With regret I advise the death of Keith Mervyn STRALOW, 84 old, former Regd. No. 6603, a non-member of the RPA.
Keith passed away on 04/11/2014 and his funeral has been held.
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DETECTIVES have taken more than 100 statements as part of an investigation into an officer’s suicide.
The wife of veteran traffic officer Nigel Atkins has alleged workplace bullying was a factor in her husband’s death.
Sgt Atkins’ is one of four police suicides — three of which involve bullying allegations — which are the subject of an inquiry by the Coroner.
Sylvia Atkins has been told her husband’s death is the subject of an active Victoria Police investigation being directed by a steering committee chaired by Deputy Commissioner Tim Cartwright. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, WorkSafe and the force’s professional standards command will oversee the probe.
Investigators have taken 120 statements from colleagues and others as part of the probe into Sgt Atkins’ death on March 7 this year.
Mrs Atkins said his troubles began in 2007 when he received an email from a senior officer over his booking of a motorist who was aggrieved at getting a number of vehicle infringements.
The officer, who knew the man charged, questioned whether it was necessary to give him a “hamburger” (charges amounting to “the lot”).
Mrs Atkins said this led to friction with the superior when he stood his ground in a reply.
“Nigel took great umbrage to that. Nigel treated everyone equally,” Mrs Atkins said.
She said there was further trouble the next year when he was the subject of “scurrilous” allegations of misconduct by three colleagues. Sgt Atkins was later exonerated, but he was relieved of his officer-in-charge responsibilities at the traffic unit.
“How humiliating. It was against the principle of natural justice,” Mrs Atkins said.
Mrs Atkins said her husband had said his preparedness to book colleagues for speeding made him a target.
She said he told her of becoming the subject of nasty pranks around the station.
A police pursuit which was the subject of internal scrutiny dogged Sgt Atkins in his final months.
His gold class licence was removed after a review of the chase found he had failed to undertake risk assessments, did not communicate having driven at 160km/h in an 80km/h zone, failed to provide ongoing and adequate information during the pursuit, may have continued travelling at high speed after the pursuit was terminated and that he did not support the force’s pursuit and urgent duty driving policy.
Sgt Atkins agreed in response there were things that could have been done better but that he had conducted the pursuit safely and made the “sound and definitive” decision to terminate it.
A police statement said: “Victoria Police take all allegations of bullying seriously and conduct a thorough investigation into any complaint.”
POLICING was a huge part of Sgt Nigel Atkins’ life.
A treasured photograph shows him shaking the hand of respected former Chief Commissioner Mick Miller on the day of his graduation in 1978.
He started off on foot patrols and worked his way through a vast range of the force’s roles.
But his most recent years were spent as a road traffic cop, succeeding in reducing road trauma rates in the areas in which he was put in charge.
Commendations and letters of appreciation from his superiors and community groups were among his prized possessions.
His wife Sylvia speaks with pain and pride when she tells of the things she would never forget about her husband.
“I will always be proud of his leadership, loyalty and dedication to Victoria Police,” she said.
“More importantly, because he did it with great strength and honour.
“He was a great protector. My best friend.” Mrs Atkins said it was her husband’s aim to reach 40 years of service.
Despite having his problems in recent years, he was always eager to get to work, often turning up hours early to prepare.
“It was his second family. Sometimes, you’d think it was his first family,” she said.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP, CONTACT LIFELINE ON 13 11 14.
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AKA BILLY
Late of ?
NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 142
NSW Police Cadet # 2947
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 16520
Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 9 July 1973
Probationary Constable – appointed 12 August 1974
Constable – appointed 12 August 1975
Senior Constable – appointed 12 August 1983
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Newtown GD’s, PCYC – Sydney & Lismore
Service: From 9 July 1973 to 25 December 2006 = ? years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 20 August 1991 ( SenCon )
Born: Monday 9 July 1973
Died on: Monday 25 December 2006
Age: 51 yrs 5 mths 4 days
Cause: Cancer
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
BILLY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
Grave location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal
May they forever Rest In Peace
Further details & photos sought for this man.
Cal@AustralianPolice.com.au
Greg, I’d like to put a mate of mine into this site. Senior Constable William (Billy) John Pearce, originally of Byron Bay NSW. I think he joined NSWP at 17, trained with and was sworn in with class 142 (mid 1974), his registered No. 164?? or 165??. Billy service at Newtown GDs, PCYC – Sydney and Lismore. He passed away Christmas 2006 of cancer.
Would you mind arranging please.
NSW Fallen Police enquiry from Peter WHALAN on 231014.
John Joseph (Jack) CONAGHAN, 91 old, former Regd. No. 4631, a member of the Northern Metropolitan Branch of the RPA.
Jack passed away on 18/10/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 1.30pm on Friday 24th Instant at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 7 Johnson Street, FRESHWATER.
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Thomas Samuel BAKER, 88 old, former Regd. No. believed to be 6676, not an RPA member of Mallabula.
Tom passed away on 18/10/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10am on Friday 24th Instant at the Baptist Church, 41 Beatty Boulevard, TANILBA BAY.
Obituary:
Formerly of Maitland
Passed away
18th October 2014
Aged 88 Years
Dearly loved husband of JUNE. Much loved father and father-in-law of SUSAN SKUTHORPE, STEVE and JEAN BAKER. Loving Grandfather to CHRISTOPHER and KARISSA, PETER, MICHAEL and TAMMY. Great Grandfather to GRACE and BEREN.
Will be sadly missed
The Relatives and Friends of TOM are warmly invited to attend his Funeral to be held in Tanilba Bay Baptist Church, 41 Beatty Blvd, Tanilba Bay this FRIDAY 24.10.2014 Service commencing at 10am.
http://www.pettigrew.com.au/upcoming-services/2014/10/20/baker-thomas-samuel-tom
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Unknown details.
Married to Olga McALEER – died 15 October 2014
From Facebook:
a Veteran Member of the Mid North Coast Branch of the RPA.
John passed away on 12/10/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 10am on Monday 20th Instant at Lake Innes Crematorium and Lawn Cemetery, Phillip Charley Drive, PORT MACQUARIE.
Dearly loved husband of Monica (Mickey), adored and treasured father of Ian and Jennifer. Cherished father-in-law to Greg and Julie. Greatly loved Pa to Trent, Layne, Thomas and Jacinta.
Forever loved
A Celebration of JOHN’S Life will be held at the Chapel at Innes Gardens Memorial Park, Port Macquarie on Monday, (October 20, 2014) commencing 10am.
– See more at: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=john-foster&pid=172805343
a Veteran Member of the Penrith Blue Mountains Branch of the RPA. Jack passed away on 12/10/2014 and his funereal is proposed to be held at 1.30pm on Wednesday 15th Instant at St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 326 High St, PENRITH.
– See more at: http://tributes.dailytelegraph.com.au/notice/86242041?random=1413238957245
With regret I advise the death of Michael Preston PUNCH, 84 old, former Regd. No. 7674, a Veteran Member of the Central Coast Branch of the RPA.
Michael passed away on 01/10/2014 and his funeral is proposed to be held at 1pm on Friday 3rd Instant at McKays Family Funerals, 249 Pacific Highway West, PALMDALE.
The family and friends of Nick are welcome to attend his service at the Chapel of White Lady Funerals, 402 Pennant Hills Rd, Pennant Hills (car park entry off Boundary Rd) on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at 10.30am. In lieu of floral tributes please consider a donation to the Cancer Council of NSW, envelopes will be available at the Chapel.
