Richard Charles WHITTAKER

| 30/07/2015

Richard Charles WHITTAKER

aka Dick

NSW Redfern Police Academy # 162

“possible” relation in “the job”: A.R. WHITTAKER, NSWPF # 8649

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 18588

Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 1 February 1977

Cadet # 3334

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 1 February 1977 ( aged 16 years, 9 months, 16 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 17 April 1979 ( 19 years, 0 months, 1 day )

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st class – appointed 16 April 1984

Senior Constable – appointed 16 April 1988

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 27 September 1991

Final Rank: Detective Sergeant – Death

Stations: ?, Gosford Drug Unit ( Brisbane Waters LAC ) – Death

Service: From 1 February 1977 to 28 September 1991 = 14 years, 7 months, 27 Service

Time in Retirement: 0

Age at Retirement: n/a

Awards: No find on It’s An Honour

Born: Saturday 16 April 1960

Died on: Saturday 28 September 1991 @ Royal North Shore Hospital, NSW

Cause: Cerebral Haemorrhage

Age: 31 years, 5 months, 12 days

Funeral date: ? October 1991

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: CREMATED:

Ashes Interred in the Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park, Palmdale Rd, Palmdale, NSW

Rose Garden, 26A, Site 58

Memorial Plaque: Point Frederick Pioneer Park, 1 Albany St, Pt Frederick, NSW

-33.449594 151.341945

Memorial Plaque location:

Touch plate for Richard Charles WHITTAKER at the National Police Wall of Remembrance

DICK IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance

Grave plate: This plaque was laid in memory of RICHARD CHARLES WHITTAKER, a Detective Sgt of Police attached to the Gosford Drug Unit, who died of a work related illness on the 28th of September, 1991, whilst in the service of the people of New South Wales & the Central Coast area. Richard was born in the Point Frederick area and spent many of his childhood days in this park. Dedicated by his family & many friends on the 16. 4. 1992. — Memorial plaque: This plaque was laid in memory of RICHARD CHARLES WHITTAKER, a Detective Sgt of Police attached to the Gosford Drug Unit, who died of a work related illness on the 28th of September, 1991, whilst in the service of the people of New South Wales & the Central Coast area.
Richard was born in the **Point Frederick area** and spent many of his **childhood days in this park**.
Dedicated by his family & many friends on the **16. 4. 1992**.

Richard Charles WHITTAKER - Memorial Plaque - Pt Frederick, ( Central Coast ), NSW, as of April 2022. Credit: Kevin Banister. — Richard Charles WHITTAKER – Memorial Plaque – Pt Frederick, ( Central Coast ), NSW, as of **April 2022**. Credit: Kevin Banister.

Richard Charles WHITTAKER - Grave location. Palmdale Cemetery, Palmdale, NSW — Richard Charles WHITTAKER – Grave location. Palmdale Cemetery, Palmdale, NSW

Before his death Detective Sergeant Whittaker and other Police had been involved in a major drug investigation which had resulted in the arrest of eighteen offenders. Corruption allegations were made by a number of the offenders resulting in a Police Internal Security Unit investigation.

During the protracted internal investigation the Sergeant was under enormous pressure and as a result suffered a cerebral haemorrhage.

He passed away at the Royal North Shore Hospital on 28 September 1991.

He was posthumously cleared of all allegations by Judge Allen at the Sydney District Court on 30 September 1991.

The Sergeant was born in 1960 and joined the New South Wales Police Service, via the NSW Police Cadet system on 1 February 1977 and was Attested, as a Probationary Constable on 17 April 1979.

At the time of his death he was attached to the Gosford Drug Unit.

‘Our boys haven’t been forgotten’: Policemen honoured in Brisbane Water row

September 15, 2015 3:16pm

Geraldine Cardozo Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate

(L-R) Sarah Matthews, Kylie Kerr and Tracey Holt remember their police officer partners at Gosford waterfront. Brisbane Water LAC officers will be taking to the water in honour of the policemen.

When Sarah Matthews returned home after her shift at Gosford Hospital on the evening of April 13, 2002 and spotted a row of waiting police cars she thought the neighbours were having a noisy party.

“It never struck me what was coming next,” remembers the emergency nurse who was told the worst — her fiancée Senior-Constable Chris Thornton had been killed on duty hours earlier.

“It didn’t hit me. Even when I was told. I don’t think that’s something that ever leaves you.”

This week Miss Matthews, Kylie Kerr and Tracey Holt will get together to remember their partners, Sen-Constable Thornton, Sen-Constable Peter Gordon Wilson and Sergeant Richard Whittaker, who all died on duty while with the Brisbane Water Local Area Command.

(L-R) Brisbane Water Inspector Paul Nicholls, Tracey Holt, Brisbane Water Commander Daniel Sullivan, Sarah Matthews and Kylie Kerr at Gosford Waterfront ahead of the NSW Police Legacy row. Picture: Mark Scott

On Thursday officers from Brisbane Water LAC will take part in a paddle to raise money for NSW Police Legacy to support the families of fallen officers.

“You never want to be a part of Legacy but now we are part of this unique group and without Legacy we wouldn’t have each other,” Miss Matthews said.

But for two of the women, the close bond was forged by their shared loss and haunting similarities in how their partners lost their lives.

Sen-Constable Thornton, 35, died in a motor vehicle accident while on patrol in Woy Woy in 2002, while Mrs Kerr’s long-term partner Sen-Constable Wilson, 41, was killed when he was hit by a car while carrying out speed checks on the M1 at Somersby in 2006.

Both men were based at Brisbane Water LAC, both died in car accidents on a Saturday night, and both had the same patrol car number — 202.

Senior Constable Peter Gordon Wilson with fiance Kylie Kerr. — Senior Constable Peter Gordon Wilson with fiancée Kylie Kerr.

“This special event means our boys haven’t been forgotten,” Miss Matthews said, adding that the support of Legacy has enabled her to move on. “You have to take that step forward. You can’t be angry, because that just eats away at you.”

Senior Constable Chris Thornton was killed on duty during a high-speed pursuit at Woy Woy in 2002.

“This special event means our boys haven’t been forgotten,” Miss Matthews said, adding that the support of Legacy has enabled her to move on. “You have to take that step forward. You can’t be angry, because that just eats away at you.”

Mrs Holt, whose husband Sgt Whittaker was stationed at the Gosford drug unit and was involved in drug investigations at the time of his death when he died from a brain haemorrhage in 1991, said the annual paddle is a “beautiful day”. “It is amazing the effort Daniel Sullivan and the team put in to keep the memory going of old work mates and have a good time doing it,” she said.

Sergeant Richard Whittaker who died on duty with Brisbane Water Local Area Command in 1991. Picture: Supplied

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/our-boys-havent-been-forgotten-policemen-honoured-in-brisbane-water-row/story-fngr8h0p-1227528821582

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 1 October 1991, page 4

Drug bribery allegation ‘killed officer’

SYDNEY: The stress of unfounded corruption allegations killed a policeman who suffered a stroke at the weekend, according to the Police Association.

The association’s president, Tony Day, said yesterday that Gosford-based Detective Senior Constable Richard Whittaker, who was promoted to detective sergeant last Friday, had been implicated in a bribery conspiracy by a drug dealer.

Yesterday, the dealer, an industrial chemist, was sentenced to a minimum of 11 years jail after pleading guilty to manufacturing and supplying amphetamines with a street value of more than $4 million.

Handing down the sentence in Darlinghurst Supreme Court, Justice Allen said John Oldfield, 52, of Winston Hills in Sydney’s west, had stated he had tried to bribe a police officer through a contact known as “M” in November, 1990.

After the alleged bribe attempt had failed, Oldfield had gone to the Police Internal Security division and made a detailed statement, implicating the officer. The judge said he was satisfied the detective knew nothing about the alleged bribe.

Mr. Day said the Police Internal Security division investigation into Oldfield’s allegations had been “dubious”.

“Every crim in NSW knows that if they want their case adjourned they just have to implicate the police, and there will have to be an investigation,” he said.

“Eighty per cent of corruption and bribery charges are disproved.”

Detective Whittaker, 31, was married with two-year-old twin daughters.

Mr Day said the Oldfield affair had played a major role in causing Detective Whittaker stress, resulting in his death.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/134156388

Past events in Remembrance of Dick Whittaker.

Paddle for Police Legacy

The Brisbane Water LAC has tragically lost three staff members in the execution of their duty: Sergeant Dick Whittaker and Senior Constables Gordy Wilson and Chris Thornton. The 12 September is the annual sports charity day to remember these officers.

Paddling from Ocean Beach Surf Club to Bluetongue Stadium along the Brisbane Water on the NSW Central Coast (approximately 15km).

When: Thu September 12 2013 06:00 – 05:30

http://www.policelegacynsw.org.au/legacy-events/

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Tuesday 1 October 1991, page 4

Drug bribery allegation ‘ killed officer ‘

SYDNEY: The stress of unfounded corruption allegations killed a policeman who suffered a stroke at the weekend, according to the Police Association.

The association’s president, Tony Day, said yesterday that Gosford-based Detective Senior Constable Richard Whittaker, who was promoted to detective sergeant last Friday, had been implicated in a bribery conspiracy by a drug dealer.

Yesterday, the dealer, an industrial chemist, was sentenced to a minimum of 11 years jail after pleading guilty to manufacturing and supplying amphetamines with a street value of more than $4 million.

Handing down the sentence in Darlinghurst Supreme Court, Justice Allen said John Oldfield, 52, of Winston Hills in Sydney’s west, had stated he had tried to bribe a police officer through a contact known as “M” in November, 1990.

After the alleged bribe attempt had failed, Oldfield had gone to the Police Internal Security division and made a detailed statement, implicating the officer. The judge said he was satisfied the detective knew nothing about the alleged bribe.

Mr. Day said the Police Internal Security division investigation into Oldfield’s allegations had been “dubious”.

“Every crim in NSW knows that if they want their case adjourned they just have to implicate the police, and there will have to be an investigation,” he said.

“Eighty per cent of corruption and bribery charges are disproved.”

Detective Whittaker, 31, was married with two-year-old twin daughters.

Mr Day said the Oldfield affair had played a major role in causing Detective Whittaker stress, resulting in his death.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/134156388

Brian PHELPS

| 30/07/2015

Brian PHELPS

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # ?

Rank: ?

Stations: ?

Service: From ? to ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 4 May 1998

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 4 May 1998

Born: ?

Died on: ? pre July 2009

Cause: ?

Age: ?

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: ?

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Funeral location: ?

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NOTHING FURTHER IS KNOWN ABOUT THIS MAN. FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED.

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Anatolil TUBOLEC

| 30/07/2015

Anatolil TUBOLEC

aka Tony & Tubes

New South Wales Police Force

Redfern Police Academy Class 106 of 4 April 1966

Regd. # 11816

Rank: Sergeant

Stations: ?, 30 Division & 37 Division, Toukley in late 1980’s

Liverpool STP ( HWP ) – early 1970’s, Auburn ( at least 1975 – at least 1982 ), TRG, Gosford ( 1988 ), Wyong

Service: From 4 April 1966 to ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 18 November 1982

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992

Born: ?

Died on: 23 August 2002

Cause: ?

Age: 62

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location: ?

Buried at: ?

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http://www.theentrancemotels.com.au/the-entrance-motels-articles/1994/1/9/central-coast-ravaged/

Central Coast Ravaged

The Sun Herald

Sunday January 9, 1994

By KAREN DAVEY

THE NSW Central Coast was a disaster area yesterday as fires raged out of control, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Fires across a 40km front were fanned by north-easterly winds, forcing thousands of people to flee to the beach or sleep on the football field outside the Central Coast Leagues Club at Gosford.

Bus loads of residents and holiday-makers ordered to evacuate Kariong, Woy Woy, Umina, Ettalong and Brisbane Waters, poured into the makeshift evacuation centre at Gosford.

Last night, the 360patient Gosford Hospital, threatened by a huge blaze at West Gosford, was put on stand-by evacuation status. Fifty nurses and 20 medical interns were evacuated from the nearby nurses’ quarters as a precaution.

Second-year nurse, Jo Weeks, said all trainee medical staff were evacuated to the Gosford RSL Club.

“It’s scary and unsettling, especially since most of us don’t have family on the Central Coast to turn to. Nurse Kitty Hardman said the hospital had taken elderly and retired people from evacuated nursing homes and retirement villages at Wyoming and Point Clare.

The families slept in tents, deck chairs and cars, unaware that the raging fires had destroyed their homes. “The playing field is a mass of airbeds, deck chairs, blankets and Esky’s,” Gosford constable, Lachlan Gunn, said.

Families with small children and elderly people slept on gym mats in the auditorium of the Leagues Club to escape the heat and smoke.

Fleeing families were initially evacuated to Mt Penang, near Kariong, but were transferred to Gosford when the fires struck at nearby Somersby.

Kariong evacuee Debbie Land arrived home from a Queensland holiday less than 24 hours before she was evacuated with her husband and six children, including one-year-old triplets, Andrew, Steven and Jason.

“All we managed to pack were photograph albums and videos of our wedding,”she said.

St John’s Ambulance officer, Kevin White, said the situation at Gosford was”chaotic”.

“We are continually treating people for smoke inhalation, exhaustion and stress,” Mr White said. “We’re patrolling the parks offering people assistance as they arrive throughout the day and night.”

Sydney-Newcastle trains were prevented from running after the fire jumped the Mooney-Mooney Bridge at Hawkesbury and destroyed wooden rail sleepers, power lines and buckled the track.

The rail link is not expected to be re-opened for another 48 hours.

Yesterday, hundreds of motorists were stranded on the F3 freeway at Hawkesbury and Freemans Water Hole, near Toronto. Emergency food and water supplies were rushed to the motorists who were suffering from severe dehydration.

The anxious vigil of Central Coast residents who had not received word to evacuate their homes was intensified when an electricity failure meant they were unable to monitor the progress of the fire on their radios or television sets.

Wyong police officer, Sgt Tony Tubolec, who was evacuating residents from the Central Mangrove region, east of Wyong, said most people agreed to leave their properties but “others refused to leave” because they were reluctant to abandon their home.

“But a lot of people don’t want to leave because they want to protect their homes, and others think evacuation is a case of overkill because they can’t see the flames.

“But property can be rebuilt but you only have one chance with life.”

Constable David Dee came across a fresh outbreak of fire when he was sent out to set up a police blockade to prevent motorists travelling on Old Northern Road, south of Kulnura.

“I’d spent three days up here and had seen a lot of smoke but no flames. I was driving along a dirt track and I could see the red tinge in the smoke. Then, suddenly I was confronted with a wall of flame. I got out of there quick-smart.”

Motels in the popular holiday havens of Wyong, Gosford, Tuggerah and The Entrance were booked out last night by stranded motorists.

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I have found reference to this man with the spelling of his christian name being slightly different: Anatolli, Anatolij & Anatolil.

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Scott Andrew BLANCHARD

| 30/07/2015

Scott Andrew BLANCHARD

Previous article called: ~~Unnamed policeman~~

late of Bayswater, W.A.

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. # 9360

Rank: Detective Sergeant

Stations: ?, Gang Crime

Service: From ? ? ? to 24 July 2015 = ? years of Service

Awards: Police Medal – 20 years

No find on It’s An Honour

Born: ?

Died on: Friday 24 July 2015 @ p.m. at 6kms south of Kalgoorlie, W.A.

Cause: PTSD – Suicide – self inflicted gunshot wound – service weapon

Age: 45

Funeral date: Thursday 6 August 2015 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location: Karrakatta Cemetery, W.A.

Buried at: Cremated

Memorial location: ?

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Policeman dies of gunshot wound on the outskirts of Goldfields city

July 25, 2015 1:13AM

AN on-duty police officer has died of a gunshot wound in Kalgoorlie but his death is not being treated as suspicious.

Police confirmed the fatal incident happened on Friday night on the outskirts of the Goldfields city.

The Major Crime Squad is investigating, but the officer’s death is not being treated as suspicious.

“The circumstances of the firearm incident will be investigated on behalf of the Coroner,” police said in a statement.

Police counselling and chaplaincy services will be offered to the officer’s family and colleagues.

The officer’s name, age and rank has not yet been released.

In a statement released on Saturday morning the WA Police Union said it was “deeply saddened by the tragic death”.

“WAPU is providing support to our members during this difficult time and we have representatives on the ground in Kalgoorlie,” the union said.

“We will continue to work with WA Police to ensure the best possible outcome for all involved, given the circumstances.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the member’s family, friends and colleagues.”

http://www.news.com.au/national/policeman-dies-of-gunshot-wound-on-the-outskirts-of-goldfields-city/story-fncynjr2-1227456289601

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The West Australian police union is supporting the friends and family of a police officer who died after a firearms incident.

Source:

AAP

25 Jul 2015 – 4:15 AM UPDATED 25 Jul 2015 – 12:20 PM

The WA Police Union has extended its deepest condolences to the family of an officer who died of a gunshot wound.

The union is supporting family and friends of the officer, who died after a firearms incident while he was on duty on Kalgoorlie’s outskirts on Friday evening.

“We will continue to work with WA Police to ensure the best possible outcome for all involved, given the circumstances.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the member’s family, friends and colleagues,” union president George Tilbury said in a statement on Saturday.

Investigators said earlier the incident was not being treated as suspicious.

* For support and information about suicide prevention, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78)

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/07/25/union-saddened-wa-cops-death

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Thursday 6 August 2015

Today our hero from Western Australia police will be laid to rest.

Our condolences and thoughts go out to his family, friends and the thin blue line at this difficult time.

Thank you for your service and dedication sir. We will keep you and your family in our hearts, never forgotten.

Rest easy Detective Sergeant.

”As the sun surely sets,
dawn will see it arise.

For service above self,
demands it’s own prize.

You have fought the good fight,
life’s race has been run,
and peace, your reward,
for eternity begun.

And we that are left,
shall never forget,
rest in peace friend and colleague,
for sun has now set.

We will remember, We will remember ,
hasten the dawn.”

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BLANCHARD:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late serving member Scott Andrew Blanchard 9360 at Karrakatta Cemetery on THURSDAY (6.8.2015) at 2.30pm.

Published in The West Australian on Aug. 5, 2015

http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=scott-blanchard&pid=175431030

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Scott BLANCHARD

Obituary

BLANCHARD (Scott):
Our hearts once beat together, my Scotty, but now mine beats alone. I know we’ll be together one day. Until then, I continue alone. My soul mate, my lover, my best friend and rock. Scotty, you meant the world to me and will be forever in my heart.
Love you babe, Jussy.

BLANCHARD (Scott):
Dad, we love you more than life itself and we will miss you every single day. Forever you’ll be in our hearts and we’ll see you in our dreams.
Jarrod, Ayden, Miranda

Published in The West Australian on July 28, 2015

41 entries | 20 photos

“Deepest sympathies to Rod, Susan, Dale, Lee and families on…”

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http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=scott-blanchard&pid=175373949

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Man survives night in croc-infested waters

Posted 15 Oct 2012, 2:45pm

Map: Derby 6728

A 50-year-old Derby man has survived a night at sea in crocodile infested waters after being washed off his boat and having to swim ashore.

Police say the man was sleeping alone on his boat about two nautical miles north of Point Torment.

Large waves washed him overboard and sank the boat before he could activate an EPIRB.

The next morning a fisherman spotted the empty dinghy and called police, sparking a land and sea search.

The missing man was spotted in mangroves, exhausted and dehydrated but able to cry out to authorities.

Acting Senior Sergeant Scott Blanchard says the man is lucky to get away unharmed.

“One of the police cars that was up there searching the land actually just saw a crocodile that was estimated to be about four metres in the blue holes,” he said.

“So my advice would be just not to go out on your own overnight and just always be checking your boats before you go away.

“On a boat make sure all your EPIRB gear and your life jackets are working correctly.

“Going out to those areas is not the best idea on your own, especially overnight.

“You know you’re talking about areas where the tides can range up to 11 metres, so one minute you’re on sand or in water and the next minute you’re off the water on a rock or something worse might happen like … what happened overnight.”

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-15/man-survives-night-in-croc-infested-waters/4313582

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Updated 16 Oct 2018, 12:42am

WA Police are investigating the death of an officer at a police station in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Key points:

Officer apparently shot himself at Cockburn Police Station with his police-issue firearm
WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said the force was in shock at the news
Death comes after state coroner calls for more support services

It is understood First Class Constable Darren Igglesden, 50, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Cockburn Police Station on Monday morning.

In a statement, WA Police said support services were being offered to other officers.

The station has been temporarily closed, and the public has been asked not to attend the station until further notice. They have instead been redirected to nearby Fremantle or Mandurah stations, both of which operate 24 hours a day.

‘Popular member of the force’

Police Commissioner Chris Dawson extended his condolences to the family of Constable Igglesden and colleagues at Cockburn Police Station.

“It appears Darren has drawn his service-issued pistol from the police armoury this morning (Monday), shortly after 6:00am,” he said.

“He was found deceased by colleagues within the Cockburn police building.

“Darren’s death has come as a complete shock to his family, to his friends, and indeed the entire police force.

“At this difficult time I extend my condolences to Darren’s family, his friends, his work colleagues and everyone who knew him.

“A coronial investigation is now underway and so we should let that full investigation be completed, but there does not appear to be any other persons present at the time Darren lost his life.”

Commissioner Dawson said Constable Igglesden was a popular member of the police force.

“Constable Igglesden has been with the WA Police Force for six-and-a-half years, he joined us at about 44 years of age, he has had a varied career in the private sector prior to joining police,” he said.

“Well liked, well respected, a very popular member of the police force.”

Coroner called for more police support

The tragedy comes nearly a month after WA Deputy Coroner Evelyn Vicker released her findings into the suicide of police officer Scott Blanchard, who shot himself while on duty at Kalgoorlie in July 2015.

Ms Vicker found that while Detective Sergeant Blanchard appeared to be coping well with his job as a police officer, he had become “obsessed” that health problems he had were undiagnosable and “consequently took matters into his own hands …”

The inquest into Sergeant Blanchard‘s death heard details of the WA Police Service’s Health and Safety Division, which provides services such as confidential psychological counselling, peer support programs and chaplaincy services to officers and their families, to try to help them manage stress or issues that may arise as a result of their employment.

“At this difficult time I extend my condolences to Darren’s family, his friends, his work colleagues and everyone who knew him.

“A coronial investigation is now underway and so we should let that full investigation be completed, but there does not appear to be any other persons present at the time Darren lost his life.”

Commissioner Dawson said Constable Igglesden was a popular member of the police force.

“Constable Igglesden has been with the WA Police Force for six-and-a-half years, he joined us at about 44 years of age, he has had a varied career in the private sector prior to joining police,” he said.

“Well liked, well respected, a very popular member of the police force.”

Coroner called for more police support

The tragedy comes nearly a month after WA Deputy Coroner Evelyn Vicker released her findings into the suicide of police officer Scott Blanchard, who shot himself while on duty at Kalgoorlie in July 2015.

Ms Vicker found that while Detective Sergeant Blanchard appeared to be coping well with his job as a police officer, he had become “obsessed” that health problems he had were undiagnosable and “consequently took matters into his own hands …”

The inquest into Sergeant Blanchard‘s death heard details of the WA Police Service’s Health and Safety Division, which provides services such as confidential psychological counselling, peer support programs and chaplaincy services to officers and their families, to try to help them manage stress or issues that may arise as a result of their employment.

Police Minister Michelle Roberts said she believed the culture within the organisation was changing.

“I think the police force has changed dramatically over the last 10 years or so, in terms of encouraging officers to come forward and to show some additional care for themselves and their fellow officers,” she said.

“It used to certainly be the case that the attitude was ‘toughen up’ and to show any emotional vulnerability was seen as some kind of weakness. That’s not the attitude that’s been taken by police in recent years.

“We have had some shocking and tragic incidents in recent times where officers have had to turn out to shocking scenes, and sometimes they go to road crashes where they see shocking scenes, so we need to know that they have got the support there.

“And I have certainly received assurances from the Commissioner of Police and others that we have got good supports in place. Sometimes, though, people need to avail themselves of that support.”

Topics: police, suicide, wa, perth-6000

First posted 15 Oct 2018, 6:07pm

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-15/wa-police-officer-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-in-cockburn/10378676

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Brian Joseph KENNY

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Ian Bertram FITZSIMMONS

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Ian Bertram FITZSIMMONS

aka Fittzy

New South Wales Police Force

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Joined NSW Police Force via NSW Police Cadet system on 27 November 1967

Redfern Police Academy Class 123

Cadet # 2310

Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 27 November 1967

Probationary Constable – appointed 22 June 1970

Constable 1st Class – appointed 22 June 1975

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 2 May 1986

Inspector – Retirement

Stations: ?, Station Controller – Dubbo, Tweed / Bryon LAC

Service: From 27 November 1967 to 16 July 2006 = 38+ years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988

1st Clasp – National Medal – granted 2 December 1995

Born: 30 November 1950

Died on: Friday 24 July 2015

Cause: ?

Age: 64

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location:

Buried at: at his request there will be a private family cremation

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With regret I advise the death of Ian Bertram FITZSIMMONS, 64 old, former Regd. No. 14201, a member of the Northern Rivers Branch of the RPA.

Ian passed away on 24/07/2015 and at his request there will be a private family cremation.

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William Baden PENNEY

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William Baden PENNEY

aka Bill

( late of Lavington )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 6789

Rank: ?

Stations: ?, Albury ( early 1960’s )

Service: From ? to ?

Awards: ?

Born: ?

Died on: Tuesday 21 July 2015 at home

Cause: ?

Age: 84

Funeral date: Monday 27 July 2015 @ 10am

Funeral location: John Hossack’s Funeral Services, 435 Wilson Street, Albury

Buried at: ?

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Bill attended a retired Police luncheon in Albury last Sunday ( 20 July 2015 ) and two days later he has died.

May Bill forever Rest In Peace.

William Baden (Bill) PENNEY

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PENNEY William (Bill) Baden Of Lavington passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at home, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved husband of Marjorie (dec) and Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Lyn and Rowan, Margaret and David, Cheryl and Jim. Much loved step-father of Susan and Clem, Kerry and Leigh, Wendy, John and Elizabeth. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many.

Published in The Border Mail on July 23, 2015

Thursday, 23 July 2015

The Murray River Branch of the Retired Police Association of NSW notes with regret the passing of member William (Bill) Penney. The dedication to duty exhibited by Bill during his years of Service to the people of NSW is recognised.

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Thursday, 23 July 2015

Our thoughts are with you Shirley & family. We will be raising a beer or two in honour of a great man & a great friend up north.

All our love,

Dave & Amanda Vandergriend & family, Ian & Jen Peters & Rod & Donna Peters

XO.

Thursday, 23 July 2015

Penney, William: Committee, members and staff of the Albury Racing Club extend deepest sympathy to Shirley and family on the sad passing of former committee man Bill. A great supporter of racing. He will be missed by all at the club. logo

http://tributes.bordermail.com.au/obituaries/bordermail-au/obituary.aspx?n=william-baden-penney-bill&pid=175342807

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Zigmars Julius STENGELIS

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Zigmars Julius STENGELIS

aka Ziggy & Stan

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 16703

Redfern Police Academy – Class 145

Rank: ?

Stations: ?, S.W.O.S., Special Branch ( 21 Division ), Bankstown

Service: From 5 November 1974 to ?

Awards: National Medal – granted 23 October 1981

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 May 1992

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000

Military Police: Regd # 214886. Served September 1962 to September 1974

Born: 17 June 1945

Died on: Tuesday 28 August 2012 @ 9.20pm

Cause: ‘Long illness’

Age: 67

Funeral date: Tuesday 4 September 2012 @ 11.30am

Funeral location: Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Crematorium, Palmdale, NSW

Buried at: Cremated

Ziggy Stengelis, Glenn Wheatley, John Farnham and Shaun Edwards at the Indy Grand Prix on the Gold Coast, Qld,1994. The four of us spent three days and two nights together....what a trip! — Ziggy Stengelis, Glenn Wheatley, John Farnham and Shaun Edwards at the Indy Grand Prix on the Gold Coast, Qld,1994. The four of us spent three days and two nights together….what a trip!

[alert_blue]ZIGMARS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_blue] * NOT JOB RELATED

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Zigmars Julius STENGELIS - Army Certificate — Zigmars Julius STENGELIS – Army Certificate

Vale : SGT Zigmars Julius (Stan) Stengelis

29-08-2012

– VALE –

214886 SGT Zigmars Julius (Stan) Stengelis

17 June 1945 – 28 August 2012

Aged 67 Years

Regretfully, I inform you of the passing of

214886 SGT Zigmars Julius (Stan) Stengelis

at 2120 hrs on Tuesday 28 August 2012 after along illness.

Stan joined the Army in September 1962 and after recruit training was allocated to Armoured Corps. He transferred to RACMP in December 1964 where he served until his discharged in September 1974 to join the NSW Police Force. Stan served in S Comd Pro Coy Abbotsford Vic, SIB Melbourne, N Comd Pro Coy Indooroopilly Qld.

Stan had two tours of Vietnam in 1966 / 67 and again in 1971 / 72.

Stan was a good digger who enjoyed spinning a yarn over a beer with his mates. He will be fondly remembered.

LEST WE FORGET

Condolences to : Mrs Coral Stengelis, 4a Shannon Parade, Berkeley Vale. NSW. 2261

Funeral Details : 1130 hrs, Tuesday 4 September 2012

Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Crematorium

Palmdale Road, Palmdale. NSW. 2258

http://www.mpaa.org.au/index.php?news&nid=12

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Summary of Unit Name(s)	Start Date	End Date
Section, 1st Divisional Provost Company	22/04/1966	30/01/1967
Australian Force Vietnam Provost Unit	31/01/1967	26/04/1967
Australian Force Vietnam Provost Unit	08/07/1971	09/03/1972

http://www.vietnamroll.gov.au/VeteranDetails.aspx?VeteranId=1271269

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Immigrant Ships
Transcribers Guild

Castel Bianco

Departure Port: Genoa, Italy – Departure Date: 27 Apr 1949
Arrival Port: Sydney – Australia – Arrival Date: 27 May 1949International Refugee Organisation – Group Resettlement to Australia

This passenger list contains individuals and families that migrated to Australia after World War II from various European Countries including Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, etc. Most passengers are World War II refugees or displaced persons.

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667  STENGELIS  Julijs 
668  STENGELIS  Vilma 
669  STENGELIS  Zigmars

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http://immigrantships.net/v5/1900v5/castelbianco19490527.html

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Karl HANSON

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Karl Christian HANSON

“Possible” Relation(s) in “The Job”: A. HANSON, NSWPF # 8358 ?

T.R. HANSON, NSWPF # 18057 ?

New South Wales Police Force

NSW Police Cadet # 1161

Regd. # 8870

Redfern Police Academy Class 0??

Rank: Commenced Training, as a Cadet, at Redfern Police Academy on Friday18 February 1955 ( aged 16 years, 3 months, 12 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 6 November 1957 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 6 November 1963

Senior Constable – appointed 1 July 1968

Final Rank: Senior Constable

Stations: ?, South District ( 1968 ), ?, VKG2 – Warilla as a S.O.O. ( Senior Operations Officer ) – Retirement

Service: From 18 February 1955 to ? = ? years of Service

Age at Retirement:

Time in Retirement:

Awards: National Medal – granted 4 November 1992 ( SenCon )

Born: Sunday 6 November 1938

Died on: Thursday 12 July 2006

at the David Berry Hospital, Berry

Cause: Brain cancer

Age: 68 years, 8 months, 6 days

Funeral date: ?

Funeral location: Cremated ?

Buried at:

Wollongong Memorial Gardens

Berkeley Road, Berkeley.

MEMORIAL GARDENS GARDENS, Garden Rocks, Section 9J Site 7

SENIOR CONSTABLE CARL HANSON, VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO - SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER. 1987 - 1988 — SENIOR CONSTABLE KARL HANSON, VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO – SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER.
1987 – 1988

SENIOR CONSTABLE CARL HANSON (SEATED), VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO - SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER - SPEAKING WITH SENIOR SERGEANT DICK BROOK, FROM WARILLA POLICE STATION. 1987 - 1988 — SENIOR CONSTABLE **KARL HANSON** # 8870 (SEATED), VKG2, WARILLA POLICE RADIO – SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER – SPEAKING WITH SENIOR SERGEANT **DICK BROOK** # 9570, FROM WARILLA POLICE STATION.
1987 – 1988

KARL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

Funeral location:

Clarence Albury OVERTON

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Clarence Albury OVERTON

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 8966

Rank: Inspector – retired

Stations: ?, Newtown ( last Stn )

Service: From ? to 9 January 1989 = 30 years Service

Awards: National Medal & 1st Clasp to National Medal – both granted 3 September 1985

Born: 8 January 1931

Died on: Saturday 11 July 2015

Cause: ?

Age: 84

Funeral date: Wednesday 22 July 2015 @ 2pm

Funeral location: Rose Chapel, Palmdale Cemetery, Ourimbah

Buried at: Palmdale Cemetery, Ourimbah

[alert_blue]Clarence is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_blue] * NOT JOB RELATED

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Clarence Albury Overton

Born on 8 January 1931
Passed away on 11 July 2015
Aged 84 years old

Funeral service will be held at Rose Chapel, Palmdale Crematorium, NSW on Wednesday, 22nd July 2015 at 2:00pm.

Committal service will be held at Palmdale Cemetery, Graveside, Palmdale Rd, Palmdale, NSW, Australia on Wednesday, 22nd July 2015 at 2:45pm.

http://www.heavenaddress.com/Clarence-Albury-Overton/1077866/service_details

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Richard Charles WHITTAKER