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David John MANSFIELD

David John MANSFIELD

aka  Dave

( late of Edgeworth )

New South Wales Police Force

Commenced with Goulburn Police Academy Class ???

Regd. #   43664

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 1 February 2007 ( aged 31 years, 4 months, 27 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 28 August 2007 ( aged 31 years, 11 months, 23 days )

Constable – appointed ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ?

Senior Constable – appointed ?

 

Final Rank:  Senior Constable

 

Stations?, City Central, ?, Tuggerah Lakes

 

ServiceFrom 1 February 2007  to   7 September 2016 = 9 years, 7 months, 6 days Service

 

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

 

Born:  Friday 5 September 1975

Died on:  Wednesday  7 September 2016

Cause:  Bowel Cancer – diagnosed early 2015

Age:  41 years, 0 months, 2 days

 

Funeral date:  Tuesday  13 September 2016 @ 2pm

Funeral location:  Macquarie Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium, 405 Cessnock Rd, Ryhope

Buried at?

 

 Memorial at:  Dave IS MENTIONED on the Sydney Police Centre memorial Wall of Remembrance.   Right Wall,  Plaque E16

 

DAVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra  *NEED MORE INFO

Dave IS MENTIONED on the Sydney Police Centre memorial Wall of Remembrance.   Right Wall,  Plaque E16


 

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Dave has lost his battle with Bowel Cancer and passed away on Wednesday 7 August 2016.

We pass on our deepest condolences to Dave’s wife and three children.

May you forever Rest In Peace Dave.


 

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The Funeral is at 2pm with the Service commencing at 2.30pm by Reverend Mark Watt, Police Chaplain, and the Service will be a full Police Funeral.

Those wishing to march in the Marching Escort Party are to be at the Memorial Park at 1.30pm for rehearsal in full uniform.

The family have invited all, after the service, to Central Leagues Club, Bula St, Charlestown to celebrate Dave’s life and it was on of Dave’s last wishes that those attending the funeral ( not in uniform ) wear a Hawaiian Shirt and bright colours to ‘celebrate his life’ and not mourn it.

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MANSFIELD, David John ‘DAVE’

Late of Edgeworth

Passed away peacefully surrounded by His loving friends & family

7th September, 2016

Aged 41 Years

Dearly loved Husband of KY-LEE.

Much loved Dad of SARAH, KYAN, & LILA.
Adored Son of BRIAN MANSFIELD, SONJA & EDWARD HERIVEL,
Son-in-law of DAVID & MARGARET STODDART,
Brother of DEBRA, GLEN, & IAN,
Brother-in-law & Uncle to His Family.

A good friend to many.

At DAVE’S request, bright colours & Hawaiian shirts to be worn.

The Family & Friends of DAVE are warmly invited to attend a Celebration Of His Life to be held in The Chapel of Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Cessnock Rd, Ryhope this TUESDAY 13th September, 2016 service commencing at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers & In Memory of DAVE donations to the ‘Starlight Foundation at JHH‘ may be made at the service.

‘Always Forever,
For Eternity’

http://tributes.theherald.com.au/obituaries/theherald-au/obituary.aspx?n=david-john-mansfield&pid=181349316&fhid=31483#sthash.YpHI4R0O.dpuf

Dave's mantra
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JumpforDave Tuggerah Lakes

May you rest in peace Dave Mansfield. You fought the entire battle with more courage than anyone known. We would break any world record to still have you here. Sincerest of condolences to the Mansfield family.
Message dated:  Thursday  8 September 2016              May you rest in peace Dave Mansfield. You fought the entire battle with more courage than anyone known. We would break any world record to still have you here.   Sincerest of condolences to the Mansfield family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

  • 22 Apr 2015
  • Central Coast Express Advocate Wyong
  • Emma Herd

Police leap to challenge of helping stricken mate

WHEN Senior Constable Dave Mansfield was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of the year, he had many colleagues willing to literally jump to his aid.

Senior Constable Jay Stewart and colleagues Graham Smith, Mick Errickson, Karen Bertram and Steve Bancroft warming up for their Guinness Book of World Records attempt for continuous jumping on a jumping castle.
Senior Constable Jay Stewart and colleagues Graham Smith, Mick Errickson, Karen Bertram and Steve Bancroft warming up for their Guinness Book of World Records attempt for continuous jumping on a jumping castle.

 

As a fundraiser for the father of three, officers from Tuggerah Lakes police are preparing to set a new Guinness Book of World Records mark for continuous jumping on a jumping castle .

The record stands at 37 hours and 14 seconds, and the group is determined to blow that time out of the water at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, on May 29-31.

Such was the interest in assisting the Mansfield family, organiser Senior Constable Jay Stewart had to knock back some prospective jumpers as only eight are required.

While there is no strict training schedule planned, Sen-Constable Stewart said they had a plan of attack for their record attempt.

“We’re going to try half an hour stints,” he said.

“We were going to try an hour at a time but I don’t know if you could do it for that long.”

The group have set up a Facebook page and are seeking support from businesses in the lead-up to the event.

Sen-Constable Mansfield was speechless when his colleagues told him of their plans, although he confessed to having a laugh when he was told about the jumping castle.

“I thought it was hilarious to begin with,” he said.

“But I’ve been speechless at how much support has been generated.”

Hunter Valley Amusement Hire has donated the use of a jumping castle.

Details: Search Jumpfor Dave Tuggerah Lakes on Facebook.

http://newslocal.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx


 

World record attempt to raise funds for cancer sufferer

Eight officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police will begin a world record attempt for the longest marathon bouncing on a jumping castle at Mingara Recreation Club on Friday, May 29.

The attempt is to raise funds for their Tuggerah Local Area Command colleague, senior constable Dave Mansfield, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of the year.

SC Mansfield is a married man and a father of a young family, so, according to the Police Association of NSW, his “police family” is banding together to raise funds to assist the Mansfield family.

The current marathon on a jumping castle world record stands at 37 hours and 14 seconds.

“We believe we can blow that record out of the water by jumping well into Sunday,” said Ms Alison McLaughlin, spokesperson for the Police Association.

A family fun day will be held on Saturday, May 30 as part of the world record attempt including raffles, barbecue, NSW Police Dog Unit, POLAIR landing and “Dunk a Cop”.

Email, 27 May 2015
Alison McLaughlin, Police
Association of NSW

http://wyongchronicle.com.au/2015/05/world-record-attempt-to-raise-funds-for-cancer-sufferer/


 

‘Jump for Dave’ fundraiser day at Mingara Rec Centre, Tuggerah, in support of Sen Cst Dave Mansfield & his family during his medical treatment. Come by for a Sausage sandwich & see the great displays of NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, Fire & Rescue NSW, SES, VRA, Marine Rescue, PCYC. Till 2pm.

https://www.facebook.com/TrafficServicesNSWPF/photos/pcb.915386548526326/915386001859714/?type=3


 

COAST COPS SMASH WORLD RECORD FOR JUMPING CASTLE MARATHON

Finally tonight, a group of Central Coast police officers has set a new world record for the longest team marathon on a jumping castle, by bouncing for 43 hours and 25 minutes.

They smashed the previous mark by more than six hours.

It was all about raising money to support fellow Tuggerah Lakes officer, David Mansfield, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in February.

“I… I truly am speechless. How do you thank so many people? I guess you keep fighting. This is the most humbling experience I think you could ever have.”

BOUNCING TO BEAT BOWEL CANCER AND RECORD BOOKS


 

Longest marathon on a bouncy castle (team)

The longest marathon on a bouncy castle by a team is 43 hr 25 min 1 sec and was achieved by Tuggerah Lakes Police (Australia) in Tumbi Umbi, New South Wales, Australia, on 29-31 May 2015.

The team consisted of Jay Stewart, Graham Smith, Steve Bancroft, Mick Erickson, Nicole Bird, Jon Paul Dinsdale, Karen Bertram, and Dave Brown. They attempted this record to raise money for a New South Wales Police officer who was diagnosed with cancer.

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-marathon-on-a-bouncy-castle-(team)


 

 

Tourists saved from Sydney bus inferno

A quick-thinking driver and two alert off-duty police officers saved 32 foreign tourists from the smoke, flames and explosions of a burning tour bus in Sydney.

The group were travelling on the Gore Hill freeway at Artarmon about 6.30pm yesterday when the driver noticed an engine fire, prompting him to stop in a breakdown lane and quickly start evacuating his passengers.

Two off-duty police officers, Constable David Mansfield and Senior Constable Bryon Williams, happened to be travelling in a car nearby and decided to follow the bus after noticing smoke coming from its rear.

“As the bus pulled over we got out of the car,” Senior Constable Williams told reporters yesterday.

“The back of the bus was engulfed in flames and smoke.”

By the time the officers got to the front of the bus, passengers were scrambling to get off.

“Obviously there was a lot of chaos,” Senior Constable Williams said.

“Within minutes the whole bus was alight.

“There were numerous explosions … the windows on either side were blowing out with the heat.

“I thought, if we don’t get these people off there’s going to be a big fatality.”

None of the passengers were injured. The officers and the bus driver suffered smoke inhalation.

All that remains of the bus is a burnt shell.

The freeway at Artarmon was closed between Willoughby Road and Reserve Road for nearly an hour while firefighters fought the blaze, causing traffic problems.

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/tourists-saved-from-sydney-bus-inferno-20100706-zza9.html


 

Tourists’ lucky escape from bus blaze

Updated

Two off-duty police officers who had just seconds to save passengers from a burning bus on Sydney’s North Shore last night say they feared the bus would explode.

Senior Constable Bryon Williams and Constable David Mansfield were travelling behind the bus when it caught on fire while carrying 32 tourists on the Gore Hill Freeway in Artarmon about 6:00pm.

The driver pulled over and the officers only had seconds to get the passengers off before flames engulfed the bus.

Senior Constable Williams says the officers’ first concern was the passengers.

“It was out of control. Within a minute, the whole bus was nearly alight. The windows on either side of the bus were blowing out with the heat and the amount of fire and that coming from the bus,” he said.

“It was close… I actually thought this thing’s going to blow up and if we don’t get these people off, there’s going to be a big fatality.

“It was very scary from my point of view, from the point of view of the people on the bus and the poor bus driver himself.”

The fire started in the engine bay of the bus.

The southbound lanes of the freeway were closed for more than an hour, causing traffic problems.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-07-07/tourists-lucky-escape-from-bus-blaze/894904


 

 

 




Retired Police Day – Lake Illawarra – 2016

Retired Police Day – Lake Illawarra – 2016

THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2016

LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY.

45 people turned out to Lake Illawarra ( Oak Flats ) Police Station at 10am today for the Retired Police Day.

15 National Police Service Medals were awarded to various Police who live in and / or worked in the Lake Illawarra Area Command.

These awards were presented by the current LA Commander, Zoran Dzevlan.

 

The NPSM recognises the special status that sworn police have because of their role protecting the community, and the trust placed in them to serve ethically and diligently.

 

THURSDAY  8 SEPTEMBER 2016 LAKE ILLAWARRA RETIRED POLICE DAY. 45 people turned out to Lake Illawarra ( Oak Flats ) Police Station at 10am today for the Retired Police Day. 15 National Police Service Medals were awarded to various Police who live in and / or worked in the Lake Illawarra Area Command. These awards were presented by the current LA Commander, Zoran Dzevlan. The Group being Welcomed by Sgt Scott Abbett.
The Group being Welcomed by Sgt Scott Abbott.

 

Sidney AXAM receiving his Medal.
Sidney AXAM receiving his Medal.

Sidney AXAM receiving his Medal.
Sidney AXAM receiving his Medal.

Sidney AXAM receiving his Medal.
Sidney AXAM receiving his Medal.

 

Keith BENNETT receiving his Medal.
Keith BENNETT receiving his Medal.

Keith BENNETT receiving his Medal.
Keith BENNETT receiving his Medal.

Keith BENNETT receiving his Medal.
Keith BENNETT receiving his Medal.

 

Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS - Rubie, accepting Gail's Medal.
Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.

Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS - Rubie, accepting Gail's Medal.
Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.

Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS - Rubie, accepting Gail's Medal.
Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.

Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS - Rubie, accepting Gail's Medal.
Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.

Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS - Rubie, accepting Gail's Medal.
Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.

Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS - Rubie, accepting Gail's Medal.
Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.

 

Alan BLAKE receiving his Medal.
Alan BLAKE receiving his Medal.

Alan BLAKE receiving his Medal.
Alan BLAKE receiving his Medal.

Alan BLAKE receiving his Medal.
Alan BLAKE receiving his Medal.

 

Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON's Medal - RIP. https://police.freom.com/gabriel-condon/
Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP.
https://police.freom.com/gabriel-condon/

Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON's Medal - RIP. https://police.freom.com/gabriel-condon/
Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP.

Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON's Medal - RIP. https://police.freom.com/gabriel-condon/
Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP.

 

John DRYBURGH receiving his Medal.
John DRYBURGH receiving his Medal.

John DRYBURGH receiving his Medal.
John DRYBURGH receiving his Medal.

John DRYBURGH receiving his Medal.
John DRYBURGH receiving his Medal.

 

Audrey EVANS collecting the Medal for James EVANS.
Audrey EVANS collecting the Medal for James EVANS.

Audrey EVANS collecting the Medal for James EVANS.
Audrey EVANS collecting the Medal for James EVANS.

Audrey EVANS collecting the Medal for James EVANS.
Audrey EVANS collecting the Medal for James EVANS.

 

Susan GOOD - wife of John Stafford GOOD ( R.I.P. ) accepting the Medal. https://police.freom.com/john-stafford-good/
Susan GOOD – wife of John Stafford GOOD ( R.I.P. ) accepting the Medal.
https://police.freom.com/john-stafford-good/

Susan GOOD - wife of John Stafford GOOD ( R.I.P. ) accepting the Medal. https://police.freom.com/john-stafford-good/
Susan GOOD – wife of John Stafford GOOD ( R.I.P. ) accepting the Medal.

Susan GOOD - wife of John Stafford GOOD ( R.I.P. ) accepting the Medal. https://police.freom.com/john-stafford-good/
Susan GOOD – wife of John Stafford GOOD ( R.I.P. ) accepting the Medal.

 

Eoin PETERS accepting his Medal.
Eoin PETERS accepting his Medal.

Eoin PETERS accepting his Medal.
Eoin PETERS accepting his Medal.

Eoin PETERS accepting his Medal.
Eoin PETERS accepting his Medal.

 

Steven REID accepting his Medal.
Steven REID accepting his Medal.

Steven REID accepting his Medal.
Steven REID accepting his Medal.

 

Kelvin ( Kel ) SCHREIBER accepting his Medal.
Kelvin ( Kel ) SCHREIBER accepting his Medal.

Kelvin ( Kel ) SCHREIBER accepting his Medal.
Kelvin ( Kel ) SCHREIBER accepting his Medal.

Kelvin ( Kel ) SCHREIBER accepting his Medal.
Kelvin ( Kel ) SCHREIBER accepting his Medal.

 

John TIERNEY accepting his Medal.
John TIERNEY accepting his Medal.

John TIERNEY accepting his Medal.
John TIERNEY accepting his Medal.

John TIERNEY accepting his Medal.
John TIERNEY accepting his Medal.

 

Max TURK accepting his Medal.
Max TURK accepting his Medal.

Max TURK accepting his Medal.
Max TURK accepting his Medal.

Max TURK accepting his Medal.
Max TURK accepting his Medal.

 

David WAPLES accepting his Medal.
David WAPLES accepting his Medal.

David WAPLES accepting his Medal.
David WAPLES accepting his Medal.

David WAPLES accepting his Medal.
David WAPLES accepting his Medal.

 

Gordon WEAVER accepting his Medal.
Gordon WEAVER accepting his Medal.

Gordon WEAVER accepting his Medal.
Gordon WEAVER accepting his Medal.

Gordon WEAVER accepting his Medal.
Gordon WEAVER accepting his Medal.

 

Zoran DZEVLAN & Alan BLAKE
Zoran DZEVLAN & Alan BLAKE

 

? TIERNEY, ? TIERNEY, ?, ?, John TIERNEY, Brian? KEEVERS, Gordon WEAVER, Audrey EVANS.
? TIERNEY, ? TIERNEY, ?, ?, John TIERNEY, Brian? KEEVERS, Gordon WEAVER, Audrey EVANS.

 

Scott ABBOTT & Audrey FOSTER- Widow of Ron. https://police.freom.com/ron-foster/
Scott ABBOTT & Audrey FOSTER- Widow of Ron.
https://police.freom.com/ron-foster/

 

Mark SCHMIDT, ? & ?
Mark SCHMIDT, ? & Bob

 

Ron SMITH & Roy MacINTYRE
Ron SMITH & Roy MacINTYRE

 

Pat CONDON, John DICK ( background ), Allan HODGE.
Pat CONDON, John DICK ( background ), Allan HODGE.

John DICK ( background ), Pat CONDON, Allan HODGE.
John DICK ( background ), Pat CONDON, Allan HODGE.

 

?, Ron DAVIS & the five V.I.P's - ?, ?, ?, Bev KING, Colin KING.
?, Ron DAVIS & the five V.I.P’s – ?, ?, ?, Bev KING, Colin KING.

the five V.I.P's - ?, ?, ?, Bev KING, Colin KING.
the five V.I.P’s – ?, ?, ?, Bev KING, Colin KING.

 

Eoin & Eoin PETERS  ( father & son )
Eoin & Eoin PETERS ( father & son )

Eoin & Eoin PETERS  ( father & son )
Eoin & Eoin PETERS ( father & son )

Eoin & Eoin PETERS  ( father & son )
Eoin & Eoin PETERS ( father & son )

 

John DRYBURGH, Gordon WEAVER, Doreen DRYBURGH, ?, Susan GOOD, Keith BENNETT, ?, ? ( was an Instructor at the Academy, Redfern ), ?, ?, Kel SCHREIBER, Pat CONDON
John DRYBURGH, Gordon WEAVER, Doreen DRYBURGH, ?, Susan GOOD, Keith BENNETT, ?, ? ( was an Instructor at the Academy, Redfern ), ?, ?, Kel SCHREIBER, Pat CONDON

 

?, Roy MacINTYRE, Bob ?, ?, Gordon McSevney
?, Roy MacINTYRE, Bob ?, ?, Gordon McSevney

 

Keith BENNETT, ?, ?, ? & ? ( was an Instructor at the Academy )
Keith BENNETT, ?, ?, ? & ? ( was an Instructor at the Academy )

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Sydney RACE

Sydney RACE

Western Australia Police Force & PNG Constabulary

Regd. #   ?

Rank? – Retired

Stations?

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

AwardsNational Medal – granted 29 July 1992

Born:  21 October 1936

Died on:  Monday  5 September 2016 in Armadale Hospital, WA

Cause?

Age:  79

Funeral date?TBA

Funeral location?TBA

Buried at?TBA

 Memorial at?

 


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RACE (Sydney):
21.10.1936 – 5.9.2016
Passed away peacefully in Armadale Hospital on 5.9.16.
Beloved husband of Judy.
Much loved father of Garry, Bruce, Wendy, John and Andrew.
Loving grandad to 12,
great grandad to 5.
Former serving member of the WA Police Force and PNG Constabulary, former serving member of the WA and NT Department of Corrections.
A proud life well lived. Rest in peace.

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Sydney RACE

This Guest Book will remain online until 12/10/2016.

Wednesday, 7 September 2016

RACE (Sydney):
Deepest sympathy to Judy and family.
Fondest memories of a kind and gentle man. Our brother-in-law is at rest. Love Joan and Harold.

Thursday, 8 September 2016

RACE (Sydney):
Fond brother-in-law to Marion. Uncle to Geoffrey, Gill, Allison and Della.
At rest now.

Thursday, 8 September 2016

RACE (SYD ): Our deepest sympathy to Judy, Gary, Bruce, Wendy, John and Andrew. Never forgotten all those great days in Muriel St.
Much love from
Harvey, Margaret, Alison and Families

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Trevor Lloyd MORRISON

Trevor Lloyd MORRISON  BEM(C)  APM

aka  Lloyd

New South Wales Police Force

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Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 16 August 1965

Constable – appointed 16 August 1966

Constable 1st Class – appointed 16 August 1970

Senior Constable – appointed 16 August 1974

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 January 1982

Senior Sergeant – appointed 14 June 1989

Senior Sergeant – retirement

StationsCampsie ( 13 Division ), Belmore, Liverpool ( 22 Division ), Campbelltown ( 35 Division ) – retirement

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?pre August 1965  to  14 December 1995 = 30+ years Service

Awards:  *1  British Empire Medal (Civil ) – granted 18 July 1967 for Gallantry

National Medal – granted 15 April 1981

*2  Commissioner’s commendation – awarded on 24 October 1988 for actions on 10 September 1987

1st Clasp to the National Medal – granted 28 May 1992

*3  Australian Police Medal – granted 8 June1992

Born:  11 July 1944

Died on:  Wednesday  31 August 2016 @ 12.30am

CauseMotor Neurone Disease

Age:  72

Funeral date:  Monday  5 September 2016 @ 1.30pm

Funeral location: Uniting Church, Boolwey Street, Bowral

Buried at:   Cremated

 Memorial at?

 

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May you forever Rest In Peace.

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*1

January: Recipient of the British Empire Medal – Constable Trevor Lloyd Morrison. Lloyd’s medal was in recognition of his courage and fortitude displayed on the 16th September, 1966, when he and a Senior Constable Kevin. E. Cook arrested a man armed with a knife. During the violent struggle which ensued before his arrest was effected, both police were stabbed and very seriously wounded. In subsequent court proceedings, the presiding Judge commended Senior Constable Cook and Constable Morrison for their courage and tenacity displayed.

Annual Report of the Police Department of New South Wales for 1966.

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*2

During the financial year, former Liverpool Police Officer – Sergeant T. Lloyd. Morrison is awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation.

NSW Police Annual Report 1988-1989

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*3

June: Former Liverpool Police Officer – (Lloyd) Trevor Lloyd Morrison was awarded the Australian Police Medal.

Although he was attached to Campsie Police Station when he received the medal, he was later transferred to Liverpool Police Station where he worked on General Duties for a number of years. He later transferred to Campbelltown.

NSW Police Service Annual Report 1991-1992.

information kindly supplied by Joe Ees.

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Trevor Lloyd MORRISON  – Valedictory

 

 

 

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The Canberra Times Monday 8 June 1992 page 10 Queen's Birthday Honours
The Canberra Times Monday 8 June 1992 page 10
Queen’s Birthday Honours

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The London Gazette Friday 14 July 1967
The London Gazette Friday 14 July 1967

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The Sydney Morning Herald 19 July 1967 p 7
The Sydney Morning Herald     19 July 1967     p 7

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Report of the Police Department for 1966 p22
Report of the Police Department for 1966   p22

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Parliamentary Inquiry into Workers Compensation now accepting submissions

Parliamentary Inquiry into Workers Compensation now accepting submissions

 

Dear friends,

The Law and Justice committee, of which David is a member, has just commenced a Parliamentary Inquiry into the operation of the workers compensation scheme.

The terms of this inquiry very much allow for an investigation of oppressive surveillance, the tactical and unethical use of so-called “independent medical examiners” and organisational responses to workplace injuries.

All of these matters are of very real concern to injured police and it is my intention to be seeking some time gets set aside specifically to deal with injured police in the course of this inquiry.

This can only be done if we have the submissions, material and evidence that supports this as systemic issue. We would strongly encourage you to make a submission about your experience: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=2414

The inquiry will be accepting submissions until the 25th September, please don’t hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

David

Parliament House
Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
(02) 9230 3030
davidshoebridge.org.au

 

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Iris May BAILEY

Iris May BAILEY – Widow of  Wallace Vivian BAILEY

( late of Forster )

New South Wales Police Force

Rank:  Police Widow

Stations?

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born? ? 1918 – 1919

Died on:  Sunday  21 August 2016

Cause?

Age:  97

Funeral date:  Friday  26 August 2016 @ 10am

Funeral location:  Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Corner of Lake and MacIntosh Street, Forster

Buried at:  Tuncurry Lawn Cemetery, 188 The Lakes Way

 Memorial at?

The engagement is announced of Miss Iris ANSCOMBE, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Anscombe, of Zetland, and Mr. Wallace V. Bailey, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Bailey, of Crookewll.
The Sun ( Sydney ) Monday 20 January 1941   p7
Engagements.

 

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BAILEY, Iris May
Late of Forster.
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 21st August 2016.
AGED 97 YEARS

Loving wife of Wallace (dec). Will be sadly missed by Charles, Diane, Bradley, Rodney and Felicity.
Iris’ Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Corner of Lake and MacIntosh Street, Forster, commencing at 10.00am on Friday 26th August, prior to her interment in the Tuncurry Lawn Cemetery.

24/08/2016  –  FUNERAL NOTICES

http://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/classifieds/notices/

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Ancestry.com.au has an Iris May BAILEY with the following ( limited ) information but it is not known if this is ‘our’ Iris:

1934 – 1937 – Parramatta

1943             – Robertson

1949             – Watson

1949 -1954 – Mitchell

1954             – Watson

1958             – Kingsford-Smith

1958             – Lawson

1963             – Kingsford-Smith

1963             – Lawson

1968             – Bennelong

1968             – Calare

1972             – Bennelong

1977 – 1980 – Lyne

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Wallace Vivian BAILEY

Wallace Vivian BAILEY

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #   ?

Rank: Detective Constable ( 1950’s )

Detective Sergeant

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ?

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed 16 July 1972

Stations?, Central ( 1 Division ) – 1950’s, Clarence St Police Stn – ( 1950’s ), C.I.B., 

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  13 October 1914

Died on:  Monday  25 September 2000

Cause?

Age:  85

Funeral date?

Funeral location?

Buried at:  Tuncurry Lawn Cemetery, 188 The Lakes Way

Grave:  L30

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Married:  Iris May ANSCOMBE

BDM Registration #  9832/1942

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Truth (Sydney, NSW)    Sunday 30 April 1950     page 8

A Little Elderly Lady Was Very Embarrassed

Miss Elizabeth Elvin (73) was awarded £300 damages for alleged wrongful arrest by Selfridges (Aust.) Ltd.

CITY FIRM HAS TO PAY WOMAN £300

Purchase of even a couple of pairs of pink swami bloomers can be fraught with all sorts of adventures and perils besides consequences that may well dismay the stout of heart.

Little and old Miss Elizabeth Elvin — she admits to 73 years — went to a city chain store on March 9.

Miss Elvin bought a couple of pairs of O.S. pink bloomers — to the ignorant male, Out size.

She found she needed X.O.S. — to the same ignorant male, Extra Outsize — and in seeking to make the change, landed herself into a pretty kettle of bother.

The purchase was made from Selfridges (Aust.) Ltd., in Pitt St.

Miss Elvin, who lives at 116 Forbes St., East Sydney, ended up being charged with stealing before Magistrate Denton at Central Court.

The sequel was her appearance in the Supreme Court this week — on Wednesday and Thursday— suing Selfridges for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment, and asking for £5000 damages.

Wanted To Swap

Well, whatever woe those bloomers brought to Miss Elvin was soon wiped away by the four jurymen — they gave her £300 damages.

As Mr. Justice Herron and a Jury were told, Miss Elvin decided that she needed X.O.S. and on March 11 went in with the two pairs to make the swap.

She discovered that the extra size was in length and not in width, and decided that the status quo should remain.

Miss Elvin left the counter, walked into Pitt St., and was overtaken by shop inspector Mrs. Isabel Crockford, taken to an office inside and later handed over to a police officer.

Next stop was the Central Police Station, with a charge of theft made against her.

Miss Elvin’s fingerprints were taken and then she was moved into court and asked how she pleaded.

She claimed this week that the arresting policeman, Det. Const. Wallace V. Bailey, advised her to plead guilty, which she did.

” Told Magistrate “

She also claimed that she told the magistrate she did not steal the bloomers, but when offered the chance to change her plea, did not take it.

The curtain was rung down when she was discharged because of her age and previous good character, and allowed to go her way.

Next move was hers. She sued.

Selfridges pleaded not guilty, and contended that Miss Elvin took the bloomers without paying or offering to pay for them, so that they had reasonable cause for suspicion that she had stolen them, and were justified in giving her into custody to be dealt with according to law.

The jury took an hour and 20 minutes to come to a verdict. Selfridges were given a stay of proceedings. Mr. J. H. McClemens K.C. and Mr. N. Nelson (by Mr. J. R. Thomas) for Miss Elvin; Mr. J. W. Shand K.C. and Mr. R. L. Taylor (by Messrs. R. C. Cathels and Co.) for Selfridges.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article167912131.txt

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Sun (Sydney, NSW)      Thursday 15 June 1950    page 17

Court told of £1000 bank grab

When he told a man he could not cash a Dutch five-guilder note, the man said, “This will do” and grabbed £1000, a bank teller said in Central Court today.

The teller, Alastair Shelley, was giving evidence against Neville Manson, 21, who was committed for trial on a charge of stealing £1000 from the Bank of NSW, corner of Liverpool and Castlereagh Streets, city, on December 8 last year.

Asking for bail, Manson said he suffered from a blood condition of the brain and would not be able to get proper treatment in gaol.

Refusing bail, Mr. Hawkins, SM, said: “It seems you are an impulsive man.”

Detective Wallace Bailey said when he saw Manson at Alexandria on June 5 Manson had said, “I know what you’re after.”

Manson then had admitted stealing the £1000.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article229612404.txt

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Sun ( Sydney)      Friday 14 July 1950      page 5

THEFT IS BLAMED ON INJURY TO BRAIN

A man who ran off with £1000 from the counter of the Bank of NSW, Liverpool St., City, on December 8, was suffering from a brain injury caused by boxing, Quarter Sessions was told today.

Neville Roger Manson, 21, laborer of Bronte Road, Bondi junction, who pleaded guilty to the theft of the bank’s money was remanded for medical observation.

Detective Wallace Bailey, of Clarence Street, said the £1000 had not been recovered.

He said Manson told him he had been receiving hospital treatment for an injury to the brain, caused by boxing.

At the request of Mr. Trevor Martin (for Manson), – Judge Lloyd remanded Manson for medical observation.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article229620267.txt

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Sydney Morning Herald ( NSW ) Saturday 2 February 1952     page 5

For Trial On Charge Of Bank Robbery

Mr. H. L. Sargeson, in Central Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, committed Allen John Charles O’Brien, 31, of Byron Street, Coogee, for trial on a charge of having stolen £1,000 from the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd.

Detective W. V. Bailey said O’Brien told him he had snatched the money from a counter in the bank.

O’Brien had said: “It was a silly thing to do. I only ended up with £100.”

Detective Bailey said that on the way out of the bank O’Brien had collided with a man and dropped £695. In addition, £35 was found on the footpath outside the bank.

Detective Bailey said that O’Brien had said he had been building model trains and doing a few experiments to try to make a few shillings. His grandfather had been ill and he hoped to make money to get him medical assistance.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article18256324.txt

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Canberra Times ( ACT )     Friday 3 July 1959     page 10

GIRL COMMITTED FOR TRIAL IN TAXI MURDER CASE

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The City Coroner, Mr. Carruthers, to-day committed a 20-year-old girl for trial on a charge of having murdered taxi driver Rodney William Woodgate.

Woodgate was found shot dead in his taxi on a Kurnell bush track on April 29.

The girl is Sandra Andrea Kane Willson, of Renny Street, Paddington. She will appear at Central Criminal Court on August 24.

In evidence to-day, Det.-Sgt. Wallace Bailey said Willson told him she killed Woodgate because she wanted his car to use in an armed hold-up.

Willson had said she had never seen the taxi driver before.

Det.-Sgt. Bailey said he was on duty at the C.I.B. on May 5 when Willson reported to police.

He said Willson told him, “I think you are looking for me. I shot the taxi driver at Cronulla.

“I have been worried about this and I want to clear the matter up.

“I hired the taxi in Paddington and asked the driver to take me to Cronulla.

“I shot him there while he was looking at a street directory.”

Asked why she shot the driver, Willson replied, “I wanted the motor car. I was going to do an armed robbery.”

Det.-Sgt. Bailey said Willson had with her a sawn-off .22 rifle, portion of a wooden stock and portion of a rifle barrel.

To Mr. A. Shand ( for Willson ) Det.-Sgt. Bailey said Willson appeared strangely unemotional while she gave him the details.

Det.-Sgt. A. Neal, who said he was present when Willson made her statement, said the girl appeared eager to give the statement and went into every detail.

Sgt. Neal said she did not appear to show any emotion.

He agreed that in the case of a balanced person, one would expect at least a show of sorrow in similar circumstances.

To a further question by Mr. Shand, he said he would not expect a person properly and mentally balanced to show the same sort of attitude as Willson had shown.

Albert Edward White, store-man, of Renny Street, Paddington, said that Willson was his wife’s daughter.

He had known the girl for six or seven years, during which she had received medical treatment for mental aberrations.

Mr. Carruthers, S.M., found that Woodgate died from the affects of a gunshot wound feloniously and maliciously inflicted by Willson, and that Willson had feloniously and maliciously murdered Woodgate.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/rendition/nla.news-article114846292.txt

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Paul Edwin HAMPTON

Paul Edwin HAMPTON

aka  Hampo

New South Wales Police Force

Police Academy Class 211

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Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 21 June 1985

Constable – appointed 21 June 1986

Detective Inspector – retired

Stations?, Burwood ( 9 Division ), Petersham ( 11 Division ), Drug Enforcement Agency 1990, Cootamundra – Crime Manager – Retirement

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?pre June 1985  to  19 September 2007 = 22+ years Service

AwardsNational Medal – granted 4 September 2001

Born:  27 September 1964 in Grenfell, NSW

Died on:  Tuesday  23 August 2016

Cause:  Cancer

Age:  51

Funeral date: Tuesday  30 August 2016 @ 1.15pm

Funeral location: Macquarie Park Cemetery, cnr Delhi Rd & Plassey Rd, Macquarie Pk, NSW

Afterwards at the function centre at cemetery and onto The Ranch Hotel for refreshments

Buried at?TBA. Not know at this stage whether a burial or cremation.

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" Fly high Baby xoxoxo - Natalie Curtis "
” Fly high Baby xoxoxo – Natalie Curtis “


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Information to hand is that Paul has passed away after a battle with cancer.

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Pilot killed fighting bushfire

By David Braithwaite
February 17, 2006 – 3:08PM
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A 32-year-old water-bombing pilot  and father of two has crashed and died while fighting a bushfire in southern NSW.

Brad Pead, a 32-year-old father of two, died when his plane ploughed into a hill near Mount Ulandra, south of Cootamundra, about 7pm (AEDT) last night.

NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Phil Koperberg said today the tragic accident marred a clean track record.

“We have had a perfect aviation record up until now in fire fighting … indeed it is the first time in Australian history,” Mr Koperberg said.

“It is obviously a great tragedy – a young man, young family – but what he was doing is very, very dangerous.”

Aerial Agricultural Association chief executive officer, Phil Hurst, told smh.com.au: “It’s a very small community – about 300 agricultural pilots, everyone knows everyone, so everybody will be feeling this loss this morning.”

He said it was a high-risk job done by top pilots, he said.

“Due to the frequency they fly, it would be nothing for a fire-bombing pilot to have 15-16,000 hours experience, more than more airline or military pilots.”

Police said a lightning strike was believed to have sparked a fire on properties at Brawlin, near Cootamundra, about 5pm (AEDT) yesterday.

Three Rural Fire Service planes and one helicopter dumped water on the flames from the air in an attempt to control the blaze, but one of the planes hit a hillside at about 7pm.

The pilot, a father of two from Port Macquarie, worked for a Cowra aerial service contractor, Fred Fahey Aerial Services.
Mr Fahey described the dead pilot as a “good bloke” and a highly experienced flyer who had taken part in plenty of water-bombing operations.

“He got his pilot’s licence practically before he got his car licence – he had probably been flying 15 or 16 years,” he said.

Cootamundra police crime manager Detective Inspector Paul Hampton said witnesses did not believe the plane was flying through smoke when it crashed.

The plane was spraying fire retardant when it crashed into a hillside in farmland, Inspector Hampton said.

“He does not appear to have hit power lines or trees, but that will be further investigated by forensic police and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority today,” he said.

Inspector Hampton said three witnesses, including other pilots, would be interviewed today as investigations continued into the crash.

The firefighting tragedy comes three years after a water-bombing helicopter crashed into a dam during the ACT bushfires, and nine years after a water-bomber plane clipped a house in Perth. Both the pilots survived.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/pilot-killed-fighting-bushfire/2006/02/17/1140064214854.html

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HAMPTON Paul Edwin

Paul passed away peacefully on 23rd August 2016 aged 51.

A Celebration of Paul’s Life will be held in the Palm Chapel of the Macquarie Park Crematorium, Plassey Road, North Ryde on TUESDAY (30th August 2016) commencing at 1:15 pm.

In lieu of floral tributes, please consider a donation to the Pallative Care
Unit, Greenwich Hospital. Envelopes will be available on the day.

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Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Aug. 26, 2016

Friday, 26 August 2016

Hampo, you were the best mate a bloke could have….You lived life to the fullest and made the lives of those you knew that much richer…. Your courageous battle is done…rest now in peace my friend

Friday, 26 August 2016

Paul, you will be remembered as a great bloke who loved a laugh and enjoyed life to the fullest. I recall your utmost devotion to your daughter Maddie, who you spoke of nearly every day. Rest in peace mate.

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Leighton John McQUADE

Leighton John McQUADE

( Late of Boro formerly of Blackbutt )

aka  Leigh

New South Wales Police Force

Academy Class  DPP 5

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Rank:  Senior Constable – Medical Discharge HOD – PTSD

Stations?, Warilla ( Lake Illawarra / Oak Flats ) TAG Unit,

ServiceFrom  12 May 2000  to  6 January 2011 ( Medically retired 2013 ) = 13+ years Service

Awards:  Local Area Command Commendation – Lake Illawarra – 2008

No find on It’s An Honour

Born30 May 1973

Died on:  Thursday  18 August 2016

Cause:  PTSD – Suicide – overdose

Age:  43

Funeral date:  Monday  29 August 2016 @ 10am

Funeral location:  Hansen & Cole Funerals, 634 Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange ( cnr F6 )

Buried at:  Lakeside Memorial Park,  230 Kanahooka Rd, Kanahooka

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https://police.freom.com/leigh-mcquade/ Leigh McQUADE New South Wales Police Force Regd. # ? Rank: Senior Constable Stations: ?, Warilla ( Lake Illawarra ) Service: From ? ? ? to ? ? ? = ? years Service Awards: Local Area Command Commendation – Lake Illawarra – 2008 No find on It’s An Honour Born: ? Died on: Thursday 18 August 2016 Cause: Suicide – overdose Age: ? Funeral date: ?TBA Funeral location: ?TBA Photo from Rob McMahon: From left to right Greg Dillow , Claire Larkin , frank weir , Leigh Mcquade and Rob McMahon ... Leigh was my best mate
From left to right Greg Dillow , Claire Larkin , Frank Weir , Leigh McQuade and Rob McMahon …


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Leigh, prior to joining NSW Police, worked at Appin Mine and later became a Senior Constable at Lake Illawarra ( Oak Flats ) Police Station for many years.

On the morning of Thursday 18 August 2016, he was found deceased at his property at Boro near Braidwood, NSW, resulting from an overdose.

Leigh had recently ‘sold up’ in the Illawarra and moved to his property to make a fresh start in life – but, sadly, the demons continued to follow him after a previous suicide attempt some years earlier.

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McQUADE Leighton John (Leigh)
Passed away on 18th August, 2016.
Late of Boro formerly of Blackbutt.
Dearly beloved Dad of Taylah and Maddison.
Loving and thoughtful Son of Tom & Lyn.
Much loved Brother of Shane and Dan.
Loved Grandson of Jack & Ellie (both dec) and Arthur & Sarah (both dec).

Will be sadly missed by his many Aunties, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

Aged 43 Years

Your Memory Is Our Greatest Treasure

To Have And To Hold In Our Hearts Forever

The relatives and friends of Leigh are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at the Northcliffe Chapel of Hansen & Cole, 634 Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange on Monday 29th August, 2016 commencing at 10am. At the conclusion of the Chapel Service the funeral will proceed to Lakeside Cemetery for burial.

In lieu of flowers donations are invited to Beyond Blue. A bowl will be provided at the Chapel door.

http://tributes.illawarramercury.com.au/obituaries/illawarramercury-au/obituary.aspx?n=leighton-john-mcquade-leigh&pid=181173428

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Illawarra sisters speak out after cop dad’s suicide

Sisters Maddison and Taylah McQuade with a picture of their father Leigh McQuade who recently committed suicide. Picture: Georgia Matts
Sisters Maddison and Taylah McQuade with a picture of their father Leigh McQuade who recently committed suicide.   Picture: Georgia Matts

Leigh McQuade had no trouble staring down the hardest of criminals and never thought twice about throwing himself in the line of fire.

His police academy training supplied him with the tools necessary to bring down the toughest of crooks and soothe the hearts of the most broken victims.

But no one taught Senior Constable McQuade how to tackle the black dog that terrorised him. The wild beast that has brought down far too many NSW cops, got him too.

Maddison and Taylah McQuade are now left wondering why no one could help their dad – the brave Illawarra cop who took his own life, aged 43.

‘’When dad began to get sick, I was quite young so I wasn’t entirely aware of what was going on but as I grew up I learnt what the basics were … his anxiety affected the daily things that he used to be able to do so carefreely,’’ Maddison said.

‘’It wasn’t until after his death that I actually researched what PTSD actually entails, and it just blew me away to believe how an individual can suffer so much.’’

Maddison said police officers entering the force should be better supported for the mental struggles they could face.

‘’They should sit them down and say ‘hey you might have to learn to fire this gun but you also need to learn how to mentally deal with seeing deceased bodies, by being able to save people and all the horrific things that are on the cards’.

‘’It’s pretty evident that there’s not much of that.’’

The McQuade girls are angry their family was ‘’kept in the dark’’ with no support or education on how to help their dad during his six year-struggle before he was medically retired in 2013.

Taylah and Maddison don't want their dad Leigh McQuade's death to be in vain. Picture: Georgia Matts
Taylah and Maddison don’t want their dad Leigh McQuade’s death to be in vain. Picture: Georgia Matts

‘’Everyone puts so much crap on cops … but they put up with some inhumane sights, they are suffering,’’ Maddison said.

‘’There is minimal awareness, support and education about PTSD and these types of diseases.

’’If any good can come of Dad’s death it would have to be to try and help those suffering before it’s too late because I could never wish this pain on anyone.

‘’It’s too horrific to lose someone you love to a disease that they didn’t deserve. There could be so much more support.’’

As the McQuade family struggles to move on without Leigh, they still feel the support is lacklustre.

‘’Even now we haven’t been provided much help, we were assisted with NSW Police Association counselling with only three appointments and as I’ve been  going through my HSC they ‘couldn’t’ help me with paperwork to explain why I need privileges,’’ Maddison said.

‘’It was horrible, all the stuffing around and telling stories to people who claimed they were there to help but never did.’’

 

Brave cop ill-equipped to battle his demons

Lake Illawarra Senior Constable Leigh McQuade
Lake Illawarra Senior Constable Leigh McQuade

The death of an Illawarra police officer has again highlighted the dire need for better support for emergency service workers suffering mental health issues, Greens Justice Spokesperson David Shoebridge said.

The MP is taking their fight to Parliament on Monday.

Lake Illawarra Senior Constable Leigh McQuade took his own life in August after years of battling debilitating symptoms of PTSD. He went from a loving, happy dad with a close-knit group of friends, to an isolated, withdrawn man who drank excessively to ‘’coat the pain’’.

His daughters Maddison and Taylah remember feeling helpless and on ‘’high alert’’ for a trigger that could end in a bad episode for their dad.

‘’I understand in the job there’s tragedies of deaths with accidents, murders, drug busts … but criminals get assistance and the opportunity to rehabilitate,’’ Maddison said.

‘’No assistance is given to these police officers that suffer PTSD and other mental illnesses and diseases. Their only escape from it is to end it, usually with suicide.’’

Mr Shoebridge said the story was all too familiar. ‘’First responders, whether police, firefighters or paramedics, see things and deal with trauma that is almost unthinkable for most of us, and it happens to them on a daily basis’’.

“For police in particular the lack of organisational support while they are in the force is then magnified by the complete absence of support once a psychologically injured officer leaves the force,’’ Mr Shoebridge said. “The fact is once an injured officer leaves it is their family, their spouse and children, who take on the burden and suffer the impacts of the injury. Theirs is an often unspoken need and it is well past time it was addressed.’’

Berrick Boland, a former police officer who runs a support page for injured police officers and the families of those who have died, says the issue of suicide is hidden from public view.’’

In NSW you are better positioned if you are a dead greyhound than an injured or deceased policeman or emergency services government employee,’’ Mr Bolland, the administrator of the Forgotten 000s Facebook page says.

A NSW Police Association spokeswoman said a new Police Legacy program was available to officers and families called BACKUP for Life. The Government has committed $500,000 annually over the next four years for the program to ‘’design, implement and manage post service support strategies for former NSW police officers and immediate families’’.

The Association runs a CARE Program and promotes Beyondblue’s ‘‘Good Practice Framework for Mental Health and Wellbeing in First Responder Organisations’’.

Illawarra cops pay tribute to struggling friend

The NSW Police Force can hold themselves responsible for Leigh’s death, an unnamed colleague said.

‘’He left there with a messed-up head and not any kind of support. He had so much anger and hurt in his heart, this wouldn’t have come as no surprise to anyone who knew him. And as a police officer he managed to have care and respect for the people he was forced to arrest.

‘’More than any police officer EVER he cared for the families and genuinely wanted to see positive change in people and always done his absolute best to give people a second chance.

‘’No police officer will ever live up to his standards. R.I.P mate save that beer for us when we see you again.’’

Another colleague said:  ‘’Leigh worked in the Lake Illawarra TAG Unit, now it’s called the proactive crime unit. It was very busy, non stop.

‘’Work involved drug raids, DNA hits targeting high-risk offenders … ,’’ the officer said.

‘’He was in the face of crooks, searching people, brawls … he was a great bloke with a good heart.’’

Anyone needing support can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 224 636.

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4273677/no-one-was-there-for-him-illawarra-sisters-speak-out-after-cop-dads-suicide/?cs=12

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Robert Charles ATKINSON

Robert Charles ATKINSON

( late of Belmont, W.A. )

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. #   3115

Rank? – Retired

Stations?

ServiceFrom  ? ? ?  to  ? ? ? = ? years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  3 March 1935

Died on:  Saturday  6 August 2016

Cause?

Age:  57

Funeral date:  Saturday  13 August 2016 @ 10am

Funeral location: Bowra & O’Dea Chapel, 131 Great Eastern Highway, Bellevue, W.A.

Buried at:  Cremated

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ATKINSON:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late retired member Robert Charles Atkinson 3115 at Bowra & O’Dea Chapel, Great Eastern Highway, Bellevue on Saturday (13.08.2016) at 10.00am. A Private Cremation will take place at a later time.
Published in The West Australian on Aug. 11, 2016

http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=robert-atkinson&pid=181029627&fhid=14380&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.U46NF76c.dpuf

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Government Gazette of Western Australia        Friday  9 May 1975        p1316
R.G. 38/71 .- Sergeant Robert Charles Atkinson has been appointed as District Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for the Kimberley Goldfields Registry District to maintain an office at Halls Creek during the absence on leave of Sergeant D. J. Warden
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This appointment dates from 5th May, 1975
https://www.slp.wa.gov.au/gazette/gazette.nsf/gazlist/D4F01B43C86C86FDC82573E5000E437E/$file/gg027.pdf
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Western Australian Government Gazette  Friday  15 November 1991
Under the Child Welfare Act 1947, under section 71 of the Child Welfare Act, 1947, Robert Charles Atkinson, with others, was appointed to hold the office as a member of the Children’s ( Suspended Proceedings ) Panel.
Order given by L. M. AULD, Clerk of the Council on 15 November 1991  page 5803

 

https://www.slp.wa.gov.au/gazette/gazette.nsf/gazlist/ADD7ED6685E1EFF0C82572E20025072D/$file/gg138.pdf
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