Peter Thomas STONE

AKA  Stoney 

Late of  ? 

“possible” relation in ‘the job’:    ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  DPP 7 ( Class 281 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  34893

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 4 September 2000 ( aged 21 years, 9 months, 24 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 22 December 2000 ( aged 22 years, 1 month, 11 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: =  Sergeant 2nd Class 

Stations:  ?, Merrylands ( 26 Division ), ?, Burwood ( 9 Division )( Sgt ), ?, Police Rescue Squad / General Duties – Blue Mountains ( 36 Division ) – Death

Service: From 4 September 2000  to  1 January 2023  = 22 years, 3 months, 28 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 44 years, 1 month, 21 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  Zero

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

 Born:  Saturday 11 November 1978

Died on:  Sunday 1 January 2023

Age:  44 years, 1 month, 21 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Drowned – Off Duty performing a Surf Rescue 

Event location:  Bogola Beach, Bogola Head, south of Narooma, South Coast, NSW

Event date:  Sunday 1 January 2023

Funeral date: Thursday 12 January 2023

Funeral location: ?, Blue Mtns, NSW

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Buried at: ?

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Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2023 )

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An off-duty police officer who died after saving his son, who got into trouble in the water at an unpatrolled beach on the NSW south coast, has been identified.

Peter Stone, 45, went to rescue his 14-year-old son after he got caught in a rip at Bogola Beach, near Narooma, on New Year’s Day.

He was able to help the boy out of the water before he became caught in the rip.

He was pulled from the water unconscious.

Paramedics were called to the beach about 1.30pm and performed CPR on him, but he could not be saved.

The family had been on holiday in the area and the man’s wife was at the beach at the time of the incident.

The man has been identified as a sergeant with the NSW Police Force, attached to the Blue Mountains Police Area Command.

Stone attested in December 2000 and his duties included specialist rescue operations.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb extended condolences to Stone’s family and friends.

“Sergeant Stone was well liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” Webb said.

“His death is a tragic loss to the NSW Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”

Blue Mountains Police Area Commander, Superintendent Don Faulds, said Stone would be dearly missed.

“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” Faulds said.

“He was always quick – if not first – to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.

“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”

Tragic rescue

Acting Inspector Paul Hoyer said the rip was “quite substantial”.

“This is a tragedy that will cut through to the family, his friends, his work mates,” Hoyer told reporters on Monday.

“It’s devastating at this time of the year.”

Hoyer said the South Coast, which is a popular tourist destination, was busy at this time of the year.

He warned people should be careful when heading out on the roads and going to beaches.

“If you do want to go to the beach, swim between the flags at a patrolled beach,” he said.

Local police are investigating the incident and will prepare a report for the coroner.

Any witnesses or those with information about the officer’s death are urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Tragedy as off-duty police officer dies after rescuing son at Narooma beach | 7NEWS

New South Wales police officer Sergeant Peter Stone remembered as ‘selfless’ hero after drowning while saving son

By Heath Parkes-Hupton

A New South Wales police officer — who drowned while saving his son from a rip on the state’s south coast — has been remembered as a “hero” who was skilled in rescue operations.

Sergeant Peter Stone died after being swept out to sea north of Bogola Head, south of Narooma on New Year’s Day.

The 44-year-old had entered the water at a secluded beach to rescue his son, 14, from a strong rip just before 1:30pm.

He managed to push his son to safety but Sergeant Stone did not survive, despite the efforts of lifesavers, who performed CPR.

Sergeant Stone — who was off-duty at the time — joined the force in 2000 and was most recently attached to the Blue Mountains police command, where he performed specialist rescue operations.

New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb offered her condolences to Sergeant Stone’s friends and family.

“Sergeant Stone was well-liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” she said.

“His death is a tragic loss to the New South Wales Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”

Blue Mountains police commander Superintendent Don Faulds said Sergeant Stone was considered a mate and hero to his colleagues.

“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” he said.

“He was always quick — if not first — to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.

“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”

On Monday, Surf Life Saving NSW chief Steven Pearce said Sergeant Stone’s actions had saved his son.

“Heroically, he was able to assist [the boy] out of danger, out of the rip, but he himself remained in the rip and submerged in front of witnesses,” Mr Pearce said.

It has been the busiest summer period for lifesavers in three years, with thousands flocking to New South Wales beaches over the holidays, free of COVID-19 restrictions.

More than 1,000 rescues have been performed so far this summer, according to Surf Life Saving NSW president George Sales.

New South Wales police officer Sergeant Peter Stone remembered as ‘selfless’ hero after drowning while saving son – ABC News

Police funeral for Sergeant who saved his son on South Coast beach

January 12, 2023 6:38 am in

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by James Fennessy

Family and friends of Sergeant Peter Stone will farewell the fallen officer at a full police funeral in the state’s Blue Mountains today (Thursday 12 January 2023).

The highly regarded police officer drowned after rescuing his 14-year-old son at Bogola Beach, south of Narooma on Sunday 1 January 2023

A funeral procession with marching escort will travel along the College access road at the conclusion of the church service.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb extended condolences to Peter’s family and friends.

“Sergeant Stone was well-liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” Commissioner Webb said.

“His death is a tragic loss to the NSW Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”

Blue Mountains Police Area Commander, Superintendent Don Faulds, said Peter was exceptional man, a brilliant operator and will be dearly missed.

“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” Supt Faulds said.

“He was always quick – if not first – to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.

“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”

Police funeral for Sergeant who saved his son on South Coast beach – 2EC

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6 January 2023

Kelly Ann FOSTER  VA

AKA Kel 

Late of  ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Goulburn –  Class #  310

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  46412

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 18 January 2010 ( doing 7 months, 9 days at the Academy )

Probationary Constable- appointed 27 August 2010

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank =  Senior Constable 

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Stations:  ?, Lithgow – Death

Service:  From 18 January 2010   to   Saturday  2 January 2021  =  10 years, 11 months, 15 days Service

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system

Born:  ? ? ?

Died on:  Saturday  2 January 2021

Age:  39

Cause:  Drowned – Off Duty – Rescue attempt in swift water

a Breast Cancer Survivor 

Event location:  Wollangambe Canyon at Mount Wilson, north of the Blue Mountains, NSW

Event date:  Saturday  2 January 2021 – Sunday  3 January 2021

Funeral date:   Thursday, 14 January 2021 at 12:30pm

Funeral location:    Hoskins Memorial Uniting Church, 43 Bridge St, Lithgow, NSW

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Kelly, prior to joining the ranks of NSWPF was a Teacher.

 

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Senior Constable Kelly Foster, aged 39, died following a canyoning incident at Mount Wilson yesterday (Saturday 2 January 2021).

Snr Cst Foster attested on 27 August 2010, after which she commenced duties as a probationary constable at Newtown Local Area Command.

She was confirmed as a constable in May 2012.

In May 2014, Snr Cst Foster joined the State Crime Command working as an intel analyst until May 2020.

She was most recently working at Chifley Police District, stationed at Lithgow Police Station.

NSW Police Acting Commissioner Mal Lanyon has extended his condolences to the Foster family on behalf of the NSW Police Force.
“It’s a very sad time for the NSW Police Force and Kelly’s death is a loss to the whole community,” Acting Commissioner Lanyon said.
“To hear reports that Kelly was trying to help another woman when she died demonstrates her commitment to the community she served and the ability to put the needs of others before her own.
“Kelly was a highly regarded and dedicated officer who will be sorely missed by colleagues across the force.
“Her policing career was put on hold when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, however, her strength to survive this and return to work is another testament to her strength and resilience.
“Above all, Kelly was a kind and loving daughter, sister and partner.”

Snr Cst Foster’s family have requested privacy at this time.

Lucy Mae Beers

Published: 03/01/2021  Updated: 3 January 2021 2:34 PM

There has been a sad end in the search for two missing canyoners after they were sucked into a whirlpool in regional NSW.

The women had not been seen since disappearing beneath the water’s surface on Saturday in Wollangambe Canyon at Mount Wilson, north of the Blue Mountains.

But on Sunday, police divers joined the search and located two bodies around midday.

Police identified the 39-year-old woman as serving NSW Police officer, Senior Constable Kelly Foster, who has most recently been stationed at Lithgow Police Station.

The other woman is believed to be an international student, aged 24, from Chiswick.

She is yet to be formally identified and police are waiting for confirmation that family members are notified.

Witnesses told police the younger woman fell off her inflatable lilo and it was swept into the whirlpool.

Snr Cst Foster was also swept out when she tried to rescue her.

The other members of the group were uninjured.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Missing canyoners found after sucked into whirlpool in Blue Mountains including NSW police officer | 7NEWS.com.au

Port Hacking High School pays tribute to Senior Constable Kelly Foster

Warren John MATHESON

Late of  Reynella, S.A.

South Australia Police Force

Regd. #  ?

Rank:  Constable

Stations:  Darlington, Glenelg & Christies Beach

Service:  From  20 June 1974  to  29 March 1982  = 7+ years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  6 June 1957

Died on:  29 March 1982

Age:  24

Cause:  Motor Vehicle Collision – Driver – Urgent Duty

Event location:  Tapleys Hill Rd, Glenelg North

Funeral date:  1 April 1982

Funeral location:  Mt Gambier, S.A.

Buried at:  Carinya Gardens Cemetery, Mt Gambier

 Memorial located at:  ?

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Matthew John PAYNE

Late of  Rendelsham

South Australia Police Force

Regd. #  ?

Rank:  Constable

Stations:  ?

Service:  From  ?  ?  ?  to  29 March 1982 = ? years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born: ? ? ?

Died on:  29 March 1982

Age:  22

Cause:  Motor Vehicle Collision – Drive – Urgent Duty

Event location:  Tapleys Hill Rd, Glenelg North

Funeral date:  ? ? ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  Rendelsham – near Millicent

 Memorial located at:  ?

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Simon David DE WINNE 

Victoria Police Force

Regd. #   27590

Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 19 July 1989

Senior Constable – appointed 9 December 1996

Stations:  D 24 General Duties, Traffic Operations Group – Melbourne Metro,

Benalla General Duties, Benalla Traffic Management Unit from 10 November 1997 – Death

Service:  From  13 March 1989  to  26 December 1998 = 8+ years Service

Awards: Victoria Police Star – posthumously in 2007. Presented to his sister – SenCon Megan De Winne.

No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  ? ? 1969

Died on:  Saturday  26 December 1998 about 9.35am

Age:  29

Cause:  Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver – Urgent Duty -v- Tree

Event location:  Midland Hwy, Yin Barun, near Swanpool, Victoria

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:   Cremated

 Memorial at:  1/  Benalla Police Station Memorial Garden

2/  Simon de Winne Urgent Care Centre at Benalla Hospital

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At 9.35 a.m. on Saturday, 26th December 1998, Senior Constable De Winne was travelling south along the Midland Highway, near Swanpool, intending to intercept a vehicle for a traffic offence. He lost control of his vehicle and collided with a tree, killing him instantly.

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Simon David De Winne joined Victoria Police on 13th March 1989 and was sworn in at a graduation ceremony on 19th July 1989. Simon worked on General Duties, D.24 and the Traffic Operations Group in metropolitan Melbourne before transferring to Benalla General Duties where he was promoted to Senior Constable on 9th December 1996. Senior Constable De Winne then transferred to the Benalla Traffic Management Unit on 10th November 1997.
On Saturday, 26 December 1998, Senior Constable Simon De Winne died on duty when his patrol vehicle collided with a tree on the Midland Highway, 15 kms south of Benalla.
The Victoria Police Star was posthumously awarded to Senior Constable Simon De Winne at graduation ceremony in 2007. The award was presented to Senior Constable De Winne’s sister, Senior Constable Megan De Winne.

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Senior Constable Simon David De Winne died doing what he loved.
It was 9.35am on Boxing Day, 1998. It was wet and miserable, but Sen Const De Winne was out on our roads working while most of us were at home recovering from an indulgent Christmas feast.
Sen Constable De Winne was in pursuit of a speeding motorcyclist on the Midland Hwy near Swanpool when he was forced to terminate the pursuit as it had turned dangerous. But as he was slowing down, his patrol car slid off the road, slammed into a tree and killed the 29-year-old instantly.
Almost 15 years on, his brother Nick De Winne said the memories of his best mate were still so vivid and the pain of his tragic and unexpected death still so raw.
As Victorians prepare to remember our 131 fallen officers with National Police Remembrance Day on September 29, Nick paid tribute to the work of his brother and his colleagues.
“Simon was the type of guy who just made the best of every day, he loved life and loved being a police officer,” Nick said.
“I appreciate the work of our police more now, they deal with a lot of ferals every day,” he said. “I definitely do respect them (the police) a whole lot more.”
Nick said his brother’s zest for life continued to be an inspiration.
“Simon lived life to the full and he was just a bag of fun to be around,” he said.
Nick said for Simon joining the police force was his lifelong dream.
“He was like a father figure to us; we grew up without dad so he took me under his wing,” Nick said.
“It is shocking, nothing ever replaces it and no matter what I do I won’t be able to see him or hear him again and that’s the hardest thing.”
Sen Const De Winne joined the Victorian Police on March 13, 1989 and was sworn in at a graduation ceremony in July that year.
Like all officers, Sen Const De Winne began his career at the frontline of the force, in general duties in Melbourne before driving his passion into highway patrol.
But when country life took over, Sen Const De Winne transferred to Benalla Police Station where he accepted a general duties position before securing another highway patrol berth.
Sen Const De Winne didn’t just inspire his brother Nick or other brother Byron, he also encouraged his sister Megan to pursue a career within the force.
Megan De Winne is a police officer in Melbourne and has often starred on the television show Highway Patrol.
“Megan failed the first time but after Simon was killed she had more determination than ever to do it and she did,” Nick said.
His legacy continues to live on through Nick and his two mates from the station, Senior Constables Paul Bronsgeest and Richard Cameron.
“I guess I wonder why people speed, why they do it — I ask myself that all the time,” Nick said.
“It’s unnecessary and it’s not cool and it causes trauma. What our family has gone through I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy.”
National Police Remembrance Day is on September 29.
Benalla Police will host a ceremony at the station on September 28 from 9.20am. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

– By Meg Pigram, Sept 13, 2012, mmg.com.au

Video – Remembering the Fallen of the Victoria Police

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The Simon de Winne Urgent Care Centre at Benalla Hospital commemorate Senior Constable Simon de Winne who was killed in the line of duty on December 26, 1998. The Simon De Winne Urgent Care Centre was opened on Wednesday 14th July 2011 by members of the Simon De Winne family.

Senior Constable  De Winne was in pursuit of a speeding motorcyclist on the Midland Highway near Swanpool when he was forced to terminate the pursuit as it had turned dangerous. As he was slowing down, his patrol car slid off the road, slammed into a tree and killed the 29-year-old instantly.  Senior Constable De Winne was a member of the Benalla Traffic Management Unit.

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Simon de Winne Urgent Care Centre

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The Urgent Health Care Unit at Benalla Health was officially dedicated as a Police Memorial in memory of Senior Constable Simon De Winne, (27590) by Mr William Noonan, OAM Chairman, Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation on Thursday, 10th May 2012

Location of Urgent Care Centre:  45 – 53 Coster Street, Simon de Winne Urgent Care Centre, Benalla Hospital, Benalla, 3672

http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/government—state/display/98444-senior-constable-simon-de-winne-

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The Simon de Winne Urgent Care Centre at Benalla Hospital commemorate Senior Constable Simon de Winne who was killed in the line of duty on December 26, 1998. The Simon De Winne Urgent Care Centre was opened on Wednesday 14th July 2011 by members of the Simon De Winne family. Senior Constable De Winne was in pursuit of a speeding motorcyclist on the Midland Highway near Swanpool when he was forced to terminate the pursuit as it had turned dangerous. As he was slowing down, his patrol car slid off the road, slammed into a tree and killed the 29-year-old instantly. Senior Constable De Winne was a member of the Benalla Traffic Management Unit.

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Ann’s presence still being felt

THERE couldn’t be a more appropriate way of paying tribute to Sen-Constable Ann Brimblecombe than what was unveiled yesterday.

The Wangaratta police officer died in 2006 while on duty after her car veered off the road when travelling to Mitta to give school children a bicycle safety lecture.

Children’s safety was close to her heart and it’s because of her that the Wangaratta Hospital’s paediatric unit has now become a safer place.

In tribute to Sen-Constable Brimblecombe, the unit received a $30,000 donation from the police Blue Ribbon Foundation for security doors and a refurbishment to their baby room.

Jennifer Brimblecombe said her daughter didn’t like a fuss being made over her.

“She’d be thrilled to bits for the honour but she was just very happy doing her work, hoping it would stick with all the children as they grew up,” she said.

“You can’t get around the fact she’s not here but at least her work is being carried on.”

Sen-Constable Brimblecombe’s passion for educating stemmed from her original ambition to become a schoolteacher.

“She actually couldn’t get a job when she finished a teaching course. She tried very hard for a while then the next thing we knew she applied for the police force,” Mrs Brimblecombe said.

Soon after she was offered a position to teach, but instead chose the police force.

“She was a very dedicated girl. When she decided she wanted to do something that was her focus completely,” Mrs Brimblecombe said.

Unveiling the plaques to commemorate the memorial was one of the last tasks for deputy police commissioner Kieran Walshe, who will retire after 44 years of service on July 1.

He said the Victorian police force was often described as having “a ringside seat at the greatest show on earth” but it still had its lows.

“When you are in a position of authority and leadership and you hear of these things, like what happened to Ann Brimblecombe and others, they’re lowlights in the organisation,” he said.

“But when you think of the Ann Brimblecombe paediatric rooms, it just really epitomises what Ann was about.”

Funding for the urgent care unit at Benalla Hospital was also revealed in memory of Sen-Constable Simon De Winne, who died in 1998 after colliding with a tree while trying to pull a car over for a traffic offence.

http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/6387/anns-presence-still-being-felt/

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Peter S. BALL

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. #   9734

Rank:  Constable

Stations:  ?, Cannington, Gosnells

Service:  From  18 December 1995  to  7 August 1998 = 2+ years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  15 March 1969

Event date:  5? August

Died on:  Thursday  6 August 1998

Event location:  Crawford St, Cannington

Cause:  Motor Vehicle Accident – pedestrian ( during an arrest )

Age:  24

Funeral date:  Wednesday 12 August 1998

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  ?

 Memorial at:  1 / Memorial Rose Gardens at both Gosnells & Cannington Police Stations

2/ The Safe City Constable peter Ball memorial Award, Gosnells Council, WA

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BALL died on a Thursday after being struck by a passing motor vehicle, whilst struggling with an offender on Crawford St, Cannington. BALL was born 15 March 1969 and joined the police force on the 18th of December 1995.

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Constable Peter Ball Memorial Youth Award

Constable Peter Ball was stationed at Gosnells Police Station and was on duty on 6 August 1998 when he was run down by a car while chasing a suspected car thief in Cannington. Peter died in hospital the next day, leaving behind a young wife and his 18 month old daughter.

Tributes and support from police and the public followed. Peter was given a State Funeral and memorial services are held each year to commemorate him.  Memorial rose gardens were also established at the Gosnells and Cannington Police Stations, where he had worked.

Constable Peter Ball Memorial Youth Award

The award aims to recognise young people, youth groups or organisations that have:

• Improved safety or promoted the prevention of crime
• Enhanced the profile of young people
• Increased opportunities for young people

Who is Eligible?

Youths or a group of young people aged 12 to 25, living in the City or not-for-profit organisations or groups supporting youth activities in the City.

Prize: $1000 + plaque

Nominations

Entries can be submitted any time during the year with submissions closing at the end of September. Award presentations will take place at the Australia Day Ceremony on 26 January each year.

Nominations should be no more than two A4 pages and where appropriate, include supporting material such as photos, media clippings, pamphlets etc.

Applications will only be eligible for one category per program. A separate Application Form is required for each entry. Previous winners are not eligible to nominate the same project for a period of 3 years effective 2016.

Send to:

The Safe City Constable Peter Ball Memorial Award
City of Gosnells
PO Box 662
Gosnells WA 6990

For more information please contact the Safe City Initiative 9391 6022 or Email Safe City.

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Plans for new medal to recognise slain, seriously injured WA police

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Every slain and seriously injured WA police officer would be automatically honoured with a special commendation medal to mark their selfless community sacrifice, under a new plan to be mooted at the WA Police Union conference today.

The idea, which is modelled on an award offered by Victoria Police, has been raised by outgoing union deputy vice-president Jon Groves and has won support from the state opposition and families of officers killed in the line of duty.

Opposition Leader Mark McGowan will unveil a proposal at the police union’s annual conference on Monday for a WA medal, similar to the Victoria Police Star and the US military decoration the Purple Heart, to acknowledge officers killed or seriously injured while on duty.

Under the concept, fallen officers including Constable Damien Murphy, who was run down and killed by a drunk and drugged driver in Craigie in 2007, would be posthumously awarded the medal, along with those who sustain life-changing injuries – like Senior Constable Matt Butcher, who was left partially paralysed by a “flying headbutt” during a brawl in Joondalup in February 2008.

It would apply to all work-related injuries, including psychological illnesses, regardless of whether the conditions first manifested on or off-duty.

“The Victorian Government has struck a medal for police officers who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty and it recognises the sacrifice, valour and contribution of those police officers,” Mr McGowan told Fairfax Media.

“It’s only awarded rarely, but it is an appropriate recognition and certainly gives families of those who have died in the line of duty some additional recognition of their mother or father, husband or wife.

“It’s also for those who are seriously injured in the line of duty – so officers who put their lives on the line and get injured as a consequence…that they are appropriately recognised for that.

“It is rare recognition, but appropriate recognition and I think that should happen here in WA.”

Mr Groves said a medal that acknowledged officers killed and maimed in the line of duty –  and not only acts of bravery – was needed to highlight their community sacrifice and the risks that police officers come up against every day of their working lives.

“We need a medal that recognises the police officers in this state who have paid the ultimate price – either with their lives or their health – in serving the community,” he said.

“It’s something tangible for those who have been kicked out the door of WA Police, due to work-related illness or injury, to have in their hands to remind them of the good times and the good work they did for the community.”

WA policeman Simon Bowen was five years old when his father WA Detective Sergeant Geoff Bowen was killed by a parcel bomb at the National Crime Authority in Adelaide in 1994.

Detective First Class Constable Bowen, who has served with WA Police for seven years, welcomed the idea saying a special medal would validate the ultimate sacrifice his father made.

“I think it’s a great concept in not only is it a keepsake, but it’s something else in the present that will identify the sacrifice and the memory,” he said.

“It’s a small token that you can just marvel at and look at it and say, for my situation, the memory of Dad is never going to be forgotten not only by me but by the blokes that he used to work with and generations to come.

“It’s a small bit of recognition. It would be humbling.”

Tracey Ball, who was widowed when her husband Constable Peter Ball was run down by a car and killed while chasing a suspected car thief in Cannington in August 1998, welcomed the police medal proposal.

The couple’s daughter, Brianna, now 17, was only 18 months old when her father died in the line of duty.

“Brianna was just 18 months old so she really has no memories of her dad,” Ms Ball said.

“She’s very proud of him but she never really knew him, she never got the chance. So to have something physical and tangible that links who he was as a police officer, I think would be extremely important to her.

“My granddad served in World War I and we have his medals. Having those medals, we used to do the Anzac Day parade and we were so proud and patriotic. To have chance to have that for someone in the police force, I think would be awesome.

“I know the defence forces award medals posthumously and with Legacy the kids go on camps with the armed forces kids who talk about their dads’ medals whereas the police kids don’t have that, they don’t have anything.”

A WA Police spokesman said the force already offered several Police Commissioner’s awards for bravery and conduct including the Cross for Bravery, commendations and a group citation for conduct.

In addition, there is also the WA Police Medal for diligent and ethical service, service medals, the Commissioner’s Medal for Excellence, a Certificate of Outstanding Performance and a WA Police Cadet Medal.

The spokesman said the Western Australia Police Cross for Bravery could be awarded to officers killed or seriously injured after a specific act of bravery and members killed in the line of duty were also recognised on the WA Police Memorial Honour Roll and the National Memorial Honour Roll.

He said the “existing awards and medals are quite comprehensive” but declined to comment about the proposal for a medal for officers killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.

“I am unaware of any proposals for new medals and the department does not make a habit of commenting on speculation or possible proposals,” he said.

Comments:

• les bassednean,  Nov 24 2014 at 9:41am

  that is all well and good, but what do those officers who put their body on the line for their state, and then get arrested, interrogated, humiliated, insulted and shamed get?

• Mrs Elliott Watt (9038)  Nov 24 2014 at 11:37am

  I wonder if the medal will be awarded to officers with psychological injuries who have died from these injuries like PTSD, depression and anxiety? My husband died on duty from depression after 15+ years service….surely he, and other officers like him deserve to be recognized too?

• Long overdue   Perth,  Nov 24 2014 at 9:40pm

  This issues has been raised for quite literally decades that I have been aware of, and yet the Dep’t has chosen to ignore the injured in the hope they will leave. It is only if you suddenly become high-profile media interest then they cannot ignore you.
  The embarrassing fact is as things stand, all the officers who came to Matt Butcher’s aid can be recognised, but there is literally nothing that can be given in acknowledgement to Matt himself as there was no “clever act” they can use for a special commendation. And not even Toxic Tony could spin a believable one for the actions of an unconscious man. This has been raised at the highest levels in emails that were ignored and not replied to.
  If they finally come to the table on this one, great! Allow retrospectivity, even better. The men and women who put their life on the line so you can be safe deserve nothing less!

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/plans-for-new-medal-to-recognise-slain-seriously-injured-wa-police-20141123-11sgts.html

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Parliament.wa.gov.au   Wednesday  12 August 1998

Mr DAY: ……….

We must also acknowledge that violence in the community as a whole is greater these days. That is not something for which the Government or the Police Service can take responsibility; it is a problem for society as a whole. For whatever reason, more and more people in the community are likely to display acts of extreme violence. We have seen tragic examples of that within the past few years. It is a deep-seated problem for the community. In part, it relates to the amount of violence shown on television which is resulting in much more normalisation of levels of violence in the community. We must tackle that problem from a fundamental perspective if we are to be successful in fighting it.

I touched earlier on the issue of young offenders in the community. We have seen tragic examples recently of young offenders who, in many respects, cannot be expected to take full responsibility for their actions. One example is the absolute tragedy of the death of Constable Peter Ball last week, whose funeral was held today, and who was allegedly killed as a result of the activities in part of a 13 year old offender.

http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/hansard/hans35.nsf/16ab30a0303e54f448256bf7002049e8/921ef0f19887e8df4825668e001084c9?OpenDocument

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard confirmed today that she will travel to the holiday island to attend a memorial service on October 12 and will offer victims of the attack free flights to commemorate the day.

The assistance package will include airfares, ground transport, accommodation, travel insurance and visa costs, in line with the package provided for the first anniversary.

Assistance will be granted to family members of the 88 Australians who died.

Those seriously injured are also eligible and will be able to take a partner, child or a close relative and a support person if required for medical reasons.

But, the definition of “serious injury” has sparked concerns by survivors such as Peter Hughes and Tracey Ball, as well as Kingsley Football Club president Keith Pearce.

Mr Hughes, who sustained burns to more than 50 per cent of his body, said he was worried some people may miss out on assistance because their pain will not be deemed serious enough.

“I am happy they are offering what was offered for the first anniversary,” he said. “But I don’t think they should be singling out people. I just want everyone to be able to go back and pay their respects.”

Government sources said the definition would include psychological injuries.

Mr Hughes said he had asked the Prime Minister several weeks ago about the funding package and then wrote to her this week.

Tracey Ball, widow of Constable Peter Ball who died chasing a suspected car thief in August 1998, was also injured in the bombings along with her sister Melinda Kemp.

The pair, who were on a family holiday at the time, are concerned the assistance package will not extend to their mum and dad.

Mrs Kemp said while their father was not injured, he was left scarred by the event.

She said he had the grim task of searching makeshift morgues looking for them, a task no father wanted to endure.

Last night the Kingsley Football Club, which lost seven players in the horrific attack, held a legends match to commemorate the 10th anniversary as well as help raise money for anyone who wanted to go back.

Mr Pearce, whose son Duane was one of the players who did come home, said the club had been inquiring for months about government financial assistance and in the end decided to organise their own fundraiser to help those who couldn’t afford the travel costs.

“What is meant by seriously injured?” he said. “Is that physically or mentally, what does it mean? And how serious is serious? It should be available to everyone.”

Services will be held in both Bali and Canberra on October 12, with Governor-General Quentin Bryce to lead the service in the nation’s capital.

“It was a moment of horror that had a profound effect on Australia as a nation and on the lives of survivors and the family and loved ones of those who died,” Ms Gillard said in a statement on Sunday.

“Time has healed many of the physical wounds caused by the bombings but it can never diminish the sense of wrong we feel at this act of terror.

“Forgetting would be the ultimate injustice – and we will never forget.”

The memorial service in Bali will be held at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park and the Canberra service will be held in the Great Hall of Parliament House.

http://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/costs-a-concern-for-bali-survivors/story-fndo4e3y-1226453308922

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 Mark Anthony BATEMAN

Victoria Police Force

Regd. #   30810

Rank:  Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Northcote – death

Service:  From  ? ? ?  to  20 May 2000 = ? years Service

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  ? ? 1970

Died on:  Saturday 20 May 2000 @ 2.20am

Cause:  Motor Vehicle Accident – killed instantly

Age:  30

Funeral date:  ? ? ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  ?

 Memorial at:  Blue Ribbon Foundation Portland District Health Emergency Helipad

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At approximately 2.20am on Saturday 20th May, 2000 Senior Constable Fiona Robinson and Senior Constable Mark Bateman were travelling along High Street, Northcote with emergency lights activated in response to an emergency call. At the intersection of Dennis & High Streets the divisional van they were driving collided with another vehicle before coming to rest against a traffic control signal and electricity pole. Both members were killed instantly. Fiona was 30 years of age.

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Debra Bateman is the face of Blue Ribbon Day … a wonderful choice, as I will explain, and a job well done by the organisers.

I say job, because Debra, sorry Dr Bateman, is not the sort of person who has ever sought the spotlight so I’m guessing they had to work hard to convince her.

It’s perhaps why she never aimed for the stars as a child. Dr Bateman says she begrudgingly finished high school before qualifying as a hairdresser.

Yet, she is now a senior lecturer in higher education research at Deakin University and recently has been honoured with two national teaching awards for excellence, the Pearson ATEA Australia Teacher Educator of the Year and the Australian Learning and Teaching Council award.

She has also been cited for her outstanding contribution to student learning.

“Who’d have thought!” Dr Bateman, 43, says with a laugh.

And, yet, just a little more 10 years ago, things were so different, so despairing.

At 32, Dr Bateman became a widow, but don’t call her that, especially if it makes you feel sorry for her or you are tempted to plant a consoling kiss on her cheek. Because people, Dr Bateman says, do that when you are a widow. You can see the pity work across their faces, she says. The assumptions registered.

Perhaps she is more conscious of the emotional baggage the name carries because of the sudden and shocking way Dr Bateman became a widow on a Saturday night in May 2000.

Her husband, Sen-Constable Mark Bateman, was on night patrol with newly married Sen-Constable Fiona Robinson.

They were answering a call to attend a reported holdup at a bakery in Northcote, when their van was clipped by another vehicle, became airborne and crashed into a power pole.

Both officers were killed.

Dr Bateman was at home with children, Jack, 17 months, and Daisy, who was nine weeks old.

She has never spoken publicly about her 29-year-old husband’s death until now and only because she is the face of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Day. So why now?

“I feel it is appropriate for me to step up,” she told me.

“I have a few runs on the board, successes in my life.”

She also spoke to children Daisy, now 11, and Jack, who is 12, about going public and said the family agreed it was a privilege to do it and a positive thing to do and they all wanted to give something back.

Dr Bateman will feature in an advertising campaign promoting the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Day on September 29. It is a day when Victorians wear blue and white ribbons as a mark of respect for the sacrifice and memory of 157 police men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty in Victoria.

Money raised – $5.5 million to date – goes to pay for new lifesaving equipment in Victoria’s public hospitals.

Mark Bateman was, his wife says, a very proud policeman who also loved his football club. He wasn’t a complicated bloke. They met when he was 16, she was 18, and they married eight years later, when Dr Bateman had completed a teaching diploma.

There were a few hurdles along the way. A kilometre from the site of the accident that would claim Mark’s life, the couple had a horrific car accident. Mark, then 19, suffered broken ribs, but Dr Bateman, 21, suffered a brain injury that would keep her in hospital and rehabilitation for a year.

She said the accident was a major transition for both of them.

Mark would emerge an incredibly committed person, Dr Bateman a young woman heading in a new direction.

She was a qualified hairdresser, but a vocational therapist told her she could not do that any more, because she wouldn’t be able to stand on her feet all day.

Dr Bateman was told she would make a great teacher. The therapist was spot on. She was a born teacher.

When Mark died, Dr Bateman became a single mother and was forced to think about what she wanted to do, “because I really had grown up”.

Juggling children, she completed a doctorate and now works in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof Jane Den Hollander. Previously, she worked in the School of Education.

Prof Den Hollander said Dr Bateman was a shining example of what could be achieved through dogged determination, perseverance and a love of lifelong learning. She doesn’t tell anyone she is a police widow, because Dr Bateman does not want to be defined by it and she wants her children to know they are special, but not because their father died.

It was also important to her to maintain her integrity and independence.

“I’m a very self-contained unit, that’s how I describe myself,” Dr Bateman said.

A good teacher is also a good learner. Four weeks after Mark’s death, Dr Bateman was invited to a lunch attended by several police widows. She said: “I was still very raw. (But) I could see women around the tables who had made choices. Some stuck with the very moment of losing their partners. Others were amazing women who were resilient and robust. They had incredible integrity and pride in who they were.”

Dr Bateman said her parents, Alan and Joy, had taught her to never give up and she had two babies who required her to make some serious choices.

“I chose to be strident and strong,” she said.

“I’ve proven that widows can do anything they want to do and I have proven to myself that stuff I never dared dream was possible.”

Like I said, she is a wonderful role model for us all, not just widows, and her story is a lesson in how to not be burdened by a catastrophic tragedy, but rather be inspired by it. It’s a story of a woman who stayed strong and a family which helped each other through the sadness and despair.

And for those who believe that Mark Bateman is looking down on them, well, he’d be looking down with pride.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/standing-up-for-widows/story-fn6bn88w-1226123536654

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A coroner has found the deaths of two policemen in a car accident in Melbourne were not influenced by the van in which they were travelling.

Senior Constable MARK BATEMAN, aged 30, and 31-year-old Senior Constable FIONA ROBINSON died from multiple injuries after their divisional van rolled when it side-swiped another car in suburban Northcote on May 20 last year.

Coroner PHILLIP GOLDBERG said the two police officers were en route to a burglary in progress and were trying to overtake the slower moving car.

He said a subsequent police investigation revealed that the Holden Commodore in which they were travelling had a higher potential to roll over than the previous model Ford.

The Commodore divisional vans are no longer used by police.

But Mr GOLDBERG says the Commodore’s greater risk of rolling did not aggravate the circumstances of the two police officers deaths.

http://gmac-financce.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/vic-police-car-type-did-not-contribute.html

Gone but not forgotten

Opening of Emergency Helipad and Dedication of Mark Bateman Memorial

 

 

Blue Ribbon Day at Scotch

December 2011

WORDS: Mr Tim Shearer

National Police Remembrance Day, or Blue Ribbon Day as it is better known in Victoria, occurs every September, and this year’s Blue Ribbon Day was Thursday 29 September ( 2011 ).

This year Scotch ( Scotch College, Melbourne ) was nominated as the ambassador school for Blue Ribbon Day, and on Wednesday 14 September Mr Neil Soullier OAM, the CEO of the Blue Ribbon Foundation, attended assembly and presented a flag of remembrance to the Principal. The flag was flown at Scotch until Blue Ribbon Day, Thursday 29 September.

Fiona Frances ROBINSON – nee De LEUUW

Victoria Police Force

Regd. #   30507

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed 17 February 1995

Senior Constable – appointed August 1999

Stations:  Mill Park ( 17 February 1995 ), Transit ( April 1977 ), Northcote ( March 1999 ) – death

Service:  From  ? ? ?pre 17 February 1995  to  20 May 2000 = 5+ years Service

Awards:  posthumous Victoria Police Star – Awarded on 19 July 2005

Born:  ? ? 1969

Died on:  Saturday 20 May 2000 @ 2.20am

Cause:  Motor Vehicle Accident – killed instantly

Age:  31

Funeral date:  ? ? ?

Funeral location:  ?

Buried at:  ?

 Memorial at:  the Fiona Robinson Treatment Room, Children’s Ward, Geelong Hospital, Victoria

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A coroner has found the deaths of two policemen in a car accident in Melbourne were not influenced by the van in which they were travelling.

Senior Constable MARK BATEMAN, aged 30, and 31-year-old Senior Constable FIONA ROBINSON died from multiple injuries after their divisional van rolled when it side-swiped another car in suburban Northcote on May 20 last year.

Coroner PHILLIP GOLDBERG said the two police officers were en route to a burglary in progress and were trying to overtake the slower moving car.

He said a subsequent police investigation revealed that the Holden Commodore in which they were travelling had a higher potential to roll over than the previous model Ford.

The Commodore divisional vans are no longer used by police.

But Mr GOLDBERG says the Commodore’s greater risk of rolling did not aggravate the circumstances of the two police officers deaths.

http://gmac-financce.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/vic-police-car-type-did-not-contribute.html

Gone but not forgotten

Peter Allen FIGTREE

AKA  ?

Late of ?

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 199B

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 21207

Rank:  Commenced Training – Monday  28 November 1983

Probationary Constable – appointed 24 February 1984

Constable – appointed 24 February 1985

Constable 1st Class – appointed  ? ? ?

Service:  From 28 November 1983 to 13 June 1989 = 5+ years Service

Stations:  ?, Ballina HWP

Awards:  No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  Friday  23 October 1964

Died:  Tuesday  13 June 1989

Age:  24

Cause:  Motor vehicle accident – passenger – Urgent Duty – Pursuit of SMV

Wardell, NSW

Funeral date:  ?

Funeral location:  ?, Lismore

Grave location:  Buried at Lismore ( Goonellabah ) Lawn Cemetery –

Portion: G Section: 53 Lot: 41

Grave GPS:    Lat:  -28.8333333   Long: 153.3238888888889

28 50′ 00S / 153 19′ 26E

DOUBLE POLICE FATALITY

 [alert_green]Peter IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_green]

About 11.25pm on 13 June, 1989 police in Byron Bay commenced a high speed pursuit of a panel van. The pursued vehicle drove south in the Coast Road, followed by the Byron Bay Police vehicle, and into Ballina. As both vehicles continued south through Ballina, a local Highway Patrol vehicle driven by Constable 1st Class Beaver, with Senior Constable Rampling and Constable 1st Class Figtree as passengers, joined the pursuit. More police vehicles arrived to assist as the pursuit continued through the township of Wardell. About five kilometres south of Wardell the Ballina Highway Patrol vehicle began to draw level with the offending vehicle. As it did so, the driver of the pursued vehicle drove across to the centre of the roadway and clipped the front of the Byron Bay Police car. As a result, the police vehicle veered across the road and skidded in loose gravel before colliding with a power pole.

All three police were trapped for some time in the badly damaged police car and when freed were conveyed by ambulance to the Lismore Base Hospital. Constable Beaver recovered from internal injuries received, however Constable Figtree died before he reached hospital and Senior Constable Rampling died a short time later.

Senior Constable Rampling was born in 1959 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 15 January, 1979. At the time of his death he was attached to the Ballina Detectives.

Constable Figtree was born in 1964 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 28 November, 1983. At the time of his death he was attached to the Ballina Highway Patrol.

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Deadly toll

Alone in his patrol car, Chris Thornton had the police siren flashing as he chased a white sedan through Woy Woy.

Thornton, 35, a highway patrolman, had been in the force for 15 years. He was, his mother says, “the best driver I have ever seen”.

The reason for the chase that night in April 2002 is unknown. Both cars were seen travelling at high speed. Thornton was about 50 metres behind.

Meanwhile, Leonard Rowley, 56, an unlicensed driver, was driving to his local KFC to pick up dinner. He saw the first car flash past and judged – wrongly – that he had time to turn out in front of the patrol car. Thornton tried to avoid Rowley’s car but clipped the back, veered onto the wrong side of the road and hit a power pole.

Thornton died on the spot, which is marked by a permanent stainless-steel cross. Rowley later received a suspended two-year sentence.

“His life from the age of 12 was about helping people,” says Thornton’s mother, Freada Thornton. “He was in the surf club and he was there to rescue people and then he went into the force and he was doing the same thing.” His father, Barry Thornton, says: “He loved life. He had been in Gosford for 15 years and was so popular with the community there.”

Police pursuits are, says Barry, a necessary evil: “If they don’t catch the criminals there will be more deaths on the roads. The ones that they’re in pursuit of are the idiots that have done the wrong thing to start with.”

But pursuits have come at a cost to the NSW Police Department. Fifteen officers have died as a result of high-speed chases, beginning with the death of Constable George Boore in 1937.

Details provided by the NSW Police Association show a steady stream of fatalities involving cars and motorcycles. The full list of casualties is as follows:

April 2, 1937: Constable George Boore;

June 2, 1954: Constable Cecil Sewell;

November 14, 1958: Constable Brian Boaden;

December 23, 1958: Constable William Lord;

October 14, 1961: Constable James Kinnane;

September 7, 1963: Constable Colin Robb;

December 2, 1976: Constable Terry Moncur;

January 3, 1985: Constable Wayne Rixon;

July 25, 1985: Detective-Constable Steven Tier;

October 20, 1987: Constable Themelis Macarounas;

August 24, 1988: Constable Peter Carter;

June 13, 1989: Constable Peter Figtree;

June 14, 1989: Senior Constable Glenn Rampling;

January 14, 2001: Senior Constable James Affleck;

April 13, 2002: Senior Constable Christopher Thornton.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/Police-Pursuits/Deadly-toll/2004/11/05/1099547386960.html

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David Andrew SHEAN

( late of Waterford West )

Queensland Police Force

Regd. #  3607

Rank:  Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Darling Downs, Brisbane, Brisbane Traffic Branch, Brisbane Traffic Tail bike Squad, , South Brisbane District Training Office, Brisbane Traffic Camera Officer, Metropolitan South Regional Traffic Adjudication Office

Service:   From  pre 27 May 1977  to  5 April 2001 = 24 years Service

Academy:  ‘B’ Squad

Awards:  National Medal – granted 20 July 1994

Born:   10 July 1952

Died on:  5 April 2001

Cause:  Injuries received – Traffic accident

Event location:  Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane, Qld

Age:  48

Funeral date:  10 April 2001

Funeral location:  Great Southern Memorial Park, Carbrook, Qld

Buried at:  Cremated.  Ashes were scattered at Hope Banks in Moreton Bay, Qld.

Memorials:  Waterford West State School unveiled a plaque dedicated to his memory in their garden of conciliation and reflection.

Gold Coast ( Qld ) Water Police rescue vessel ” D A Shean ” named in honour of David.

DAVID IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

Qld Police Vessel “D.A.SHEAN” – Gold Coast

“D.A.SHEAN”

The “D.A.SHEAN” launched 9th December 2005.The Honourable Judy Spence MP, Minister for Police and Corrective Services and the Commissioner for Police Mr Robert Atkinson APM, officiated at the commissioning and launching of the D. A. SHEAN at the Southport Yacht Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach. Senior Constable Shean’s wife Paula and children Katie, Kimberley, Christopher and Matthew attended the launch. The “D.A.SHEAN” is a 10 metre aluminium vessel constructed by Yamba Welding and Engineering Pty Ltd. The vessel is powered by twin 420hp (8.2 litre) M.P.I. fuel injected V8 inboard Mercruiser petrol engines with Mercruiser Bravo 3 stern drives fitted with dual propellers. The “D.A.SHEAN” has a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 44 knots (80 km/hr) and is fitted with a dual fuel system with a total capacity of 1200 litres of unleaded petrol. The vessel is equipped with the latest electronic equipment for navigation and communication purposes and is registered in 2C commercial survey (50 nautical miles to sea) for 2 crew and 16 passengers.