[alert_blue] JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_blue] * NOT JOB RELATED
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The Lockup-keeper at Lang’s Crossing-Place, Norton, about ten days ago whilst not in very sober state, left his quarters at night with a candle in his hand and has not been heard of since. It is imagined he may have walked into the Murrumbidgee. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25 December 1860)
The body of Police Constable Norton was found in the river after the Albury had passed up, the disturbance caused by the paddlewheels probably caused the body to be freed from submerged snags. (SMH, 8 January 1861)
The Argus ( Melbourne ) Wednesday 26 December 1860 page 7 of 8
SUICIDE AT HAY. – On Wednesday, the 12th inst., the body of John Norton was found floating on the Murrumbidgee, opposite the crossing yards at Hay. It was very much decomposed, so much so as almost to preclude identification, yet many swore to it as his body. A watch and ring were discovered on the person, and recognised as Norton’s.
A magisterial inquiry was held by the police magistrate, when the facts detailed in my communication of the 11th inst. were elicited. The conclusion arrived at was, ” that the deceased, while in a state of temporary insanity, produced by excessive indulgence in ardent spirits, committed suicide by drowning himself.”
Norton was of a very respectable family in Ireland, and had not been in the colony more than three years. – Southern Courier, Dec. 21.
Inquest to look at police woman’s ‘affair’ with a senior officer
| 05/03/2015
Inquest to look at police woman’s ‘affair’ with a senior officer
Taylor Auerbach
The Daily Telegraph
March 02, 2015
Top-ranking officer was married at the time of the affair
Deputy State Coroner Paul MacMahon / Picture: Ross Schultz
Woman, 43, was seeing a psychiatrist before her death
She left a husband, son and a daughter
Friends of alleged romantic link describe him as loving family man
Victim’s widower still works for NSW Police.
THE embattled upper echelon of the NSW Police Force will be rocked again today with the launch of an inquest into the suicide of a female officer who was believed to be having a romantic affair with one of state’s most senior officers.
It is understood the top-ranking officer was married at the time he conducted the affair with the woman, who was found dead in a garage two years ago.
The inquest’s revelations come hot on the heels of the civil war between senior officers over the bugging scandal that led to separate inquiries by state parliament and the ombudsman.
The fallen officer worked at a major NSW regional centre and it is understood she was seeing a psychiatrist at the time of her death.
She was described as being a hard worker by former colleagues and left behind a husband, a son and a daughter.
Whispers have been circulating among the brass for years that the 43-year-old was involved in a romantic relationship with one of the state’s most senior and popular officers before her death in the winter of 2013.
Sources who know the top-ranking official last night denied the allegation and described him as a decent and professional family man.
But The Daily Telegraph understands that the coronial investigation will examine text messages purportedly exchanged between the pair that suggest a romantic relationship. It is understood the female officer sent messages to the senior member of the NSW Police executive on the day she took her life.
There is no suggestion that the top-ranking officer engaged in any wrongdoing surrounding the woman’s death.
The officer’s widower still works for NSW Police.
He is well-respected and liked by the police executive and rank-and-file officers.
An extensive list of witnesses is to be called before the inquest, which will be headed by solicitors Kenneth Madden and Scarlet Reid.
The inquest into the death of the female police officer will begin today at Glebe coroner’s court before deputy coroner Paul MacMahon.
The hearings marks the latest in a string of dramas to plague the state’s constabulary as Premier Mike Baird delays naming a successor to current Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione.
The two deputy commissioners previously touted as Mr Scipione’s most likely replacements — Catherine Burn and Nick Kaldas — have been embroiled in an embarrassing bugging scandal in which wrongful surveillance was conducted on Deputy Commissioner Kaldas, who has recently returned to duty from sick leave.
Deputy Commissioner Burn, who ran Operation Mascot, denied instructing police to bug her rival.
Lauren is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
A special young lady who was part of our Police “Family”. She had a good heart and was very special to many of us!
Rest in Peace Lauren Johnstone!
Accidental overdose leads to calls for changes to ACT’s prescription monitoring system
Daniella White
Lauren Johnstone was excited about the future: she had a new partner and was counting down the days until her daughter’s wedding.
A former police officer, she had long battled with post traumatic stress disorder but she seemed to be turning her life around.
Ariarne Bunyan and her sister Tamara Farrell lost their mum to an accidental prescription overdose. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
She was still on a number of strong prescription medications but had an agreement with her GP, which she was following diligently.
On January 7, 2015, her daughter, Ariarne Bunyan came home from work to find her dead, just a day after being discharged from a cosmetic surgery clinic.
ACT Chief Coroner Lorraine Walker recently determined Ms Johnstone’s death was an accidental overdose as a result of taking her prescribed medication as instructed, and aggravated byover-the-counter medication her doctors were not aware of.
She recommended changes to the ACT’s recently introduced prescription monitoring system, DORA, which, even if it was operational in 2015, would not have raised any red flags for many of the drugs Ms Johnstone was taking.
Ms Johnstone’s daughters, Ms Bunyan and Tamara Farrell, say their mother’s death showed the at-times blasé approach to scheduled medications, including over-the-counter drugs.
Crucially, one of the drugs Ms Johnstone took that could have played a major part in her death was an easily acquired over-the-counter sleeping pill called restavit.
Lauren Johnstone with her daughters Tamara Farrell and Ariarne Bunyan.
Her family doesn’t believe Ms Johnston would have had any idea of the risk she was taking by combining the drugs she did.
On January 5, 2015, Ms Johnstone was admitted to a clinic where she underwent a planned facial surgery.
She was discharged after one night and prescribed endone for pain.
On her request, she was also prescribed her regular medications: imovane, valdoxan, tramadol and valium.
While the doctor called Ms Johnstone’s regular GP to consult, he was advised her GP was on vacation.
His only warning to Ms Johnstone about the drugs was the risk of increased drowsiness as a result of combining the medications with endone.
At the time, and not known to her doctors, she had also obtained the over-the-counter sleeping pill doxylamine and codeine.
While the cause of her death was determined to be the combined effect of prescription and non-prescription medication, it was not possible to determine which drugs were more significant contributors to her death.
Her family believe Ms Johnstone should not have been prescribed the drugs after surgery and, considering her history and health, should not have been deemed fit for it. They also believe she was discharged too soon.
Lauren Johnstone.
“People have to start taking all drugs more seriously, including over-the-counter medication,” Ms Bunyan said.
“Instead of the warnings being on a tiny pamphlet with the tiny spot down the bottom that no one reads, it should be in bright red on the packaging.
“You can just go to your doctor and ask for certain medications – a lot of the time they’ll just do it.”
The current DORA system – introduced earlier this year – covers strong opioids like oxycodone, but not drugs like diazepam.
As a result of Ms Johnstone’s death, the coroner recommended the ACT Health Minister declare tramadol, sleeping pill doxylamine and diazepam to be monitored drugs.
She also suggested widening the scope of monitored medicines to include all schedule 3 and 4 drugs, or, alternatively certain prescription and over-the-counter medications that may have significant sedating effects when taken in combination with opioids or benzodiazepines.
Other recommendations included the clinics altering pre-admission forms for patients to list all over-the-counter medications they were taking.
The family welcomed the coroner’s recommendations.
They said considering drugs like pseudoephedrine were monitored closely across the country, those much more dangerous to people should be as well.
Even though such a system would be too late to save their mother, they believe it would save many others.
Former health minister Meegan Fitzharris said the government was considering the recommendations and would formally respond.
“Prescription monitoring is a challenge faced by all states and territories and it is an area where the ACT government has continued to make progress,” she said.
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 18 August 1996 ( aged 24 years, 5 months, 13 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 14 February 1997 ( aged 24 years, 11 months, 9 days ))
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: Campbelltown, Campbelltown Transit Police, Talbingo – Lock Up Keeper
Service: From 18 August 1996to? 2005 – Resigned & joined NSW Fire Brigades
Awards: ?
Born: Sunday 5 March 1972
Died on: Tuesday 6January 2015
Cause: Suicide – Albury – where he was stationed with Fire Brigades.
Age: 42 years, 10 months, 1 day
Funeral date: Friday 16 January 2015 @ 3pm
Funeral location: Sacred Heart Church, Beechworth Rd, Wodonga, Victoria
Dress request: Hawaiian shirt & thongs or Safari Suit from the 1980’s.
Buried at: Cremated at Glenmorus Gardens Albury
Dean Campbell tries the free online fire safety audit with his colleagues Brett Arundel, Mark Shields and Shaun Scanlon. Picture: MATTHEW SMITHWICK 8 October 2010
Shaun SCANLON: A genuine Mate that will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family Michelle. Chris Coomas, Sydney, New South Wales
Shaun is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ON THIS MAN / INCIDENT.
**** NOTE: This is Shaun SCANLON – NOT Sean Scanlon who was attached to Liverpool area.
Shaun SCANLON left the New South Wales Police Force around 2005 and joined the New South Wales Fire Brigades – being stationed at Albury.
SCANLON, Shaun Desmond
Born 5 March 1972.
Passed away on 6 January 2015.
Cherished son of Lesley and Des. Loved husband of Michelle and father of Hannah, Kurt, Connor. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Natalie, Tracy, Ross, Peter and special Uncle to Chris, Gemma, Sam, Ben, Nick, Lisa, Grace.
Fire & Rescue NSW notes with regret, the passing of Senior Firefighter Shaun Scanlon (8791) of Liverpool and Albury Fire Stations on 6th January, 2015.
The Commissioner wishes to place on record his appreciation of the dedication to duty exhibited by Senior Firefighter Scanlon during his years of service to the people of NSW.
SCANLON, Shaun. – Fire & Rescue NSW notes with regret the passing of Senior Firefighter Shaun Scanlon (8791) of Albury Central Fire Station on January 6, 2015.
The Commissioner wishes to place on record his appreciation of the dedication to duty exhibited by Senior Firefighter Scanlon during his years of service to the people of NSW. Greg Mullins, Commissioner.
SIRU Junior Rugby advises all clubs and players of the sudden passing of Shaun Scanlon from the Albury Junior Rugby Club. Shaun has been a coach and an active member of the Albury Junior Rugby Club and was the assistant coach of the SIRU Juniors under 13 side in 2014.
On behalf of the SIRU Seniors and Juniors Clubs we offer our deepest sympathy to Shaun’s family and the Albury Junior Rugby Club.
We knew Shaun when he was stationed in Talbingo. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
From Roger & Sharon Frew
January 17, 2015
Michelle, we have just got word up her in North Queensland…. Our hearts are breaking for you…. We shared such fond memories of Shaun and you all with our time spent at The Steamers rugby club! Our condolences to you Hannah Connor and Kurt……. Yours in rugby
Cath, Ronan,Charlie, Oliver and Amelia Betcher
Catherine Betcher, Townsville, Queensland
January 17, 2015
To The Scanlon Family.
Our deepest sympathy to Michelle, Hannah, Kurt and Conner at the passing of your husband and father.
Take care Kiwi!
From The Sunde family.
Jason Sunde, Bonegilla, Victoria
January 16, 2015
To my sister and her gorgeous kids Hannah, Kurt and Connor. Our thoughts are with you and we will be there whenever you need us. RIP Shaun Love Nicole and Cheryl x
Nicole, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
January 16, 2015
My heart is breaking, it is so hard to believe we are never going to see that checky smile again, your parents raised a beautiful man who had a beautiful soul – I am sure you will be watching from heaven – just don’t give those ‘All Blacks’ all the wins give us Aussies a win once in a while. Till we meet again – earth is a little bit darker place at the moment but the stars are ever so bright with you up there – God wrap your arms around my friend and protect him.
Michelle Smith, Tweed heads, New South Wales
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January 16, 2015
To my sister and her three gorgeous kids, Hannah, Kurt and Connor, sending our love to you all and we want you to know that we will always be there for you xx RIP Shaun Love Nicole and Cheryl
Nicole, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
January 16, 2015
My deepest sorrow to the family Shaun will be forever missed.
Tom Hetherington, Sydney, New South Wales
January 16, 2015
Our ?? aches for you Michelle, Hannah, Kurt and Connor. If only we could have you back Shaun, fly with the angels big fella. We love and miss you so much, till we meet again ?? Love Chris, Sally, Marty, Millie and Harry
Chris & Sally Norman, Albury, New South Wales
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January 16, 2015
May the light that burns within you Scano, keep burning far beyond your short time on this earth. Rest in peace big fella.
Lorrae, Paul and Nylah Kovacs, Thurgoona, New South Wales
January 16, 2015
Shaun, our years of working together in the police at Campbelltown will never be forgotten. You were a great fella who was always up for a good laugh, hard work and backing up your colleagues. Both Paul and I cannot believe the devastating loss of you and what your family must be going through…many communities across NSW have certainly lost out since your passing, as we have not only lost a dedicated and devoted former NSW police officer but also a NSW Fire Brigade member. You were selfless in your devotion to serving many communities and keeping us all safe… Scano, your absence will be felt by many, especially the residents of Albury…our hearts go out to Michelle, Hannah and Connor.
Lorrae, Paul and Nylah Kovacs, Thurgoona, New South Wales
January 15, 2015
Our deepest sorrow is extended to all the Scanlon family but especially to our mate Kurt. Nothing we can say will ease your pain but remember that we are all here to help in any way we can.
Mrs P, Rama and Chisholm 7, CCW
Carolyn Packer, Wodonga, Victoria
January 15, 2015
Shaun, mate thank you for the Rugby, beers your friendship and the guidance you gave Jarryd and all the other Juniors. I know the lounge in heaven will be comfortable, the fridge full of fine ale and TV tuned to Rugby. To Michelle, Hannah, Kurt and Connor please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. All our Love and thoughts Terry , Vera, Ashleigh and Jarryd.
Terry Morriss, Wodonga, Victoria
January 15, 2015
Forever missed – we love you Shaun – seems unthinkable a world with out you. Love Karen, Mike, Zanthe and Jordis
Karen Curtis, Auckland, Auckland
January 15, 2015
RIP Shaun, in gods care.
January 14, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Michelle, Hannah, Kurt and Connor. Shaun brought a smile to the faces of so many. He was a dedicated and respected police officer, but more importantly, a genuine, caring and lovable bloke. Dubbed ‘High tower’ by many Cootamundra locals during his OSG duties, you will be sorely missed mate. On behalf of all those who were lucky enough to have worked by your side – you will not be forgotten.
Soul Ryan, Shellharbour, New South Wales
January 13, 2015
A genuine Mate that will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family Michelle.
Chris Coomas, Sydney, New South Wales
January 13, 2015
Shaun was a man of conviction and integrity. I first met him working at FDC over 18 years ago and he was a person you would never forget. To his family I offer my deepest condolences.
Peter Burns, Sydney, New South Wales
January 13, 2015
RIP Shaun – miss you my beautiful friend.
Michelle Smith, Tweed heads, New South Wales
January 13, 2015
Shaun, may you always look down on us, for we will always remember you. We will be there for Shell, Han, Kurt and Connor. We will cherish all the laughs and good times we had. Your Mates, Az, Fee, Paddy, Ollie and Pol
Albury, New South Wales
January 13, 2015
We will always cherish our memories with you, Michelle, Hannah, Kurt and Connor at Talbingo. You were a great friend a great husband and a great dad. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Love Terry, Tracey, Heath and Beau Mulligan
Terry Mulligan, Tooma, New South Wales
January 12, 2015
Shaun,
I’m not sure what to say, just can not believe it, you will be so sadly missed, one of the most generous blokes I know. I will miss the jokes, the beers, but most of all I will miss you as a person, the change of shift will never be the same, my heart goes out to Michelle and your great kids, I’m sure they will make you proud. Thanks for the memories.
Chris Davies
Chris Davies, Table Top, New South Wales
January 12, 2015
RIP Shaun Scanlon. A man of integrity.
January 12, 2015
The greatest tribute to the lose of my friend is not grief but gratitude . Thank you for being a great mate and an exceptional colleague. Michelle the station doors will always be open for you and your family. All our love Brett and family.
January 11, 2015
Shaun will be sorely missed as a friend and collegue of anyone that worked with him at Fire and Rescue NSW.
chris ziochos, sydney
January 11, 2015
Hey mate – Life at the station will never be the same! You were a colleague, an inspiration but most importantly my friend. Words cannot say how much you will be missed. Michelle you will always be a part of our special family please call on us for anything. Our love to you, the children and all of Shaun’s family.
Stephen Hayes, Chiltern, Victoria
January 11, 2015
Devastated to no longer have you in our life. So many happy childhood memories spent together. Mostly getting into mischief, but all good times. Just wish we had the time to create more fun times. Will never ever forget you Shaun, love you little cuz always and forever RIP xxx
Heather Farrell
January 11, 2015
May you rest in peace with the knowledge that we will all be here for Shelly and the kids in every way we know how. You were the life of every party, may that continue when we all meet again. All of our love, Keen & Matt xx
Corrina Walsh, Sydney, New South Wales
January 10, 2015
To my Darling Daddy, love you so much, my life will never be the same.
love Hannah
Hannah Scanlon, Wodonga, Auckland
January 10, 2015
Our hearts are breaking…To my sister Michelle,Hannah, Kurt and Connor…. We will always be there for you. Love always Jo, David, Morgan, Maddie and Kyle xxx
Joanne Raftet, Sydney, New South Wales
January 10, 2015
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
January 10, 2015
We will truly miss you Shaun, such a like minded friend and one of a kind. Our thoughts are with all of your family now and always. Long live fine music, great times and safari suits.
Matt, Di, Jordan, Riley & Tyler
Hempel Family, Wodonga, Victoria
January 10, 2015
Shaun I love you and will miss you. Rest peacefully. One day we will be reunited and ready for a good party! Love Natalie
Natalie Hick, Auckland
January 10, 2015
My darling ‘little’ brother. I will always love you and miss you heaps!! You are always with us.
Natalie Hick, Auckland, Auckland
January 10, 2015
Beloved nephew of Michael & Sheila Clark, Cousin of Kathleen & Collin, John & Julie, Heather & Robert and their families. Rest in peace Shaun.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. -Psalm 14:18
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Senior Firefighter Shaun SCANLON (8791),
of Liverpool and Albury Fire Stations, on 6 January 2015.Funeral
Friday
16 January
3.00pm
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Beechworth Road
WodongaFollowing the service a private cremation will be held at the Glenmorus Gardens AlburyBrigade members attending may attend in uniform and form a Guard of Honour should one be required.Dress Code: Summer dress, Blue Shirt, Tie, Peak Cap & Ribbons
When depression and ” the job ” is obvious to the family.
A letter from a daughter to the Commissioner of Police.
8 years on and still ‘ no response ‘
Monday 21st August 2006
ATTN: Ken Maroney
Commissioner of Police
Sydney Police Centre
GPO Box 45
Sydney NSW 2000
Dear Ken,
It is with regret that I write this letter to you. A letter of this nature should not ever need to be written and the events that led to the writing of this letter should not have taken place.
I am writing to tell you about my father, James Breeze. My father is a Bravery Award winning Vietnam Veteran who joined the Police Force 25 years ago. Since joining dad has spent the full 25 years on the front line. During those 25 years he has added value to the NSW Police Force not just in his front line duties, but also as a Protocol Officer, a Gay Liaison Officer, an Aboriginal Liaison officer, a Leading Senior Const., training other officers and has also been a proactive and positive member of the NSW Police Force.
Dad is a leader among his pears, in the last 25 years I have been fortunate enough to meet some of dad’s peers and work mates and I am always so proud of my dad. Work mates and colleagues have so much respect for my dad and the contributions he has made but most importantly the support he has given them. His accolades include; a Good Conduct Medal, Long Service and the St John’s Life Saving Award (presented by you in 1994).
Also over the last 25 years, I have been less fortunate to see the effect my fathers chosen vocation has had on him as an individual. 25 years as a front line Police Officer has really taken its toll on my father. Growing up I began to be able to tell a good day from a ‘bad’ day. When I say bad; visiting an accident, witnessing family violence, violence on children, jumping in a car to hold someone’s body together, literally, while you wait for help to come, pulling the deceased from the wreck of car. Worst of all, pulling your deceased mate from a car wreck. For 5 years my dad ran a one man station at Barellan. Country life and people were fantastic, everyone knew everyone. No one preempted hard it would be to pull your dead mate from a car. I have heard my dad cry, I have seen his eyes when he comes home from a ‘bad’ day. I know there are things so horrible, that they are far beyond description. At times I have asked dad to share his load, and he has just looked at me and cried, he has said that there are people and things in this life worth not knowing.
The most recent of these ‘bad’ days, was in February when a young girl walked into Bowral Police Station and attempted suicide by Police. She held a gun up to my father and after time so did he. This was the event that changed my fathers life. My father is a broken man. Due to this recent event, my father has taken sick leave from work. His family and friends have grouped around him, each day is a challenge, and each day is hard. You see, the Police Force defines who my dad is, he loves his job, he lives and breathes the police force and now, he feels as though they have forgotten all the good he did, all the sacrifices he made.
Two days ago, a GSO (administration officer) called my father and told him that on his behalf, they have a medical discharge for him to sign! After 25 years of devoting your life to an organization regardless of whether they service the Australian community or not, you deserve more than a phone call telling you are no longer needed and that your condition is not being recognized. No one calling to sympathies, no superior calling to see ‘how you are’, no one calling to see what assistance they can lend you, what help they can give you after all the years of giving yourself to them. Talk about putting a nail in the coffin! What is the NSW Police Force trying to do to my father? Can you please tell whoever is making these decisions that I would like my dad at my wedding in November, and I would like him there for Xmas, and I would like him one day to meet his grand kids, but most of all, tell them I need him here, and I need him in my life. If you don’t help him and give him the assistance and respect he deserves, you will push him over the edge. I am outraged that my father has been treated like this, not only by an individual, but by the NSW Police Force.
If dad had of fallen pregnant, the Police Force would have issued him another shirt and given him all the necessary assistance and a new position.
Please give my father his dignity.
Ken, I would like to meet with you to discuss this further. I am really hoping with every bone in body that you are not aware of this treatment and that you can help me and my father.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Carolyn Breeze
Jonathan PATON
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Jonathan PATON
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Rank: ? – Resigned
Stations: Queanbeyan
Service: From ? to ? 1999
Awards: ?
Born: ?
Died: 15 December 1999
Cause: Suicide – drowning – Queanbeyan River
Age: ?
Funeral date: 24 December 1999
Funeral location: ?
Buried at: ?
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Jonathan Paton worked at Queanbeyan Police Station and resigned from the police about six weeks before he died.
He was deeply disturbed ( emotionally ) and started hearing voices.
He committed suicide by drowning himself in the Queanbeyan River on the 15 December 1999.
His funeral was held on Christmas Eve that year.
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS MAN.
Albert Spencer Thomas BAKER
| 05/03/2015
Albert Spencer Thomas BAKER
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
Constable
Stations: Central Police Station
Awards: ?
Service: From ? to 5 November 1906
Born: 1899
Died: 3 November 1926
Age: 27
Cause: Suicide – gunshot – Service revolver
Funeral date: ?
Funeral location: ?
Grave location: ?
The constable was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head in his bedroom at the police barracks at Central Police Station, Sydney. He was a single man who was to be married two weeks from the date he died. An inquest into the death returned a finding of suicide. The Evening News of 3 November, 1926 reported briefly on the tragedy.
CONSTABLE SHOT – TRAGEDY AT CENTRAL AFTER ILL-HEALTH
CONSTABLE ALBERT BAKER, 27, was found shot dead at the Central Police Station today. A service revolver was lying alongside him. The constable was a native of Cargo, near Orange, and had been in the force for about 18 months. He had recently been in ill-health, and for that reason had been granted leave. Baker, who was a single man, lived at the police barracks at the Central [sic]. The Central District Ambulance took the body to the morgue.”
The constable was born about 1899 and joined the New South Wales Police Force in 1925. At the time of his death he was stationed at Newtown.
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BARRACKS TRAGEDY.
Constable Shot Dead. Sydney, Nov. 3
The West Australian ( Perth ) Thursday 4 November 1926 page 11 of 20
Constable Albert Baker (27) was shot dead in his bedroom at the Central Police Barracks to-day. He was found lying on the floor with a bullet wound in the forehead, and with a service revolver lying smoking beside his right hand. Shortly before 10 o’clock, police at the barracks were startled by the sound of a revolver shot in one of the dormitories. Another constable was sleeping in the same room at the time, and was awakened suddenly by the report, which occurred a few feet from his bed.
Sergeant Hardiman, the barracks sergeant, called the Central District Ambulance, which conveyed Baker to the Sydney Hospital, where he was examined by Dr. Wallace, and found to be dead. The body was taken to the morgue.
This morning Baker breakfasted as usual and appeared to be in good spirits.
Petitioning NSW Police Commissioner Commissioner Andrew Scipione and delivered to:
NSW Police Commissioner
Commissioner Andrew Scipione
NSW Police Minister
STUART AYRES MP
National Police Memorial Canberra
Board of Directors
NSW Premier
Mike Baird MP
Honour Our Police – past and present who suicide on the National Police Memorial- One Wall For All.
Funeral Service of Sergeant Ashley BRYANT, NSWPF
Jeff Garland
Australia
On 16 December 2014, it will be a year since Retired Detective Sergeant Ashley Bryant called ‘000’, asking for more support for officers with PTSD and their families, before he took his own life….
Ashley Bryant is one of AT LEAST 40 NSW Police officers, and AT LEAST 70 Australian Police officers, who have suicided in the last 20 years – who will not be honoured on the National Police Memorial because of the way they died.
Despite the sacrifices they made, the courageously selfless way they executed their duties to keep us safe and the reality that the ‘job’ caused them to have PTSD and attributed to their suicide – they are deemed to be not worthy of recognition or remembrance – and even though there are already four officers named on the National Police Memorial between 1987-93 whose death was ‘self inflicted occasioned by duties’. See: 1/ Peter McGrath 2/ Andrew DIXON3/ Grant Eastes4/ Peter TICKLE
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a serious and debilitating medical condition that continues to destroy the personal and professional lives of our brave emergency service personnel, especially Police Officers. Without the proper education and support, coupled with mistreatment and being forgotten, some Officers can’t cope and end up taking their own life…
Since December 2012 there have been more than 5 times as many police officers who have taken their own life than were killed in the execution of their duties in NSW….
Between July 1st 2000 and December 31st 2012 at least 58 past/present serving Police Officers have taken their own life – 25 are just from NSW and there have been at least another 8 in the last two years – and due to the current Death & Disability scheme and lack of support services available to Police officers, that number will only continue to grow…
Despite years of selfless commitment and sacrifice to protecting their community as a Police Officer, these brave men and women are ineligible to be honoured on the Police Wall of Remembrance because they took their own life – even though the manner in which they died was as a result of what they experienced and were confronted with ‘in the execution of their duties as a Police Officer’…
Police Officers, all over Australia, should be remembered for how they served and not how they suffered, how they lived and not how they died and for the sacrifices they made for the job and not for the job that sacrificed them.
Regardless of the manner in which our Police Officers die, it is the job that takes their lives.
Their memory and sacrifice to the job deserves to be honoured and respected – One Wall For All….
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Service: From: 27 January 1992to? ? ? ( Retirement – Medical discharge – PTSD ) =? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour – although
National Medal, NSW Police Medal with 1st Clasp & 3 Commanders Commendations
Born: 6 May 1972
Died on: 27 January 2012 ( 20 years to the day he entered the Academy )
Age: 39
Cause: PTSD – Suicide
Funeral date: Monday 6 February 2012 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Paul’s Anglican Church, 421 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill
Grave site location: Castlebrook Memorial Park,
Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW
Location: Calvary 1/2
Lat/Lng: -33.69364, 150.92201
Memorial location:
There is a memorial scholarship with Police Legacy in his name.
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS MEMBER
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BUT SHOULD BE
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He was 39 when he passed and he had a lifetime of achievement including a successful career with the tactical response group ( T.R.G. ) of the police force and then retraining and rising to the top of the sport strength and conditioning field culminating in becoming the head trainer for an Australian professional NRL team (this was what he was doing when he passed).
His death stunned and impacted on many. He had been a leader of men and an inspiration to many. His legacy of giving everything in life 100 percent lives on in all those who knew him.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sean-burns-memorial-scholar… Belle Property Castle Hills major fundraising initiative for 2016 is NSW Police Legacy and the Sean Burns Memorial Scholarships. We are delighted to be hosting a dinner and charity auction on Friday March 18th at Castle Hill RSL. Tickets are only $79 each and a fantastic night of food, live music and entertainment is guaranteed ! If you are unable to attend the event but are a business that is interested in donating an item for the auction we would love to hear from you !
Sean Burns was a former member of the NSW Police Force who tragically passed away in 2012. He had been a highly regarded member of the force for 20 years across a range of areas culminating in several years with the elite tactical operations unit (TOU). He had a passion for sport and had been a representative swimmer, runner and rugby league player in his youth as well as completing tertiary studies in the areas of sports physiology and strength and conditioning. When he passed he was the Strength and Conditioning coach for Parramatta Eels NRL football team. The inaugural Sean Burns Memorial Scholarships were awarded this year to two young people whose deceased fathers had served with the NSW Police Force, to assist them in the pursuit of their sporting goals. These scholarships are administered through NSW Police Legacy who are an organisation that supports NSW Police and their families particularly in times of hardship and loss.
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Clinton James MOLLER
| 05/03/2015
Clinton James MOLLER
New South Wales Police Force
Possibly from Academy Class 238 ( the 1st PREP class beginning 31 July 1988 )
Regd. # ?
Rank: ?
Stations: Bondi
Awards: ?
Service: From ‘possibly’ from 31 July 1988 ? to ?
Born: ?
Died: Saturday 12 April 1997
Age: 27
Cause: Suicide – hanged himself at Parklea Gaol
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Funeral location: ?
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-Policeman Clinton Moller found hanged at Parklea Gaol – was a sentence for contempt – was told he was being transferred to Gaol
but, according to his lawyer Ken Madden, the decision to transfer to Berrima was designed to place pressure on Moller.
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DEATH OF CLINTON JAMES MOLLER Mr NEILLY: My question without notice is addressed to the Minister for Corrective Services, and Minister for Emergency Services. Would the Minister advise what information he has about the prison classification of former police officer Clinton James Moller?
Mr DEBUS: I am sure that honourable members understand the shock, grief and disbelief that the Moller family is experiencing at losing a family member under the circumstances they have heard of in recent days. A coronial inquest will be held, so I am constrained in what I can say publicly about the circumstances of Mr Moller’s death. But I am gravely concerned by allegations by inmate Moller‘s solicitor, Mr Ken Madden, who this morning told radio 2BL:
A lot of pressure had come from somewhere very high up to keep him – that is, Mr Moller at Long Bay.
That is a grave allegation. I am advised by the Department of Corrective Services that the facts are as follows. Mr Moller was extradited from New Zealand in August last year and held at the Long Bay Correctional Centre. He applied for bail before Justice John Dowd, who in refusing bail stated that Moller should “be placed in such protection either in the Special Purposes Unit at Long Bay or Berrima or such other similar protection as can be provided for him”. As a result, Mr Moller was placed in strict protection – a classification to protect him from other inmates. On Friday, 15 November 1996, Mr Moller was convicted of contempt of the royal commission. On 21 November the Long Bay classification committee met to assess Mr Moller‘s classification rating. Four members of the committee recommended that Mr Moller be sent to the Berrima Correctional Centre. However the chairman of the committee and the manager of classification dissented.
The matter was then sent, as departmental operating procedures required, to the director of classification for adjudication – as is always the case when that committee cannot agree on a recommendation. The director considered several factors before allocating Mr Moller an A2 classification, a classification that ensured that he would be held in a high security prison and therefore not in Berrima. The factors included the fact that Mr Moller had been the subject of an extensive international search by police and an extradition order; that he was facing serious charges of supplying commercial quantities of amphetamines and ecstasy; and, most pertinently, that on 5 October 1996 a scheduled visitor to Mr Moller had been apprehended at Long Bay carrying amphetamines. During a search of the visitor’s handbag two plastic resealable bags containing amphetamines weighing 1.7 grams were found. The visitor was interviewed by police and charged with possessing a prohibited drug.
On 26 November Mr Moller‘s solicitors, Walter Madden Jenkins, wrote to me and my department requesting information on his classification. The solicitors were informed of the decision of the director of classification. But, most importantly, the solicitors also wrote to the Ombudsman raising the issue of Mr Moller‘s classification. After examining the classification process and interviewing Mr Moller the Ombudsman wrote to his solicitors advising that she was satisfied that the department was not unreasonable in its refusal to transfer the inmate to Berrima. The department informed me that last week Mr Moller again requested to be moved to Berrima. Instead, and in accordance with the principles I have described, he was moved to the strict protection unit at Parklea prison on 11 April. The circumstances surrounding his death on Saturday, 12 April, will, as I have said, be the subject of a coronial inquiry.
Former police officer Clinton Moller may have accidentally killed himself when he tied a skipping rope around his neck and hanged himself in his prison cell, a coroner found yesterday.
Coroner Derrick Hand said Moller‘s actions may have only been an attempt to get the attention of prison authorities and be moved to another prison.
The 27-year-old former Bondi police officer was found dead in his cell in Parklea prison’s protective wing, wearing only his underpants and with a jumper tied around his neck, on April 12 this year.
Moller was serving an eight-month jail sentence for contempt of the Police Royal Commission after he failed to appear before it and fled to New Zealand. He was also awaiting trial on drug charges. Mr Hand said there was no evidence Moller had suicidal tendencies and in fact evidence showed he had a positive attitude he would successfully defend the drug charges.
