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EDITOR
It was never going to be possible in one issue to cover all the best parts of 100 years of Police Journal history So, this issue is part two of the centenary coverage we presented in October Future generations can look back at these two issues as a special historical pair.
For some Police Association members who suffered serious illnesses, telling their stories was almost therapeutic, and a way to raise awareness. We look back at what those members had to confront and how easily they might have lost their lives.
Then there was the series of interviews we ran with some of the most identifiable people in Australian life Among them were actors, musicians, entrepreneurs, political commentators and a conservationist
No series of interviews like this had ever before featured in a police magazine
And with working animals such a major part of police work, the journal has regularly featured stories on police dogs and horses We recall those stories and others we ran a few years ago on cops’ personal pet ownership
We also recall what some of the most significant figures in Australian sport had to say to the journal 10-odd years ago.
And, as we value every member’s input, our In Memoriam acknowledges those contributors we’ve lost.
Then, at the end of our centenary coverage, find out a bit about who works with me to make the journal a success
Brett Williams brettwilliams@pj
asn au
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The Police Journal is published by the Police Association of South Australia, 27 Carrington St, Adelaide, SA 5000, (ABN 73 802 822 770). Contents of the Police Journal are subject to copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of the Police Association of South Australia is prohibited. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editor. The Police Association accepts no responsibility for statements made by advertisers. Editorial contributions should be sent to the editor (brettwilliams@pj.asn.au).
COVER: Images from 100 years of the Police Journal
20 34 12
12 The survival stories
When Police Association members have sought to tell the stories of their personal ordeals, the Police Journal has been their outlet
17
High-profile Australians
Many of the views they shared with the Police Journal were perhaps not what readers expected.
20 The animal stories
We always knew about the care and regard police had for their working animals but not so much about the pain they suffered after losing them
24
Sports: the players, coaches, commentators and administrators
No one in professional sport, not even the AFL boss himself, Gillon McLachlan, ever hesitated to speak with the journal about police and their work .
30 In memoriam
A tribute to five Police Association members who graced the cover of the Police Journal
32 The team with a truckload of expertise
We finally reveal some details about the members of the team which has made the Police Association such a successful publisher. 34 High honour for fighting for Australian cops
As the longest-serving and most experienced police union official in Australia, Mark Carroll was always destined for this special recognition
Andrew Heffernan Member Liaison Officer
Nadia Goslino Grievance Officer
Steven Whetton Assistant Secretary
Michael
Allan Cannon Vice-President
Mark Carroll President
Treasurer Bernadette Zimmermann Secretary
Trevor Milne Deputy President
Brett Williams
Editor
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Nicholas Damiani
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIES
Sarah Stephens
Anne Hehner Jan Welsby
Tegan Clifford Assistant Finance Officer
Wendy Kellett Finance Officer
Shelley Furbow Reception
Caitlin Brown Executive Assistant
POLICE
Bronwyn Hunter Manager
COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVES
Superannuation
Police Dependants Fund
Leave Bank
Housing
Mark Carroll and Michael Kent
Bernadette Zimmermann
Andrew Heffernan
Andrew Heffernan
Commissioner’s Office Health Safety & Welfare Advisory Committee
Legacy
Sexual Orientation, Gender
Identity & Intersex members
Steven Whetton
Julian Snowden
Nadia Goslino and Andrew Heffernan
Samantha Strange
Julian Snowden
Chris Walkley
Daryl Mundy
Mick Casey Brett Gibbons
Alison Coad
POLICE A S S OCIATION OFSOUTH AUSTRALIA
Police Association of South Australia
DELEGATES & WORKPLACE REPRESENTATIVES
Metro North Branch
Gawler David Savage
Golden Grove Darren Quirk
Northern Prosecution Tim Pfeiffer
Northern Traffic Michael Tuohy
Parks Matthew Sampson
Port Adelaide Paula Hammond
Salisbury Tanya Leonard
Country North Branch
Ceduna Chris Lovell
Coober Pedy Glenn Batty
Kadina Gavin Moore
Nuriootpa John Tonkin
Peterborough Nathan Paskett
Port Augusta
Peter Hore
Port Lincoln Mark Heading
Port Pirie
Gavin Mildrum
Whyalla Les Johnston
Crime Command Branch
Adelaide Alex Grimaldi
DOCIB
Metro South Branch continued
Norwood Rebecca Phillis
South Coast Andrew Bradley
South Coast
Phillip Jeffery
Southern Prosecution Sallie McArdell
Southern Traffic Heath Suskin
Sturt David Handberg
Country South Branch
Adelaide Hills Joe McDonald
Berri
Millicent
John Gardner
Nicholas Patterson
Mount Gambier Stephanie Rickard
Murray Bridge Stephen Angove
Naracoorte
Renmark
Michael Hutchinson
James Bentley
Operations Support Branch
Dog Ops
Academy
Academy
Jason Tank
Elizabeth Mark Shaw
Forensic Services
Fraud
Bryan Whitehorn (chair)
Paul Manns
Melanie Smith
ACB Tania Sheldon
Band
Comcen
Comcen
Adam Gates
Sam Agostino
Intelligence Support Kevin Hunt
Major Crime Alex McLean
Port Adelaide Scott Mitchell
South Coast Sasha Leitch
Metro South Branch
Adelaide James Cochrane
Hindley Street Dick Hern
Netley Paul Clark
Andrew Ey
Brenton Kirk
Allan Dalgleish
Mounted Ops Sonia Wellings
STAR Andrew Suter
State Tac/ Op Mandrake Mark Buckingham
Traffic
David Kuchenmeister
Officers Branch Les Buckley
Women’s Branch
Kayt Howe (chair) (no delegates)
ATSI Branch Brendan White (chair) (no delegates)
President
Mark Carroll
Police excellence on show during pandemic
The global pandemic has impacted on policing in ways we would never have thought possible It certainly presented challenges we hadn’t seen in our profession
Every single Police Association member has shown extraordinary resilience and patience throughout the year, while dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on police work and resources. Whether it was guarding state borders (with the great assistance of the ADF) or carrying out extra duties related to the pandemic, members have faced – and continue to face – extraordinary challenges
Without the critical input of police officers all over the state, the success achieved before – and after – the emergence of the recent cluster would never have been possible
Our members will be at the core of any subsequent fight. They remain on guard and ready. In their capacity as essential workers, their dedication and exceptional resilience will no doubt be drawn on before this whole situation is over
… I know of many members who have put a range of their own life commitments on hold. Decision makers must understand just how heavy a price those on the front line inevitably pay.
As of late November, more than 100 of our members were in quarantine and others have been tasked with specific COVID-related duties
As cops deliver an essential service – only deliverable by police –I know of many members who have put a range of their own life commitments on hold . Decision makers must understand just how heavy a price those on the front line inevitably pay
The association is in constant communication with SAPOL and the government about this We will do all in our power to assist members throughout this time
To SAPOL, we have made our expectations crystal clear: that every member receives all the personal protective equipment he or she needs in the circumstances.
We also expect every member to be afforded priority and timely testing in an appropriate testing facility.
And no member who is a vulnerable worker, or has family in that category, should be compelled to be at risk while performing COVID duties
Enterprise bargaining
The Police Association has managed to negotiate successfully a new enterprise agreement despite all the controversies of 2020.
The offer we have received from the SA government is extensive. Both the association committee of management and our delegates endorsed it unanimously
Members will soon have the opportunity to cast their ballot and can learn more about the specific parameters of the offer on our website
If the offer is approved, the parties will seek to have the agreement ratified in the South Australian Employment Tribunal.
Members can also view the increases to their salary over the life of this agreement by using the Pay Calculator on the PASA website
It is important to remember that we are an association with a membership rate of almost 99 per cent This puts us in an extraordinary position, one which makes us the envy of most unions
Clearly, outcomes like this would not be possible if not for the strength and resilience of our membership base. Every single member plays a part in this.
Support for NT constable Zac Rolfe
In late October, Northern Territory Police constable Zachary Rolfe was committed to stand trial in the Alice Springs Supreme Court
The charge is murder – over the shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker in November last year
Judge John Birch has granted a suppression order on the publication of his reasoning process in committing Constable Rolfe, accepting the defence argument that it could prejudice a fair trial. Constable Rolfe will face court soon for a directions hearing when trial dates will be set
Northern Territory Police Association president Paul McCue has highlighted that Constable Rolfe and, indeed, all the officers involved in the incident have the full support of their association throughout the lengthy legal process
The Police Association of SA offers the same support both to Constable Rolfe and the NTPA .
Reflect and take pride
Some of our members lost their homes and other precious belongings in the relentless 2019-20 bushfires
Then the scourge of COVID-19 robbed us, at least temporarily, of our cherished way of life
On Anzac Day, we lost Detective Chief Supt Joanne Shanahan in a suburban car crash – and grieved with the rest of the police family.
In May, the George Floyd death sparked mob violence across the US, where some cops became murder victims as protests became global
If you and your family get even just a moment for some solace and reflection over the ChristmasNew Year period, take it. Block out the craziness of this year and be filled with the sense of pride which is so rightly yours for what you contribute to society.
It can seem as if we’re just staring into an abyss when a series of personal tragedies and civil upheaval combine into such a dispiriting force
We’ve done our best to endure the hardships of 2020, but other less publicized human suffering has continued in the Australian community.
The parent who has lost a child or vice versa, road deaths, mental ill health, homelessness and poverty, paedophilia, suicide, family violence
These horrors, and the many people they curse, are the ones our members respond to and deal with every day And, in everyone’s interests, police responses are characteristically resolute and empathetic – even in the face of all else demanded of cops this year
If you and your family get even just a moment for some solace and reflection over the Christmas-New Year period, take it. Block out the craziness of this year and be filled with the sense of pride which is so rightly yours for what you contribute to society
There’s a list of essentials without which a community cannot function Security sits atop that list, and that’s why the community is overwhelmingly on your side and grateful to you
I wish you and all Police Journal readers the best possible holiday season and precious time with loved ones
The survival stories
Senior Sergeant 1C Brett Girardi
Testicular cancer
STORY: The STAR survivor
In the minds of many is the perception of police as invulnerable It is the false idea that, because they are the guardians of the community, they must somehow be superhuman
Some think of other professionals in the same way: doctors and other health professionals heal the sick, so they do not themselves get sick .
But, of course, cops and others are just as susceptible as anyone else is to cancer, stroke, heart failure, or any other lifethreatening condition
Many cops struck by those conditions have shared their stories of shock, fear, treatment and survival with the Police Journal
“… at that stage, all my dreams of working at STARies, and in the police force, were over.”
“It was quite emotional. I broke down, and said: ‘Look, at this stage, I’m not even sure if I can make it back to STARies, let alone the police department I want to let the guys know, but I don’t think I can let them know by myself ’
“… at that stage, all my dreams of working at STARies, and in the police force, were over ”
“The why-me stuff goes through your head and it was difficult to understand what was happening… The first two weeks of chemo was like treading into the unknown ”
Sergeant Tracy York
Breast cancer
STORY: A success on court… and in life
“I thought there was going to be some small cut. I didn’t realize they’d cut through all my underarm to take all the lymph nodes out
“On Saturday night, I just cried the whole night through to Sunday I just felt like crap and just cried I think what had happened just hit me ”
“They can’t ever say you’re cured But there are milestones: the one-year, the five-year, the 10-year…”
“On Saturday night, I just cried the whole night through to Sunday.”
Sergeant Paul Zuromski
Cancerous abdominal tumour
STORY: Brought back to life
“I remember just putting my hand on my abdomen and I just felt this lump Deep inside, I had a feeling that it would be a tumour. ”
“I don’t know who it was who actually told me: ‘You’ve lost a tumour, a kidney and you actually died in surgery ’ ”
“As soon as I got back, I went and threw my gun belt on, jumped in the patrol car and did some jobs I needed to get back on the road. For me, that was great medicine. ”
Senior Constable 1C Robin Firth
Mantle cell lymphoma
STORY: When the police family rallies
“I was really upset about it, but what do you say? How do you respond? The prognosis was bad, and there really was no silver lining ”
“I’ve not even looked at the figures for life expectancy I’m not interested because everyone’s different
“You sort of think you’ve got a police job for life and you just do the job but, really, that’s irrelevant to me now. ”
Senior Constable Bernie Reilly and Sergeant Phil Moreton
Breast cancer and prostate cancer
STORY: Just trying to survive
“The only time I had tears was when I looked at my breast after surgery, and it was so much smaller than the other one.
“But then I just sort of slapped myself (figuratively speaking), and thought: ‘What are you talking about? There are women out there who lose everything! Just get on with it ’ And I did ”
“You come out (of the illness) with this amazing outlook and you just don’t want to die, especially young ”
Bernie
Reilly
Senior Constable 1C
“I was disappointed because I felt that we’d beaten it the first time, and then it comes back and slaps you on the head. ”
“Like a lot of guys, you shut down about it I didn’t talk about it to anyone, just my wife ”
Phil Moreton
Tina-Marie Hewkin Bowel cancer
STORY: When back luck escalates
“I rang my partner because he was at work (at STAR Group) and I told him He came straight home and, as soon as he walked in the door, I just lost it ”
“I guess at the time I was just numb It’s not something that you ever expect to sit in your doctor’s office and hear ”
“I had a couple of moments where I’d sit down by myself and go: ‘Oh my God! I’ve got cancer!’
“But I did always keep it in perspective. I considered myself really lucky that we got it so early. ”
High-profile Australians
High-profile Australians have always been willing to speak with the Police Journal Be it a musician, an actor, a business operator or a sportsperson, none of them has ever considered the journal readership too small or insignificant for his or her input. Through long, meaningful interviews with them, the journal has been able to alert its readers to the deep respect these high-profile Aussies have for police
The editorial team always considered it important for its readers (association members) to know who, among those with influence in society, understood and backed them. And, in many cases, their views on policing and law and order would never have emerged unless the Police Journal had sought them for publication
Kate Ceberano (Interview: 2014)
Award-winning singer-songwriter
Maggie Beer (Interview: 2011)
Author, restaurateur, and food manufacturer
“It’s a noble career, and it’s one that takes great courage and deserves a lot of support from the community.”
“I love police (officers) I think they’re people who get selected for that kind of job because they’re generally quite intelligent and can take orders.
“I think it’s an amazing job they do.
“The way I look upon them is that we’re privileged to have them
“It’s a noble career, and it’s one that takes great courage and deserves a lot of support from the community ”
“… when you have police, who can represent seniority in a place and put some measure of discipline in the area, you go: ‘God, thank you so much ’ It’s powerful It’s a great thing ”
“It’s a good relationship (we have with police) here in the country. It’s like they’re another friend. Of course, we value that.
“If I was to ring because the neighbour’s alarm was going off at 3 o’clock in the morning, I know they would go ”
(On cops eating fast food on night shift)
“It’s so bad for them in terms of their brains and in terms of their energy
“Your brain needs fresh food At that time of night, they should be eating vegetarian – and I’m not a vegetarian, I can tell you ”
Brett Climo (Interview: 2011)
Actor (Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer Was Here)
Laurie Oakes (Interview: 2009)
Veteran political commentator and journalist
Paul Grabowsky
(Interview: 2012)
Jazz pianist and composer
(On accepting the role of Detective Inspector Paul Sheridan) “The most important thing for me was finding out … that the families of the two (murdered) officers were supportive of the project. I found out they were, in fact, quite looking forward to having the story told
“… you just don’t want to offend people Drama, and being an actor, doesn’t give you the right to go in blindly and show off, all for the sake of drama
“I never lost sight of the fact that we were dealing with a real story, and there are people involved, grieving ”
“… it was closer to a documentary, so I just hope that we got it right. ”
(On police running for political office)
“The political parties have worked out that you want candidates who are connected with the community, and the police are. Both parties realize the value of that.
“And people do trust police, I think The police listen; they deal with people’s problems all the time; they look after people It’s a great profession
“Another advantage of police in politics is that they’re trained to be suspicious It’s better to be suspicious than trusting in politics ”
“Policing is an activity … we need to have in order for our society to cohere And I don’t think there’s a sane person out there who would suggest that not having a police force would be a good idea. ”
“A lot of these (police) people are in their early 20s and don’t have a lot of life experience They’re called upon to deal with situations which call for great maturity and understanding
“And I’m very impressed by whatever it is that they’re taught, (unless) it’s just coming out of their own personal sensitivities But, in my experience, they just know how to handle themselves ”
“… if you’ve got crims who are as hard-core and as monstrous as Neddy Smith, you need cops who can stand and look them straight in the eye.”
Richard Roxburgh (Interview: 2012)
(On playing disgraced former detective sergeant Roger Rogerson) “It was an amazing, well-structured moral fable. At the centre of it was a story about the difficulty in keeping an even keel as a cop.
“Most interesting for me was if you’ve got crims who are as hard-core and as monstrous as Neddy Smith, you need cops who can stand and look them straight in the eye ”
(On his many roles as detectives) “You get a taste of what it (policing) is and what it’s about What you don’t get is a sense of the day-to-day of it The probably terrible bureaucratic grind of the thing. ”
Professor Chris West (Interview: 2010)
Animal conservationist, former CEO Adelaide Zoo
“I wonder about the really dramatic things, dealing with a siege, preventing other loss of life, and to have to shoot someone.
“I really feel for the police officer, and I think of the peer judgement, the media treatment and the shock of things like that.
“And I have certainly thought: ‘I hope they’re looking after that guy or girl (who had to face that situation) ’ ”
“Doing police work, and upholding law and order, is part of having a society that works It’s as simple as that ”
Actor (Van Helsing, Moulin Rouge, Rake, Blue Murder)
The animal stories
Stories about the commitment, loyalty and effectiveness of police animals have long featured in the Police Journal Dog handlers have spoken proudly of their canine partners’ successes in tracking suspects and sniffing out drugs and firearms
Mounted Ops members have explained the capacity and willingness of their imposing police greys to confront disorder and protect both cops and civilians
And when talk has turned to the sad retirements and tragic deaths of their animal partners, cops have spoken with genuine, raw emotion
Of course, working animals are not the only ones to which Police Association members are committed Many are particularly close to their own animals and spoke of them in Cops’ Creatures (2017).
“Then he took probably three or four breaths and that was it: he went away peacefully, but it was just horrendous.”
Letting go (2013)
(On the euthanasia of his dog, Sultan) “I held his head and, as he was rolling over to go to sleep, I was saying in his ear: ‘Where’s the crooks, mate? Where’s the crooks? Good boy ’
“I made sure they were the last words he heard because that’s what he loved to hear
“Then he took probably three or four breaths and that was it: he went away peacefully, but it was just horrendous ”
Sergeant Peter Crouch (Dog Ops)
“There’s been countless times when, if it wasn’t for him (police dog Bear), I would’ve been really badly hurt, by guys with iron bars, knives, screw drivers…
“As a handler, you’re nothing without the dog, and vice versa It’s a bond We’re with them (our dogs) 24 hours a day ”
Senior Constable 1C
Bryan Whitehorn (Dog Ops)
Koda
a
hard act to follow (2016)
“I saw blood going everywhere He (police dog Koda) was bleeding heavily from the chest, but he never lost consciousness or started blacking out ”
“I didn’t realize the guy was armed with a knife
“The dog sort of reeled back and came off. And then, he’s gone in again, but the offender stabbed him a second time. ”
Sergeant Simon Rosenhahn (Dog Ops)
Almost a police centaur (2017)
“She swept the entire footpath and, in doing that, moved about 15 people on with the one manoeuvre I remember a STARie looking up at me and saying: ‘That’s a really good job!’ ”
“It was upsetting enough when I had to lead her onto the float for the last time It was a sad thing to do but I knew it had to be done and I knew i t was for the best. ”
(On police horse Quell) “… on patrols, she’d go anywhere you’d tell her to She’d go through a crowd in Hindley St and wouldn’t hesitate ”
Senior Constable 1C
Tanya Bowen (Mounted Ops)
Sergeant Tim Stacey (Mounted Ops)
Cops’ Creatures (2017)
(On the Tibetan Mastiff he adopted)
“George is really my best mate He never gets frustrated with me and never judges me He’s as loyal as the day is long Our relationship is unbreakable, special and very loving
Senior Constable 1C Lance Grant
(On her Netherland Dwarf rabbit)
“Albie’s not a needy pet that needs to be walked or patted or played with. He’s independent. He prefers to be next to you rather than being held. ”
“I’ll be devastated when Albie dies, but that should be a while off yet ”
Senior Constable 1C Trudy Watkins
(On her Siberian husky) “Siberian huskies normally live to between 10 and 12 Zanteeko is already 11 years old and was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease when he was nine So, I believe that every day after he turned 10 has been an absolute bonus and pleasure ”
Constable Vanessa Sharp
Senior
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Sports: the players, coaches, commentators and administrators
The Police Journal has always understood its readers’ love of sport, particularly football Many of the most recognizable professionals in Australian sport have shared their views with the journal, and not just on the game they play, coach, call or administer
All have been happy to talk about their personal experiences of, and regard for, police Like the rest of us, they have their perspectives on policing, law and order and the justice system And, about each one, all have had something relevant to tell the Police Journal
Of course, some police officers have played and coached professional sport as well – and officiated They, too, have told the journal of their experiences
Neil Craig (Interview: 2009)
Adelaide Crows coach 2004-2011
“I would suspect that, for the (police) people on the front line, the majority of their work is probably about confrontation.
“… that requires a lot of courage, self-management and responsibility to the community I’m full of admiration for them ”
“I’ve found them to be really fair, professional and diligent I’ve never felt negatively about the way they’ve conducted their business ”
Bruce McAvaney
(Interview: 2010)
(On the question of police officers playing pro football) “Let’s say Kurt Tippett (Adelaide) or Jason Porplyzia (Adelaide) or Travis Boak (Port Adelaide) was in the police force right now.
“Wouldn’t it be good if they could do both? It would also be very good for the police image It would make it more personal ”
“But, in our society, we’re not going to just give somebody a token job with a title and let them go off and play football That’s not going to happen in the South Australia Police ”
“What they (police) do is put their lives on the line. We (players) don’t put our lives on the line.”
Matthew Primus (Interview: 2011)
Port Adelaide coach 2010-2012
“What they (police) do is put their lives on the line We (players) don’t put our lives on the line. We might put a knee, an elbow, a leg or a finger or something like that on the line, but we’re not putting our lives on the line. And that’s what police are doing ”
“From day one on patrols, they could be involved in God knows what, a shooting, a pursuit To be involved in that on day one would be bloody scary to deal with Until you’ve actually lived it, you wouldn’t know what it was like ”
Seven Network commentator
Eddie McGuire
(Interview: 2011)
Collingwood Football Club president
“When a police officer is attacked or murdered, that is an attack on the community; it’s an attack on me personally and on my family. And we have to take the strongest measures to make sure that our police are defended.
“Whether that’s politically, in the media, through public relations, or with whatever infrastructure or weaponry we require, or the strength of our judicial system ”
“They are saving people’s lives, giving people a fresh start in life, and all these things happen on a daily basis on the road Quite often, all you hear is the negativity if something goes wrong, but there is so much more to policing. ”
“I got a little bit upset on the stand and the (magistrate) had to tell me to settle down. I was told that I needed to keep my thoughts to myself and just answer the questions.”
Mike Turtur (Interview: 2011)
Olympic cycling gold medallist and Tour Down Under race director
“I got a little bit upset on the stand and the (magistrate) had to tell me to settle down.
I was told that I needed to keep my thoughts to myself and just answer the questions.
“And I’d never been to court for that type of thing It was a bit of an eye-opener ”
(On protection for Lance Armstrong during TDU) “You have to offer those types of people – whether they’re in sport, entertainment or politics – the same level of protection And, having the (STAR Group) guys with him during his visits here? It worked terrifically ”
John Kosmina (Interview: 2012)
Adelaide United coach 2011-2013
Gillon McLachlan (Interview: 2012)
Australian Football League chief executive officer
Andrew Jarman (Interview: 2012)
Adelaide Crows player 1991-1996
“I’d hate, as a policeman, to have to go and knock on someone’s door and say: ‘Your little girl’s been killed’ or ‘Your husband’s died.’ That would be really, really difficult. ”
(On the infamous Pratten Park riot when supporters charged onto the ground) “I can empathize with the police because I know what it’s felt like
“It was bloody frightening It must be fairly terrifying (for police) You’re completely outnumbered It makes you angry but, at the same time, you’re pretty high on adrenaline ”
“If you view the police professionally, like I do, then you see them … as good people doing their best with a role and an agenda. ”
“I’m not sure that I would have the courage to do what a lot of these men and women do
“It’s the uncertainty of going out somewhere in the middle of the night, to a house for a report of domestic violence, and knocking on the door I don’t know if I would have the appetite to be doing that ”
“I think that’s where a lot of my deep respect comes from for those (police) guys and girls. Knowing that they’re on the front line, they’re in the trenches every day, I sleep well at night. ”
“… I’ve got some great friends who are detectives I would love to solve a case with them, because it’s a bit like a football game At some stage, there’s an end product and you’ve got to make sure you come up with that by being better than the opposition ”
“It was magnificent (being drafted). I remember the day I found out. They gave me a call straight from the draft place. I was just pumped. It didn’t sort of hit me straight away By the afternoon … I realized what was happening ”
(On combining police work with pro football) “It was shocking, especially night shifts If you didn’t get up and have lunch during the day, you’d go to training and you'd just be stuffed Or, if you did get up during the day, then you didn’t get enough sleep
“Most of the time I was on shift work was during pre-season, so we were training five nights a week, and I was just dead –absolutely dead. ”
“I popped up with: ‘I’m going to try to join the police force’.
“My dad was a bit apprehensive. I guess he’d heard stories, seen bits in the media, and thought it was dangerous (Now) he rings me every day to see what’s happened ”
Peta Squire
“I was a little surprised (she was going to join the police), but knowing Pete, she likes a challenge – and that’s what it is to her. ”
Former Thunderbirds coach Marg Angove
“… I was very organized. With the Lightning, a lot of our training sessions were in the late afternoon Sixers’ training was in the morning
“But then, I’d also have to be watching tapes and doing scouting for the Lightning If I did it again, I don’t know whether I could fit all of it in ”
“I’ve coached men now for a long time, so whether it’s men or women doesn’t worry me It’s about player management and people management.
“It’s all about people. If you don’t put time into your people at work (in SAPOL) you won’t get the output you need to function as an organization
“It’s exactly the same with footy As a coach, and as a manager in SAPOL, you have to show genuine care for your people If you don’t, you won’t be able to build those relationships to be able to function in either of those spaces ”
“If you took it to heart, you wouldn’t keep doing it (umpiring).”
Brevet Sergeant Chris Bull (Interview:2016)
AFL boundary umpire
“It was just funny that I sort of let go of the AFL dream and joined the police. Then it all sort of happened at the same time. So, ever since then, I’ve been juggling both of them (police work and umpiring) ”
(On the abuse umpires get from spectators) “Some of it probably goes a bit far, but some of it’s good banter
“If you took it to heart, you wouldn’t keep doing it (umpiring) And if you get on social media after a game and read every comment about umpires, you probably wouldn’t last very long. ”
Top left: Joanna Kruk; top right: Mike Eichner (second from left); bottom row from left: Michael Nasalik with his family, Christine Lawrance (left), and Jeffrey Oats.
In memoriam
Without Police Association members to contribute their time and stories over the last 20-plus years, no success would have come to the Police Journal.
So many members have spoken willingly and openly about their professional encounters, as well as their personal challenges They have sparked the full range of emotions in journal readers
Naturally, the participation of some interviewees has had them rightly appear as the cover story, a critical feature of magazine publishing
Brevet Sergeant Joanna Kruk (1986 – 2020)
Detective Senior Sergeant
Mike Eichner (1951 – 2018)
In doing so, they have carried the expectation of connecting with, and drawing the interest of, the readership.
The Police Association honours those who delivered on that expectation but can no longer reflect on the value of their contribution
Detective Senior Constable
Michael Nasalik (1966 – 2002)
Senior Sergeant
Christine Lawrance (1947 – 2008)
Sergeant Jeffrey Oats (1944 – 2016)
The team with a truckload of expertise
By Nicholas Damiani
Success is possible without too much experience, but it rarely comes about that way when the goal is to lead in a particular field. Without a highly experienced team behind the Police Journal, it would never have become the leading and most awarded police publication in Australia
Nor would it have achieved its international success and reputation It has won three gold, two silver and three bronze awards in the US, and one gold and one silver award in Germany
Some wonder, and even ask, how a police union could have accomplished so much as a magazine publisher The enquirers are generally those who know little, if anything, about the production team the Police Association has assembled over time – and its truckload of expertise.
Association president Mark Carroll, after his 2008 election to office, refused to work to an amateur model to publish the journal He was not himself a publisher but knew the key to success was to bring together the best available operators to work on a professional footing
“It’s the same principle we’ve always worked on as a union to achieve our industrial successes,” he insists “We already had a proven writer and editor in Brett Williams, but we needed the best in photography, graphic design and editorial contributors
“Ever since we’ve had all those assets, and the support of SA printer Finsbury Green, the Police Journal has held a place on the international publishing landscape.
“I’m truly proud of the team we’ve assembled and retained for many years now, and the heights to which we’ve elevated our Police Journal. ”
Above from left: Dr Rod Pearce, Steve McCawley, Brett Williams, Sam Kleidon and Jim Barnett.
Brett Williams Editor Police Journal: 26 years
Five of the 10 international awards the Police Journal has won in the past six years were for feature stories by Brett Williams Among his other awards for journalism are two Publishers Australia Excellence Awards (2011, 2016) and an SA Press Club Award (2011)
Brett has written extensively on police life, covering the investigations officers undertake, the risks they face and the personal impact of their work . In this area of speciality, he is one of Australia’s most authoritative writers.
Steve McCawley
Photographer
Police Journal: 11 years
Steve McCawley is the proprietor of SlingShot Studios and the award-winning photographer behind almost every cover image of the Police Journal since 2009.
His first exposure to leading commercial photography came during a job he had in a specialized photographic lab in the 1980s
Later, working as a photographer after a stint as a motor-sport official, he covered major events, such as the Australian Grand Prix His images appeared on the covers of several leading motor magazines
In 1986, Steve took up work with a leading Adelaide commercial photographic studio, with which he remained for almost 20 years. Then, in Adelaide in 2005, he established SlingShot Studios, which services clients both locally and interstate
“What’s kept me with the journal is the privilege of working with incredible people on their stories,” he says
“It’s about coming up with something a bit special for the covers that support those stories. It’s like no other work that I do, which just makes it that much more enjoyable. ”
Sam Kleidon
Graphic designer Police Journal: 10 years
His vast body of work for the Police Journal includes almost 200 cover stories and hundreds of other features
Part of the reason his insights are so credible is his service as a front-line police officer through the 1980s and early 1990s
“I’ve interviewed hundreds of police for feature stories,” he says, “and I think they feel more comfortable talking to someone who has himself been in policing
“I’m just grateful to them for always putting their trust in me to tell their stories accurately and responsibly. ”
Sam Kleidon is an accomplished graphic designer and project manager with 20 years’ experience in her industry
She has worked for publishers, design studios and digital and advertising agencies.
Among the beneficiaries of her expertise have been the Art Gallery of South Australia, the RSPCA and the Jam Factory
For the last eight years, Sam has run her own design business with which she has served a select group of clients including, of course, the Police Association
Her standing as a designer is such that she has served as a guest judge for the South Australian Architecture Awards.
“A lot of the work I do is corporate, like working through financials,” she says “That’s not quite as engaging as working through stories about people, especially the stories in the Police Journal about people
“Besides that, it’s really good working with the Police Association For me, it’s interesting work How could it not be interesting?”
Dr Rod Pearce AM Health writer Police Journal: 19 years
Dr Rod Pearce, a high-profile and highly credentialled general practitioner, stepped into the role of health writer for the Police Journal in 2001
He is a former president of the Australian Medical Association (SA) and former chair of the AMA Council of General Practice.
In 2008, the federal government appointed Rod to the external reference group to develop the National Primary Health Care Strategy for national health reforms
In 2012, Rod received the Order of Australia for service to medicine as a general practitioner.
Today, he is deputy chair of the Immunisation Coalition board.
Almost all the 130-odd Police Journal articles he has written on medical issues have had specific relevance to police officers
“It was an honour to be asked to contribute and I very quickly said yes,” he says “I knew the issues that had been confronting front-line people, and to be able to actually talk to that group through the journal was an immense privilege. ”
Sgt Jim Barnett (ret)
Motoring reviewer
Police Journal: 24 years
Jim Barnett has researched, road-tested and prepared reviews of hundreds of cars for the Police Journal since he became its motoring reviewer in 1996 He took on and embraced the role as the Police Journal began to incorporate other lifestyle features such as film, book and IT reviews
Jim has been a car enthusiast ever since his teen years when he could name every local make and model of the time
Today, he delights in imparting his knowledge of new-to-the-market cars to association members and speaking with those who, before buying, seek his advice directly.
“I’m acutely aware that the reviews have to be extremely accurate and technically correct,” he says
“And, in the years I’ve written reviews, I’ve seen the journal move ahead in leaps and bounds
“It’s gone from a standard trade journal to a full-colour, high-quality, award-winning publication that I’m proud to be involved in ” PJ
High honour for fighting for Australian cops
POLICE LABOUR MOVEMENT IS NOT KNOWN FOR HANDING OUT ITS FORMAL HONOURS AND AWARDS ON A WHIM It never exalts its own for anything less than extensive, highquality contributions to the movement.
So, for the highest accolade, the executive or delegate has to have made cops’ industrial interests pretty much his or her life’s work
And, as the longest-serving and most experienced police union official in Australia, that is exactly what Police Federation of Australia president Mark Carroll has done
He has served the PFA as a board member, vice-president and president – and the Police Association of South Australia as president – since 2008.
Mr Carroll has fought for police in their battles against industrial injustice around the nation. In 2011, as PFA vice-president, he marched with 5,000 police officers in Sydney to condemn the Liberal government for its attack on the NSW Death and Disability Scheme
In 2017, he addressed 1,000 Western Australian police officers who had rallied on the steps of Parliament House in West Perth The McGowan Labor government had reneged on an election commitment on police pay.
A resolute Mr Carroll assured the rallying cops of the support of their counterparts throughout Australia
“We stand shoulder to shoulder with you because we, cops, put our lives on the line,” he stressed “We are the last bastions for a civilized society ”
Earlier this year, Mr Carroll reflected the anger of the Australian police community over the murder charge against Northern Territory Police constable Zac Rolfe
He publicly condemned the haste with which some had judged the officer’s actions in the 2019 death of Kumanjayi Walker
Mr Carroll also announced that the PFA fully supported Constable Rolfe in his “ongoing battle to clear his name and reputation”
Standing up for cops first became a passion for Mr Carroll 29 years ago, when he became the Police Association delegate for Bank St police station. His peers say that that passion has never waned
He became an association committee member (1992), a full-time organizer (1997), assistant secretary (1999) and, ultimately, president of both the Police Association (2008) and the PFA (2014)
And back in 2008, significant political, union and other figures predicted major achievements from the newly elected President Carroll
Federal Labor MP Chris Hayes (NSW) knew of his reputation as a details man, a negotiator and, when necessary, a fighter.
“I think Mark will have a significant impact on national police-related issues through the Police Federation of Australia,” he told the Police Journal 12 years ago.
“He’s been a significant contributor to that organization in his capacity as assistant secretary and industrial officer in South Australia. ”
Now, in 2020, many others acknowledge Mr Carroll’s decadeslong commitment to the interests of working cops Among them is PFA chief executive officer and former Police Association of NSW president Scott Weber
“Mark has played a leading role in the development of the PFA for the past 12 years,” he says. “During his time on the PFA executive, particularly during his presidency, Mark has been at the forefront of lobbying for vital issues on behalf of policing
“In 2017, he was responsible for securing a grant for the PFA from the federal proceeds-of-crime account to focus on the mental health and well-being of Australia’s police
“Mark also managed to achieve a second grant from the proceedsof-crime account to help build the BlueHub web portal, which will become a one-stop shop for police mental-health and wellbeing issues. ”
“During his time on the PFA executive, particularly during his presidency, Mark has been at the forefront of lobbying for vital issues on behalf of policing.”
Formal recognition of the Carroll expertise and commitment came from his peers at the annual PFA federal council meeting in September. The council members determined that their president of the last six years fitted the criteria for, and awarded him, life membership
Of the now six life members of the PFA, awarded the honour over the last two decades, Mr Carroll is one of just four presidents
“It’s just such a special tribute, and to be one of so few people who have received it is such a privilege,” he says. “And it all comes as the result of another privilege – the one to serve and fight for our 63,000 members right across the nation. ”
Above: Mark Carroll addresses WA police officers from the steps of Parliament House in West Perth during the rally.
While Mr Carroll values his life membership and other honours, he had long sought specific recognition for others in policing. He therefore took delight in the Australian Police Bravery Award, conceived and introduced by the PFA under his leadership in 2018
At each of six annual meetings of the PFA federal council since 2014, Mr Carroll has won re-election to the presidency unopposed
“The state, territory and federal police unions have shown what they can achieve working together as the PFA,” he says
“And receiving life membership along with my long-standing colleagues and fellow presidents, Ian Leavers (Qld) and John Laird (Vic), makes the honour all the more meaningful. ” PJ
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Reading the Police Journal since 1961
Well, 100 years old. The award-winning Police Journal produced for all members and, I have no doubt, other interested readers. Congratulations.
The announcement (on Facebook) of the impending centennial celebrations caused me to reflect on my own readership of the journal, a publication containing material that is informative, entertaining and, dare I say, compulsory reading for serving and retired police officers
The fact that it includes information and news from other police service providers, such as Police Credit Union and Police Health, is a bonus.
I had to take a long breath when I realized that I had been reading and digesting the articles and news for 59 of those 100 years I first saw the journal as a 16-year-old cadet recruit in 1961 and have no doubt that I have read every issue since that time
As one of the cadets at the Fort Largs Police Academy in the year it opened, and a member of the first course (R Troop) to graduate from that establishment, I recall how we eagerly grabbed a copy when the journal was delivered in bulk .
It seemed that reading the journal was a requirement for budding police officers although, in those early days, it was mainly
centred around industrial issues and similar matters.
As part of my training, I served around nine to 12 months as a cadet at Woomera and, again, the Police Journal helped to link the job statewide
When I was working out of Angas St HQ in the mid-’60s, the Police Association was just across the road and, again, copies of the then monthly publication were readily available and contained all the information that any copper needed to know from an association point of view
It certainly generated plenty of discussion on matters policing in the meal and locker rooms.
Like many of my era, I did a stint of service in No 4 (Traffic) Division based at Thebarton barracks Copies of the journal were delivered and circulated to all the divisions that operated out of that location
Into the CIB in 1968 and, again, the journal was available for all
Off to Mount Gambier in the mid-’70s and the journal again kept us abreast of matters industrial and, as I recall, a move toward articles relevant to policing and the experiences of others in the job.
There was also an increase in social news from various clubs and committees that were affiliated with
Journal important to the RPOA
The members of the South Australian Retired Police Officers Association congratulate the Police Association and the Police Journal for 100 years of support, service and the provision of information to police officers serving and retired.
Since the formation of the RPOA in 1954, the Police Journal has been the important information source for RPOA members, including the current provision of an RPOA newsletter with each issue
policing and the Police Association.
The journal served country members well in that it kept us in touch with what was happening in “the big smoke”. Indeed, while stationed at Mount Gambier, I contributed a regular article on the happenings in and around the Mount and the broader South-Eastern Division
That the journal has become an award-winning publication is testament to its quality
Articles on the trials and tribulations of serving members are not only an interesting read but a lesson to others who will no doubt face some of the adversity (both personally and professionally) depicted in those articles.
The members involved are to be applauded and congratulated for allowing the journal to record and publish their stories
The journal is a credit to the Police Association and to those who have served in the editorial role
Keep up the good work, and I trust readers of the future can look forward to another 100 years of publication
Best wishes
Peter “Spoggie” Graham Chief Inspector (ret)
The RPOA is grateful to editor Brett Williams and executive assistant Sarah Stephens for their personal inputs to the benefit of RPOA members
Best wishes for the future.
Trevor Haskell President Retired Police Officers Association
Such a milestone
Congratulations to the Police Association of SA on reaching such a milestone As a former police officer from a police family and for Linda as a serving police officer, we know how much the Police Journal means to members, both serving and retired It’s a source of camaraderie, humour and practical tips that help keep us on the right track and is especially important to our remote members
Keep up the good work and building on the legacy of those who went before us.
Mark Turner MLA Member for Blain Northern Territory Legislative Assembly 2019 Police Bravery Award recipient
Linda Farrand
Senior Constable Northern Territory Police 2019 Police Bravery Award recipient
A great publication
Congratulations on such an amazing achievement – 100 years of a great publication that voices so many issues on behalf of its members
The journal has evolved into one of the best publications of its kind. Congratulations on a wonderful milestone.
Alex Grimaldi
Detective Brevet Sergeant ED Child & Family Investigation
Journal a change agent
Congratulations on reaching such a huge milestone The journal has been instrumental in pushing for cultural change, highlighting and addressing the important issues that we are often too afraid to voice
Thank you for everything you have helped us achieve in the past 100 years and into the future
Andrew Goldsmith Sergeant
Journal respected, relevant
Congratulations on reaching such a significant milestone for your publication, the Police Journal A truly respected, informative and relevant publication for all serving members
Many stories of members’ front-line experiences and personal life experiences that cast a bright light on their ultimate goal of serving the community
You can certainly hold the bat high on reaching this 100
Kind regards
Brett Girardi
Senior Sergeant First Class Southern District
Truth and realism
The Police Journal is a credit to the Police Association It tells our professional and personal stories as police officers with total truth and realism
As the subject of a 2015 cover story (Injured and abandoned), I saw the integrity of the journal, the mountain of work involved in producing it, and a principled approach to publishing
I see the regard other members have for the journal, and that shows how important it is in the range of services the Police Association provides us
The journal shows its strong sense of the broader police family, too, by sometimes presenting the stories of members from other Australian police jurisdictions.
The recent story of the dog attack on AFPA member Carla Duncan, for example, was compelling and relevant to all Australian police officers
The journal offers so much variety – the feature stories, book reviews, movies, Police Credit Union and Police Health info, Mark Carroll’s updates on industrial issues, and so on.
As soon as I see that my journal has arrived in the letterbox, I collect it immediately, take it inside, sit down in silence and with a coffee and read it
Then I send editor Brett Williams a text message to tell him that he and his team have produced another great journal Congratulations to the Police Association for 100 years of the Police Journal
Ali Coad Senior Constable City Watch
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Police Journal an educator
First, I congratulate the Police Journal for 100 years of publications. So many achievements over the last 100 years, including international awards and recognition
However, personally, I thank the journal for giving me the opportunity to share my story (Torn almost limb from limb, February 2020) and the recognition for what I had been through
It not only allowed me to share my passion for reducing the stigma in mental health for police but it also gave me the motivation to pursue further post-graduate study and research for trauma rehabilitation for all police officers in the hope to improve Australia’s current return-to-work for all police jurisdictions
I was given several copies of the journal that I featured in on the front cover I passed them on to universities, other police jurisdictions, friends and family, and some businesses Being able to educate members of the public is so important for moving forward during these unprecedented times
Additionally, having the opportunity to share an incident that an Australian Federal Police officer had been through in the South
Australian Police Journal was a symbol that we, as police, no matter what jurisdiction we work in, go through the same trauma, face similar fears, and have to dig deep to find that resilience within us to return to a sometimes thankless job
The Police Journal’s ability to collaborate and share experiences of all police jurisdictions, and publish them in such a powerful and empathetic manner, forms a strong alliance within Australia to mentally overcome the current political and social movements that we are all facing today Publishing those stories gives other officers and members of the public knowledge about what we go through. With knowledge comes power and a weapon to fight through stigmas and challenges we face together
Knowing you are not alone, and sharing your role with so many, gives us courage, particularly when other officers provide feedback and support, which I received from so many after the publication of my story
I was able to hand the journal to Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton’s staff while on shift which he read during the COVID lockdown.
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Torn almost limb from limb
Being a past serving police officer himself, Mr Dutton would have read the journal and no doubt appreciated the vast scope of its coverage of our profession, particularly as he had met me during the National Police Bravery Awards, and seeing – in the issue I was in – stories not only from the AFP but also New Zealand, NT and SA .
Thank you once again for welcoming me into the Police Association of South Australia family and the Police Journal team as if I was one of your own
Thank you for the motivation and platform to move past my trauma and turning it into a positive for potentially all officers who need to get back on track after trauma
Carla Duncan Australian Federal Police
Owing to a Supreme Court decision, the Police Association no longer uses the GLI beneficiary forms. Existing forms held at the association have been destroyed
Now, in the case of the death of a member, the GLI benefit (currently $300,000) will be paid to his or her estate
Accordingly, the association’s strong advice is that you ensure that your estate is well-administered This is best achieved by having a valid will
Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers provides a free legal advice service to Police Association members and their families, and retired members To make an appointment to receive free preliminary legal advice covering all areas of law, particularly families and wills, members should contact the Police Association (08 8212 3055)
Mark Carroll President
Police Association of South Australia Police Federation of Australia
Should’ve been collaboration on stab-proof vests
Not many Australians would be happy to turn up to work each day if their jobs carried the risk of getting stabbed And that’s entirely understandable. But, for police officers, that risk is, among other things, one of the sad realities of police work .
Vicious stabbings are not confined to TV cops shows or Hollywood movie scripts They do occur and have, in some cases, cost police lives
Senior Constable David Barr died in the Lyell McEwin Hospital in July 1990 after an attacker plunged a knife into his heart at the Salisbury Interchange Barr was just 31 and a father of two girls
Clearly, where scope exists to counter the risk of police injuries or death by stabbing, responsible authorities must act – and act quickly.
And authorities in some police jurisdictions, such as New South Wales and Western Australia, have indeed taken swift action Each undertook a thorough trial of stab-proof vests in 2016 and 2018 respectively
Front-line officers in both those states soon wound up outfitted with the vests their employers had approved
So, Australian law enforcement had its template The need to spend time and taxpayer money on trials, for each of the nation’s nine police departments, no longer existed. The try-before-youbuy concept had already played out.
But SAPOL, it seemed, was unwilling to rely on evidence of the suitability of
the Australian-made vests its interstate counterparts had successfully tested It insisted that, in South Australia, yet another lengthy trial was necessary
The Police Association had, as far back as 2017, highlighted the trial and subsequent roll-out of stab-proof vests in NSW.
Our position was that another trial was an unnecessary expense and would delay the supply of critical protective equipment to SA police officers
We feared the worst eventuality: a police officer injured in an edgedweapon attack as a long, unnecessary trial of stab-proofs vests took place
Commissioner Grant Stevens announced in October that, after more than three years, SAPOL had concluded its trial and selected the vest it intended to distribute. He did not identify the manufacturer.
Clearly, SAPOL has selected a stateof-the-art stab-proof vest, and the Police Association is grateful for that Its roll-out is scheduled to finish in 2022
But, in his press conference, Commissioner Stevens indicated that “technology has moved so quickly in this space”
So, could it be that, by 2022, these now state-of-the-art vests will be technologically obsolete?
In Australia, we have so often seen time, energy, funding and resources wasted on trialling the same items of equipment in multiple jurisdictions
In
Australia, we have so often seen time, energy, funding and resources wasted on trialling the same items of equipment in multiple jurisdictions.
The Taser was a classic example It underwent numerous trials around the country, as did the load-bearing vest, when one series of tests would have supplied all necessary data on which to make decisions.
Also around the country, we run separate trials on firearms, potential police vehicles, uniforms, and other protective equipment
The Police Association has, for more than a decade, urged the police departments of Australia to embrace the concept of collaborative action
Fire departments and firefighters have long reaped the benefits of collaborative purchasing, as the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council has identified.
The reluctance of police departments to work collaboratively when it comes to equipment trials and purchasing is inexplicable
The benefit to cops on the street is undeniable And to allow any delay, no matter how brief, to the supply of potentially life-saving equipment is just not Australian
So, the onus is on police departments to exploit every opportunity to work together in the interests of all police, and the safety of the Australian community.
Bernadette Zimmermann Secretary Police Association
Election of delegates 2020
Police Association members will soon receive formal notification of the forthcoming election for delegate positions across the state
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) would normally have advised members of the election for the two-year term around October
Before COVID-19, the timetable (set by the association in collaboration with the AEC returning officer) would have been such that ballots for contested positions were completed before December 31, 2020, as required under our rules
This would have allowed all delegates, whether elected via uncontested nomination or contested ballot, to start the new two-year term from January 1, 2021 This is no longer possible
The delay, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, has changed the way we do many things, even those we thought were set in stone, like the conduct of our elections.
Back in March, the AEC – in light of the COVID-19 risk to clients, staff and the community – advised all registered organizations, including the Police Association, that it would have to conduct its business in a much altered way
As such, the AEC determined that, from the close of business that night, all industrial elections would cease and were to be rerun in three months As it turned out, that was extremely ambitious, and it did not eventuate.
As we now know, a second wave of infections occurred in some parts of the country and the AEC further advised that the cessation period which ended
Various appeals were made to the AEC to run our delegate election as soon as possible. This was important given the timing of enterprise bargaining and outcomes, which were put to delegates at a special meeting in October.
on June 30 would now be extended to September 30
The backlog of Australian industrial elections grew and was particularly problematic for many unions as it had the potential to cause serious governance issues
The consequence for the association was that the usual timeline for the 2020 delegate election was pushed out.
Various appeals were made to the AEC to run our delegate election as soon as possible. This was important given the timing of enterprise bargaining and outcomes, which were put to delegates at a special meeting in October
By negotiating with the AEC, we were able to secure a timetable by mid-November It should ensure uncontested positions will be in place in time for the usual commencement of the two-year term from January 1, 2021. Elections for any positions that require ballots, however, will not occur until next year
My appeal to women members is to get more involved in the role of improving your workplaces – for yourselves and your colleagues The association has for years supported the notion of increased women’s involvement in its ranks through the delegate structure. With opportunity available now, consider nominating for one of the delegate positions across the state. Call me at the Police Association or on my mobile to discuss the process, the role, or anything else about the association
Steve Whetton Assistant Secretary Police Association
Time to collaborate on police vehicle purchasing
SAPOL announced to the membership by e-mail in August that it was to begin “field testing and the introduction” of new additions to its general-duties fleets
It identified, as suitable for generalduties testing, the Volkswagen Tiguan (SUV), Toyota Hybrid Camry (sedan) and Toyota Hybrid Rav4 (SUV)
SAPOL also indicated that it had taken delivery of these vehicles and earmarked them for fitting out for general-duties patrol use.
Released into the field, the vehicles, along with the Mitsubishi Outlander, underwent suitability testing and evaluation Trialling of the four vehicles took place at three sites from June 2020
SAPOL described its trials of the hybrid vehicles as “a tangible demonstration of SAPOL supporting the state government’s priority to lower emissions”
It expected that, after successful trials, the four tested vehicles would replace the Holden vehicles by 2023-24
The association has a seat on the Commissioner’s Office Health Safety and Welfare Committee and attended the meeting of August 20, when the fleet trial period came under discussion
A consistent national approach to vehicle trials and procurement would enable the easy selection of job-specific vehicles and reduce costs through the associated purchasing power.
Given that each vehicle will handle differently, particularly under heavy breaking and acceleration, the association recommended the creation of training packages.
Member concerns
Members have expressed concerns in respect of the trial vehicles’ suspension, cabin space, and seating comfort while wearing accoutrement belts
Among their other concerns is unbalanced power delivery to frontwheel drives and subsequent wheelspin under acceleration
Lack of driver autonomy also has members concerned. Safety features cannot be disabled to allow the driver to override the vehicles’ “cut-out” function during heavy braking and cornering at high speed
Other items on the list of concerns are:
• Lack of intercept acceleration
• Autonomous engine idle shutdown decreasing the response capability from static position to intercept vehicles
• Seating capacity and legroom
• Duty equipment carriage and storage
• ANCAP safety rating.
• Visibility to other road users particularly during response driving.
• Ground clearance.
• Occupant comfort (ergonomics)
• Transmission and handling – select vehicles with flexible gear options
• Driver’s field of view – cameras and sensors
• Tyres and wheels – full-size spare wheel
• Door locking and security – chimes and flashes compromise member safety, inability to lock a running vehicle and concern regarding theft.
• Electrical supply capability.
• Suitability for the safe transport of offenders.
• Headlight vertical alignment and
flashing ability on low and high beam to warn oncoming motorists
• Performance issues of frontwheel-drive vehicles on dirt roads and inclines.
Some experienced general-duties members have only ever undertaken their driver training in high-speed pursuits in Chrysler Valiants They are now driving front-wheel-drive vehicles without retraining
And clearly lacking is formal documentation, or a standardized form, for members’ use in reporting on the vehicles’ suitability for general-duties policing
Community expectations
The purpose of the police, as outlined in section 5 of the Police Act , is to reassure and protect the community in relation to crime and disorder
It is incumbent on general-duties members to respond to calls for assistance by sometimes driving at increased speed (urgent-duty driving) or engaging in high-speed pursuits
Legislation provides exemptions for police to drive vehicles in breach of certain provisions of the Australian Road Rules and the Road Traffic Act. The circumstances must be those in which the driver takes reasonable care and exemption from the provisions is reasonable
The process is further governed by legislation, appreciations, risk management and policy All incidents undergo intense scrutiny to ensure the safety of the public
Vehicles need to be job-specific insofar as their capacity to handle constant driving And, as well as police, the community, too, must have confidence in patrol vehicles .
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How best to consume those Christmas drinks
No more than 10 standard drinks per week and no more than four on any one day That is the tough new guideline of the National Health and Medical Research Council. It is aimed at reducing the risk of harm from alcoholrelated disease or injury for healthy men and women.
Based on that guideline, the risk of men or women dying from alcohol-related disease and injury remains below one in 100
We no longer consider men to be at less risk that women We used to talk about two drinks for women being the same as four drinks for men Women’s bodies are generally smaller than those of men and have a higher ratio of fatty tissue to lean muscle and so absorb alcohol more quickly than men’s bodies do.
This means that a woman drinking the same amount of alcohol as a man will develop a high blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) more quickly than the man will
We are also strengthening our language when it comes to advice during pregnancy: “No level of drinking is known to be safe for the child ”
Coming up to Christmas and reconnecting with family and friends, there are a few things that can make the consumption of alcohol safer. If you drink 20 standard drinks a week but do it all in one day instead of spreading 20 drinks over six days a week, your lifetime risk of death owing to alcohol goes up 15 per cent
Drinking less frequently and drinking less on each day or each drinking occasion further reduces the lifetime risk of alcohol-related harm
It is important to have no alcohol in your blood if you are taking part – or supervising others who are taking part – in activities that require attention, concentration or psychomotor skills (driving) or supervising children
A standard drink contains about 10 grams of ethanol (alcohol), which is the amount your body can process in one hour
How much alcohol you can handle depends on your age, weight, gender and how you feel at the time For the young, there is a more direct toxic effect of a higher BAC on the brain. This not only damages the brain but also affects judgement at a lower blood-alcohol level.
Those who are overweight are slightly disadvantaged Alcohol is not absorbed into fatty tissue, so people with a greater proportion of body fat develop a high BAC more quickly than those who have lower proportions of fatty tissue
If your lean mass is the same but you are small, you will have a higher BAC than a larger person for the same amount of alcohol consumed, because the alcohol is concentrated in a smaller body mass.
A bigger person might have an advantage at that moment with the amount of intoxication, but the longterm risks of alcohol remain the same
Your body can only process one standard drink per hour. The faster you drink, the higher your blood-alcohol
level so nonalcohol drinks between, or low-alcohol choices, will keep the blood-alcohol levels lower.
Alcohol enters the bloodstream through the stomach and small intestine. If your stomach is empty when you start drinking, the alcohol will enter your bloodstream more quickly.
So, it’s a good idea to eat before you down your first drink and eat while you are drinking To get the best out of mixing food and alcohol: drink plenty of water You are then likely to drink less alcohol overall Avoid salty snacks as they will make you thirsty and likely to drink more
It’s easy to lose track of how much you have consumed A standard drink is a can or bottle of mid-strength beer, 100ml of wine or a 30ml shot of spirits. Drinks served in bars and restaurants often contain more than one standard drink . Try to count your drinks and finish them rather than accepting top-ups
Your body can only process one standard drink per hour The faster you drink, the higher your blood-alcohol level so non-alcohol drinks between, or low-alcohol choices, will keep the blood-alcohol levels lower Drinking water to quench your thirst before you start drinking alcohol helps. Sipping rather than gulping will stop the toxic effects of a high BAC as it spreads out the absorption of the alcohol and allows your body to process and detoxify
It is best to avoid alcohol if you’re taking any medicines or recreational drugs because, when mixed with alcohol, they can produce unpleasant effects
Likewise, you should not drink when you’re feeling depressed as alcohol can make you feel worse
So, while the formal message is the less you choose to drink, the lower your risk of alcohol-related harm – and for some people not drinking at all is the safest option – you can drink safely and enjoy what could be a good end to 2020
Motoring
Jim Barnett
Ram 1500
DESIGN AND FUNCTION
Model Ram 1500. Pricing Express V8 Quad-Cab $79,950 (drive away). Others priced between $89,950 (Express Crew Cab) and $109,950 (Laramie diesel) plus ORC. Drivetrain 5 .7-litre Hemi V8 petrol (291kW/556Nm) or 3 .0-litre V6 diesel (179kW/569Nm), eight-speed TorqueFlite auto with manual shifting, part-time or full-time 4x4 with two-speed transfer case
Vital stats Length up to 5,850mm, width up to 2,097mm, wheelbase 3,569mm, ground-clearance 249-254mm, kerb-weight up to 2,715kg, payload between 735 and 845kg (all stats model dependant)
Towing Heavy duty 4 5-tonne tow bar standard on V8 with 3 5-tonne tow bar optional on diesel Fuel Combined fuel economy test 11 9L/100km (diesel), 12 2L/100km (V8)
Warranty/service Three years/100,000km with roadside assistance, service every 12 months or 12,000km
Ram trucks are invading territory long held by Ranger, HiLux and even LandCruiser 200. Ram Trucks Australia converts imported Rams (to RHD) and distributes them through its national dealer network with full factory backing
Dismantled and rebuilt in Melbourne, Rams emerge with many new Aussie-made parts, including the dashboard
Ram 1500 comes in base Express, luxury Laramie and sporty Warlock spec levels with a choice of 5 .7-litre Hemi V8 petrol or 3 .0-litre V6 Eco-diesel (Laramie only). Each features an eightspeed automatic transmission with manual shifting
Entry Express Quad Cab V8 has a huge 1,939mm long ute bed This reduces rear seat room over the remaining Crew Cab variants, which have a 1,712mm bed but enormous rear-seat space.
All feature a hefty ladder chassis, 20-inch alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, all coil suspension, bed liner and dual exhausts
Express and Warlock feature a parttime 4x4 system with two-speed transfer case while Laramie has a full-time ondemand system
Standard across the range are six airbags, reversing camera, tyre-pressure monitor, side steps, heavy-duty tow bar (accessory on Diesel) and electric brake controller
Express Quad Cab features a five-inch touchscreen and 3 . 5-inch multi-view cluster with trip computer. The rest feature an 8.4-inch unit with sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android auto
An obliging monster
DRIVING
The RHD conversion is meticulous Ram feels big but, except for tight car parks, it’s a breeze to drive Express has sufficient goodies but Laramie oozes luxury.
The dash layout is expansive as are storage options . A dash-mounted gear-selector knob leaves the console uncluttered and a pedal-operated park brake next to the right kick panel doesn’t get in the way
With 179kW/569Nm the 3 0-litre V6 diesel delivers more power than expected It’s extremely smooth, very quiet and returned 10 5 litres/100km (hills/suburbs)
The 291kW/556Nm V8, with its cool burble, is a monster that effortlessly does anything demanded of it. It returned 14.6 litres/100km in similar conditions. Superb on the highway, Ram effortlessly soaks up bumps on rough roads and is relatively agile in corners
Model Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Price RRP
$46,990 (GLX) to $57,190 (Exceed) plus ORC
Drivetrain 2 4-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel 133kW/430Nm Eight-speed auto with paddle shifters
Safety Seven airbags, forward-collision mitigation, LED lighting, reverse camera and parking sensors, hill-descent control Exceed picks up Blind-spot warning, lane-change assist, rear-cross-traffic alert, bird’s-eye camera view
Cargo Between 673 and 1,624 litres (five-seat), 502-1,488 litres (seven-seat)
Warranty/ Huge 10-year/200,000km warranty and 10-year (annual/15,000km) capped-price servicing (providing serviced service as per schedule at Mitsubishi dealers).
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
DESIGN AND FUNCTION
Its electrically operated 4x4 system provides excellent low-range reduction even with the V8 but its long wheelbase compromises rampover angles.
Braked towing capacity is (up to) 4 5-tonne and there’s the standard electricbrake controller but you will need to watch payload and grosscombination (GCM) weights
Ram-Box storage system (optional on some models) features two 210-litre lockable boxes with lighting and drain plugs
Revamped Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is now more desirable than ever A bolder front end delivers a taller bonnet, new lighting assemblies, daytime running lights and a more aggressive grille
Eighteen-inch alloys, flared mudguards and swept-up cargo bay windows enhance its athletic profile And new LED tail lights, a bigger bumper and the now hidden tow bar (optional accessory) answer criticisms of the previous model.
Three model variants (GLX, GLS and Exceed) all feature the same 2 4-litre (133kW/430Nm) turbo diesel coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
All feature Mitsubishi’s Super-Select II 4WD system, which allows driving in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive on hard surfaces
High and low range, with the centre diff locked for more difficult off-road terrain, also features as does multi-terrain mode when in low range
Inside top-spec Exceed are comfy poweradjustable heated seats up front. The all-leather interior extends across all three rows. Rear 60/40 seats can recline and third-row seats can squeeze in adults for short trips
Punching above weight
There’s dual-zone climate control with vents to all three rows, USB chargers front and rear, and a 220-volt 150-watt power outlet in the rear of the console
Exceed also boasts smart entry and pushbutton start, a power tailgate operable from the key, a sensor kick switch under the rear bumper, a switch inside the car or a smart phone
DRIVING
Exceed features electrically adjustable seats coupled with its reach/rake adjustable steering. Not the most powerful 4x4 wagon on paper, Pajero Sport punches well above its weight Its 2 4-litre turbo diesel is smooth, quiet and capable of reasonably brisk acceleration The eight-speed auto delivers excellent shift qualities and performs with a minimum of fuss
It’s quite manoeuvrable around town and very smooth on the highway The all-coil suspension easily soaks up the worst bumps On rough dirt roads it feels more agile than many. On Exceed drivers can choose from three different digital gauge layouts . Its new eight-inch touchscreen has TomTom sat nav and split-screen reverse camera
Banking
Paul Modra, Executive Manager –Member Value and Distribution, Police Credit Union
No year like 2020
The year in review
This year will be remembered as one of the most unpredictable, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic However, that didn’t stop us from reaching our key strategic goals, all while continuing to support our community, our staff, and our members.
Turning 50
Police Credit Union officially turned 50 this year It was a special milestone and a reminder of just how far we have come as an organization
Our story is quite remarkable, having opened in 1970 with the coming together of a small group of police officers who combined their funds to provide loans for struggling colleagues.
From those humble beginnings in a small white house on Carrington St,
we are now the most recognized credit union in South Australia with over 46,000 members and seven branches across SA and NT.
We are excited to see where the next 50 years can take us.
The global pandemic
The whole world was rocked by the pandemic and, although COVID-19 has dictated the tone of this year, we have all learned to work with the “new normal’, including here at Police Credit Union
We dealt with the situation by remaining disciplined, well prepared, and vigilant:
• More than 30% of staff transitioned to relocated working arrangements.
• Thermal imaging cameras were installed in branches to ensure the health and well-being of our staff and members
• We increased our Contact Centre hours
• We worked with customers over the phone or with video technology
• We assisted 288 borrowers with COVID-19-related repayment deferral and hardship assistance representing a total value of $74 .6 million. As we move into 2021, we remain ready to handle any other “spanners” thrown our way
Working part-time?
This (high number of calls and reports) has resulted in more than 2,100 apprehensions for a range of crimes and the seizure of 264 illegal firearms.
New website
The global pandemic highlighted the absolute importance of digital communication and access, which only motivated us further to work on a new website. Launched in November 2020, we worked to create something that is still secure but also easier to navigate, with such features as:
• Improved search functionality (find what you are looking for by typing in a keyword and seeing all pages containing that word)
• A fun and easy-to-use filtering system to help you find the home or investment loan to suit your needs.
• An improved help section with detailed how-to guides.
• A clean, fresh look with easier navigation.
Special partnerships
Since 2006, our cumulative community investment spend has exceeded $5 million While many organizations had to pull back on their sponsorships this year, we were lucky enough to be in a position to continue, and even initiate new important partnerships. Our partnership with Crime Stoppers South Australia only continues to strengthen as we signed on again as a major sponsor
Are you currently working part-time? Are you commencing or ceasing part-time work?
If your hours change, it is important that you advise the Police Association Your subscriptions may be affected.
Please phone (08) 8112 7988 or e-mail membership@pasa asn au to advise of a change in hours
Since launching our commitment as a major funding partner in 2017, Crime Stoppers SA has taken nearly 63,500 calls and almost 13,000 online reports about unsolved crime and suspicious activity.
This has resulted in more than 2,100 apprehensions for a range of crimes and the seizure of 264 illegal firearms
We are proud to play a part in keeping the South Australian community safe
Although COVID-19 put a pause on sporting activities for a while, we continued our support of the Adelaide Footy League, which was eventually able to establish a condensed playing season
Another proud moment was the decision to enter into a major partnership with the Country Fire Service (CFS) Foundation.
Our experience working with those on the front line means we understand the importance of the work of the foundation and all the support it provides those volunteer firefighters and their affected family members, especially after the horrific fire season
Giving back to our core bond
We recognize that, while many could work from home during this period, the police remained at the forefront of the pandemic, tasked with protecting everyone’s health and our borders
In what is a continued reflection of our dedication to giving back to our members, we set another near-record member satisfaction rate of 92.9%.
We wanted to express our gratitude and did so through small gestures such as the delivery of more than 2,000 blue-iced doughnuts and homemade cookies to stations and border check points, as well as Nespresso coffee machines for police social clubs
In our 50th year of providing the best for our police members, we also took the opportunity to find even more value in our Platinum product, offering up to 0 10% discount on home loan rates and up to 0 25% discount on car and personal loan rates, plus a saving of up to $420 with no package fees*.
Better now and in the future
If it wasn’t enough to successfully navigate our way through the pandemic, we are also proud of our strong end-offinancial-year results In what is a continued reflection of our dedication to giving back to our members, we set another near-record member satisfaction rate of 92 9%
We also achieved a profit after tax of $5 2 million, 6 6% ahead of the previous year, and our total assets increased 3.4% to more than $1.17 billion for the year ended 30 June 2020.
That put us in a great position to continue delivering outstanding
Change of Address
products and services to our members
Our milestone achievements from the past year are outlined in more detail in our 2020 annual report which can be accessed on our fresh new website (policecu com au) Just type “annual report” in the search bar, or head to one of our branches
We look forward to moving into a new year with a sense of hope, positivity and unity
For more information, please contact your local Platinum relationship manager, Glenn Lewis, on 0421 243 741 or Ryan Mountford on 0437 286 804 . They can help you access the benefits of our Platinum package.
Police Credit Union Ltd ABN 30 087 651 205 AFSL Australian Credit Licence 238991 Terms, conditions, fees, charges and lending criteria apply. Full details upon request. All information correct as at 02/11/2020 and subject to change. Police Credit Union reserves the right to withdraw or amend product features at any time. *Excludes Business Banking &/or Commercial Loans and loans to a Trust or Self-Managed Super Fund.
The Police Association of South Australia needs your change- of-address details.
If you have moved, in either the recent or distant past, please let the association know your new address. Its office does not receive notification of changed addresses by any other means.
The association will need your new address, full name, ID number, telephone numbers (home, work and/or mobile). Members can e-mail these details to the association on pasa@pasa.asn.au or send them by letter through dispatch (168).
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DISCIPLINARY & ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
• ICAC
• Coroner's Court
• Criminal Law
INJURY COMPENSATION
• Motor accident injury compensation
• Workers compensation
• Police Complaints
• Equity & diversity
• Public liability
• Superannuation claims (TPD)
FAMILY & DIVORCE
Matrimonial, De Facto & Same Sex Relationships
• Children’s Issues
• Child Support matters
BUSINESS & PROPERTY
• General business advice
• Real estate & property advice
• Property Settlements
• “Pre Nuptial” style Agreements
• Business transactions
• Commercial disputes & dispute resolution
To arrange a preliminary in-person or phone appointment contact PASA on (08) 8212 3055
Clients approach family lawyers during some of their most difficult times Their questions are varied and their situations unique but, invariably, they ask one or all of these questions:
Should I stay or go?
There are benefits to remaining in the home after separating One is that it is a place in which you have accommodation. This might be preferable if you do not wish to pay rent living elsewhere, particularly if you will also be making mortgage repayments on the property
Another benefit is that you can prevent your ex from running down the value of the property which would be detrimental to your position if the property is to be sold or if your interest is to be bought out
But you should not stay in the property if you fear for your safety If your ex is violent, aggressive or threatening, you should consider leaving. (Domestic violence does not only include physical violence – it includes financial control and passive-aggressive silent treatment )
Your ex is not automatically entitled to half your super. It will depend, as it does with most legal problems, on the facts of your matter.
No property is more valuable than your life If you feel unsafe living with your ex, you should strongly consider leaving
How can I care for my children around my work roster?
A work roster with day, afternoon and night shifts is not fatal to having the children in your care following separation, particularly in circumstances in which this was the pattern during your relationship
There are ways in which you can care for your children around work commitments
First, plan ahead . If your work commitments are fluid, it might be difficult to plan for the care of your children beyond more than a few weeks at a time. You might like to prepare a monthly roster which details when each parent will have care of the children and invite your ex to consider it and put it into practice
If your ex is also a shift worker, you might find it useful to exchange work rosters on a monthly basis You can use this as the basis for working out when each of you will have care of the children over the course of the upcoming month.
Second, communicate. You might think this is somewhat redundant since you and your ex are no longer together. The reality, however, is that in order to care for your children around your work roster, communication is crucial
A situation might arise in which you or your ex are required to work at short notice while the children are in your care In that case, it is important that you or the ex keeps the other informed and provides him or her first refusal for the children’s care
This will assist in working out a way for the children to be still cared for either by the other parent, another family member or, perhaps, a childcare centre, if appropriate
Generally, it is in the best interests of a child to have an ongoing relationship with both his or her parents Therefore, if your ex will not agree to you having time with the children on account of your shift work, you should get legal advice.
Super – to split or not to split. Must I share my super?
Your ex is not automatically entitled to half your super It will depend, as it does with most legal problems, on the facts of your matter
To work out whether you will need to share your super with your ex, consideration will be given to:
• How long your relationship was.
• What assets you each brought into the relationship.
• What contributions you made to the assets during the relationship
• What your current circumstances are (both financial and personal) and your future needs
Sometimes it is possible to make a cash payment to an ex-partner instead of splitting your super In other cases, there can be an argument for you keeping more than 50 per cent of your super
How to answer these and other questions will depend on your individual situation; and you should always get advice.
Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers provides free initial advice through a legal advisory service to Police Association members and their families, and retired members. Police Association members and their immediate family receive a 10% discount on their wills. To make an appointment, contact the association (8212 3055) or start your will online at tgb.com.au.
Pirate Stew
Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Chris Riddell Bloomsbury, $22 99
Meet Long John McRon, ship’s cook and the most unusual babysitter anyone’s ever seen
McRon has a whole crew of wild pirates in tow, and – for one boy and his sister – he’s about to transform a perfectly ordinary evening into a riotous adventure beneath a pirate moon. It’s time to make some pirate stew.
This tale of pirates, flying ships, doughnut feasts and some rather magical stew is perfect for all pirates, both young and old
With a deliciously rhyming text from Neil Gaiman, and spellbinding illustrations by Chris Riddell, threetime winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, this picture book is joyful, quirky and action-packed
Win a book!
For your chance to win one of the books featured in this issue, send your name, location, phone number and despatch code, along with the book of your choice to giveaways@pj.asn.au
Snow
John Banville Faber Fiction, $29 99
“The body is in the library,” Colonel Osborne said “Come this way ”
Following the discovery of the corpse of a highly respected parish priest at Ballyglass House – the Co Wexford family seat of the aristocratic, secretive Osborne family – Detective Inspector St John Strafford is called in from Dublin to investigate
Strafford faces obstruction from all angles but carries on determinedly in his pursuit of the murderer.
However, as the snow continues to fall over this ever-expanding mystery, the people of Ballyglass are equally determined to keep their secrets
Death in Daylesford
Kerry Greenwood Allen & Unwin, $29 99
Surrounded by secrets, great and small, the formidable Miss Phryne Fisher returns to vanquish injustice.
When a mysterious invitation arrives for Fisher from an unknown Captain Herbert Spencer, her curiosity is excited
Spencer runs a retreat in Victoria’s spa country for shell-shocked soldiers of the First World War. It’s a cause after Fisher’s own heart but what could Spencer want from her?
Fisher and the faithful Dot view their spa sojourn as a short holiday but are quickly thrown in the midst of disturbing Highland gatherings, disappearing women, murder and the mystery of the Temperance Hotel
Meanwhile, Cec, Bert and Tinker find a young woman floating face down in the harbour, dead Tinker, with Jane and Ruth, Fisher’s resilient adopted daughters, together decide to solve what appears to be a heinous crime
Disappearances, murder, bombs, booby traps and strange goings-on land Fisher right in the middle of her most exciting adventure.
Still Life
Val McDermid Hachette Australia, $32 99
On a freezing winter morning, fisherman pull a dead body from the sea. It is quickly discovered that the dead man was the prime suspect in a decade-old investigation, when a prominent civil servant disappeared without trace.
DCI Karen Pirie was the last detective to review the file and is drawn into a sinister world of betrayal and dark secrets
But Pirie is already grappling with another case, one with even more questions and fewer answers
A skeleton has been discovered in an abandoned campervan and all clues point to a killer who never faced justice – a killer who is still out there
In her search for truth, Pirie uncovers a network of lies that has gone unchallenged for years. But lies and secrets can turn deadly when someone is determined to keep them hidden for good
IIndustrial From page 41
The Witch Hunter
Max Seeck Welbeck,
$29 99
Detective Jessica Niemi is called to investigate a murder which is completely out of the ordinary The wife of famous writer Roger Koponen appears to have been killed in a bizarre ritual
As more ritual murders occur in the coming days, it becomes obvious that Niemi is after a serial killer But the murders are not random – they follow a pattern taken from Koponen’s bestselling trilogy
Has a devoted fan lost his or her mind? Or is this case more personal?
Nut Free
Eleonora Thomas Eleonora Thomas, $24 95
Emanuela Smith appeared to be the perfect wife and mother, doting on her family. She believes she has all the right tools in life.
Emmie is no stranger to food intolerance Her life has been nuts since she was born, so it is no surprise she developed an immunity toward them in her adult years
People are nuts too. These types seemed to rush through Emmie’s life, just enough to stir her mind and then disappear
Your senses have a way of letting you know when you are dangerously close to these people, but you have to listen carefully to your instincts
Emmie learns this the hard way when she meets successful lawyer Nguyen Xin, who hides a dark secret
The public expects such vehicles to enable police to pursue and apprehend individuals when and as necessary
General orders
General order Operational Safety – High Risk Driving stipulates that:
“Police vehicles such as motorcycles, cage cars, unmarked vehicles, SUVs, 4WDs and utilities create additional risks A member must consider this when assessing the risk of being involved in a pursuit and drive the vehicle accordingly ”
In previous years, a four-wheel-drive vehicle, or a vehicle with a high centre of gravity, was defined in the general order as a “vulnerable vehicle”
Pursuing such a vehicle came with an increased risk as it was considered more vulnerable in the event of a crash.
Around the nation
Western Australia Police Force utilizes Kia Stinger V6, Holden VF II SV6 Commodore, Ford Falcon FG X XR6, Toyota Aurion Sportivo and Holden VF ute Its 4WD vehicles are the Toyota Kluger, Toyota Hi Lux paddy wagon and the Ford Territory TX
Northern Territory Police Force has remained with the Kia Stinger and the last of the V8 Commodores, while some highway stations have new V6 Commodores Its unmarked vehicles vary from Mitsubishi to Hyundai to Ford, depending on the purpose
Tasmania Police is equipped with Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tuscon, Toyota Camry, Ford Ranger (divisional van), Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester and Toyota Rav4. Its 4WDs include Toyota Landcruiser and Ford Ranger.
Collaboration
It is totally counterproductive for each state and territory police force to undertake its own trials and procurements This practice is a drain on time and resources and comes, unnecessarily, at great expense
A consistent national approach to vehicle trials and procurement would enable the easy selection of jobspecific vehicles and reduce costs through the associated purchasing power.
The Police Association wrote to SAPOL in October to obtain information on its field-testing process and proposed outcome of the new general-duties fleets. We await a response
Police Club “2020 Last Drinks” 5pm Thursday, December 24, 2020
Precinct Café reopens 7am Tuesday, January 18, 2021
Police Club reopens 11am Tuesday, January 18, 2021 Contact the Police Club team with any queries
THANKS FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON from all the team at the Police Club
The Last Shift
Kelly Clarke
Peter Harvey
Danny McGurgan
John Martschink
Vicki Morphett
Vivien Muller
Deborah Young
Detective Senior Sergeant 1C John Martschink
Serious & Organised Crime Branch
43 years’ service Last Day: 20 09 20
Comments…
“Detective Senior Sergeant First Class Not bad for a kid who left school at 14 and was recruited into SAPOL to ride horses. Apologies to Sergeant John Vaughn for never getting there.
“I thank the Police Association for its work over the years resulting in the current pay and conditions we all enjoy
“I thank the mentors, supervisors and all those I have worked with, both senior and junior, who I have been guided by and learnt from
“I will always remember those who started the journey with me and lost their lives far too early
“Walking through the Fort Largs gates in 1977 to today has gone so quickly. When we joined, the term ‘the job’ was instilled in us and changed by the next generation into a career
“Leaving all the powers and responsibilities now behind confirms that it is a lifestyle both on and off duty
“For those who remain, just remember that the most valuable asset SAPOL has is the people Without them, nothing can be achieved
“If you are a supervisor, or aspire to be one, remember your people first and your personal aspirations second. If you do this, your personal aspirations will still happen.
“I remained (in the job) for a little longer than planned so as to be still serving when my son graduated. I now leave him and a daughter as both serving SAPOL members and I am very proud to say that we were all serving members at the same time
“I would do it all over again and, for those still serving, don’t take it any more seriously than it is Have some fun and enjoy your time ”
Senior Constable
Vivien Muller
SD Custody Christies Beach
31 years’ service Last Day: 18.11 . 20
Comments…
“My thanks to Mark Carroll, Steve Whetton and Bronwyn Hunter for their support and assistance after my husband’s accident at work Solicitor Michael Ats, Injury Management Section and their associated areas have all been outstanding
“I have had a lot of great adventures in SAPOL and worked with many fantastic people over the years. Paul Clark – thank you for your patience and guidance during the Netley years and Chris Petts and Tracy Tulloch for your support and friendship during the Christies Beach years
“To all the staff at Southern Property Section – you deserve recognition for the rescue that you undertook to save Jim’s life
“To all the members who rang, dropped in, sent cards and gifts –thank you
“Jim and I had planned to be riding bikes in France about now, but I guess that will have to wait for another year or two. ”
Detective Sergeant Kelly Clarke APM
Elizabeth CIB
30 years’ service Last Day: 18 11 20
Comments…
“When I first joined SAPOL in 1980 as a 17-year-old kid fresh out of school, conditions for women were average at best.
“Walking the beat in court shoes and skirt, carrying a firearm in my handbag and being restricted to particular types of taskings, wasn’t my idea of an inspiring career and, after seven years, when our first daughter was born, I was happy to call it quits There were no workplace agreements back then
“Fast forward to 1997, when our youngest was aged eight and SAPOL realized that previous employees might be worth re-employing. Happily, I can report that my second tour of duty (1997 – 2020) was remarkably different from my first.
“I was treated as an equal, well, in comparison to my early years anyway, with the same uniform, kit, and duties as the blokes It was a breath of fresh air The tide was slowly turning for women
“I have absolutely loved every role I’ve been in from patrols to enquiries, to CIB and Major Crash It has been an amazing ride with a busload of memorable moments and cracking jobs, but the accolades must go my colleagues at Holden Hill, Elizabeth and Major Crash.
“They are the ones who have had my back, motivated me, celebrated our successes, made me cry with laughter, supported me through thick and thin and groaned when I’ve pulled out the whiteboard for a big job but, most of all, they make me damn proud
“I am lucky and grateful to have a wonderful husband and two amazing daughters, without whose support and encouragement I would not have achieved half of what I have ”
Senior Constable 1C Deborah Young
Communications Centre
41 years’ service Last Day: 23 08 20
Comments…
“After 40 years, I am leaving SAPOL with a huge smile on my face.
“On March 15, 1979, I was one of five women, the first female police cadets, to walk through the gates at Taperoo.
“I’m now leaving SAPOL as one of the two longest-serving female members, along with my course 68 mate, Patsy Kidd
“I’ve spent most of my career at Communications Branch, and 25 years of it as a part-time member
“I’ve had a fabulous life with my husband Peter (retired SAPOL) and two children
“I give a huge thanks to Mark Carroll who assisted me with the many battles I’ve had with management regarding my part-time status.
“To everyone I have had the pleasure of working with I say thank you, keep smiling and goodbye. ”
Senior Constable 1C
Vicki Morphett
Communications Centre
39 years’ service Last Day: 13 10 20
Comments…
“I thank you for your tireless efforts for making conditions better for your members and the support you have offered
“Over my 39 years of employment with SAPOL I have seen many changes, most of which you have been part of. “Keep up the good work . ”
Senior Constable 1C
Peter
Harvey
Christies Beach
43 years’ service Last Day: 15 10 20
Comments…
“I thank the association for its efforts in gaining the benefits we enjoy today
“I also wish all members I have known and worked with the very best for the future. ”
Senior Constable 1C
Danny McGurgan
Waikerie
36 years’ service Last Day: 28 10 20
Comments…
“I have served at Whyalla, Amata, Yalata, Berri and Waikerie I have had a great time and wish you all the best
“Remember the job is what you make of it. Be positive.
“Thanks to the Police Association for its great work . Keep safe, please. ”
35 years on
He has served as a dog handler for more than two thirds of his police career and loved it, despite some serious bodily damage.
SERGEANT
PETER CROUCH
I think the job has definitely proved to be what I expected. From day one, I wanted to be a dog handler I never would’ve dreamed of being a training and operations sergeant But I was prepared to leave the DOU, go to the academy, and head back to shift work in Adelaide to enhance my chances of achieving this dream Luckily, it paid off for me.
I joined SAPOL at 18 and had just turned 19 when I graduated. My first posting was to the City Watch House on night shift Friday night I had no idea what I was in for Having basically come straight from school, I learnt so much in those first three months about life as a copper and what I was about to get myself into.
“The job gets you down at times but, if your home life is great and you surround yourself with positive, loving people, you get through … ”
I was about 21 when I attended a job at the Dry Creek railyards. I heard someone yelling, looked up, and saw a figure standing at the very top of a big, armed electricity tower He yelled abuse at my partner and me and I tried to talk to him He dived out from the tower, deliberately aiming for us I still remember the sound and vision of him bouncing as he hit the ground. It’ll stay with me forever.
My greatest satisfaction in the job has come from my current role as training and operations supervisor. I’m extremely fortunate to hold that title I’m responsible for the day-to-day operations of our PADD and FED teams and for the deployment of police dog Chester, who is my fourth drug dog . I’ve previously had two generalpurpose dogs .
Policing has taught me millions of things. Not to take myself too seriously and not to take life too seriously I think I’ve survived so long in the job because I have a really good work-life balance The job gets you down at times but, if your home life is great and you surround yourself with positive, loving people, you get through, and the same goes for work .
After four arthroscopies, a major knee operation, 58 stitches, and a broken ankle, all from working police dogs, I’ll be happy to just limp over the line in five years, when or if I hit 60. I successfully sat the bosses’ exam a few years back, but I think, at 55, my race is run But I’d dearly love to be appointed operations manager of the Dog Operations unit . That’d be the icing on the cake.
(Dog Operations Unit)
Why Police Health stacks up
October sees many of Australia’s big for-profits health insurers introduce premium increases that they deferred at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it time again to do the maths on how Police Health stacks up.
October 2020 — here’s how Police Health measures up in South Australia against some of the big health funds
EXTRAS
Every month*, Police Health’s Rolling Extras is now…
• $100.30 less than Bupa’s Top Extras 90
• $19.20 less than Bupa’s Top Extras 75
• $16.60 less than Medibank’s Top Extras 90
*Based on the relevant Private Health Information Statement for a Family, in South Australia, published on PrivateHealth.gov.au, and does not include the Australian Government Rebate on private health insurance or other applicable discounts.
HOSPITAL
Every month**, Police Health’s Gold Hospital is now…
• $70.90 less than Medibank’s Gold Complete Hospital
• $12.90 less than Bupa’s Gold Hospital
**Based on the relevant Private Health Information Statement for a Family, in South Australia, published on PrivateHealth.gov.au, and does not include the Australian Government Rebate on private health insurance or other applicable discounts, or the application of the Lifetime Health Cover loading.
What’s more, Police Health has maintained a 98% Member Satisfaction Rating or higher for the past 13 years straight, and was recently voted top out of 29 health insurers for Quality, Value, Trustworthiness, Service, Rebates, Easy to Understand, Helpful Advice & Wellbeing Support! ***
Switching from another fund is simple. Police Health will handle the paperwork with your current insurer, and any waiting periods already served on your previous cover transfer with you.
To find out more visit health.policehealth.com.au/sa or call 1 800 603 603.
*** IPSOS Healthcare & Insurance Australia Report 2020. Running since 1987, IPSOS’s highly respected Healthcare & Insurance Australia Survey has been benchmarking the views of 20,000 consumers towards the sector every two years for over three decades.
