With regret I advise the death of John Desmond MATHER, 83 old, former Regd. No. 8877, a Veteran member of the Central Coast Branch of the RPA.
John passed away on 15/05/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 9.30am on Friday 23rd Instant at Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Memorial Park, PALMDALE.
Location of funeral:
Peter James MARTIN
| 23/05/2014
Peter James MARTIN
New South Wales Police Force
Born 23 November 1940
Died 31 December 1993
SUNDAY 9 APRIL 2006
In the yard of a small Churst at a place called ( Goulburn Police Patrol ) ‘BIG HILL’ WE STOPPED AT A CHURCH AND TOOK A FEW GRAVE PHOTOS IN THE Cemetery BEFORE HEADING OVER TO TARALGA AND THEN BACK TO GOULBURN.
THIS PLAQUE HAS THE NSW POLICE CREST BADGE ON THE UPPER LEFT CORNER. I DON’T KNOW THE STORY BEHIND IT AT THIS STAGE.
020108: Note added:
We were driving around aimlessly one day (090406) in the depth of Goulburns Patrol and we came upon this small Church at a place called ‘Big Hill’. Nothing there except for this Church and a few headstones. One of the headstones had the NSW Police Crest on it – together with another Crest – which is the Free Masons Crest. Even though it is relatively a new grave – the fact that it has the NSW Police Crest was interesting. I have no idea who he was, where he was Stationed etc or what the reference to Eucumbene is. I assumed that he has a Head Stone at ‘Big Hill’ (Goulburn / Taralga) but is buried at Eucumbene. But Peter James Martin was only 53 when he died and died on New Years Eve. I did a “Google” search on him but didn’t find any information on him.
Wife to Retired Assistant Commissioner Jeff Jarratt
Born 22 January 1952
62 old
Died 19 May 2014
Funeral 24 May 2014
With regret I advise the death of Vivienne Jarratt, 62 old, the wife of Jeff.
Vivienne passed away on 19/05/2014 and her funeral is proposed to be held at 9am on Saturday 24th Instant at the North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, NORTH RYDE.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 19th May 2014.Late of North Avoca
Much loved and treasured wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother (Bibi), daughter, sister and friend to many.
Aged 62 years
VIVIENNE’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of her Life to be held in the North Chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde on Saturday 24th May 2014 commencing at 9 am.
In lieu of flowers a donation to the YWCA NSW, Encore Program would be appreciated with a donation box available at the chapel.
A wonderful friend for over 40 years, special in so many ways. Viv was an inspiration to everyone, her strength and spirit so strong. A beautiful person who is loved by so many now and always. Our love and thoughts are with Jeff and the family.
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Lyn and Brian Long,
Camden, New South Wales
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Vivienne was the most positive person I know. She was an inspiration to all. My thoughts are with the lovely family she treasured and loved
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Sue Goodwin
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
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Cathy and Con Bugden
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Thursday, 22 May 2014
Jeff,So sorry to hear of Vivienne’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
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Marcia & Paul Moseley,
Wyong
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Jeff. So sorry to hear of your wife’s passing, our thoughts are with you at this time. Len and Lorraine Topping.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
A wonderful friend for over 40 years, special in so many ways. Viv was an inspiration to everyone, her strength and spirit so strong. A beautiful person who is loved by so many now and always. Our love and thoughts are with Jeff and the family.
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Lyn and Brian Long,
Camden, New South Wales
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Vivienne was the most positive person I know. She was an inspiration to all. My thoughts are with the lovely family she treasured and loved
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Sue Goodwin
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
What a beautiful person Viv was! I can hear her laugh and see her smile. I don’t think a sentence was said by her, without that gorgeous laugh. We’re so glad we saw Viv and Jeff last April 2013, in Charlotte NC and did some lovely things together. We didn’t know and she was marvelous. Our lives are richer for knowing Viv. We are sorry we can’t be there this Saturday but our thoughts are with you Jeff and the entire family.
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Cathy and Con Bugden,
Charlotte NC USA
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
A very special lady who will be missed by all who knew her.
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Shirley Reid,
Brisbane, Queensland
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
wonderful soul who will always do wonders… loving and loveable forever.
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Helen Northey,
Melbourne, Victoria
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Know that Viv was an inspiration and very much loved. Her beautiful caring nature, and of course humour, will be truly missed. May your futures be filled with her great memories.
Born in Australia on 22 January 1952
Passed away on 19 May 2014
Aged 62 years
Committal service will be held at Northern Suburbs Crematorium, North Chapel, 199 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW, Australia on Saturday, 24th May 2014 at 9:00am.
I am sorry to learn of your family sorrow. The death of a loved one is painful. If I may, I’d like to share a scripture found in the Bible that may comfort you in some way. John 6:40 reads, “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone that beholds the Son and exercises faith in him should have everlasting life, and I will resurrect him in the last day.” You see, according to this promise, we have hope.
Patricia Freeman signed the Guest Book for Vivienne Jarratt
JARRATT, Vivienne
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 19th May 2014.
Late of North Avoca
Much loved and treasured wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother (Bibi), daughter, sister and friend to many.
Aged 62 years
VIVIENNE’s family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of her Life to be held in the North Chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde on Saturday 24th May 2014 commencing at 9 am.
In lieu of flowers a donation to the YWCA NSW, Encore Program would be appreciated with a donation box available at the chapel.
Published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 20, 2014
– See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=vivienne-jarratt&pid=171070431#sthash.iGtMC5oI.dpuf
Tom Alexander & Col Stevenson – Police football – Wollongong – 2005
Tom Alexander & Col Stevenson – Police football – Wollongong – 2005
Col Stevenson – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005
Col Stevenson & Ian Roberts – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005
Col Stevenson – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005
Col Stevenson – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005 ( rear in red and white ). Also in photo: L – R Mick Stevens, Mick Tranby, John Grayson, John Mouawad.
Col Stevenson – Police Football, Wollongong, 2005 ( taking the tackle ) Also in picture L – R: ?, John Grayson, Garry Thatcher, Tom Alexander )
Memorial: NSW Police force Service Memorial Wall, Sydney Police Centre, Surry Hills, C6 ( right wall )
Col was a nice bloke and fit to boot but this terrible disease hit him over the past 3 – 4 months and he spent the entire time in Wollongong Hospital.
Col is now out of pain and but not out of our hearts or memories.
Safe journey our friend.
Cal
STEVENSON, Colin
of East Corrimal
Passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 23, 2014.
Beloved husband of Amanda. Dearly loved father of Christie, Ben, Tenielle.
Much loved Poppy of Chase, Dylan, Joshua, Riley.
Colin will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 57 Years
A special person no one can replace.
Please watch these columns for funeral arrangements
The casket will be under Police escort from H. Parsons, Wollongong, to the New Day Church of Christ.
After the full Police funeral, the coffin will be under Police escort from the Church to the Wollongong Crematorium, Berkeley.
Church location:
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Funeral photos: Note: There was NO funeral pamphlet produced.
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Elwin ‘ Ned ‘ George WOOLASTON
| 23/05/2014
Elwin ‘ Ned ‘ George WOOLASTON
New South Wales Police Force
either Penrith Police College or Redfern Police Training Centre – Class 038
Regd. # 6761
Rank: Commenced Training at the Academy on Monday 26 June 1950
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 14 August 1950
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 July 1967
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 7 October 1977 – Retired
Stations: Mounted Unit, North Coast District ( 1967 ), ?, Fairfield & Cabramatta ( 34 Division )
Service: From pre August 1950 to ? ? pre 1988? – Retirement = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( Former Sgt )
Born: Saturday 18 August 1929
Died: Friday 17 September 2010
Cause: ?
Age: 81 years & 30 days
Funeral date: Tuesday 21 September 2010 –
Funeral location: North Chapel, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden Valley Way, Leumeah, NSW
Buried at: Cremated
NED is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Cabramatta Police Station with some of the staff: Back Row ( L – R ) ? ( a butcher ), ?, Roger Bergamin ( # 10682 ) , Rob Francis ( # 18775 ), John Mills ( # 18940 ), Ned Woolaston ( # 6761 ) Front row Mick van der Velde ( # 18483 ), Gary Heskett ( # 18453 ), Steve Konemann ( # 17663 ), ? circa 1982
Ned Woolaston and a civilian friend of Greg Callander visiting Ned in 2002.
Sue Woolaston, Bob Steele, Ned Woolaston & Rhonda Steele at the home, in Wilton, NSW, of Ned & Sue in 2002. The Steele’s are friends of Greg Callander.
Greg Callander ( # 17463 ) & Ned Woolaston
Senior Constable Greg Callander with Retired Sergeant 1st Class Ned Woolaston at the home of Ned & Sue in 2002. Ned was my Boss at Cabramatta Police Stn in 1980 – 1982. Ned Retired in 1988 and was a member of the NSW Police Mounted Unit in his early career.
Sgt 3/c Roger BERGAMIN was Highly commended for his outstanding courage and devotion to duty at Canley Vale on 23 November, 1981, when in the company of Sergeant 1/c E.G. Woolaston, he confronted Abdel Rahman Dehen who pointed a loaded .22 calibre rifle, with which he had just shot and seriously wounded his wife, in his direction.
The offender complied with a demand to drop the weapon and the Sergeant rushed forward and was able, with the assistance of other Police, to handcuff and arrest him.
A later examination of the offender’s weapon revealed a live bullet had jammed in the breech.
Awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation
C.R. ABBOTT, Commissioner, 20 December 1982.
The above entry was recorded from Roger BERGAMIN’s Service Record. I am unaware what ( if any ) Award or Commendation that Ned WOOLASTON may have received from this same incident.
Probationary Constable – appointed 13 December 1954
Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 December 1960
Senior Constable – appointed 13 December 1965
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1970
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 13 January 1978 –
Retirement – Medical discharged on 17 June 1983
Stations: As a Cadet: M.O. Unit ( Method of Operation ) – January 1952,
Maroubra ( 15 Division ) May 1952,
Traffic Branch – December 1952,
Parramatta ( 18 Division ) February 1953,
Liverpool ( 22 Division ) June 1953,
Burwood ( 9 Division ) November 1953,
Liverpool ( 22 Division ) June 1954
Sworn in and stationed at: Regent St ( 2 Division ) December 1954,
Metro Supt. Office ( 20 Division ) July 1956,
Liverpool ( 22 Division GD’s ) January 1957,
Liverpool ( 22 Division – Inspectors Clerk ) February 1958,
Liverpool ( 22 Division GD’s ) December 1960,
Liverpool ( 22 Division – Outfit Cyclist ) November 1961,
Liverpool ( 22 Division – Licencing ) December 1961,
Liverpool ( 22 Division – Licencing Sgt ) September 1970,
Campbelltown ( 35 Division – Licencing Sgt ) May 1974,
Redfern ( 7 Division GD’s ) October 1975,
Fairfield ( 34 Division GD’s ) April 1978 until retirement on 17 June 1983
Service: From 14 January 1952 to 17 June 1983 = 31+ years Service
Awards: Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal – granted on 1 June 1977
Born: Monday 25 November 1935 @ Kempsey NSW
Died on: Monday 25 November 1985 – England
Cause: Heart attack
Age: 50 years
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ? ? ?
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington, NSW, OPPOSITE THE CAFE’
GPS: -33.9556 150.832
NOEL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance* Not work related
Noel in his latter years
Noel is in the centre of the top row. This is part of a group photo of the Sergeant’s Course # 2 of 1971.
TUESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2010
I FOUND THIS NAME PLATE IN THE GARDENS OF THE FUNERAL HOME AT LEPPINGTON, ON CAMDEN VALLEY WAY. THE MEMORIAL IS OPPOSITE THE CAFE’.
NOEL THURGOOD WAS A SGT 2nd Class AT FAIRFIELD IN THE LATE 1970’s.
…….
I EVENTUALLY LOOKED UP THE PHONE BOOK AND FOUND THE WIFE OF NOEL THURGOOD, Grace, WHO TOLD ME THAT IT WAS, IN FACT, OUR NOEL THURGOOD AND THAT HE DIED ON HIS 50th BIRTHDAY.
NOEL AND HIS WIFE WERE VISITING FAMILY IN ENGLAND AND NOEL WAS IN THE LAUNDRY OF THE PREMISES THEY WERE VISITING WHEN HE COLLAPSED AND DIED.
I REMEMBER THAT NOEL HAD LIGHT BLUE EYES AND A STY OVER ONE OF HIS EYE LIDS.
Further information is needed and sought about this matter. – May 2014
Wayne John EACOTT
| 23/05/2014
Wayne John EACOTT
Australian Federal Police
Retired Federal Agent
Died 10 May 2014 at home
58 years
Funeral: Memorial Service, Tuesday 20 May 2014 at Seasons Chapel, Cnr Armitage & Albany Hwy, Kelmscott, W.A. @ 3pm
Wayne Eacott
EACOTT (Wayne John):
On behalf of the Australian Federal Police Assoc, friends and former colleagues from the AFP policing family, we offer our condolences to the family of Retired Federal Agent Wayne John Eacott who passed away on Saturday 10th May 2014.
Anti Money Laundering and Financial Intelligence and Analysis expert.
Perth Area, Australia
Law Enforcement
Previous
Australian Federal Police
Education
Charles Sturt University
Wayne was a sworn member of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) from its inception in 1980 until his retirement in 2010, reaching the rank of Team Leader. He has 32 years policing experience with a background in community policing, intelligence development, narcotic, fraud and Proceeds of Crime investigations.From 2002-2010, Wayne was the Team Leader, Perth Financial Investigations Team and was responsible for Proceeds of Crime investigations and prosecutions within the AFP Western Region Office. Whilst in this role, members of his team successfully restrained and had forfeited millions of dollars in assets. Wayne also developed extensive criminal intelligence holdings that were utilised to disrupt and dismantle international criminal syndicates that were involved in Money Laundering, Illicit Drug Trafficking and People Smuggling.He developed an extensive network of contacts within the law enforcement and business communities in Australia and overseas including senior members from various Commonwealth Departments, Perth Business Community, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong and German Law Enforcement.During 2006–08, while performing the above Team Leader role, Wayne as part of the AFP’s United Nations obligations relating to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing was the law enforcement expert on the Financial Action Task Force/Australian Pacific Group (FATF/APG) evaluation teams conducting the Mutual Evaluation of Mongolia and Singapore. He successfully presented the Law Enforcement component of the report to the APG Plenary in Perth in July 2007 (Mongolia), FATF Plenary in Paris in February 2008 (Singapore) and the APG Plenary in Bali in July 2008 (Singapore).Wayne has a Bachelor of Policing (Investigations), Graduate Certificate in Police Management and Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. He holds nationally accredited (Australia) qualifications in Intelligence and Proceeds of Crime/ Money Laundering investigation.
Sadly one of our number Wayne Eacott, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday 10th of May. Wayne had been a member of many years and some will remember him from the first Desert Raid run to Carnegie which he attempted on his Red R1100GS.
Or later at the Vintage Stomp, Voyager Estate after he completed and exhibited a stunning restoration of a red and white R100GS PD. Most recently with some assistance from Dave Munro he had just completed his latest project a R80G/S PD which had been a few years in the process and of which he was rightly very proud.
Our condolences have been conveyed to his wife Sharon. While we only saw Wayne occasionally, his energy, enthusiasm, good nature and friendship will be missed.
EACOTT (Wayne John):
On behalf of the Australian Federal Police Assoc, friends and former colleagues from the AFP policing family, we offer our condolences to the family of Retired Federal Agent Wayne John Eacott who passed away on Saturday 10th May 2014.
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=wayne-eacott&pid=171042608&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.M37r22Bg.dpuf
EACOTT (Wayne John):
On behalf of the Australian Federal Police Assoc, friends and former colleagues from the AFP policing family, we offer our condolences to the family of Retired Federal Agent Wayne John Eacott who passed away on Saturday 10th May 2014.
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?n=wayne-eacott&pid=171042608&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.M37r22Bg.dpuf
David Andrew SHEAN
| 23/05/2014
David Andrew SHEAN
( late of Waterford West )
Queensland Police Force
Regd. # 3607
Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Darling Downs, Brisbane, Brisbane Traffic Branch, Brisbane Traffic Tail bike Squad, , South Brisbane District Training Office, Brisbane Traffic Camera Officer, Metropolitan South Regional Traffic Adjudication Office
Service: Frompre 27 May 1977 to 5 April 2001 = 24 years Service
Funeral location: Great Southern Memorial Park, Carbrook, Qld
Buried at: Cremated. Ashes were scattered at Hope Banks in Moreton Bay, Qld.
Memorials: Waterford West State School unveiled a plaque dedicated to his memory in their garden of conciliation and reflection.
Gold Coast ( Qld ) Water Police rescue vessel ” D A Shean ” named in honour of David.
David Andrew SHEAN – QPol – MVA – 5 April 2001
DAVID IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance
Senior Constable David Andrew Shean
On 5 April 2001, Senior Constable Dave Shean’s life was tragically cut short when he was killed in a traffic accident while responding to a crime in progress.
It came as no surprise to those who knew Senior Constable Shean to discover he was among the first to respond to a call for assistance. This is a mark of his character and of the professionalism he consistently displayed in serving the people of Queensland.
Senior Constable’s Shean’s service commenced in 1977. He performed duty in both the Darling Downs area and Brisbane before realising an ambition to serve in the Brisbane Traffic Branch. His versatility and knowledge was exemplified in the various roles he performed while serving in the South Brisbane District Training Office, the Brisbane Traffic Camera Office and the Metropolitan South Regional Traffic Adjudication Office.
His commitment to the community was further showcased by his active involvement with Radio Lollipop and with many police displays at the RNA and Brisbane Motor Shows. His contribution since 1988 to the Adopt-a-Cop program was highlighted earlier this year when the Waterford West State School unveiled a plaque dedicated to his memory in their garden of conciliation and reflection.
The contribution of Senior Constable Shean to policing in Queensland is reflected in the words of Assistant Commissioner Freestone who said, “In representing the Service and the community he so faithfully served, David has made the ultimate sacrifice in the execution of his duty.”
The positive contribution to policing made by Senior Constable Shean stands as a testament to him. He too, will be sadly missed by his family, friends and colleagues and the community he so ably served.
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David was a “sparkie” ( electrician ) pre Queensland Police employment.
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Named in honour of David Andrew Shean
Senior Constable Shean was sworn into the Queensland Police Force in 1977. He performed duty in both the Darling Downs area and Brisbane before joining the Brisbane Traffic Branch.Senior Constable Shean served in a number of positions including the South Brisbane District Training Office, Brisbane Traffic Camera Office and the Metropolitan South Regional Traffic Adjudication Office before joining the South Brisbane Traffic Branch.
In 1988 Senior Constable Shean volunteered for the ‘Adopt a Cop’ program with the Waterford West State School. Following his death the staff and students of the School unveiled a plaque dedicated to his memory in their garden of conciliation and reflection.
On the 5 April 2001, while a member of the South Brisbane Traffic Branch, Senior Constable Shean responding on urgent duty to a crime in progress was killed when his police motorcycle collided with a truck at Eight Mile Plains in Brisbane.
Qld Police Vessel “D.A.SHEAN” – Gold Coast
“D.A.SHEAN”
The “D.A.SHEAN” launched 9th December 2005.The Honourable Judy Spence MP, Minister for Police and Corrective Services and the Commissioner for Police Mr Robert Atkinson APM, officiated at the commissioning and launching of the D. A. SHEAN at the Southport Yacht Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach.
Senior Constable Shean’s wife Paula and children Katie, Kimberley, Christopher and Matthew attended the launch.
The “D.A.SHEAN” is a 10 metre aluminium vessel constructed by Yamba Welding and Engineering Pty Ltd. The vessel is powered by twin 420hp (8.2 litre) M.P.I. fuel injected V8 inboard Mercruiser petrol engines with Mercruiser Bravo 3 stern drives fitted with dual propellers.
The “D.A.SHEAN” has a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 44 knots (80 km/hr) and is fitted with a dual fuel system with a total capacity of 1200 litres of unleaded petrol. The vessel is equipped with the latest electronic equipment for navigation and communication purposes and is registered in 2C commercial survey (50 nautical miles to sea) for 2 crew and 16 passengers.
Ashie DaveWe at the Gold Coast Water Police are proud to have the Water Police Vessel named in his Honour. The Police Vessel D A Shean is our rescue vessel and has saved many lives. In Memory of Dave. I’m proud to say I have been its Master on many rescues.
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Norman James WATT
| 23/05/2014
Norman James WATT
( grew up in Chinchilla )
Queensland Police Force
Joined Qld Police Force via Qld Police Cadet System 1986 – 1987
Regd. # ?
Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: Dog Squad – death
Service: From? ? 1986to 21 July 2000 = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: 21 July 2000
Cause: Shot – murdered – Alton Downs, Qld
Age: 33
Funeral date: 25 July 2000
Funeral location:
Buried at: Nerimbera Memorial Cemetery, Rockhampton, Qld
Memorial location:
Norman James WATT – SenCon – Shot at siege – Qld – 21 July 2000. Pictured with his dog – Zeus
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At 9.22pm on Thursday 20 July 2000 Information was received at the Rockhampton communications room regarding a serious domestic dispute that was taking place on a property at Alton Downs 15kms north-west of Rockhampton.
An ex-serviceman named Royce William Cooper (58yrs) had fired three (3) shots at a friend during an argument at the property.
Senior Constable Norm Watt the dog squad officer on duty was one of a number of police directed to attend the scene. Officers arrived at the property and immediately placed a cordon around the residence.
In the darkness Cooper had exited his house and camouflaged himself amongst bushes in the yard.
At a little after midnight Senior Constable Watt and another officer went to view the house from another vantage point. As Senior Constable Watt moved toward the house a shot was heard and Senior Constable Watt fell to the ground. Fellow officers were unable to safely approach their fallen colleague to render assistance as they were unaware of Cooper’s exact location.
An armoured vehicle from the Rockhampton correctional Centre was summoned and recovered the body of Senior Constable Watt.
The officer was officially pronounced dead at 3.47am.
A post mortem examination revealed that the bullet had severed Senior Constable Watt’s femoral artery causing death within minutes of being hit.
After a seven hour siege Cooper surrendered to police. He was later charged and convicted of murder in the Rockhampton Supreme Court and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Senior Constable Norman James Watt is buried in the Nerimbera Memorial Cemetery Rockhampton.
A memorial service has been held at Rockhampton in central Queensland to honour a police officer killed in the line of duty.
Today marks 10 years since the shooting death of Senior Constable Norman James Watt.
The 33-year-old dog squad officer was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance on a property at Alton Downs, west of Rockhampton.
Queensland Police Service commissioner Bob Atkinson says Senior Constable Watt paid the ultimate sacrifice and died serving the community he had sworn to protect.
“Norm was many things – a husband, a brother, an uncle, a friend, a colleague, a fine police officer, and with his dog Zeus they were a fine team,” he said.
Mr Atkinson says the bond between dog squad officers and their animals is incredible, and dogs live with their handlers full-time.
“In most cases those officers work alone and most of the time they work through the night alone with their dog, and the bond they form is very close,” he said.
Zeus was retired immediately after the shooting and was cared for by Senior Constable Watt’s wife, until he died of kidney failure 18-months later.
Officer’s family joins march
Widow Anna Watt and her niece took part in this morning’s march from Rockhampton City Hall to the memorial garden at the Rockhampton Police Station.
She was flanked by two dog squad officers with pups-in-training, followed by a large number of Rockhampton police officers.
The Queensland Police Pipes and Drums led the procession.
During the ceremony, family, friends and former colleagues of Senior Constable Watt laid floral tributes under a plaque commemorating his death.
Senior Constable Watt’s brother, Greg Watt said it was an honour to witness the respect shown by colleagues and the community.
Commissioner Bob Atkinson says Senior Constable Watt was one of three Queensland police officers killed in the line of duty in the past ten years.
Police march for slain police officer Norm Watt, Rockhampton, July 21st 2010 – 10th anniversary
The Queensland Police Pipes and Drums led the march to remember Norm Watt.
Policing in Queensland has long been a respected and valued profession but it is also an inherently dangerous one. This fact was tragically highlighted with the deaths of
two serving officers this year. The untimely deaths of Senior Constable Norm Watt and Senior Constable Dave Shean brings to one hundred the number of serving Queensland police officers who have died in the performance of duty. A tribute has been included in this Annual Report as a mark of respect to these two officers and to acknowledge the terrible loss felt at their passing by the Service, their families and friends and by their police colleagues who supported them throughout their careers.
Senior Constable Norman James Watt
The newly built Dog Squad facility in Brisbane has been named the Norm Watt Complex as a tribute to Senior Constable Norman James Watt.
Senior Constable Norm Watt was shot and killed while attending a domestic violence incident near Rockhampton on 21 July 2000.
Senior Constable Watt’s operational career began in 1987 with a posting to Rockhampton. During his career, he proved himself to be an able and reliable officer serving in a variety of positions within the area including small stations, the CIB and the Rockhampton Traffic Branch. Senior Constable Watt was also commended by the then Central Region Assistant Commissioner for his work as an undercover operative during Operation Breaker in 1990.
He was commended on a number of other occasions for good police work and was the recipient of many letters of appreciation from politicians, fellow police officers and
members of the public. As the Adopt-a-Cop at Parkhurst State School, Senior Constable Watt earned the respect of the school community and his efforts were recognised by the then Police Minister, the Honourable Terry MacKenroth MP.
Norm was promoted to Senior Constable, Rockhampton Dog Squad, on 21 February 1994. Together with police dog Zeus, he attended a wide variety of operational matters including the incident that tragically ended his career. The dedicated service which Senior Constable Watt provided to the people of Queensland is well summed up in the words of the then Police Commissioner, Jim O’Sullivan, who, when dedicating the Norm Watt Complex, described Norm as “an officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in his role to serve and protect the community … and whose sacrifice will not be forgotten.”
Senior Constable Watt will be sorely missed by his family, friends and colleagues and by the community he so ably served.
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15 years may have passed, but Norm is still alive in our hearts
Police across the State will take a moment today to remember Senior Constable Norman James Watt who died whilst on duty in Rockhampton fifteen years ago.
At 9.22pm on Thursday July 20 2000, officers were called to a hobby farm at Alton Downs, west of Rockhampton, after reports that a serious domestic dispute was taking place during which a man had fired three shots at a friend.
Senior Constable Norm Watt, a member of the Rockhampton Dog Squad, was also called to the scene with his dog, PD Zeus.
Officers arrived and began to put a cordon around the residence. It was just after midnight when a shot was heard and Senior Constable Watt was seen to fall to the ground.
Senior Constable Watt was pronounced dead on Friday July 21 at 3.47am. After a seven hour siege the offender surrendered to police and was later charged with murder and found guilty.
Senior Constable Watt was buried in the Nerimbera Memorial Cemetery Rockhampton and is remembered as a dear friend, a dedicated officer and a ‘stand up’ guy.
Fifteen years may have passed but to those who knew Norm, he is still alive in our hearts.
After Norm’s passing, Police Dog Zeus lived a happy retirement with Norm’s partner and passed away from old age a few years ago.
Senior Constable Shean was sworn into the Queensland Police Force in 1977. He performed duty in both the Darling Downs area and Brisbane before joining the Brisbane Traffic Branch.Senior Constable Shean served in a number of positions including the South Brisbane District Training Office, Brisbane Traffic Camera Office and the Metropolitan South Regional Traffic Adjudication Office before joining the South Brisbane Traffic Branch.
