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WORLD OF DIFFERENCE With her father being a police officer and grandfather having served in the military police, a policing career seemed the natural choice for a then teenage Taryn Trevelion.
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owever, it was a combination of a university course that didn’t pique her interest, experience working unusual hours in the hospitality industry and the appeal of a dynamic job environment that ultimately convinced her to embark on a policing career. It has proven to be a wise choice. Since graduating in 1993, Sergeant Trevelion has
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enjoyed an exemplary career encompassing general duties and supervisor roles before landing her current position as supervisor of the Salisbury Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) in 2012. The popular Sergeant is renowned for her leadership and the genuine care and concern she has for both her colleagues and those she assists in the community.
As supervisor of the Salisbury NPT Sergeant Trevelion has been able to effectively balance the reactive and proactive policing requirements by providing a visible and accessible team that is responsive to local concerns while maintaining a focus on reducing crime. “The job involves many challenges from trying to devise problem solving
solutions with the team, to issues of volume crime or crime series within the NPT areas,” she said. “I have a highly supportive manager and four dedicated team members who are knowledgeable and experienced which creates a great working environment and generates significant results.” While she doesn’t see herself as a community leader, the well-respected supervisor is passionate about making a difference in the community. “It’s very satisfying when you’re able to follow something through and see the impact of positive outcomes, or how developing understanding can alleviate frustrations and bring people together on the same page,” Sergeant Trevelion said.