Further information is needed and sought about this matter. – May 2014
Wayne John EACOTT
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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.
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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
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David Andrew SHEAN
( late of Waterford West )
Queensland Police Force
Regd. # 3607
Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Darling Downs, Brisbane, Brisbane Traffic Branch, Brisbane Traffic Tail bike Squad, , South Brisbane District Training Office, Brisbane Traffic Camera Officer, Metropolitan South Regional Traffic Adjudication Office
Service: 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
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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.
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Donald Albert ADAMS
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Donald Albert ADAMS
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 5913
88 old
WW II Naval Verteran.
Died 13 May 2014
Funeral 18 May 2014
Donald Albert ADAMS, 88 old, former Regd. No. 5913, an Unattached Veteran member of the RPA.
Don passed away on 13/05/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 11am on Saturday 18th Instant at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Camden Valley Way, LEPPINGTON.
John (Josh) Francis WILSON, 83 old, former Regd. No. 7213, a non-member of the RPA.
Josh passed away on 09/05/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 2.30pm on Friday 16th Instant at Wagga Wagga Crematorium, Brunskill Road, WAGGA WAGGA.
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John Thomas TAYLOR
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John Thomas TAYLOR
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?
92 old
Died 4 May 2014
Funeral ?
John Thomas TAYLOR, 92 old, former Regd. No. unknown, a non-Member of RPA.
John passed away on 04/05/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 11am at the Salvation Army Citadel, 120 The Entrance Road, ERINA.
Ms Jennifer Henry, John’s daughter, wishes to invite serving and former colleagues to join a celebration of his life at the Erina Leagues Club, 18 Ilya Avenue, Erina in the Bruce Fitzpatrick Room from 12.30pm.
She would appreciate an RSVP to her at 0429 947 384 for catering purposes.
With regret I advise the death of;
Magnus Joseph (Bill) FRENDIN, 96 old, former Regd. No. 4472, a Veteran member of the Sydney Branch of the RPA.
Bill passed away on 06/05/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10.30am on Monday 12th Instant at Guardian Funerals Chapel, 388 Forest Road, HURSTVILLE.
Mounted constable Thomas Lonigan was just 34 when he died in October 1878 and, on Thursday at Mansfield cemetery, there was no doubting the cause – he was “murdered by armed criminals”. It says so on his tombstone and at a service to mark the restoration of the graves of Lonigan, Sergeant Michael Kennedy and Constable Michael Scanlan, the sentiment was clear. This was no place for fans of Ned Kelly.”A murderer and a bully,” said Leo Kennedy, great grandson of Sergeant Kennedy. “The effect of his murders still linger because of those who use his murders as an icon.”
Deborah Tunstall, great-great-granddaughter of Lonigan, said the service – attended by more than 100 police, descendants and locals – finally “brought justice” for the three men killed at Stringybark Creek so many years ago.
Kelly was executed in 1880 after being found guilty of murdering Constable Lonigan.
The three graves – in different locations due to the religious considerations of the time – were badly damaged along with other graves by vandals in the 1960s.
Police Minister Kim Wells told the service that the state government had allocated funds to restore the graves of Victorian police officer throughout the state.
The Mansfield service was a stirring sight, under a cloudy sky with the police pipe band, uniformed members of the Shrine guard and many locals in period costume. Police Commissioner Ken Lay said that, to some, the three policemen had become pawns in history, remembered as “mere footnotes to the lives and excesses of those murderous people”.
“Today, let’s do them the honour of stripping away some of the clutter. The simple truth is that they were asked to do something difficult, something very dangerous, simply because it was their job to do it.”
Commissioner Lay said Constable Scanlan had known there was a good chance he would not return. “Before he left Mooroopna on his horse he told a mate he could have his dog should he die while chasing the Kelly gang. As we all know, he did. These three men hold a sacred place in Victoria police history, as do 154 other Victorian member killed in the line of of duty.”
On the 25th October, 1878 Sergeant Michael Kennedy and Constables Lonigan, Michael Scanlan and Thomas McIntyre rode into the Wombat Ranges searching for Ned and Dan Kelly, who were wanted for the attempted murder of Constable Alex Fitzpatrick at Eleven Mile Creek, near Benalla, on 15th April, 1878.
That evening the policemen established a camp near Stringbark Creek, and the following day Kennedy and Scanlan set off to patrol the area whilst McIntyre and Lonigan remained behind. Towards evening the camp site was attacked by the Kelly’s, together with their associates Steve Hart and Joe Byrne. Constable Lonigan was shot dead whilst Constable McIntyre was captured and held hostage. The outlaws then hid themselves around the camp, and left McIntyre on view as a decoy. When Kennedy and Scanlan returned Ned Kelly called on them to “bail up”, then almost immediately the outlaws began firing and the policemen were cut down. In the confusion McIntyre was able to escape and raise the alarm.
Over the next two years the Kelly gang, as they became known, remained at large, only coming out of hiding to make two much publicised raids, one on the township of Euroa, and the other at Jerilderie. Finally, in June, 1880 they received information that an associate, Aaron Sherritt, had betrayed them, and a large contingent of police were travelling to Euroa by train to arrest them. The gang moved swiftly. They murdered Sherritt, took over the township of Glenrowan and imprisoned the residents, and wrecked the railway line in the near vicinity. They then settled down to wait, planning to set upon the police party after their train ran off the rails at the point of sabotage. A local resident managed to allow the gang to release him, and he warned the approaching police and averted a disaster. Soon after the gang were cornered in a local hotel. A siege developed and Dan Kelly, Steve Hart and Joe Byrne were killed. Ned Kelly managed to escape, and returned later in his famous “suit of armour”, and attempted to shoot it out with police. Soon overpowered, he faced trial at Melbourne for killing Lonigan, and was hanged at 10.00 a.m. on 11th November, 1880.
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.
