Officer.
12 Victoria Police Legacygacy says Thanks
SCRgroup
BankVic Avalon visit
A ‘members’ only bank where 100 per cent of profits are A fantastic day was had by all our young adult
returned back to benefit members and their communities. legatees who visited Avalon with members
from Victoria Police SOG and the MFB.
VPL would also like
to thank Maddocks
Lawyers, PWC, Rotary
Central Melbourne,
Melbourne SOCIT, and
anyone else who supported
us throughout 2018.
Northern Cruisers & Harrop Head to Head
Classic Cars on Show, great days of special cars and Raising awareness and funds
special people. We raised awareness and gate takings for the Victoria Police Mental
were donated to Victoria Police Legacy. health Fund.
Fundraising Breakfast
This year’s charity fundraising breakfast was a
huge success with over 400 people attending.
Victoria Police Legacy 13Stepping Up to Support V
At Gallagher Bassett we With representatives from GB’s Victoria perseverance that Chief Commissioner
Police claims team, we joined a contingent Ashton and Sergeant Gatt demonstrated
continually strive to go of serving and veteran officers in over the three weeks of their campaign.
beyond for our clients by Wangaratta to walk 21kms alongside Chief
A journey that in many ways is analogous
understanding the unique Commissioner Ashton on the final passage
to the ongoing battle of mental illness-
of his long journey.
challenges they face. struggling with pain and uncertainly but
Traversing the Victorian countryside at
Stepping outside our daily duties this week,
a brisk pace, we took in more than the
a delegation from GB joined Victoria Police
picturesque bush and farmlands. We heard
in the final leg of the Head 2 Head Walk.
personal stories about the struggles, scars
This fundraising initiative saw Chief and stigma that officers are afflicted with as
Commissioner Graham Ashton and the a result of the challenging work they do.
Secretary of the Police Association of
Sponsoring the event was an important
Victoria, Sergeant Wayne Gatt walk from
part of showing our support to Victoria
opposite ends of the state to raise funds and
Police, but physically enduring the burning
awareness for police mental health. An epic
muscles and screaming blisters (after only
journey spanning 23 days and a combined
one day of walking) gave us all a profound
1,000 kilometres.
sense of awe for the mental fortitude and
VPL connects with the Emergency The students were in Victoria for a research
project for the Emergency Services
Services Foundation & the USA! Foundation, which looks at the type of
support provided to families across the
emergency management sector.
A fascinating
As part of the visit, Lex showed the students
afternoon was spent the impact of the 2009 bushfires on the
in early November, by Kinglake Ranges from the Fire Tower
VPL CEO Lex de Man located at the Kangaroo Ground Memorial
Park.
with four students
from the Worcester The tower played a pivotal role in the first
few hours of the devastating 2009 Black
VPL CEO Lex de Man with CFA Volunteer and Fire Tower
Operator Neil Marshall and the visiting USA students.
Polytechnic, Boston, Saturday fires that travelled east across the
USA. ranges from Kilmore East to Healesville.
Education Grants for
young police legatees
$263,600 in grants for 2018!
Each year, Victoria Police through to primary and secondary school We’re proud to announce that in 2018, VPL
years and then on to assist with University has provided 154 Education Grants, totaling
Legacy provides Education HECS fees. $263,600!
Grants to assist young An additional grant is also provided to those These grants wouldn’t be possible without
police legatees with their commencing higher education at University the generous fortnightly payroll deductions
schooling. or TAFE, and to those preparing to enter the that Police Officers and Protective Service
workforce at the end of their studies. Officers provide. Thank You!
These grants start from child care age,
14 Victoria Police LegacyVictoria Police
stoically moving forward. An odyssey made police officers who generously volunteer doing it tough and suffering in silence,” said
easier to bare with their support crews, their time. Andrea Moffat, Business Account Manager
Sergeant Gatt reflected that the hardest for Victoria Police.
“The walk gave us an opportunity to engage
part to endure was the 5km he walked
with some of the retired peer support The dedication and comradery that we
alone.
officers and gain a real understanding of witnessed was truly inspiring. Engaging with
Many of the officers who participated what an amazing job they do providing care our clients outside of our roles provides
forwent the luxury of a comfortable bed at and support to ex members who have been us with a renewed sense of how important
the end of a long day of walking, instead the work that we do at GB is for the
camping out in a valiant effort to raise as health of our clients, and by extension our
much money as possible. communities.
The walk concluded with Chief As our relationship moves into its 15th year,
Commissioner Ashton and Sergeant Gatt our pride to be serving Victorian Police
meeting and shaking hands amongst the strengthens as they bravely serve our
fanfare of the crowd and music of the society.
police band. As a result of this herculean
endeavour, over $594,000 was raised for (Pics left) The GB team joined Victoria Police
the Retired Peer Support Officer Program, Commissioner Graham Ashton and TPAV Secretary
Wayne Gatt for the final 20ks of the Head to Head Walk
an organisation that is run by 60 former in support of veteran police
RIDE WALL The fourth annual
Victoria Police
TO
THE
2018 Charity Remembrance Ride
Cycling Club Starting from Wangaratta Police To mark the completion of the ride,
3-day ‘Ride to Station, 70 riders rode to Nagambie a remembrance service and wreath
the Wall Charity on day one, then to Healesville laying ceremony was held at the
on day two. On day three, the Victoria Police Memorial.
Remembrance Ride’ riders headed to the Victoria
got underway on Police Memorial in St Kilda Road,
The purpose of the ride is to raise
awareness and funds for Victoria
21st of September. completing the grueling three days
Police Legacy. In just three years
on the road.
since its inception, the ride has raised
This year Victoria Police Legacy was more than $120,000.
Police legatees De
an Rocco, represented on the ride by police
and Elyce Well done to the Victoria Police
Brenda n Ma son legatee, Dean Rocco, and young
Boulter are welcome
d at the Cycling Club and all participants.
by Ass istant police legatees, Brendan Mason and
end of the ride This is an amazing effort and truly
mis sioner Kev in Casey APM. Elyce Boulter, who rode on all 3 days.
Com appreciated!
The 2018 ‘Ride to the Wall’ participants
gather at the at the Victoria Police Memorial.
Victoria Police Legacy 15New Police
Station Openings
During September and experience of seeing the new and updated victims, hold perpetrators to account and
facilities for the local police members. assist them in carrying out their important
October, Victoria Police work.
opened new Police Stations A further 15 stations will be upgraded, as
part of a $36.8 million package delivered in “Right across Victoria – in regional towns
at Corryong, Bright, Cowes, the state budget last year. and the suburbs – we are providing the
Colac and Warburton. The new stations and refurbishments mean
resources needed to keep Victorians safe,”
said Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews.
Each of these openings saw a number regional police will be working in modern
of police legatees attend and enjoy the facilities, to help them better support
Colac Colac
Corryong Warburton
Cowes Bright
16 Victoria Police LegacyVictoria Police Legacy
Remembers
Gary Silk & Rodney Miller Steve Tynan & Damien Eyre
Thursday 16th August marked the 20th Friday 12th October marked the 30th
anniversary of the felonious death of anniversary of the felonious death in
Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Walsh Street, South Yarra of Constables
Rodney Miller. These police members Steven Tynan and Damian Eyre. During a
died while on duty in Cochranes Road, Remembrance Service held in their honour
Moorabbin. Chair Lauren Callaway, who and memory at the Prahran Police Station,
represented VPL at a Remembrance Service Chair Lauren Callaway laid a wreath on
held in their honour and memory at the behalf of Victoria Police Legacy.
St Kilda Police Station, laid a wreath on We will remember them.
behalf of Victoria Police Legacy. We will
Vale - Thelma McKenzie remember them.
107-years-old
Thelma McKenzie, our eldest
police legatee, aged 107,
passed away on the 8th
November.
Thelma’s husband, former Superintendent
Kenneth John McKenzie (registered number
8457), served in Victoria Police from 1929
until his retirement in 1967. Thelma was a
remarkable woman who will be missed by
her family, friends and other police legatees
who she befriended over many years.
Northern Classic Cruisers
September saw yet another
mighty effort by the Northern
Classic Cruisers and high
performance manufacturers,
Harrop, raise funds in support
of Victoria Police Legacy.
excel yet again!
A big thanks to Nez Demaj and the N.C.C.
volunteers, the team at Harrop, car, bike,
custom and hot rod owners and the sponsors.
It was a great day, and VPL was displayed to
perfection thanks to volunteer co-ordinator
Paul McBride and VPL volunteers Barbara
Thomas (police legatee) and Bruce Mitchell.
But the Northern Classic Cruisers
didn’t stop there. In October, this time in
conjunction with the Epping RSL, the NCC
team hosted another dynamic car show.
Thanks again to Nez Demaj as well as
Narelle Hart and the staff at the Epping
RSL, plus all the volunteers and sponsors.
And special thanks again to volunteer
co-ordinator Paul McBride, VPL volunteers
Ros French and Loreen Thompson (police
legatees) and Evan Whitelaw, who all
assisted on the day.
A significant amount was raised once again
for VPL.
(Top right)NCC Epping RSL cheque presentation.
L to R – NCC Convenor Nez Demaj, Epping RSL General
Manager Narelle Hart and VPL CEO Lex de Man Victoria Police Legacy 172018 National Police Remembrance Day
This year, young police legatee, Seana the Victoria Police Memorial in Kings have been killed in the line of duty,
Sutton, along with VPL Chair Lauren Domain Gardens.The memorial, built and is a wonderful reminder of the
Callaway, had the honour of laying in 2002, stands as a reminder of the sacrifices made to provide a safe and
the Victoria Police Legacy wreath at service provided by police officers who secure community for all of us.
,
r brother Tristan
Seana, and he en Callaway
L Ch air La ur
with VP
VPAL Christmas Party
Twenty-five young police
legatees (aged 16 to 23)
enjoyed a great day in
magnificent sunshine at the
Melbourne Cable Park at
Bangholme, for the VPAL
Christmas party.
This adventure park offers some of the most
amazing and exciting outdoor attractions.
Our young police legatees enjoyed cable
skiing and the inflatable ninja course which
they bounced, slid and splashed on before
sliding onto the trampoline and through
the hamster wheels.
There was a lot of laughter and firm
friendships made. Merry Christmas to all
our young police legatees.
18 Victoria Police LegacyCONSTITUTION
CHANGES
VPL broadens its support
ges to the
At the October 2018 Annual General Meeting, chan
Police Legacy
constitution were adopted. These include Victoria
ice Officers
now supporting Police Officers and Protective Serv
who have lost a child aged 21 years or younger.
always
Also, that a person deemed to be a police legatee will
us may
remain as such, no matter what their relationship stat
become. Therefore, those we serve are now:
Members of the police family who have Members who have lost a child aged
lost a partner who is a serving or retired 21 years or younger.
sworn member of Victoria Police, Protective Parents of serving members of Victoria
Services Officer or recruit in training. Police and Protective Services Officers
Serving or retired sworn members and where that member was not in a
Protective Services Officer who have lost relationship at the time of their death.
partners. Members, their partners and families,
Resigned Members, who fall into one of and police legatees experiencing grief
the above categories, if they have served and hardship caused by imminent or
more than 25 years with actual death or permanent
Victoria Police. (prolonged) disability.
Victoria Police Legacy 19WE WELCOME
ANOTHER
CHRISTMA
AMBASSADOR
‘Jingle Bells’ Former Superintendent Robert Haldane’s book –
‘The People’s Force’ alongside a bound ‘Service History
This year, VPL celebrated Booklet’ presented to police legatees at the luncheon.
Christmas on the 24th
of November with 400
guests. It was a great day
with fantastic food, good
company, and entertainment
from one of our police
legatees, Tom Jovanovich,
and his band.
VPL Chair Commander Lauren Callaway
be for the next eldest legatees. This is the
welcomed everyone, and recapped on
start of a wonderful new tradition for VPL
another busy year of activities.
and our legatees.
She highlighted the recent changes to
Once again we screened a video, which
the Victoria Police Legacy Constitution,
showed our young police legatees talking
announcing that once a person becomes a
about their experiences with VPL, in
legatee they will remain a police legatee.
particular, their experiences on this year’s
Meet INSPECTOR The other change is that police members NT Trip.
Jenelle Fuller and PSOs who sadly lose a child 21 years of
A number of our Ambassadors also appear
age or under will be supported as a Friend
in the video with Leading Senior Constable
of Police Legacy.
Shane Donaldson sending a Christmas
Lauren also announced that going forward, message on behalf of all at VPL. If you’re
Inspector Jenelle Fuller twenty unique ‘Service History Booklets’ interested, you can watch the video on our
is an Inspector at Crime containing the service history of a police website www.policelegacyvic.org.au
Command but is no stranger legatees’ loved one, will be presented at the
Invited guests this year included, VPL
lunch.
to Victoria Police Legacy, Patron Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton
This year’s books were presented to our AM, Victoria Police Command and Victoria
having previously served as eldest legatees, and next year’s twenty will Police Legacy Life Members.
a member of the VPL Board.
Married, and Mum to two daughters (27 and
24), she enjoys outdoor activities, boating,
overseas volunteer work, hiking, travelling,
and walking her two dogs.
Jenelle also likes to get out on her bike
and has been a participant on the Victoria
Police Cycling Club ‘Ride to the Wall
Remembrance Ride’.
‘I’m involved with VPL because I think it’s
important to ensure there is support and
engagement with legatees but it’s also
important that they always feel part of the
wider police family.
In particular, I love talking to our more
mature legatees and hearing the stories of
their policing experiences of past.”
We welcome Jenelle to her new
Ambassador role with VPL.
20 Victoria Police LegacyAS LUNCH 2018!
‘ J
’ ingle Bells’
Three VPL legatees enjoying the day
White APM presents police legatee
VPL Board Member Superintendent Steve
Jones with a ‘Servic e History Bookle t’ containing the service history of her
Phyllis
husban d, Chief Inspec tor Freder ick Gordon Jones (reg. no. 9955)
late
It was a great day for Emergency Services To show our appreciation of Andrew’s
Commissioner Andrew Crisp APM, when support of VPL over many years, VPL Chair
he attend the VPL Christmas lunch. Not Lauren Callaway and CEO Lex de Man,
only did Andrew and his wife Linda enjoy a presented Andrew with a VPL Certificate of
Lauren Callaway
fabulous lunch, but he attended in his new Appreciation and flowers. TVPL Chair Commander
tee Cooper De Haan
interviews young police lega
role as Victoria’s Emergency Management 2018’
In his address, VPL Patron Chief on his experiences on ‘Kopkoda
Commissioner.
Commissioner Graham Ashton AM thanked
VPL for the work it does and highlighted Young police legatee Cooper De Haan was
the activities undertaken this year. He also interviewed on stage about his amazing
spoke of his efforts and that of Victoria journey across the Kokoda Trek in Papua
Police, to recognise the need for support New Guinea as part of the Victoria Police
to Police Veterans who suffer from mental ‘Kopkoda 2018’ program.
illness due to their past policing work.
Cooper kept the audience captivated
In support, police legatee Margaret Wilby as he spoke about how his training, the
(wife of former Chief Commissioner Noel experience, and what it meant to him to do
Wilby) presented Graham with a donation of the trek in memory of his father.
$1039.00, to go towards this worthy cause.
The final highlight was a gift to all, of former
These funds were raised by police legatees Superintendent Robert Haldane’s book –
Emergency Services Commissioner The People’s Force.
at the October Leisurely Getaway.
Andrew Crisp APM on stage
Lunch being enjoyed by the 400 guestsr ta l e s e r
Have you got an ev
ent or a story you
ll yo u s c o r n would like to share?
Tell us all at…
te e legatee VPL Legatees Corner!
polic Do you have something that
you would like to share with
A high honour the readers of CARE?
Maybe a special birthday, or local ‘coffee’
for Pam!
catch up with other police legatees,
or a story that you would like to share
with others? Then let us know here
at VPL. ‘Police Legatees Corner’ -
It was a proud day for the family please send your story to us via info@
of police legatee, Pam Ractiliffe, policelegacyvic.org.au or at Victoria
Police Legacy
when she received a 40 Year CFA
P.O. Box 573, Carlton South 3053.
21st
Service Award for her role within
the Bacchus Marsh Urban Fire
Brigade and also Life Membership
of the Brigade.
Her son and current serving police member,
Sergeant Nathan Ractliffe said “Mum
has served in the original Brigade Ladies
Auxiliary holding many roles, such as
President and is currently Vice President,
At Victoria Police Legacy, we celebrate the
which she has done for over 25 years.
21st birthday of each of our young police
Mum is also the third RACTLIFFE within legatees with a cheque for $550. This is
the Brigade to receive Life Membership, thanks to the ongoing generous donations
with only 18 other such high awards received from Victoria Police members.
being presented in the Bacchus Marsh
Fire Brigades’ 107 years of service to the August Luke Leighton
community.” Nicholas Spriggs Daniel Burmester
Cameron Pevitt
Pam’s husband Peter was a long serving December
member of Victoria Police, who was October Thomas White
stationed at the Bacchus Marsh Police Ruby Warren Elizabeth Maher
Station for many years. Brianna Lyons
November
Pam Ractiliffe receives her Nicholas Stefaniw
He was also an extremely active member of 40 Year CFA Service Award Josh Kilmartin
Stephanie Krasna
the Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade.
Here’s some great news crafted Rachael’s artistry over many
years.
for all you music lovers
out there. Rachael, the Studying jazz at Monash University
provided an early avenue for
daughter of police legatee Rachael’s musical experimentation
Elizabeth Comte, has just and it was here that Rachael
released her first album. was quick to elevate herself as a
seasoned performer in Melbourne’s
Rachael Comte’s music has emerged jazz and indie circles.
out of a rich song-writing community
that has thrived in Melbourne for Her debut album, Where I’ve Begun,
many years. Self-aware narratives is clever, humorous and certainly
and witticisms cleverly thread heartfelt, and the music is full of
through her lyricism, born out of charm and a realness that can only
the personal experiences that have come from personal experience.
If you’d like to hear Rachael’s music, check out this link.
rachaelcomtemusic.bigcartel.com/
22 Victoria Police LegacyCongratulations to Battle of
Montbrehain
the Victoria Police 100th anniversary
Cycling Club! commemorations
(left to right) Blue-Ribbon Foundation Chair
Police legatees Jo and Elyce Boulter with representatives from the VPCC, David Mann OAM, VPL Chair Lauren Callaway and
President Inspector Boris Buick, Inspector Stephen McCarthy and Mr David Pawley, Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton AM, pictured
and members of the Victoria Police Amateur Sports & Welfare Society. with the commermorative plaque
At the recent Victoria Police Amateur in support of Victoria Police Legacy. To date,
Sports & Welfare Society 2018 Sports they’ve raised in excess of $120,000, which
Thanks to an initiative by the Blue-
Awards, the Victoria Police Cycling Club is a staggering amount.
Ribbon Foundation, VPL Chair Lauren
(VPCC) was recognised for being the most
Callaway attended a ceremony at the
improved sporting club in 2017-2018.
Police legatee, Jo Boulter, who was invited Shrine of Remembrance Auditorium
by the VPCC to the awards night along with in August.
They received a plaque in recognition of her daughter Elyce, said, ‘This is a well-
The ceremony saw the presentation of a
their wonderful work. deserved accolade for an amazing group of
plaque that was later unveiled at the 100th
people who work tirelessly and passionately
For the past few years, the VPCC has anniversary commemorations of the ‘Battle of
raising awareness and funds for Victoria
organised the annual 3 day ‘Ride to the Wall’ Montbrehain’ in France.
Police Legacy.’
Recycling at VPL becomes a reality
In the last edition of CARE, we announced a new partnership
with the SCRGroup to recycle unwanted clothing.
We’re pleased to announce that it’s now a reality, with 44 recycling hubs rolled out
across Melbourne. Look out for the hubs, as your old clothes will make a difference to
those in need, plus the funds raised will go towards personal development opportunities
Protective Services Officer’s Lee Cummins and for young police legatees. Locations of the hubs can be found on our website at
Stephanie Mantovani showing off the newly installed policelegacyvic.org.au
clothing hubs at Hurstbridge Railway Station.
Remembering Victoria Police Legacy in Your Will
By remembering Victoria Police Legacy in small enables us to plan for the future and
your Will you can ensure that the bereaved can bring life changing benefits to those in
police and protective service officer families need beyond your lifetime. Contact us for
continue to receive emotional support and more information.
services provided through Victoria Police (03) 9663 4280
Legacy. A bequest, no matter how big or Toll free 1800 065 999 (country areas)
Victoria Police Legacy 23We remember them
At each VPL Board meeting, the board any dependent children to offer support someone has suffered a loss. The Care
and staff acknowledge the passing of and connection to other police legatees. magazine shares that information with our
both serving and retired members. This Recognising that the spirit of engaging, broader police family. We recognise the
is an integral part of confirming eligibility supporting and connecting people through passing of serving, retired or resigned police
and contacting surviving partners and police legacy starts with knowing that officers, as well as police legatees.
Date of Death Name Reg No.
26.07.2018 Senior Constable John Walter STENFORS 12494
27.07.2018 Senior Constable Phillip David FARISH 16226
05.08.2018 Mrs Karen AMOR (wife of serving member Detective Sergeant Wayne AMOR) -
05.08.2018 Senior Sergeant John L MCGRATH 11837
17.08.2018 Senior Sergeant Bjorn KAMINSKI 18319
19.08.2018 Constable Betty BAKER 13026
19.08.2018 Sergeant Dale Laurence SANDERS 16497
08.07.2018 Detective First Constable Lyell Clifford CLAYTON VA 12030
28.06.2018 Mrs Val BAKER (legatee) -
17.08.2018 Senior Sergeant Herbert Stanley Archibald ROBERTS 11190
24.08.2018 Senior Constable Donald PHALP 17697
24.08.2018 Senior Sergeant Peter Gordon Trevor MARSHALL 12959
23.03.2018 Constable Harold Andrew MCQUILTON 9802
07.09.2018 Leading Senior Constable Keith PATTERSON 25315
05.09.2018 First Constable Michael Vane GOYNE 13175
08.09.2018 Sergeant Robert Owen PETERS 20711
14.09.2018 Detective Senior Sergeant Vic KOSTIUK 22036
16.09.2018 Ms Ellen WINBANKS (partner First Constable Anthony KRAUSE) -
17.09.2018 Inspector William John BRAND 12126
28.09.2018 Senior Constable Judith SAUNDERS 34480
01.10.2018 Leading Senior Constable Francis Leigh Roy STAR 22629
10.10.2018 Probationary Constable Alysa LANGHAM 41655
05.10.2018 Senior Constable Ronald John SEVER 14289
16.10.2018 Chief Superintendent Ian William BRUCE 10572
22.10.2018 Chief Superintendent Peter Edwin DRIVER 14607
06.08.2018 Mrs Betty SHORT (legatee) -
06.11.2018 Senior Constable Andrew STEEL 37377
05.11.2018 Mrs Dorothy WELSH (legatee) -
08.11.2018 Mrs Thelma MCKENZIE (legatee) -
08.11.2018 Senior Constable Gordon M WALLACE (Reservist) 17366/R510
09.11.2018 Leading Senior Constable Andrew (Andy) ALLEN 20891
16.11.2018 Senior Sergeant Gordon Frank JACOBS 12090
21.11.2019 Sergeant Kevin James HATT 12018
21.11.2018 Leading Senior Constable Gerard HOCKEY 24201
Thank you
Thank you to all those
organisations that
support Victoria Police
SCRgroup
Legacy in many ways.
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