Malcolm SCOTT 

AKA  MAL

Late of  ?

Victoria Police member

prior to joining AFP

Police Academy Class #  ? ? ?

VicPol #  25086

Rank:  Senior Constable

Service:  From  ? ? 1985 to  ? ? 2007 = 22 years Service

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Australian Federal Police Force

AFP Academy Class #  ???

AFP Regd. #  ????

Rank:  ?

Final Rank = ?

Stations:  ?, IDG ( International Deployment Group ), Papua New Guinea ( 2014 ), East Timor,

Service:  From? ? 2007 to  4 November 2017 =  10 years Service

Awards:   ?

Born:   11 April 1958

Died on:   Saturday  4 November 2017 just before 9am

Age:  59

Cause:   Depression – Suicide – gunshot

Event location:  foyer of AFP Headquarters, La Trobe St, Melbourne

Event date:  Saturday  4 November 2017 just before 9am

Funeral date:   ? ? ?

Funeral location:   ?

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

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Ballarat football fraternity mourns great mentor Malcolm Scott

Ballarat’s football fraternity has vowed to rally behind the family of Ballarat Football Netball League Hall of Fame member, Malcolm Scott.

https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/5035162/ballarat-football-fraternity-mourns-great-mentor-malcolm-scott/

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 William Blake LEONARD

AKA  ?

Late of Albury, NSW

NSW Academy Class #  ? ? ?

Brother to Lawrence Blake LEONARD – NSWPF #  ‘Q‘ 6949

Brother to Joseph Blake LEONARD – QldPol # ???

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ‘Q‘ 5928

Rank:  Constable

Final Rank = Constable 1st Class

Stations:  ?, Moulamein, Broken Hill, Torrowangee, Albury

1st Class Constable – of ‘Round Hill’ – acting forester at Broken Hill ( 10 Feb 1897 ) & Slaughter Houses ( 21 Feb 1896 )

Constable – acting forester at Thackaringa ( 16 Apr 1898 )

1st Class Constable – Registrar of Small Debts Court at Torrowangee ( 9 Dec 1898 )

Constable – Torrowangee Police Station ( Broken Hill ) ( 9 Dec 1898 & 22 Jun 1900 )

William B. LEONARD – Albury Police – ( Shearers’ Accommodation Act ) ( 6 May 1902 )

Service:  From  21 January 1890  to  26 June 1903 =  13+ years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:  9 November 1865, ‘Jerrara’, Bungonia, NSW

Died on:   Friday  26 June 1903

Age:  37

Cause:   Pneumonia

Event location:  Albury Hospital, NSW

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   ? ? ?

Funeral location:   ?

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

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Jason DeRIDDER 

AKA  ?

Late of Camden

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #   2003949

Rank:  Special Constable 1st Class

Final Rank = Special Constable 1st Class

Stations:  ?, Security Management Unit –

Service:  From  ? ? ?  to  24 December 2018 =  ? years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:   Monday  24 December 2018

Age:  45

Cause:   Cancer ? –

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Friday  4 January 2019 @ 11am

Funeral location:   St Pauls Catholic Church, John St, Camden

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Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

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Paul Matthew TOPHAM 

AKA TOPPY

Late of  ?

Victoria Police Force

Academy Class # ????

Regd. #  36971

Rank:  Senior Constable

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Hastings, Southern Metro Region – Somerville HWP – Death

Service:  From  ? ? ?  to  1 January 2019 =  ? years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Posthumously ( 9 Jan 2019 ) Awarded a Commendation for two incidents he attended ( as mentioned below )

Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:   Tuesday  1 January 2019

Age:  37

Cause:   PTSD – Suicide – Mental Health issues – ( Method ? )

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Wednesday  9 January 2019 @ 4.30pm

Funeral location:   the Cumulus Stratus Chapel, Bunorong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston – Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South

Wake location:  ?TBA

Funeral Parlour:  ?TBA

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

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Batty case constable’s death shocks friends and family

Ryan Tennison, Herald Sun

January 1, 2019 9:15pm

A senior police officer who helped Rosie Batty through the aftermath of her son Luke’s murder has died, shocking friends and family.

Leading Senior Constable Paul Topham was a key part of a coronial inquest into the 11-year-old’s death and was praised for his efforts during the matter.

Police Association Secretary Wayne Gatt said the well-respected officer would be sorely missed.

ROSIE BATTY STEPS DOWN FROM FOUNDATION

STUNNING NEW PORTRAIT OF ROSIE BATTY UNVEILED

THE SHOCKING STATISTIC NO AUSTRALIAN SHOULD ACCEPT

“The Police Association is deeply saddened by the ­sudden, tragic loss of one of our members in recent days,” he said.

“We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the member’s family, friends and shattered colleagues, and remind them that we are here to support them in any we can.”

Ms Batty said she would ­remember Sen Constable Topham for helping her through some of her darkest days. “I can’t speak highly enough of what he did for me,” she said.

“He was someone I could turn to when I was scared or worried about something. He was there for me when some in the police force weren’t.”

Ms Batty said she had heard Sen Constable Topham had been struggling with mental health issues in recent times.

“I knew he was going through some tough times but I’m saddened to hear that he’s no longer with us,” Ms Batty said. “It’s an absolute tragedy.”

A Victoria Police spokeswoman confirmed an officer from the Southern Metro region had died and a report was being prepared for the coroner.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

In his coronial findings, Judge Ian Gray praised Sen Constable Topham for his efforts during the investigation.

If you are experiencing personal problems call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

ryan.tennison@news.com.au

Francis DRUM

AKA  ?

Late of Marengo, NSW

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ‘P‘ 0086

For the purposes of this website ‘P‘ = represents those Police joining Pre 1862 when NSWPF “Officially” commenced

Rank: Constable – commenced 24 February 1862

Senior Constable

Final Rank = Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Morangarell ( 1875 ), Murringo, Marengo – Death 

Service:  From  24 February 1862  to 12 January 1882 =  20 years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   31 March 1838, Auchandinard, Bally Connell, Fermanagh, Ireland

Died on:  Thursday  12 January 1882

Age:  45

Cause:   Fall from horse whilst On Duty – Fractured neck

Event location:  near Warrangong Station, Marengo

Event date:  Thursday  12 January 1882

Funeral date:   Tuesday  17 January 1882

Funeral location:   Murringo Cemetery, Murringo Rd, Murringo, NSW, 2586

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at: Murringo Cemetery, Murringo Rd, Murringo, NSW, 2586

 Memorial located at:   ?

Widow:  Mary Agnes DRUM & 6 children of Marengo in the Colony of NSW

FRANCIS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE

On Friday 27 September 2019 an omission was rectified with the name of Senior Constable Francis DRUM being added to the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance together with the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra.

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Burrowa News (NSW : 1874 – 1951),

Friday 20 January 1882, page 2

INQUEST ON SENIOR-CONSTABLE DRUM.

The coroner (Mr. S. Robinson) and a jury of five held an inquest at the dwelling house of the late Senior-constable Drum, Marengo, on Tuesday, touching the death of that officer.

John McSpadden deposed : I am boundary rider to Mr. W. B. Suttor ; I know the deceased Senior-constable Drum ; I saw him yesterday morning ; be called at the station and asked me the road to Beplate‘s ; he was collecting the electoral roll ; I went on horseback with him ; we had ridden about three quarters of a mile from Warrangong station ; there was a storm rising ; Drum said he would turn back ; his horse gave two or three turns round ; Drum stuck the spurs into the animal ; she made a bound and deceased’s hat fell off ; the mare then bolted ; deceased could not hold her ; after going about 300 yards I saw the mare fall right through a six-wire fence, on the top of the rider ; I galloped up, and found deceased bleeding copiously from the mouth and ear ; he was quite dead ;

I then went and reported the circumstances to the overseer of the station ; Mr. Johnson, I, and my wife, went to where the body was ; we then took the body to the station ;

Mr. Woodbridge, who is a neighbour, afterwards reported to the police, and the body was then brought to Marengo, by order of the coroner ; the mare from the start was restless ; she appeared to be a very fiery animal ; I thought she was not a safe animal to ride ; I brought the mare here from Warrangong this morning ; she is marked in several places by the wire fence.

Charles Henry Thompson deposed : I am a constable stationed at Marengo ; Senior-constable Drum was in charge of the Marengo station ; from information I received I went yesterday to Bang Bang, distant from here about 25 miles ; I there saw Constable Drum ; he said he had been sick, but that he was then all right ; Mrs. Drum spoke to me on Wednesday night ; she said she had heard her husband was sick at Bang Bang ; she further requested me to take a buggy and bring him home ; I and Mr. Connor, inn-keeper, started at 12 o’clock on Wednesday night, and got to Bang Bang at 5 on Thursday morning ; Drum was better, and started to finish the electoral roll at about a quarter past eight in the morning ; while I was with deceased he had one glass of brandy ; he said he had a touch of sunstroke on Monday last ; I arrived home about noon yesterday, and about two hours afterwards news came to me that Drum had been killed ; I telegraphed to the police, and also to the coroner, and upon the order of the coroner, I had the body brought home ;

he, deceased, left home on Monday morning : I have been ten weeks here ; I have known Drum for nearly four years ; I never saw him drunk ; when he started from Bang Bang on Thursday the mare was very fidgetty, and was prancing about ; I told Drum if the mare was too much for him that I would ride her and finish taking the roll ; I don’t think the mare is safe to ride ; she is flash and has a bad temper ; I would not care to ride or have charge of her ; Drum used to say that she required watching.

Michael O’Connor deposed : I am an innkeeper, residing in Marengo ; I knew the deceased, Senior-constable Drum ; I have known him on and off for about twelve years ; on Wednesday evening about 10 o’clock Mrs. Drum came to my house and said she had heard that her husband was sick at Bang Bang ; she asked me if I would go with my buggy and bring him home ; she said that Constable Thompson would accompany me ; I consented to go ;

I started with Constable Thompson about 12 o’clock, and arrived at Bang Bang at five in the morning ; when we arrived I saw Drum coming out of the stable ; Drum said, “Where are you going ?” I did not tell him my object in coming ; he appeared to have been sick, but not from drink ; I only saw him have one drink that morning ; the mare Drum rode was very fidgetty ; we afterwards left and came home ;

Drum was a very regular man, and not in the habit of drinking.

The verdict of the jury was that deceased met his death by falling from his horse over a six-wire fence on the 12th instant, which fall dislocated his neck.

The jury added a rider to the effect that they were of opinion that the mare was not a fit animal to be supplied to the police force.

The funeral of Senior-constable Drum took place on the evening of the inquest, and was followed by a large concourse of people, vehicles and horsemen.

The burial service was read by the Rev. Father Long, of Burrowa.

A public subscription is being raised for the purpose of erecting a memorial stone over the grave of the deceased.

There is no doubt that the primary cause of the accident was the temper of the mare, which appears to have been very bad. She has passed through several hands and was given up each time by the possessor as being unsafe to ride.

It is said that she killed a man sometime ago in another district, and was brought over here for the use of an officer of rank in the service, who declined to have her, since which she has been sent away from place to place with the object of exchanging her.

Under these circumstances it is not creditable to the authorities to allow animals of this class to be ridden by the police, who, of all men, require horses which can he kept thoroughly under control. It is to be hoped that the rider to the verdict will have some effect in the proper quarter.

Assuming however, that the horse had been a quite animal, then the Government would still be blameable for permitting the use of wire fences without a top rail, at any rate along public roads.

Only a few months back another trooper lost his life over a similar fence to the one in question. And so the affair as usual, rests, until death after death at last compels the selfish red taped authorities to move in the matter.

There is a fence of this class on a main road not many miles from Young, and as a matter of course, it is impossible for man or beast to see it by night, nor indeed often by day. What is of more common occurence than, for say a vehicle to run slightly off the track of a bush road on a night, not necessary dark, and if the fences are not discernible, what guide is there for a driver. A matter of this kind could be easily regulated by a brief Act, and would prevent many an accident to life and limb. — Argus (Young.) .

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107930196

Burrangong Argus (NSW : 1864 – 1913),

Saturday 1 August 1868, page 2

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.

Thomas Evans was brought from Murrumburrah by constable Francis Drum, charged with the above offence. Fined 10s., or three days’ imprisonment.

OBSCENE LANGUAGE.

Thomas Evans was charged with using obscene language. Constable Francis Drum deposed that, when attempting to arrest defendant, he made use of the language complained of, a repetition of which would be unfit for publication. Fined 1/., or fourteen days’ imprisonment.

ASSAULTING POLICE.

Thomas Evans was charged with assaulting the constable in the execution of his duty. Constable Francis Drum deposed that, when arrested, defendant refused to walk, after which he got up, kicked him in the stomach, and tried to turn his thumb back. Eventually he had to obtain the assistance of Mr. Dillon. Defendant resisted all the way to the lockup. He was the worst man he (constable) ever had his hand on. Fined 2/., or one month in gaol. Locked up in default.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247265628

The Hume Police District

Friday 27 September 2019 ( National Police Remembrance Day )

Young Sector – Police Remembrance Day

Today on duty and off duty police from Young Sector gathered at Murringo Cemetery to commemorate Police Remembrance Day and the addition of the Late Senior Constable Francis Drum, Officer in Charge of Marengo, (as it was then known) to the NSW Police Force Roll of Honour.

Senior Constable Drum was killed on duty in a horse riding accident in 1882.

Research and hard work from the Murringo First Families Group, Young and District Family History Group and Leading Senior Constable Pat Smith of Young Highway Patrol, supported by the Mayor and Local Member, saw Senior Constable Drum included on the Roll in time for this year’s Remembrance Day.

A message from the Deputy Prime Minister was read, our Local Member Steph Cooke MP made the opening remarks and a prayer service was officiated by Fr Allen of St Mary’s Young.

Wreaths were laid by our Local Member, our Mayor, the great-grandson of Senior Constable Drum and also by Leading Senior Constable Smith.

We paused for a moment at the grave of another police officer who died of illness in 1904 before we gathered for lunch at the Murringo Memorial Hall.

A day in remembrance of our fallen colleagues.

(Thanks to the Young Witness for the photos)

William Peter CROOKS 

AKA PETE, CROOKSY

Late of Umina

NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class #  ???

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  32060

Rank:  Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank = Inspector

Stations:  ?, Eastwood, Police Prosecutor, CMR Region Office, Office of General Counsel and Brisbane Water Police District – Death

Service:  From  ? ? ?  to  29 November 2018 =  ? years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   3 February 1969

Died on:   Thursday  29 November 2018

Age:  49

Cause:   Brain tumour

Event location:   ?

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Monday  10 December 2018

Funeral location:   Green Point –  Central Coast, NSW

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?TBA

 Memorial located at:   ?

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 Annette Louise TOLHURST nee HINTON

Daughter-in-law to Charlie Tolhurst ( NSWPF # 5395 )

AKA  NETTY

Late of Lithgow

NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 237

New South Wales Police Force

Probationary Constable # 60505

Regd. #  25650

Rank:  Commenced training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 20 June 1988 ( aged 24 years, 5 months, 25 days )

Probationary Constable – attested 9 September 1988 ( 24 years, 8 months, 14 days )

Final Rank = Sergeant

Stations:  ?, The Rocks ( 1990 ), North Sydney ( 6 Division ), PoliceLink ( PAL ) – Lithgow

Service:  From 20 June 1988   to  29 November 2018 = 30 years, 5 months, 9 days years Service

Age at leaving Police:  54 years, 11 months, 3 days

Time in Retirement:  0

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   Thursday 26 December 1963

Died on:   Thursday  29 November 2018 at Lithgow District Hospital

Age:  54 years, 11 months, 3 days

Cause:  Cancer

Event location:  Lithgow District Base Hospital, Lithgow, NSW

Event date:   ?

Funeral date:   Friday 7 December 2018 @ 2pm

Funeral location:   Black Gold Cabins, 121 Main St, Wallerawang

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  Lithgow City Funerals – 6352 2111

Buried at:  Blackheath Cemetery, Great Western Hwy, Blackheath, NSW

 Memorial located at:  1/Bush Ashes Walk ( BBAWA ), Row A, Plot 264

2/ Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall | Right Wall, E27

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ANNETTE IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall | Right Wall, E27

 Funeral location:  TBA

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Tolhurst Annette Louise

26.12.1963 – 29.11.2018

Peacefully at Lithgow District Hospital.

Much loved and will be sadly missed by all

For Funeral Details please contact Lithgow City Funerals Lithgow (02) 6352 2111

Personally owned accredited member of the A.F.D.A

(A Division of T.R. Brownjohn Memorial Home)

Published in Lithgow Mercury on Dec. 4, 2018

Dellb Shay Rest easy Annie xx

Lenore Schiller RIP ????

Ron Rodgers Graham, I worked with a Kate Hinton also at North Sydney. Any connection?

Graham Slingsby Ron, I don’t think so, mate?

Wayne Topham RIP

Val Ivlev RIP.

Brian Friend Was she related to Charlie

Karen Ure So sad to hear. Condolences.

Udo Starkis RIP ????

Peter Gould May she RIP

Craig Andrews Sad

Graham Slingsby Craig: She was an amazing woman ????

Don Hamilton May she Rest in Peace.

Scott Leadbeatter I attended a few forums with Netty. She was the life of the party for sure. Very sad.

Dellb Shay She certainly was Scott!!

Donna Sedgmen She introduced me to Mr Jim Beam.

Graham Slingsby Donna Sedgmen: Doesn’t surprise me in the slightest! Lol ????
Netty didn’t mind a JB or two!

Scott Leadbeatter I was playing my guitar one night and she come up and said, “I can play the guitar.” Sceptical, I handed her the guitar and she played and sang Take Me Home Country Roads. It brought the house down.

Andrew McDonald RIP Netty. Met her a few times at Lithgow PAL.

Helen Ridge RIP Annie.

Donna Sedgmen I’m so very saddened to hear of Netty’s passing. She was a fabulous person. Rest in Peace my friend.

Lesley Schwetz RIP Annie, you’re a legend in Blue Mountains LAC.

Graham Slingsby Lesley Schwetz Netty was a legend, everywhere she went ❤️
She left behind, an impressive legacy.

Bill Eggins RIP. You have fought the good fight

Lawrence Bonello RIP

Kerrianne Markulin She was a wonderful training officer. I had her at The Rocks in 1990. RIP Nettie.

Sharleen Flanagan So sorry to hear. Condolences to her family.

Annie Pranckus Smart Obviously respected and liked greatly. She will rest in peace leaving behind such admiration.

William John Well respected and well liked.

Joshua PAROCI

AKA  Josh

Husband to Service NSW Police Force member

Late of  ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  ?????

Rank:  Detective Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad – Parramatta,  – Death

Service:  From  ? ? 2008 to  19 May 2018=  10 years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   ? ? 1987

Died on:   Saturday  19 May 2018

Age:  31

Cause:   Drowned

Event location:   Shotover River, Queenstown, New Zealand

Event type:  White water rafting accident

Event date:  Saturday  19 May 2018

Funeral date:   ? ? ?

Funeral location:   ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

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He was helped by a safety kayaker through another rapid and then to shore, but lost consciousness and could not be revived.

NSW police Commissioner Mick Fuller said Paroci would be missed.

“The hardest part of my job is when we lose one of our own and my thoughts are with Detective S/C Paroci’s wife, who is also a police officer, family, friends and colleagues,” he said in a statement.

“Detective S/C Paroci was well respected by all those who knew him, and the police family will rally around his loved ones during this difficult time.”

It was the second death on the same section of the river within two months after guide Keith Haare, 62, also known as Chief, died from a medical event in late March.​

Tiffin said Challenge Rafting offered its “deepest sympathy to [Paroci‘s] family and friends”.

It was not unusual for rafts to overturn on grade four or five rivers, like the Shotover, Tiffin said. Customers were issued with equipment to help keep them warm and safe, including a wetsuit, neoprene jacket, booties, spray jacket, lifejacket and helmet.

Another member of the same group was injured and was flown to Lakes District Hospital for treatment. The rest of the group were flown out by helicopter and all flew back to Australia on Monday morning.

The weather was fine and sunny on Saturday and the river was at a medium to low flow at 16 cubic metres a second, well within standard operating parameters, Tiffin said.

Challenge Rafting worked closely with Queenstown Rafting, whose general manager, Luke Taylor, said he and his staff were devastated.

“Our hearts go out to our guests and the families of those involved in this. Both our companies wish to offer the group our sincere condolences and ongoing support,” he said.

Queenstown Rafting and Challenge Rafting have voluntarily suspended operations on the river until further notice.

NSW child abuse and sex crimes squad Commander, Detective Superintendent John Kerlatec described Paroci as a great man and an excellent detective, who would be sorely missed by the team.

“Professionally, Josh was a tireless worker; dedicated to investigating some of the most heinous crimes against children,” he said.

“His passion was justice for victims. Not only was he a police officer, he was completing a law degree, which he intended to use to create better outcomes for young victims.

“Josh was inspirational, and everywhere he worked, he turned colleagues into mates; today, we mourn the loss of our good mate.”

Police said they were investigating the cause of Saturday’s incident, and Maritime New Zealand was conducting a separate investigation.

An autopsy was expected to be carried out in Invercargill on Monday.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/104047806/one-dead-in-rafting-accident-near-queenstown?rm=m

Australian police officer dies in rafting accident near Queenstown, New Zealand

Updated 21 May 2018, 7:34pm

Photo: Joshua Paroci, 31, was a member of the NSW Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad. (Supplied: NSW Police)

An Australian man who died during a rafting trip in New Zealand’s South Island has been identified as 31-year-old Joshua Paroci of New South Wales.

A New South Wales police officer, Detective Senior Constable Paroci was reportedly with five other Australians on the raft, operated by Challenge Rafting, which overturned on rapids on the Shotover River, north of Queenstown.

Police colleagues have described him as well respected and an excellent detective who would be sorely missed.

In a statement, the rafting company said the raft overturned about 3:45pm on Saturday near the Toilet Rapids at Skippers Canyon.

The company said the rafters followed standard rescue procedures when they were pitched into the water.

Detective Senior Constable Paroci lost his grip on the rescue rope as the raft was being towed to a bank and he was swept through another rapid.

Attempts by paramedics to resuscitate him on the shore failed.

Another member of the same group was injured and received treatment at a New Zealand hospital.

Photo: Joshua Paroci was on a guided rafting trip on the Shotover River, similar to this one, when he died. (Supplied: Challenge Rafting – file photo)

Queenstown Rafting general manager Luke Taylor said he and his staff were devastated by the incident.

“Our hearts go out to our guests and the families of those involved in this. Both our companies wish to offer the group our sincere condolences and ongoing support,” Mr Taylor said.

In a statement, NSW Police said Detective Senior Constable Paroci joined the force in 2008 and was a member of the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad.

His wife is also a police officer.

“Detective Senior Constable Paroci was well respected by all those who knew him and the police family will rally around his loved ones during this difficult time,” Commissioner Mick Fuller said.

Detective Superintendent John Kerlatec, the Commander of the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad, said the 31-year-old was “a tireless worker, dedicated to investigating some of the most heinous crimes against children”.

“His passion was justice for victims,” he said, adding that the young detective was completing a law degree which he had hoped to use to further help young victims.

“Josh was inspirational and everywhere he worked he turned colleagues into mates; today we mourn the loss of our good mate.”

Nathan DEUTSCHBEIN 

AKA  Dutchy

Late of Hazelbrook

Tasmanian Police Force

transferred to

NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class #  ???

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  * 60011

Rank: NSWPF Probationary Constable – appointed 4 July 2011

Leading Senior Constable

Final Rank = Leading Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Blacktown, Blue Mountains PAC & Blue Mountains Police Rescue Squad ( Squad from 2015 – 2018 ) – Death

Service TasPol:  From  26 June 2006  to  18 June 2011 =  5 years Service

Service NSWPF:  From  4 July 2011  to  29 November 2018 =  7+ years Service

Total Service:  12 years Service

Awards:   No find on It’s An Honour

Born:   25 May 1978

Died on:   Thursday  29 November 2018

Age:  40

Cause:  Snow avalanche – Buried / Suffocation

Event location:  Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Eugenie Glacier on the eastern flank of Footstool, New Zealand

Event date:   Thursday  29 November 2018 around 1.30pm N.Z. time

Funeral date:   Friday 14 December 2018 @ 11am

Funeral location:   the Chapel, Blue Mountains Grammar School, 3 Matcham Ave, Wentworth Falls

Wake location:  ?TBA

Funeral Parlour:  Blue Mountains Funerals – 47356900

Buried at:   ?TBA

 Memorial located at:   ?TBA

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FUND RAISERS:

Greg Callander – Retired NSWPF 17463 on 13 December, 2018 at 11:49pm

May you forever Rest In Peace.

Nathan DEUTSCHBEIN

Ken Kemp on 7 July, 2019 at 11:24pm

I only knew Nathan as “Vern” via Flickr. He was one of my (Ken’sKam) Flickr contacts and I always enjoyed his photos and exchanging comments on those. He was obviously full of life and an avid adventurer. His love of his family came through in the photos of them on his Flickr page. I will miss him, even though we only had contact via Flickr. I can only offer my condolences to his family and friends and I am so sorry that these are so late. I only learned of his passing today as I was browsing photos from my Flickr contacts and stumbled upon his last post (one that I had also commented upon).

Sherrie Gaul on 14 December, 2018 at 3:05pm

Growing up with Nathan he really was a brother from another mother!
I’m saddened by the whole situation especially when I think of his family!
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the loss. Rest In Peace Nathan!

Phil and Emma Boyd on 14 December, 2018 at 7:07am

– [ ] Skye, Ash and Tay – Today you and your family celebrate the amazing life shared with Nathan. A life filled with hope, dreams, adventure and love that most people wouldn’t experience in a life time. The short time we hung out in Tassie was one of the best seasons we remember and the loss has been felt deeply; we can’t imagine the pain you and your family must be experiencing. Our prayer is that God fills your loss and emptiness with a strong and immense presence and peace that only He can bring. We can’t be there with you today but our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love Phil, Emma, Micah and Tait x

Greg Callander – Retired NSWPF 17463 on 13 December, 2018 at 11:49pm

May you forever Rest In Peace.

Nathan DEUTSCHBEIN

Michelle Schofield on 13 December, 2018 at 11:08pm

Skye my deepest sympathies go to you and your girls at the loss of your husband. I knew Nathan as a kid and I’ve always remembered his huge smile and happy nature.
Many condolences note and forever.
Michelle xxx

Michelle Schofield on 13 December, 2018 at 10:58pm

Dearest Ray and Nancy
I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of your gorgeous boy, Nathan.
My memories of him are of his constant smile and happy nature.
It’s too hard to believe that he has been taken far too soon.
My love and heart reach out to you at this impossible time.
Much love
Chellie xxx

Chris Cupit on 13 December, 2018 at 4:28pm

My heartfelt condolences go out to family and loved ones of Dutchy – especially his wife and two girls.
Was an absolute pleasure to work with you at Bridgewater mate. A fantastic bloke and loyal colleague that was taken way too soon.
You will be sadly missed by everyone who knew you mate.
Love to family and friends – Cupe

Jemma Tidyman on 11 December, 2018 at 9:36pm

My dear Skye, I am so very sorry and sad at the news of Nathan’s passing. He was a smart, happy, thoughtful family man, who loved his family with everything he had,t hat was easily seen by his constant smiles. He will be missed by everyone around him.
My condolences to you, your girls, yours and Nathan’s family. Sending love to you all.

Rachel Gibson on 10 December, 2018 at 5:21pm

So shocked to hear this awful news. I knew Nathan (known to me as Vern) only through Flickr – and had been off the site for a long time. Just recently I visited the Blue Mountains and thought of him and his beautiful images and wondered about their locations. When I got home to far north Queensland, I looked him up again and read of his death in Mt Cook – a place I came to know partly because of his adventures there and the beautiful photographs he shared via Flickr.
I am so sad to hear he is gone. Although I knew him only through Flickr, he was always a humourous and encouraging photography muse. Unlike so many in the online world, he was the real deal and I felt like I knew him. I am not surprised to learn that he worked serving others in the police force. The world will be poorer without him.
Heartfelt condolences to his wife and children.

Pippa Brown on 10 December, 2018 at 8:39am

Nathan was a year ahead of me in the academy in Tasmania, part of our christian mailing list and a wonderful man to know. He was always quick with a smile. I’m so sorry for your loss

Janette Asche on 9 December, 2018 at 6:40pm

I am so sorry to hear of Nathan’s tragic death. I got to know him through Flickr and then Facebook and loved to see his adventures and the way he introduced his young daughters to the outdoors and adventure. My deepest condolences to family, friends and work colleagues.

Hermosas Y Amadas ! on 7 December, 2018 at 8:54am

Que dios les dé fuerzas y consuelo,sabemos que nuestra esperanza es el reencuentro en el cielo.Oro a Dios para que puedan enfrentar esos días sin Nathan con corage .Si en el cielos existe montañas de seguro él estpá en el topo. Las amo dulces muchachas,Dios sea con vosotras xoxox

Daryl and Evelyn Peninton on 6 December, 2018 at 8:59pm

There are so many memories… seeing Nathan pull up in his red Jeep and pull out his guitar whenever he played at church. Seeing him onstage with the band Oracle, organising youth events with him and Skye and the team, flatbed truck rides at youth camp, but my favourite memory was when he used to come over to our place once a week and he, Daryl and I would watch “the Contender” reality tv series. One night he walked in and handed Daryl a packet of mint slice, it was open and a couple were missing. He just smiled and said “sorry, I got hungry”. We often recall those great times we all shared doing youth together. You will be missed Vern, Rest In Peace.

Max & Meg Richards on 6 December, 2018 at 8:58pm

Dear Skye and girls and all the family, sending our love and prayers as you journey through this time of loss. God will be your comforter and guide through the coming days as you keep your eyes on Him. We will continue to pray for you all from a distance. Much love Max & Meg xxx

Rhia, Chris and Gabriel Sarte on 6 December, 2018 at 7:39pm

Our prayers are with you Skye and your family. May God’s loving arms comfort you at this difficult time. We are always here for you. God bless.

https://grace.etributes.com.au/etributes/nathan-deutschbein/tributes/

Wife Skye Deutschbein said on social media, “Our beloved Nathan was in an avalanche on the mountain he was climbing yesterday and did not survive. We are broken and cannot imagine a world without him. He was our Captain Awesome.”

In an earlier post, she indicated her husband and two companions were planning to climb 3109m Mt Elie De Beaumont at the head of the Tasman Glacier.

A Gofundme page has been set up to support Deutschbein’s wife Skye and their two young daughters.

“Our hearts are utterly devastated for Skye,” said page administrator Shalene Roberts.

“We are praying fervently and trusting Christ to comfort Skye and the girls during this tragic time, and we ask that you do the same.

“We also know that many expenses lie ahead for the family, and we would like to try to ease some of that burden.

“The Christmas holiday this year is going to be exceptionally hard, and we don’t want financial need to compound the devastation.”

The tragic incident occurred around 1.30pm yesterday as Deutschbein and a fellow mountaineer were descending the Eugenie Glacier on the eastern flank of Footstool.

Department of Conservation Aoraki/Mt Cook operations manager Brent Swanson told Newshub the 20m-wide avalanche travelled 300m, pushing the climbers into a crevasse, making their rescue difficult.

A helicopter couldn’t land so a DoC staff member suspended on a fixed-line recovered the injured climber and Deutschbein.

The New South Wales Blue Heelers, a group of police officers who represented their state each year in the National Police Australian Football Championships, described him as a “genuine good bloke“.

“Thoughts today with the friends and family of Senior Constable Nathan Deutschbein of the Blue Mountains PAC who was tragically killed yesterday in New Zealand,” the group wrote on Facebook.

“Known as a really great person who served the community of the Blue Mountains in both general duties and as a police rescue operator.

He will be missed by many.”

The Australian police said they were offering support and condolences to the Deutschbein’s wife and family.

Sources have told the Herald Deutschbein was an experienced mountaineer, who regularly visited New Zealand to climb peaks in the Southern Alps.

An adventure website run by Deutschbein showed spectacular images from his trips to New Zealand, including of climbing 3033m-high Mt Aspiring and 2627m-high Mt Sealy.

Friends had been posting messages of support for the family and tributes to Deutschbein on Facebook.

“Nathan is going to be so missed. Such an incredible man,” one said.

Another wrote of their disbelief saying, “I’m so deeply sorry . I’m having such trouble believing this. Beyond devastated.“

( N.Z. Police ) Mid-South Canterbury Area Commander Inspector Dave Gaskin said it was difficult to say why the avalanche was set off but it was more than probable the group triggered it while crossing the snow field as the snow conditions were pretty unstable.

Two other people were climbing with the person who died – one had minor injuries and the other was uninjured because he had remained at the hut that day.

Gaskin said police had no details of the mountaineers but understood they were reasonably proficient and experienced.

Gaskin said the mountaineer who was uninjured had stayed behind at the Sefton Bivouac hut because they were sick.

The climber who suffered minor injuries was transported to Twizel for medical treatment.

Deutschbein‘s death had been referred to the coroner.

MetService reports Mt Cook’s weather for today was fine spells, with a chance of a shower or two with light winds and a high of 18C.

Gaskin said there was a risk for loose, wet avalanches at the time above 1200m.

“There are various types of snow pack conditions, so loose and wet is as it sounds,’ he said.

“It’s quite a slushy, icy mixture, that condition can mean that sort of avalanche can run a lot further than a typical slab avalanche which is nicely bound together.”

The Sefton Bivvy area was the scene of a death in September 2013. British man Robert Buckley, 32, was trying to reach the small hut 1660m above sea level with three friends when he suffered a fatal fall on steep ground, 80m short of the hut.

The latest tragedy comes after two mountain guides were killed last month in an avalanche on Mt Hicks that also buried adventurer and philanthropist Jo Morgan.

Morgan was lucky to escape with her life and told media at the time she was “gobsmacked” to be alive after digging herself out.

Her climbing partners Martin Hess and Wolfgang Maier – who were both originally from Germany but had become New Zealand residents – died.

Morgan had been roped to the two experienced mountain guides when the avalanche hit, but she was unable to find them after being sent tumbling up to 200m down the mountain.

“None of us had any control over it.”

Morgan was rescued after setting off a personal locator beacon.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12169096&fbclid=IwAR2OMEr-Wii9iCE7hU1ldMb1-cpji6Ixr-ILa5t8s1j9IEfzRvL0VPtENPQ

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NSW police officer killed in New Zealand avalanche

Updated Fri ( 301118 ) at 6:29pm

NSW Police are mourning the loss of a second officer killed in New Zealand’s south island this year after a senior constable died when he was hit by an avalanche.

Nathan Deutschbein, 40, a member of Blue Mountains area command, was trekking in the Mount Cook area on Thursday when he and his companion triggered a small avalanche that pushed them into a crevasse.

New Zealand police said Mr Deutschbein‘s companion, who was left with minor injuries, was unable to get to the 40-year-old in time to rescue him.

Mr Deutschbein, who leaves behind a wife and two children, is the second NSW police officer to be killed in New Zealand’s south island this year after 31-year-old Joshua Paroci died while rafting near Queenstown in May.

Both men were off duty and holidaying at the time.

Posting on social media, Mr Deutschbein’s wife Skye said the family is “broken”.

“[We] cannot imagine a world without him. He was our Captain Awesome,” she said in the post.

“I will be off social media for a time but will keep you informed of funeral details when we know more.

“Thank you for your prayers. They are the only thing keeping us right now.”

The pair had celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary earlier in the month.

NSW Police said he was a leading senior constable with the Blue Mountains Police Area Command and were offering support and condolences to the officers wife and family.

Speaking on the incident on Friday, New Zealand police said the hiking pair had turned back due to poor weather when the avalanche hit.

The NSW police officer’s hiking partner was winched out by a helicopter after setting off a locator beacon.

A third member of their party had been unwell in the morning and stayed behind in a hut.

He and the injured hiker were later flown off the mountain.

The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council had warned of a moderate avalanche risk above 1200m because of loose snow and poor weather in the days prior.

“[It’s] an inherently dangerous place to go,” a spokesman said.

Thursday’s event was the second deadly avalanche at the national park in recent weeks.

Last month, on nearby Mount Hicks, New Zealand adventurer Jo Morgan managed to dig her way out of the snow that killed her two companions, Martin Hess and Wolfgang Maier.

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Nathan, together with other interstate Police, were given NSWPF Registered numbers in the 60k area – despite the current class of Attesting Police ( as of Friday 14 March 2018 ) having NSWPF Registered numbers in the 53k area.

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Police rescue officer killed in New Zealand

Richard ROBERTS

AKA  RICHIE

Late of  ?

Australian Federal Police Force

Regd. #  ?????

Rank:  Superintendent

Final Rank = Superintendent

Stations:  ?

Service:  From  ? ? ?  to  29 October 2018 =  ? years Service

Awards:   ?

Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:   Sunday  29 October 2018

Age:  ?

Cause:   Suicide –

Event location:  AFP National Headquarters, Edmund Barton building, Canberra

Event date:  Sunday  29 October 2018

 Funeral date:   ? ? ?

Funeral location:   ?

Wake location:  ?

Funeral Parlour:  ?

Buried at:   ?

 Memorial located at:   ?

[alert_yellow]RICHIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow]  *NEED MORE INFO

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It came after almost 100 past and present AFP agents contacted news.com.au to report widespread mental health issues among first responders within the organisation, mismanagement of the issue, and a disturbing internal bullying culture.

News.com.au exposed the issues in an investigative series, which prompted the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) to audit the AFP’s management of mental health within the organisation.

READ: AFP Commissioner’s vow

READ: AFP agent’s open letter

The report, released on March 7 this year, found that the “AFP lacks a comprehensive and consolidated organisational health and wellbeing framework to enable effective management and support of employee mental health”.

“While the AFP offers a variety of mental health support services, there is no evidence that these services are effective and they are not supported by sound governance, risk management, evaluation or an articulated business rationale,” the report read.

“The AFP does not currently have in place mechanisms or sufficient data to appropriately align resources with key mental health risks.”

READ: Traumatised agent suing the AFP for huge sum

READ: Inside the AFP

The ANAO made six recommendations, which the AFP agreed to implement as part of its “new Health and Wellbeing Strategy for the organisation” by mid-May this year.

The AFP also engaged the Phoenix Australia Centre to conduct an independent mental health review into the organisation. It released its report earlier this year and made 37 recommendations to be implemented over five years.

But for some, it’s proven too little, too late.

‘THE SHOCK AND SADNESS IS VERY REAL’

Tributes have flowed in on social media for the AFP officer who died in Canberra yesterday.

“I work with him, truly great guy and a real gentleman,” one person wrote.

“The shock and sadness is very real here today. RIP mate.”

Another wrote: “Another tragic loss, thoughts go out to family, friends and colleagues. So terribly sad, please always talk, share you concerns and fears, we need to always be there for one another.”

READ: Push for inquiry into the AFP

READ: AFP agents’ harrowing stories

The widow of NSW Police homicide detective Ashley Bryant, a father who took his own life in 2013, also weighed in on the tragedy — as well as an apparent suicide of a NSW paramedic the day before — in a public post on social media.

“I think that it’s important that we don’t assume those suffering from a psychological injury have not asked for help,” Deborah Bryant wrote.

“In many cases, they have indeed sought help and have been surrounded by family, friends and colleagues who have given all the support they can give.

“We need to acknowledge that disclosure of a psychological injury does not automatically make it better. It is a fight that is fought day by day, and all too often minute by minute.

“If we as a society truly want to stop these suicide deaths or indeed the many more ‘living deaths’ of our Service Personnel, then we need to rally our governments to provide the foundations of support unique to what our service men and women suffer.

“A good start would be dedicated mental health facilities, so that when they seek treatment they are not sitting in the same room as criminals and drug addicts.

“We also need to collectively demand our governments provide income support directly, rather than through privatised runners, so that our service men and women can continue to support their families and be given time to heal without the burden of unnecessary and emasculating demands to ‘prove’ they are worthy of this support.”

READ: ‘A whole lot of ticking time bombs’

According to Ms Bryant, suicide deaths rarely “occur without warning signs”.

“The (organisations) should proactively intervene rather than expect those suffering to cry out,” she said.

“Obviously, that’s not an easy thing to do, but if nothing changes then nothing at all will change.”

If you need help call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

For more information on how to support others who might need help and what warning signs to look for, visit: Conversations Matter.

megan.palin@news.com.au | @Megan_Palin

https://www.news.com.au/news/afp-suicides-another-police-officer-has-left-his-workplace-in-a-body-bag/news-story/64ebb82014180fcde0a6dd781dc7efae

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