The Last Shift SERGEANT JEFF FRANKISH Norwood Police Station 42 years’ service Last Day: 27.07.16 Comments… “I express my support to the association committee of management, admin support and delegates. “In my 42 years with SAPOL I sought help from the association and have nothing but praise for the support, advice and representation provided at those times. “Keep up the good work. It is genuinely appreciated by members.”
SENIOR CONSTABLE 1C DEAN MILLMAN Strategic Policy and Programs Section 27 years’ service Last Day: 31.07.16 Comments… “I thank all staff, elected representatives and delegates of the association for the effort all put into assisting members. “I can say from experience that not having the association would likely have even more devastating effect on both the professional and personal life. “I say a special thanks to Grievance Officer Matt Karger whose understanding, empathy and assistance is second to none. No matter his busy schedule, Matt always found time to assist. “Further thanks to Amber Sprague of Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers. Amber is a wonderful person who takes an interest in your particular situation.”
BREVET SERGEANT GRANT NORRIS Forensic Services Branch 39 years’ service Last Day: 03.08.16 Comments… “I thank the association for its continued efforts at gaining workplace benefits and what I consider to be very good remuneration for the job we do. “The latest enterprise agreement has enabled me to retire while I still have my health and sanity. “I have enjoyed my career with SAPOL but it is apparent great changes are afoot and it is time for this old dinosaur to move on.” SENIOR CONSTABLE 1C BARRY HOWSON Murray Bridge 29 years’ service Last Day: 25.08.16 Comments… “I thank the Police Association for the amazing work it does for members and the support and services it provides. “I have been very lucky to work with a great bunch of guys and girls in Adelaide, Elizabeth, Gawler, Whyalla and Murray Bridge. “I wish all members the very best in their future endeavours. It is a challenging but very rewarding career.”
Senior Constable Ken Wright Police Escort Section 25 years’ service Last Day: 02.09.16 Comments… “Having joined at 37 years of age, and supporting a young family, times were financially tough. “Credit is given to the Police Association as the conditions of service and rate of pay improved markedly during my 25 years of service. “Thank you for your continual negotiation efforts. They are greatly appreciated by all.”
Top row, left: Ken on a 777 dump truck westbound to WA border in July 2006 at Yorkey Crossing, Port Augusta; centre: on escort duties in June 2014 on the Stuart Highway at Glendambo; right: Ken on his last day on the bikes before transferring to Escort Group in September 2011; Bottom row, left: At the March 2008 Clipsal 500 with the grid girls; right: Wright (centre) with David Pluck and Helen Schlueter, Course 49, police academy, 1991. OCTOBER 2016 POLICE JOURNAL
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