NTPA - December 2018

Police news The Independent Voice of Police in the Northern Territory

National Police Remembrance Day – honouring our fallen colleagues this month:

Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance Superintendent Col Goodsell retires New Southern Field Officer

DECEMber 2018

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National Police Remembrance Day

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Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance

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President’s Report

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Field Officer’s Report

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Guidelines for members under investigation

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Pollie Waffle

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National Police Remembrance Day

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End of an era: Col Goodsell's last shift

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Farewell Suzanne Kendrick

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Vale Tony Henrys

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Blue Ribbon Ball

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Recruit Squad 134

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Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance

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Conference Crocs

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A long way from home: from the NT to Ottawa

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Communications Report

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Our Rugby Champions

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Resignations & Retirements

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Cover photo: National Police Remembrance Day 2018

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president's Message

REGIONAL DELEGATES ACPO

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

Chairperson Michelle Gargan Vice Chairperson Lisa Burkenhagen Secretary Rebecca Brogan Ordinary Member 1 Ellen Moore Ordinary Mem. 2 Danielle Chisholm

Chairperson Craig Barrett Vice Chairperson Warren Jackson Secretary Lauren Hill Ordinary Member 1 Janelle Tonkin Ord. Member 2 Hege Ronning-Burns

AUXILIARY

DARWIN

Chairperson James Green Vice Chairp. Vacant Secretary Vacant Ord. Member 1 Melissa Bridgeman Ord. Member 2 Suzanne Seears

Chairperson Michael Valladares Vice Chairperson Nicholas Carter Secretary Vacant Ord. Member 1 Vacant Ord. Member 2 Jason Conroy

BARKLY

NORTH EASTERN

Chairperson Darryl Beckmann Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Garwood Secretary Luke O'Connor Ord. Member 1 Adrian Hertman Ordinary Member 2 Peter Cousins

Chairperson Leighton Arnott Vice Chairperson Kim Chambers Secretary Brentley Holmes Ord. Member 1 Vacant Ord. Member 2 Stephen Nalder

BERRIMAH

PALMERSTON

Chairperson Kyle Ferricks Vice Chairperson Tim Hatton Secretary Matt Allen Ordinary Member 1 Alicia Harvey Ord. Member 2 Stephen McWilliams

Chairperson Colin Quedley Vice Chairperson Steve Downie Secretary Adam Goldsmith Ordinary Member 1 Joanna Stephan Ordinary Member 2 Ben Coleman

CASUARINA

SOUTHERN

Chairperson Vacant Vice Chairperson Vacant Secretary Dean Elliott Ordinary Member 1 Bryan Duffy Ordinary Member 2 Anthony Jones

Chairperson Brodie Anderson Vice Chairperson Philip Emmett Secretary Greg Burns Ordinary Member 1 Michael Court Ordinary Member 2 Adam Swift

CENTRAL

SPECIALIST SERVICES

Chairperson Matthew Ridolfi Vice Chairperson Nick Byrne Secretary Jason Dingle Ordinary Member 1 Stephen P. Jones Ordinary Member 2 John Tickner

Chairperson Neil Mellon Vice Chairperson Troy Harris Secretary Stuart Short Ord. Member 1 Mark Clemmens Ord. Member 2 Vacant

president's Message

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

During the opening of the 2018 NTPA Annual Conference, I made mention of the increasing demands being placed upon the shoulders of NT Police Officers.

PAUL McCUE PRESIDENT

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

OWEN BLACKWELL

CHRIS WILSON

NTPA Office

Alyangula Station

Command Training, Alice Springs

VICE PRESIDENT

These demands are both internal, • more CCTV, working closely with the CRISPIN GARGAN

BRETT COTTIER

IAN NANKIVELL

TREASURER

EXECUTIVE MEMBER

EXECUTIVE MEMBER

Darwin Metro Support Division

Serious Crime

Katherine Station

JAKSON EVANS

EXECUTIVE MEMBER Katherine Station

LEE MORGAN

EXECUTIVE MEMBER

LISA BAYLISS

EXECUTIVE MEMBER

Territory Duty Superintendents Professional Standards Command

Delegates as at 2 November 2018

MARK TURNER

EXECUTIVE MEMBER DFU Casuarina Police Station

MATT MARSHALL PATRICK 'PADDY' CARSON EXECUTIVE MEMBER

EXECUTIVE MEMBER

Yulara Police Station

Territory Intelligence & Security Division

EXECUTIVE SUB COMMITTEE & PANELS 2018/2019 SIMONE PETERKEN FINANCE COMMITTEE

MEDAL ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE

Treasurer Crispin Gargan (Chair, Paul McCue, Owen Blackwell, Chris Wilson, Lisa Bayliss, Matt Marshall

Crispin Gargan, Lisa Bayliss

Owen Blackwell (Chair), Brett Cottier, Lee Morgan, Mark Turner, Patrick Carson

INABILITY/DISCIPLINARY APPEALS BOARD

SELECTIONS/TRANSFER PANEL OBSERVERS COMMITTEE

Angela Stringer, Antony Deutrom, Craig Barrett, James Gray-Spence, Jason Blake, Lisa Bayliss, Michael Schumacher, Peter Dash, Stuart Short

Andrea Wyllie, Mark Soligo

Child Abuse Taskforce, PMC

TERRY SIMPSON

Visible policing and safer public places NT Police are tackling anti-social behaviour through a visible presence and targeted ongoing campaigns to address problem drinking.

This includes foot patrols, segways, a mobile caravan, marked vans and dog patrols.

Police are developing a strategy that works closely with industry, service providers, community associations and NGOs to support harm minimisation. This may include:

Switching On Darwin project currently underway in Darwin CBD • better information sharing between service providers, night patrol and the community

It is important to note this is nothing new, frankly police have been proactively engaging the community for years in an effort to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and at times it has felt like they are the only ones doing the heavy lifting.

To outline this as something contained within a new plan is ill thought out, and does not reflect on the good work police, and police alone, have been doing for years in the absence of legislative and enforcement tools surrounding the number one cause of anti-social behaviour, alcohol.

EXECUTIVE MEMBER Territory Intelligence & Security Division, Alice Springs

NTPA STAFF MEMBERS

TRAINING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE Paul McCue, Andrea Wyllie, Patrick Carson

INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Paul McCue (Chair), Owen Blackwell, Chris Wilson, Andrea Wyllie, Jakson Evans, Lee Morgan, Lisa Bayliss, Mark Soligo, Simone Peterken

UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE

LEGAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE

WELFARE COMMITTEE

Chris Wilson (Chair), Andrea Wyllie, Brett Cottier, Ian Nankivell, Jakson Evans, Lee Morgan, Mark Turner, Patrick Carson, Terry Simpson

Paul McCue (Chair), Ian Nankivell, Lisa Bayliss, Simone Peterken, Terry Simpson

ANDREA WYLLIE MARK 'SOLLY' SOLIGO Industrial Officer

Northern Field Officer

PETER STOWERS

KYRRIE BLENKINSOP

Southern Field Officer

Communications Officer

Paul McCue President

So, from that end, the government is making significant change in curbing alcohol related harm, in particular, with amendments to the Liquor Act, while a full rewrite is underway. But it cannot stop there, and after reading criticism of our officers from the Ombudsman regarding the use of spray on Mitchell Street, let’s remember it was again in the early hours of the morning, when the pubs and clubs turf out the patrons who are fuelled on grog and less likely to comply with basic directions, something which has previously resulted in assaults on our officers. Everything must be taken in context, and efforts toward on-premise sales and consumption must be increased.

The community wants police in schools, police at bottle shops, police in remote areas, and police to be able to respond in a timely manner to calls for assistance. I am not sure how more visible our police need to be to demonstrate their commitment to making real change.

The question must be put to those we don’t see in the police uniform, to those who sleep comfortably at night while our officers walk the dangerous beat of Mitchell Street, get called out in remote communities during the middle of the night for help, and continue to proactively engage the community to build trust and relationships.

Police are there, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, what are you doing?

REMOTE POLICING

Ian Nankivell, Lee Morgan, Matt Marshall

As at 2 November 2018

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EXECUTIVE MEMBER

and external, and are driven by multiple factors, such as government expectations and policy, budget constraints and regular internal change.

So, as we go to print, I reviewed the government’s 5-point plan for tackling anti-social behaviour. One such point to a reduction of anti-social behaviour is Visible Policing. I agree with government, there needs to be a holistic and strategic response that addresses the many reasons and causes of antisocial behaviour.

So, what has Visible Policing been described as by government?

PROMOTIONS APPEALS BOARD Angela Stringer, Antony Deutrom, Craig Barrett, James Gray-Spence, Jason Blake, Lisa Bayliss, Michael Schumacher, Peter Dash, Stuart Short

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Demands on Police

TESSA PRINGLE

SHANNON TAYLOR

ZOEY KELLAWAY

Executive & Compliance Officer

Temp Administration Officer

Administration Officer

PAUL McLAUGHLIN Communications Officer

L to r: Scott Weber, PFA CEO, The Hon. Nicole Manison, NT Police Minister, Paul McCue, President

It was with interest I read in the recently released NTPFES 2017-18 Annual Report that police numbers had risen from the previous 12 months. While the numbers reflect near 100 extra, 16 of these were Auxiliaries engaged to do bottle shop work, on the frontline, on their own.

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President's Message con't losing further interest from members wanting to work remotely. Something that should be a rewarding experience.

MORE SERVICES FOR MEMBERS Expanding on our current Field Officer role, we are pleased to announce the addition of a second Field Officer to our staff, completing the recommendations delivered from an internal review in 2017. While we live in an ever-increasing electronic world, the ability for members to seek face-to-face assistance should never be underestimated, and we are pleased to be appointing former member, Peter Stowers, to the role.

Importantly, this is our first expansion of a full-time employee to be based in Alice Springs, and Pete will play an important role in day to day contact with members not just in Alice, but in our southern and central areas. Our current Field Officer, Solly, has provided some further information in his report on this topic.

Australians face up to hearing loss

FESTIVE SEASON With the Christmas and New Year upon us, I would like to thank our major partners, Fleet Network, Police Health and Police Credit Union, who once again have supported our members in all parts of the Territory this year.

Importantly, I would like to thank our hard-working staff here in Darwin, who continue to service nearly 1,500 members across all corners of the Territory, as well as our Delegates and Executive members who volunteer their time to support you and your families.

Top: President, Paul McCue, speaking with Katie Woolf on Mix104.9; bottom: NT Police Minister Nicole Manison attending November Executive meeting The government are delivering more police, and this is a positive sign. But concerning signs continue to come through our office of understrength remote station staffing, and members being left on their own. With numbers increasing, there is no excuse for the Commissioner to not commit to a sustainable and agreed deployment model for remote stations, where no member is ever left alone. #NeverWorkAlone.

The Regional and Remote Working Group, established under the current Consent Agreement, has gathered significant evidence demonstrating most

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of the complaints from remote areas could be resolved with sufficient staffing, supported by appropriate infrastructure.

Discussions with the Police Minister on this issue are ongoing, and having visited several remote stations, the Minister has indicated a willingness to working with the NTPA and the Commissioner on a sustainable plan for remote policing.

It must be noted that our members have been hearing for years that remote policing is going to be fixed, yet year after year nothing changes. We can no longer fail those remote members with only talk, it must be actioned, or we risk

Thank you, our membership, for your ongoing hard work and dedication to keeping the community safe, and the sacrifices that you have to make as you work 24 hours a day.

I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year and let’s pause on Christmas Day to thank all those members who will be sacrificing time with their family on Christmas Day whether it be Day, Evening or Night shift.

Thank you.

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Loss of hearing is common amongst older Australians and many of them needlessly put up with diminished hearing because the impact is gradual and they don’t realise they have a problem, or that solutions are available. It’s an important issue as hearing loss can have serious health consequences and negatively impact people’s social wellbeing.

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HEARING CARE IS HEALTHCARE As an older Australian, do you frequently feel the need to ask people to repeat themselves, or give up on conversations in noisy surroundings? If the answer is yes, it is probably advisable you have a hearing check.

While such frustrations may be dismissed as trivial, there is mounting evidence that, over time, hearing loss can cause a variety of health issues and lead to social isolation, a more sedentary lifestyle or even depression. A recent article published in the Lancet, suggests that hearing loss may be associated with dementia, with the authors saying “even mild levels of hearing loss increase long-term risk of cognitive decline and dementia.”1 Early diagnosis is important yet many people only address their hearing very late in life and suffer because of it.

THE FIRST STEP IS TO BOOK A HEARING CHECK-UP If you think you have a hearing problem it pays to seek professional advice right away.

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Field officer's report

It is with pleasure that I introduce and welcome Mr Peter (Pete) Stowers, who has taken up the newly created position of NTPA Southern Field Officer. This is the first time the NTPA has had a second Field Officer (or any staff) based outside of Darwin and will provide us the opportunity to have locally based assistance for our members in the Alice, Southern Desert and Barkly Divisions.

Mark 'Solly' Soligo Northern Field Officer

Welcome to our new Southern Field Officer

For those who don’t know Pete, he spent 23 years with the NT Police before retiring in 2015, at the rank of Detective A/ Sergeant. Pete had a wide and varied career with the Police over this time which included remote station service at Tennant Creek, Ntaria, Papunya and Kintore - just to name a few. He has worked in Alice Springs, Katherine and Darwin and spent many years in Crime areas such as Serious Crime, Drug and Organised Crime, Domestic Violence and Youth/Property Crime.

For the past two years he has been working for the MacDonnell Regional Council as a Night Patrol Zone Coordinator. Pete’s knowledge of the job and his relaxed and calm manner will no doubt hold him in good stead out there in the field and bush station members and their families who, I’m sure, will get to enjoy his talents on the guitar when he visits (not sure if his BBQ skill are quite up with mine, but he sure trumps me on the musical talent).

Pete is passionate about member welfare and ensuring a fair and equitable workplace and is looking forward to the challenges the Southern Field Officer role brings. He will be based in Alice Springs and cover all areas from Elliott south. I will continue to support our members at all locations north.

To facilitate this new Field Officer position, our long-term partner Police Credit Union have allowed us to use their small office space located on the first floor at the Alice Plaza (next to the Centre Management Office). When not out in the Field, Pete will be based at this office which also has a small meeting room available, for meeting with members. We thank Police Credit Union for their continued support of the NTPA and our members, and their generosity and making this office space available for us to utilise.

I look forward to working with Pete and I am sure he will provide an excellent service to our members based in the Alice Springs, Barkly and Southern Divisions.

Pete can be contacted at peter.stowers@ntpa.com.au or on mobile at 0488 992 886.

UPDATE AND OTHER THINGS As usual the Field Officer Department has been busy assisting members with a range of industrial, housing, welfare and disciplinary matters and there has been no shortage of them that’s for sure.

I know our Industrial Officer, Andrea, has been flat chat as well assisting members.

In the past few months I have done several trips to Alice Springs to meet with our newest Police Auxiliary Members 10 NT POLICE NEWS

employed as Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors (PALI’s). The introduction of the PALI’s has certainly been an interesting change in the role of Police Auxiliaries and whilst everything that can be done to train and prepare them for the challenges of doing Point of Sale Intervention has been done, there are still great concerns about how it will work and more importantly the safety of these members working one up #NeverWorkAlone. I know the staff that supervise the PALI’s have put in place everything they can to make sure our PALI members are well supported. Let hope it doesn’t take something serious for our concerns to be realised. Welcome to all our new PALI’s members and good luck out there.

There has been some confusion of late around the application of the new clause in the 2017 Consent Agreement regarding Rostering for Court Attendance and the way it is applied.

The clause was developed for the benefit of members in the interest of Fatigue Management.

Clause 25(j)(i) is intended to operate to give members the choice of overtime or shift change when they have court attendance and they are rostered on a shift, other than a day shift, provided the request for the shift change is made at least 72hrs prior to the court attendance date, subject to operational requirements.

In circumstances where a shift change cannot be facilitated, because of operational requirements, members can be stood down for at least 10hrs from the court attendance, as per Clause 25(j)(ii), but for this to happen, the request for the shift changes must have been requested and refused as per Clause 25(j)(i).

Whilst it was intended to apply to nightshifts before or after Court, it is not strictly limited to that. The intent of the court attendance clause in the 2017 CA was simply to provide an option for members to elect to have their roster changed as an alternative to working overtime and potentially excess hours. The intent was not to remove the option for the member to work the overtime should they choose to.

Please note a that a member’s roster can be amended in accordance with clause 25(g)(ii) within 72 hours and a 20% shift penalty will applied to the changed shift.

If members or OIC’s have queries they should contact HRM or NTPA HQ for advice.

Officer Pete Stowers and I will be working and available, via email or mobile phone, for members needing NTPA assistance or advice during this period.

I wish all members and their families a very safe Christmas and prosperous 2019.

To all the members working hard over this festive season, thank you for your part in serving and protecting, please all stay safe, look after each other, and I look forward to continuing to assist you in the coming year.

My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.

Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?

Bob Hope

Mark ‘Solly’ Soligo, NTPA Field Officer mark.soligo@ntpa.com.au phone 08 8995 9520 or 0428 881 652 If you have an urgent issue over the Christmas/New Year holiday period – please call the Emergency after-hours contact number, which will be manned

by President Paul McCue.

Top: Peter Stowers, Southern Field Officer; bottom: Acting President, Chris Wilson, and Solly presenting to new recruits

CHRISTMAS WISH Whilst the NTPA office will be officially closed for most of the Christmas/New Year holiday period, both the Southern Field DECEMBER 2018 11

Industrial

Andrea Wyllie Industrial Officer

Guidelines for Members Under Investigation These guidelines are intended to give you basic advice prior to being interviewed for criminal or disciplinary matters. It is not intended that the guidelines be comprehensive advice, or that they cover every possible situation.

Before you are interviewed, you should carefully consider your rights and make sure you contact the Association office to let them know when the interview is taking place and with who.

It is imperative that before you participate in any interview you need to ascertain whether the allegations are criminal or disciplinary in nature.

CRIMINAL MATTERS In a criminal record of interview, you have the right to remain silent. Before you abrogate that right, you should contact the Association as soon as you are able to and we will assist you with determining the best course of action for you.

Generally, you will be advised to maintain your right to silence to avoid the possibility of self-incrimination and you should indicate to the interviewer that you are declining to answer based on legal advice, if that is the case.

You may of course answer questions put to you where you believe you are able to refute allegations and/or explain your conduct as justified, authorised or excused, but before adopting this course, you should consult with a legal practitioner.

Don't answer questions simply to put your version. If there is prima facie evidence that you have committed an offence you may be charged. Answering questions that could incriminate you will not assist you. A Judge/Jury or Magistrate cannot draw an adverse inference against you for maintaining your right to silence.

If you are subject to a criminal investigation you should keep your own Counsel. Any matter discussed by you with your legal adviser is protected by privilege, however, general chats with others during which you admit certain matters or discuss the allegations are not. Where relevant those conversations may be used as evidence against you.

You should request to be supplied with a copy of any recordings or transcripts of the interview.

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DISCIPLINARY MATTERS As soon as you have received the phone call or email advising you of the date and time of directed interview you should immediately contact the Association for advice.

You are entitled to be accompanied in a disciplinary interview by an Association official or another person not connected with the investigation. You should avail yourself of that right in every instance.

Under section 79A of the Police Administration Act you are not excused from answering any questions or providing any information in Police Disciplinary proceedings. There is no right to refuse to answer on the basis of self-incrimination in relation to a disciplinary charge and penalty. Failure to answer will probably result in disciplinary action.

You should ensure you request to be supplied with a copy of any recordings or transcripts of the interview.

In addition to taking part in a directed interview, if you are served with any documentation purporting to be served in accordance with the Police Administration Act or other legislation you should seek advice from your Association before responding. There are usually strict time frames for a response to be provided so it is vital you contact us the day you are served so we can assist you moving forward.

If you have any questions about this or any other matter, please contact me directly either at the office on (08) 8995 9520, mobile 0455 104 148, or via email andrea.wyllie@ntpa.com.au

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From Parliament

Hon. Nicole Manison MLA Hon. Nicole Manison MLA, Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Police

With the festive season almost here, many government agencies are winding down for the year. But it’s a very different story for our hard-working police and support staff. Christmas is usually your busiest period.

Police play a unique role in the Northern Territory. You are consistently asked to do much of the heavy lifting in our communities.

I want to assure you the Government recognises the demands of the job and we truly appreciate the efforts of the men and women of the Northern Territory Police Force.

I am now nearing my sixth month as Police Minister and I have enjoyed every moment in the new role. The many station visits I am making are helping me develop a first-hand sense of the challenges facing members in all areas of policing. In meetings in station after station I have come away with the sense that our Police go to work every day genuinely wanting to make to a difference. The interaction and information generated at these meetings means I want to continue my program of station visits in 2019.

The NTPA is also playing a valuable role helping me get a feel for the issues affecting members. I am looking forward to continuing the positive relationship I have developed with Paul McCue and his executive over these first six months.

One of the first things Paul and the executive spoke to me about was the delay in the implementation of legislation permitting mandatory blood testing of people who assault Police exposing them to potential contamination of a blood-borne disease.

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I was pleased to ensure those legislative Additionally, the new $30 million changes finally became law in late Palmerston Police Station is due for September. completion in mid-2019, while work has This has been a big year for the roll-out already begun on the design and lay-out of government initiatives supporting NT of the new Nightcliff station.

Police. Much of this work has revolved The recent reappointment of around tackling the Territory’s number Commissioner Reece Kershaw provides one social problem, alcohol. continuity and stability for the NTPF Our recruitment strategy for 120 executive. And while it might not seem extra police is well on target with glamorous, a four-year program is almost 100 new officers already in underway to replace the core policing uniform. We are also engaging 75 new information system, PROMIS. Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors, who We are also working toward the will help take the pressure off the front- construction of new police stations at line in Alice Springs, Katherine and Maningrida and Ngukurr, while I am Tennant Creek. committed to lobbying the Federal Recent legislative change has provided Government for improved funding Police the power to impose 48-hour outcomes for remote policing. closures on liquor outlets doing the Again, your tireless work is wrong thing. We have already seen those appreciated. powers used to great effect.

My thoughts are with all of our officers In October, Chief Minister Michael – those getting a much-deserved break Gunner announced the Government’s and those rostered to continue to protect plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in our community over the Festive Season – the Darwin CBD, Northern Suburbs and thank you.

Palmerston.

This initiative will assist police in the ASB space.

The five-point plan includes: • Easier and clearer reporting for members of the public – so police aren’t called to jobs they shouldn’t have to attend • Four more Larrakia day patrol vehicles – freeing up police resources • 24-hour sobering up shelter – giving people a place other than the Watch House to go • More short-term accommodation and wrap-around support-services to get rough sleepers off the street

Lia Finocchiaro MLA Lia Finocchiaro MLA, Deputy Opposition Leader, Shadow Minister for Police

We've heard loud and clear from your Association that police are sick of carrying the can for everything that goes wrong in the Territory.

We need look no further than alcohol and more recently, the anti-social behaviour plan that addresses only Darwin, Palmerston and the northern suburbs and blindly forgets any regional centre like Katherine, Tennant Creek or Alice Springs, let alone smaller communities.

It also doesn’t address chronic alcoholics – the people who need help, who you are called to assist every other day.

In response, the Opposition’s antisocial behaviour plan would include the whole Territory, with measures that could be implemented in the immediate, medium and longer term, such as: • Better lighting in high-traffic areas to deter property crime and public drunkenness • Improved provision and monitoring of CCTV • Additional resources for police to ensure you’ve got the numbers for an increased presence in areas you identify that have high or increased crime • A well-resourced Police Force empowered to tackle antisocial behaviour by enforcing existing laws (like Paperless Arrest and 2km laws), tipping out grog and issuing orders for persons to vacate the area for a specified period of time • Ensuring service providers assist people to get back to their communities, such as those leaving hospital, courts or jail • Facilitating community security efforts by councils and private business to move on people behaving badly and inappropriately • Compulsory treatment and rehabilitation for those with a chronic alcohol problem

• Coordinating with social service providers for timely interventions, facilitating shelter and support for the homeless

Thank you for keeping the Territory and Territorians safe throughout 2018, and for your continued service during the holiday period.

Recent highly publicised incidents in youth justice have reinforced the never ending, and seemingly increasing ‘to do list’ for police officers.

In the wake of yet another very dangerous incident at Don Dale, which you were called to respond to, then be part of the temporary solution illustrated to the Opposition that things really are out of control.

Police should not be perpetually on call to deal with matters that fall squarely within the ambit of running a correctional or detention facility.

Immediately following the Don Dale riot of early November, the Opposition called for youth justice facilities be put back under the umbrella of Corrections. We need a mix of a custodial approach and rehabilitation.

Territory Families has its place, but not as a standalone agency in running the facilities and managing the detainees in what is dangerous, high pressure work and needs to include consequences for people who are doing the wrong thing.

It’s like the floor price for grog – it doesn’t address chronic alcoholics who need treatment, but it does penalise Territorians who do the right thing. The Opposition no longer supports the floor price following loud and clear feedback that the evaluation and effect of it was not what the government promised.

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The message, Scott says, is that we need to be constantly aware of the pressures, incidents and lifestyles that can push people to the point where they simply can’t cope.

“I started my working life as a nurse and back then I remember dealing with people who couldn’t see any future, which was distressing and challenging,” It is now the leading cause of death he said. among people aged 15-44 years and the second leading cause among those 45- “But there is no doubt that things are a 54 years of age. lot worse today. Our society has changed, it has become faster, more intense and Preliminary reports show that more demanding, and if you talk to Australia’s suicide rate rose from 11.8 specialists who work in this area they deaths per 100,000 in 2016 to 12.7 in will tell you that often people feel that 2017. That puts us quite a way above there is no opportunity for release. They the World Health Organisation’s global simply don’t know what to do.” average of 10.5.

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POLICE REMEMBRANCE

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Police Remembrance Day service in Darwin

THE THIN BLUE LINE MARCH IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN 18 NT POLICE NEWS

This year, the traditional Police Remembrance Day march was held on Friday, the 28th of September, ahead of the official Police Remembrance Day commemorations on Saturday the 29th.

It's one day on the calendar that offers past and present officers, their families and the wider community a time to pause and reflect on the dangerous and difficult work that police do every day.

We particularly remember the ten Northern Territory Police Officers who have died while working in the job and we also remember our colleagues in Australia, New Zealand and those of our near neighbours.

In Darwin, hundreds turned out to pay their respects which began with the traditional march down Mitchell Street, continuing into Smith Street and culminating with a service at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Healthy numbers also attended services in Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek and the smaller Territory centres.

This year has been a particularly tough one, with the unexpected death of Tony Henrys, and the passing of a number of retired officers.

National Police Remembrance Day is just one day on the calendar, but it’s an important reminder to all of us, to stay safe and look out for each other, in what is a tough and often dangerous job.

President, Paul McCue, Senior Constable 1/C, Kiim Parnell and NT Commissioner of Police, Reece Kershaw APM

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Top and right: Katherine members pay their respects

Healthy numbers turned out to pay their respects all over the Territory.

Below: Alyangula members following laying of wreath; bottom: NTPA Vice President, Chris Wilson, laying a wreath during the Alice Springs service

Right (clockwise): Duane Fraser, Savannah Fraser, Natalie Fraser, Mikeely Fraser and Daniel Fraser; Acting Senior Sergeant ALexander Noonan; Tennant Creek members pay their respects

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The last shift

NTPA Executive present Col Goodsell with his farewell wall-hanging

Clocking off after a long and dedicated career

the only personally issued protective equipment we got which, coupled with the highly dubious defensive tactics instructions provided by ‘Deadly’ Des Morrison, kept us safe (for the most part).

Firearms were a station issue and until the mid90s, we were not permitted to carry sidearms exposed during daylight hours (unless you had payroll escort or Supreme Court guard duty) and in any event, the .38 Smith & Wesson revolvers were in such short supply, we were permitted to buy and carry our own sidearms, which were more often than not ‘secured’ in the glove box or under the front seat of the vehicle while on duty (occasionally to be forgotten when you knocked off).

Jobs were recorded on Complain and Enquiry (C&E) cards and stations journals were red books with a leather-bound spine. Crime Reports (CR’s) and Apprehension Reports (AP’s) were filled out by hand in self-carbonating triplicate, and Records of Interview were conducted using a typewriter and non-self-carbonating paper (wish I had a dollar for every time I had the carbon paper around the wrong way…).

The internet, games consoles and satellite TV were toys of the future, free to air TV was only available for a few hours a day in the major centres, and not at all in the bush. Your work colleagues and their families became your extended family and you looked after each other. Bush service meant something when it came time to further your career and there was no such thing as a ‘readvertised vacancy’.

Who can forget the character-building duties of old, like weather readings at 3am, radio scheds at 10am and 2pm and of

A SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE ASSOCIATION Col’s retirement brings to a close a career which was dedicated not only to the community of the Northern Territory, but to the colleagues he worked side-by-side with through his work with the Northern Territory Police Association.

Col was bestowed Life Membership of the NTPA in 2016, as recognition of his long and distinguished service to looking out for others. It was always about the big picture for Col, never about him and only about what is for the greater good. There is no doubt this was as the forefront of his decision making not only within the NTPA, but ultimately as a senior member of the NT Police Force.

Thank you, Col, for the work you have done in improving the conditions and welfare for members of the NT Police Association and we wish you all the best in retirement.

course, everyone’s favorite, punch-tape telex machines with no ability to correct mistakes.

Yep – it’s a different police force alright, and although I’ve had some days I’d rather forget, I have never once thought, ‘I don’t want to go to work today’ and in any occupation, that’s a blessing. I have been fortunate enough to see things, go places and have opportunities that the 20-year-old kid arriving from Sydney 34 years ago would have never dreamed of. I’m glad he stuck around.

By Superintendent Col Goodsell (retired)

I arrived in Darwin on an Ansett flight from Sydney, via Brisbane and Mount Isa on 10 September 1984 – and it was stinking hot. For those who remember the old airport terminal, there were no such luxuries as air-bridges or an airconditioned terminal and the heat and humidity of the early build-up left me wondering what the hell I’d let myself in for. I had been here five years earlier to visit family, but that was the Dry and the weather was a lot kinder.

Unbeknownst to me, there were a number of other recruits for Squad 40 arriving on the same flight. They all dutifully made their way over to a uniformed Sergeant (Rod McKenzie) to have their names checked off the clipboard he was holding.

Me? The first thing I did was check the departures board to see when the next flight out was. There was none for the rest of the day, so after a quick assessment of the pros and cons, I decided I’d give it a shot for a couple of years and then look for something else in cooler climes. I never did get around to it.

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There is no doubt that the Northern Territory Police Force that I and the remaining ‘Roaring 40s’ joined that steamy September has changed. In some ways for the better; like having accoutrements and uniforms that are fit for purpose (I’ll leave the issue of the uniform colour for muster room debates).

In those days our first line of defence was a short, black rubber baton, which for the gents was worn in a purpose-built pocket on the side of the right trouser leg; for the ladies, it was kept in their police issued handbag. This, along with handcuffs was

Main and top right: Col Goodsell presented with NTPA Life Membership; bottom right: Col Goodsell and former long-serving Executive member Kylie Anderson

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THE LAST SHIFT

LAST NIGHT ON MY SHIFT I PULLED A THREE-YEAR-OLD OUT OF A MAJOR CRASH

Goodbye Suzanne Kendrick

By Sean Parnell

Well, it took three years, but former Senior Sergeant Suzanne Kendrick was finally coaxed out of her postpolicing world to accept her retirement gift from the Association after 30 years plus of loyal membership.

A motley collection of Suzanne’s former colleagues joined her requested low-key presentation by the President of the NTPA Paul McCue. Sue served in a variety of areas in Darwin and was known amongst her colleagues for speaking her mind, standing her ground and became a well-respected Sergeant in the force.

Sue has since moved on to greener pastures and spends her time heavily involved in netball and looking after her husband, former Commander Rob Kendrick, who was present with their children Ellen and Lachlan. Most importantly Rob ensured that her wall hanging was smaller than his.

We wish Suzanne well in her future career and thank her for her years of dedicated service.

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IN MEMORY

The following eulogy for Tony Henrys, who sadly passed away on September 4, 2018 was delivered by Bob Rennie

Paying Tribute to Detective Sergeant Tony Henrys

By Superintendent Bob Rennie APM

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Firstly, my deepest condolences to the Henrys and Moore families for your loss but especially, Bee and Eilish, Abbey, Callum, Rylee, Tony’s mum Es, sister Deb, and brother Wayne.

I’m honoured that B has asked me to deliver Tony’s eulogy. I MC’ed B and Tony’s wedding a few years ago and did not expect to be standing here today.

Tony promised to carry a handle at mine and read my eulogy but unfortunately that will not happen now.

I intend to keep my part here very short, I do not intend to bore you with endless war stories or yarns that are growing bigger every day.

Anthony (Tony) Dennis Henrys was born on 12 September 1965 in Bankstown, New South Wales the son of Dennis (deceased) and Esma Henrys.

Shortly after his birth his family moved to South Australia, where Tony spent his younger years in both school and the workforce. He worked in a variety of jobs, including as an apprentice electrician with the Defence Science Technology Organisation where he won the ‘most outstanding apprentice’ award for his work ethic and abilities he has never done anything by halves.

Well, what can you say about a man who was so dedicated and committed to the job even after 23 years’ service. He has led investigation teams, worked on many high-profile cases and put numerous villains inside, bringing closure to so many victims and their families.

I first met Tony in February 1996 when I arrived at Tennant Creek as the new Officer in Charge and we’ve been mates ever since.

Tony’s first posting after training was Tennant Creek in June of ’95, where he stayed until November of ‘97 transferring to Palmerston then into the world of crime investigation in ‘98 working in Task Force Surf. Tony worked in Northern Crime as it was known then, Katherine OSD Investigations and in 2001 he completed his Advanced Diploma of Police Investigations, gaining his detective designation in 2002 - a title he continually advised me he had which I didn’t. He remained working in the Crime Command including Sex Crimes, secondments to major operations inclusive of the investigation into the disappearance of Peter Falconio and as an educator in CIDU until his passing.

Tony did serve at Minjilang (Croker Island) for 7 months in 2010 where he learnt how to drive a boat, lie about how many fish he was catching and generally kick back on his tropical island. As I said,

I didn’t say he worked there - he served there, it appears there was very little crime reported during his stint on the island!

Tony received the following Awards throughout his career.

30/01/2005 NT Police 10-year Service Medal 29/01/2010 15-year National Service Medal 30/06/2010 Remote Service Ribbon 20/08/2013 Remote Service Ribbon 27/09/2013 NT Police Certificate of Appreciation 25/08/2015 AFP Operations Medal awarded for his boating prowess on Minjilang

fishing but usually Tony would just go boating, apart from his excellent skills in catching sharks and catfish, his nickname was Sharknado to those of us in the inner circle.

Tony had so many friends from all walks of life and his passing has and will continue to leave a very big hole in people’s lives. There have been numerous beers and tears since Tony passed but there have also been some bloody good laughs over past exploits and deeds. I’m sure every one of us have memories that we will hold close for many years.

Rest in peace my friend, you won’t be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas.

15/09/2015 National Police Service Medal 01/01/2016 NT Police 20-year Service Clasp And if there was an award for just being a good bloke, he would have well and truly nailed that one too.

Tony had an uncanny knack of making people from all walks of life from crooks to judges and politicians feel good irrespective of the circumstances. He had a rapport with his friends, family and work colleagues that will be sadly missed.

He was such an excellent communicator, listener and investigator that even suspects and offenders respected him.

His skills and abilities as a Detective and a boss cannot be faulted and he became one of the department’s best senior Detectives, respected not just in the NT but by Detectives in every other State. One only has to look around here this afternoon to see how well loved and respected he was. Tony was an unending source of advice and support to so many people in so many forums and would hold counsel whenever he was asked to help solve the problems of the world.

As most of us in the NT know he was also a stickler for being organised and trust me that is an understatement, so now his work colleagues will have to work out who is going to do the office roasts and slow cookers for lunch and make sure the cars are absolutely spotless.

No-one could ever get their work shoes shinier than his, but that’s another story.

There are a group of us in Darwin who socialise very regularly and go camping and fishing -well we went

Top: Tony on Boat Handler Course with Sergeant Wolfgang Langeneck in Numbulwar; middle: Superintendent Bob Rennie; bottom: Mourners gather at St Mary's Cathedral

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POLICE LEGACY

2018 Blue Ribbon Ball In April 2017, Jacqui Lyndon, Dan Turner, Ruby Huitson and I hiked Kokoda with a larger group from the Northern Territory and New South Wales for Police Legacy. We always discussed getting together again and the NSW Police Legacy Blue Ribbon Ball (coupled with the NRL grand final the next day) seemed to be the perfect occasion. Joining us for the weekend was a NSW legatee we met on the trek, Theo Heinjus, and serving NSW Police Officer Constable, Alison Donnelly.

A while ago, I thought I’d love to trek Kokoda to see where my grandfathers fought during the war. I knew there was an opportunity to walk with Police, so I signed up.

I didn’t realise the impact it would have on me. I met some lovely Police Officers who were so supportive of each other and we all came together as a family, most of us meeting for the first time. We grew connections with a group of legatees. Even though we didn’t know one another at the start, I personally felt protective of them having listened to what happened to these young people to become a NSW police legatee.

We have, as a group, maintained contact with one another over the 18 months since our walk. It was great to have a catch up with a couple of the legatees and officers of NSW and we were welcomed into the NSW legacy family. Hearing from some of the recipients of legacy on the night made me realise the NT doesn’t offer the same support as our counterparts. We can do better. As a whole, we don’t offer great support to those who leave due to physical illness, injury and mental illness. We understand and see tragedy daily which we are great at dealing with for the public, but not our own. It would be great to change the way we look at support for our comrades who are leaving us employment-wise, but are still a part of our family.

By Detective Senior Constable Joanna Kolodziej We were welcomed to the event by NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller and The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of NSW, but despite the dignitaries in attendance, the night was highlighted by a speech made by serving NSW police officer Peita Small, whose two children are NSW Police Legatees. She crystallised simply and poignantly how important Police Legacy work is and who we were there to support, reminding us that for her children, a gift from police legacy was a gift from their dad.

I would encourage you all to consider Kokoda and also can’t wait to get our own annual night happening! After all, we claim to be the best, so let’s start acting like it!

Jacqui Lynden

The Blue Ribbon Ball on Remembrance Day was a special way to honour my father and his fallen colleagues. It provided me with an opportunity to reunite with my Kokoda Trekking Group and also connect with my larger Police Family in NSW. Attending this event gave me the chance to acknowledge the wonderful and continued assistance that Police Legacy provides to the family members left behind.

Ruby Huitson

Our presence at the ball was a reminder that the police family is big and not necessarily confined to your own jurisdiction.

Hopefully we did the NT proud, especially our moves on the dance floor (which we absolutely dominated) with Ruby Huitson winning a best on ground performance for her interpretive dance moves to late 90’s soft rock.

Jacqui, Ruby and Dan on what the Blue Ribbon Ball meant to them:

As a civilian employee for NTPFES I never knew much about Police Legacy other than the basics. A police colleague of mine (Pauline Setter) is heavily involved in Legacy and did Kokoda every year, so I would always donate to her fundraising but more for supporting her than the charity. Then she invited me to do Kokoda with her and Legacy in 2017, and my perspective changed. To get to know the legatees, hear their stories and all the work Legacy does was astonishing and really opened my eyes to how important this charity is to police members and their families. Now I jump at the opportunity to continue to support Legacy and catch up with my Kokoda family, and the Legacy ball was perfect for that, not to mention being a great night!

Dan Turner

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The Kokoda Trek is on again in April 2019 and we encourage anyone and everyone to get involved in any way you can.

It really is a life changing experience. We are in the early stages of planning our own Police Legacy Ball, hopefully to begin in 2019! Watch this space.

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Graduations

RECRUIT CONSTABLE SQUAD 134 AWARD WINNERS The Commissioner’s Trophy Constable Matthew Grey Physical Training Trophy Constable Matthew Grey Rod Evans Memorial Trophy Constable Emma Lacey Glen Huitson Medal (presented by Acting NTPA President, Chris Wilson) Constable Sophie Campbell

OUR NEWEST MEMBERS FROM RECRUIT CONSTABLE SQUAD 134 ARE:

Recruit Squad 134

Recruit Constable Squad 134 The Territory’s Police ranks have been bolstered by 30 new officers, following the graduation of Recruit Constable Squad 134, on Friday October 12.

The new recruits have taken up their posts in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, and Darwin - as well as the Northern Division Support Relief Unit.

Constable Matthew Grey, who was recruited from New South Wales, was presented with both the Commissioner’s Trophy for overall performance in all areas of the Training Course – as well as the Physical Training Trophy.

Speaking to NT Police News from his new post in Katherine, Matt said he sought a career with the NT Police Force because of the challenges and the unique experiences it provides.

“It was great to graduate, as I have been looking forward to getting out there, learning the job and putting the underpinning knowledge gained at the College into practice. Being awarded the Commissioner’s Trophy was a pleasant surprise!” he said.

When we spoke to Matt, he’d been on the job just a few weeks and said the best part, so far, was the variety of jobs he’s attended and the people he’s interacted with.

Constable Emma Lacey, who originally joined the NT Police Force in 2016 as an Auxiliary, was awarded the Rod Evans Memorial Trophy, which is presented for the highest academic achievement in all examinations for the squad.

Emma was also posted to Katherine and said the experienced gained as an Auxiliary inspired her to further her career and transition to Constable.

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“It gave me the opportunity to give back and make positive change, build relationships and have greater involvement in the community I work and live in.

“Graduating came with a great sense of excitement and achievement. I look forward to using all the knowledge and skills gained throughout training, in my new role as a Constable.

“Being awarded the Rod Evans Memorial Trophy was a great surprise. I felt honoured to have received the recognition for my studies during training at the College,” she said.

Constable Sophie Campbell, was awarded the Glen Huitson Medal – presented by Acting NTPA President Chris Wilson.

“Graduating and finally getting my highly anticipated police badge, alongside my 29 ‘squaddies’ was pretty exciting,” she told NT Police News, adding, “being awarded the Glen Huitson Medal was a huge honour. I was not expecting it at all.”

Sophie, who is now based in Alice Springs, said she joined the Force to actively serve her local community and have a career with variation and different career pathways.

“Being on the road and out of the College has been pretty good so far. I’m loving getting to work alongside a range of different people and interact with people from all backgrounds. I’ve really enjoyed coming to work and doing different jobs each day,” she said.

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Welcome to the NT policing family and good luck with your new careers Recruit Constable Squad 134!

Top: Acting NTPA President, Chris Wilson, presents Constable Sophie Campbell with the Glen Huitson Medal; bottom (L to r): Award winners Constable Sophie Campbell, Constable Matthew Grey and Constable Emma Lacey

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WALL TO WALL

National Police Memorial, Canberra

Above: Canberra service; right: Deputy Commissioner of Police, Grant Nicholls handing over Wall to Wall baton to Rodney Hayman and NT riders

A Time to Remember

by President Paul McCue Each year in September, more than 2,000 riders from around Australia gather at the National Police Memorial in Canberra, for the end of the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance.

The final leg of the journey starts at Canberra’s EPIC Centre, then winds through the city streets, and around Parliament House, before coming to a stop at the National Police Memorial.

Once again, the Territory was well represented, with several riders undertaking the very long journey from Darwin to Canberra for what was the 9th ride of its kind.

Tragically, the event was marred with the news of a road accident the previous day, involving a long-term experienced Victorian officer, Detective

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Senior Sergeant Victor Kostiuk, who was riding alongside his son, Felix. Victor Kostiuk lost his life while on the Wall to Wall ride with his colleagues. Naturally, everyone there commiserated with our Victorian counterparts.

As we stood before the brass plates fixed to the wall, PFA CEO Scott Weber, delivered a reminder to those present of the dangers that our police face each and every time they sign on for work, keeping the community safe.

Many of the plates were blank, and we were all forced to face the reality

“that those plates would not remain blank; that the names of people we knew, or had worked with, or had gone through one of our academies with, would end up there, and break our hearts,” Mr Weber said.

This solemn reminder was delivered as we remembered Queensland Police Senior Constable Brett Forte, who was shot dead by a wanted career-criminal in the Lockyer Valley in May. “Brett and his partner had come under heavy gun fire from their ruthless attacker. For those of us who didn’t know Brett personally, we got a pretty good understanding of the content of his character by the heroism of his actions… so now his, is that additional name on this memorial wall, a wall that reminds not just Australia, but the world of the towering height of the collective sacrifice of our fallen,” Mr Weber said.

Western Australian Police Commissioner Chris Dawson, delivered a speech on behalf of all Police

Commissioners around Australia, where he remembered those fallen colleagues and their families; thanking those present for making the long trip in honour of those brave souls.

The other important message delivered that day, was that of ‘reinforcing the greatness’ of police culture.

“I’ve spoken many times before of the unbreakable bonds, the unconditional support, the camaraderie, and the black humour that helps get us through the dark

times. These qualities are inherent in police culture. The tribute we’re paying right now, to our fallen, is a perfect illustration of the culture at work,” PFA CEO Scott Weber said.

The ‘Wall to Wall’ ceremony marked the beginning of the inaugural ‘Police Week’, which concluded with National Police Remembrance Day. Thank you to all the riders who participated this year, and we look forward to remembering our mates in 2019, for what will be the 10th anniversary of this significant event.

...we were all forced to face the reality “that those plates would not remain blank; that the names of people we knew, or had worked with, or had gone through one of our academies with, would end up there, and break our hearts

Top: Pit stop on the long journey from Darwin to Canberra; middle: Rodney Hayman places Wall to Wall baton at Canberra memorial; bottom: Canberra service

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Queensland conference

Queensland Police Union Conference

Fighting the same fight

By Executive Member Terry Simpson While representing your Association at the Queensland Police Union Conference, I not only had the opportunity to meet members from jurisdictions throughout Australia and New Zealand (our major recruitment sponsor) but also observe their members question the Queensland Police Commissioner and raise numerous issues and concerns from the greater membership.

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It quickly became apparent that we are not alone in our fight for better conditions, the daily and dangerous challenges that the ‘thin blue line’ face and that we (the membership) regularly don’t see eye to eye with Senior Police Management.

A few key issues raised included: • Queensland Police have great challenges attracting members to bush stations including such far flung localities as Mt Isa and Cairns (just to name a few) • Are under resourced • Have no formalised resolution strategies to deal with pursuits • Have ongoing issues with internal investigations against their members • Training opportunities consist of mandatory on-line courses that members regularly complete in their own time • Stations lack the basic equipment to support the front line • Their union is made up of dedicated Regional Delegates who are not afraid to stand up for the rights of the membership and keep management honest and accountable.

Of particular interest were two admissions made by their Commissioner during an open session: The first and most topical for NT Police was, that he regularly operates his organisation well within his allocated budget, at times ending with a surplus of $500,000 (yes, half

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a million dollars) which he is permitted to roll over into the following financial year!!

Admitted that the Queensland Police Union have more influence than he does.

After these comments I was unsure given the resource and equipment issues brought up earlier in the day, what he actually does with his surplus $500.000 and maybe he was giving a wrap to QPU about their ability to influence because his contract was up for renewal in the next few years and he needed their support - time will tell!

Whilst I met many Queenslanders I also was introduced to a Victorian counterpart who had worked with a certain NT Detective Senior Sergeant and he regaled me with several stories that due to a confidentiality clause I am unable to report on. However, it’s fair to say what we read and hear about Victorian coppers in the old day is pretty well on the money!

While I was diligently taking notes, my Victorian counterpart was busily drawing pictures which he handed to me upon completion of the conference. Again, like his stories, not all are fit to print in this publication, but rest assured the one drawn specifically for the Detective Senior Sergeant has been provided to him and I believe is was a true and correct representation of his time with VicPol, while the others are provided for your viewing pleasure and pretty much sums up how those Mexicans view the Territory.

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CANADA STUDY TRIP

I’d already seen how endemic crack cocaine had become on the streets of Ottawa. During an Uber ride through the Byward Marketplace Alice Springs Detective Senior Constable Nick George and I had seen dealers peddle their product openly, and in every business doorway junkies lay in a semi-conscious state.

The average crack addict will commit eight crimes a day to fund their habit, Vern later stated during our lectures at the Canadian Police Academy.

The casual title “Vern” was laughably inadequate and inappropriate, however he seemed to like it.

More formally known as Dr Vern White, “Vern” was a veteran cop turned politician. A Federal Senator, former Chief of Police for three Canadian police forces, former Assistant Commissioner for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Charles Sturt University lecturer, Dr White was as learned as police officers came.

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“Your country is in trouble,” Dr White said. “Per capita Australians are the biggest users of methamphetamine in the world. The rate is twice that of the United States. Do you carry Narcan?

Because you really should.” The Canadian police on the program grunted enthusiastically.

A grin formed and quickly broke into an eager smile. “My friend.

Over the week-long course we discussed Welcome. You should have jumped the queue.” numerous policing issues related to Canada and Three nights later, I sat in the briefing room of Ottawa Police Station. Australia. Of particular interest were the stark Staff Sergeant Sam Fawaz ambled in. “Folks we have a guest with us tonight. parallels between indigenous disadvantage faced All the way from Australia. Stand up and tell us a bit about yourself.” by both Australian and Canadian Aboriginal people.

And so I did. Of the two-day journey from Darwin to Ottawa for a Charles Sturt University study trip. Of how I was a bush policeman from a place called the Northern Territory. Of how I was interested in seeing While not common in how Canadian police operated.

I’d already seen how endemic crack cocaine had become on the streets of Ottawa.

By Senior Constable Chris Carter, Daly River My ticket number flashed on the display and I approached the front counter. On the other side the Constable looked confused as I slipped my ‘skippy’ under the counter security bars. “Hi. I’m from Australia. I’m in the force too.”

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A half hour later Constable Renee Mathieu and I hit the road for the night shift.

“Crack is a big issue here,” she explained. “So are the Johns. The working girls used to walk the streets. Now they’re on Craigslist. They get robbed, beaten up, and raped all the time. We don’t find out until much later, and even then, they won’t tell us what happened. We try not to target the girls. We hunt the Johns.”

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Overdoses are common and the risk of overdose by environmental exposure to attending police is extreme. “It’s coming,” Dr White said. “Are you ready for it?”

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Communications

from the Communications Officer

Kyrrie Blenkinsop Communications Officer

Changing of the Guard

This will be my last Communications Report before I head off on maternity leave and I wanted to take the opportunity to thank the NTPA office staff, Executive, Regional Delegates and wider membership for welcoming me so warmly to the team.

I will be leaving the Communications Department in the very capable hands of Paul McLaughlin. As a brief introduction; Paul’s father was a Police Officer here in the NT and was, in fact, President of the NTPA in 1962! Paul has a long and distinguished career as a journalist (we’ve worked together extensively at Channel Nine and Mix 104.9), Media Director at NTPFES, and Media Advisor for the CLP government.

Please make him feel welcome.

You can contact Paul for suggestions around Member Benefits, NT Police News submissions and anything else Comms-related via the office (08) 8995 9520, mobile 0499 017 654 or email Paul.McLaughlin@ntpa.com.au Thanks and see you all again next year!

Over the past 12 months the Communications Department has made significant progress in expanding the Member Benefits Scheme, ramping up interaction and engagement on our social media platforms (we have almost 1,000 more likes and follows on Facebook compared with this time last year), introducing NTPA-specific Instagram and Twitter accounts, as well as drafting, communicating and analysing the 2018 Member Survey – which returned encouraging results around member satisfaction with NTPA Communication tools!

It was also an incredibly busy year for external communications. We saw several (in the Association’s view)

poor policy decisions by both the NT Labor Government and the Police Executive; regular mis-steps by both, and a Cabinet reshuffle which saw a change of the Police Ministry, from The Chief Minister, Michael Gunner, to The Deputy Chief Minister and Treasurer, Nicole Manison.

Our office was very active in the media space – with President, Paul McCue, then-Senior Vice-President, Col Goodsell, Vice President, Chris Wilson and Treasurer, Crispin Gargan providing almost daily commentary to ABC Radio Darwin / Alice Springs, ABC TV, Channel Nine Darwin, Mix 104.9 and the NT News.

Here is just a brief snap-shot of the key issues the NTPA alerted the media, or responded to: • 2017 Consent Agreement

• School-based Constables

• Assaults on Police

• Vest & taser shortage

• Point of Sale Intervention (POSI)

• Youth crime

• Banned Drinker Register

• Palmerston crime

• Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors (PALIs)

• Morale within the Force

• Crime statistics

• Cabinet reshuffle

• Police numbers and resourcing

• General Order: Use of Force

• PROMIS outage & upgrades

• Damage to Police vehicles during pursuits

• Remote policing

• Major / Serious crime

• Operation Haven

• Blood testing legislation

• Tennant Creek unrest & liquor restrictions

• RKE cancellation / reinstatement

• Nightcliff crime & new Police Station

• Voluntary redundancies

• NTG response to the Riley Review, including minimum floor pricing & ‘boat breathos’

• Commissioner of Police liquor licence suspensions

• Proposed inquiry into NT Police Force

• NTPFES 2017-18 Annual Report

• Budget 2018-19

• NT Ombudsman’s 2017-18 Annual Report.

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• Dangerous driving during pursuit legislation review

Top and bottom: A busy round of media engagements for President, Paul McCue

PAUL McLAUGHLIN: AN INTRODUCTION It’s great to be working within an extremely professional team here at the NTPA. On starting in the first week of November, I was immediately impressed by the high standards of the office and the unwavering commitment it has in serving you as members.

As the son of a police officer and a long-term Territorian and family man, I understand the unique challenges we all face: environmentally, socially and economically.

Things are tough; but I believe in the Territory; I believe our best days are ahead of us, and I believe in the work the NTPA is doing on your behalf, and I believe in the team doing that work.

I’m here to help in any way I can and look forward to continuing the good work of the Communications Office.

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NT DESERT CROCS

Coaches Aboriginal Community Police Officer, Peter Mayo Senior Constable, Nathan Mayo Assistant Coach Acting Sergeant, Jen Hamilton Manager Detective Sergeant, Isobel Cummins Players

Top left: The first NT Policewomen's Rugby Union team, the Desert Crocs; top right: Coach Peter Mayo's famous pep talk; bottom left: A minute of silence prior to the match dedicated to the late Detective Sergeant Tony Henrys; bottom right: The NT girls dominated the lineouts

Australian Police Rugby Championships

By Constable Joanna Stephan The first NT Policewomen’s Rugby Union team – the Desert Crocs - travelled to Wollongong, NSW, from 24th-30th of September, to compete in the Australian Police Rugby Championship.

The Championships are held every two years with teams from several police jurisdictions participating. This is the first year the Territory has entered a stand-alone team in the competition, and the first time a women’s competition has been included in the Championships.

All up, there were four women’s teams, including Victoria, New South Wales, Northern Territory/Western Australia and a combined Australian Federal Police/Queensland team.

The difficulty of having the team spread from Darwin to Alice Springs was overcome in the Desert Crocs’ first team training session held in Darwin, the weekend prior to the competition. The addition of the WA girls and Noni in Wollongong was as if the women had known each other and played together for years.

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The women played their first game against NSW Police, with the majority of the team playing their first full game of rugby union then. The Crocs lost to NSW 10-5 but showed they were a powerhouse team and one not to be underestimated. They got a couple of wins against the combined AFP/QLD team and each player individually stepped up and played hard in the seven brutal games in four days.

The dominance of the NT side was evident when six of its players, and Coach Peter Mayo, were selected to represent the Territory in the Australian Police Women’s team.

The team travelled to Kiama on Friday September 28 and marched with NSW Police Officers in the Police Remembrance Day service. One of the stand-outs was listening to the local kids sing ‘Advance Australia Fair’ in the local Aboriginal dialect, Dharawal.

The final day of competition was held on Saturday 29 September – Police Remembrance Day. The Australian Police Rugby Union honoured the late Detective Sergeant Tony Henrys, by dedicating the Golden Oldies, Vikings vs Wallopers, in his memory.

NT Police Officers Fonzi Shields, Dylan O’Connor-Mitchell, Peter Mayo and Nathan Mayo represented Victoria Vikings in the match, where a minute’s silence was held, and black arms bands worn in Tony’s honour.

Aboriginal Community Police Officer, Taryn Amess Constable, Breanna Bonney Aboriginal Community Police Officer, Kiah Hazel Detective Senior Constable First Class, Caragh Hen Senior Constable, Deana Horwood Senior Constable, Noni Langstreth Senior Constable, Shannon Lynd –Station Constable, Mary-Ellen Pascoe Aboriginal Community Police Officer, Nicole Paterson Senior Constable, Maree Scott Constable, Joanna Stephan Captain Constable, Danielle Suddaby Constable, First Class Doris Ta’ala Captain Giovina D’Alessandro WA: Senior Constable, Sam Bourne Senior Constable, Katherine Outred Water Runner Auxiliary, Molly Justice (injured) Team Awards Detective Sergeant, Isobel Cummins Player’s Player Nicole Paterson & Maree Scott Most Improved Mary-Ellen ‘Maz’ Pascoe Best & Fairest Jo Stephan

The majority of our team had never played rugby union before but with the knowledge, patience and skills of our experienced players and coaches, the NT Desert Crocs had a successful competition and came away sore but smiling.

Dani Suddaby Even though the team was split by 1500km and we did not have huge numbers at trainings, it was the ladies’ dedication to each other leading up to the tournament that proved to be the success of the team.

Nathan Mayo The distance we all travelled not only to come together as a team, but to also play together as a team proved to be no obstacle. In fact, I think that’s what has made our bond as a team so much stronger. We’re now not only team mates, we’re good mates!

Dee Horwood Making the Australian team was a great feeling but making the team with so many of my Desert Croc team mates was even better. Being able to share that moment with the team was amazing and the support from everyone was heart-warming.

Niki Paterson I had the best experience playing Union for the first time, it was such an amazing feeling scoring the first try for the first ever NT Police Union Women’s team, all the support from the girls made it so much more special! Also, a massive achievement making the Australian team.

TJ Amess We had come into this tournament with majority of this team not knowing a single thing on what we were doing, basically told to get the ball and run. Or tackle the chic with the ball and not let them score any tries. Seemed easy enough.

Kiah Hazel

NT Police selected in the Australian Women’s Rugby Union Team Peter Mayo - Coach Taryn Amess Katherine Outred Nicole Paterson Maree Scott Danielle Suddaby Doris Ta’ala Katherine Outred (WA)

The NT Desert Crocs couldn’t do this without our valued sponsors: Midas Document Management, Northern Territory Police Association, NT Link, Police Credit Union, Police Health, Red Centre Transport, RK Diesel Services, Territoria Civil, Transport Maintenance & Engineering and Yeperenye Pty Ltd.

Top: NT men's representatives for the match dedicated to Detective Sergeant Tony Henrys; bottom: ACPOs meet NSW Traditional Owners

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24/09/18

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20/09/18

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5/10/18

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19/10/18

Auricht, Owen Nathan

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31/10/18

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