Pat worked at Goulburn Police Station before transferring to Warilla HWP in the mid 1980’s as a Sergeant 1st Class.
JORDAN, PATRICK JOSEPH
26th October 2016
At Canberra Hospital. Late of ‘Winterbrook’, Gurrundah Road.
Dearly loved husband of Helen.
Loved father and father-in-law of Tony & Bev, Scott & Melissa, Louise & Scott Parker.
Cherished Pop of Eliza & Myles.
Aged 76 years.
Forever In Our Hearts
Patrick’s family and friends are invited to attend his Prayers of Christian Funeral Service commencing at 2.30pm on Thursday 3rd November 2016 at Craig’s Hill Crematorium Chapel, 63 Middle Arm Road, Goulburn.
298 Sloane St., Goulburn
Phone (02) 4821 2122
31/10/2016 – DEATH NOTICES
Goulburn Post
Emails Received:
Hi Greg
Sad to hear about Pat’s passing, he was a great bloke. I first came across him when he was stationed in Lithgow around 1970, I was attached to Bathurst STP and then I was again with him at Wollongong.
Cheers
John Ernst
I knew Pat when he was a Senior Constable on the Special Traffic Patrol (HWP) at Bathurst in the mid-1960.
Grahame Maher
Hi Greg
So sorry to hear of Pats passing, I worked with him when he was a senior constable and then a sergeant at Warilla could you give my condolences to his family please as I will not be able to attend his funeral.
Regards
Ken Owens
Hi Greg,
Pat Jordan was a good man but unfortunately I will be unable to make the funeral.
Steve Byrnes
Cal, I can’t make it but please pass on my condolences.
Graham King.
Hi Cal,
Wasn’t Pat our Sgt 2/C or Sgt 1/C at Warilla HWP. Maybe he was replaced by Lionel Benson as Sgt 1/C.
I left there in 1988 and he had already gone, I think he was promoted to Inspector but he didn’t stay at Warilla as an Insp.
My memory may be vague on this though.
regards,
Bob Norval
Christopher John BIRD
| 31/10/2016
Christopher John BIRD
aka Chris, Birdy
( late of Scullin, ACT )
Australian Federal Police Force
Australian Capital Territory Police Force
Regd. # 7512 ( AFP )
Rank: Detective Sergeant
Stations: ?, Sydney , South District CIB – Tuggeranong, Bomb Response Team, Disaster Victim Identification Team, Gungahlin
Service: From? ? ? to19 October 2016=25+years Service
Born in France on 13 February 1973
Passed away on 18 October 2016
Late of SCULLIN
Aged 43 years
Service Detail
Funeral service will be held at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Canberra Avenue, Manuka, ACT on Tuesday, 25th October 2016 at 1:30am.
To the family of Christopher Bird: I am very sorry to hear of your loss, please accept my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in family and friends at this difficult time. The Bible also offers words of comfort and speaks of a time when death, pain, and suffering will be no more at Revelation 21:4. Again, I am very sorry for your loss and I hope this message brings you much comfort. “
It was with much sadness we received news today of the passing of Detective Sergeant Chris Bird after a protracted battle with cancer.
Birdy joined the job as an investigator in Sydney Office and for many years has been a fixture in ACT Policing. With a passion for uniform policing and bomb response he has been a mate to many and will be sorely missed.
We here at the AFPA have been proud to support Birdy and his family and our thoughts go out to Tracy and their kids at this difficult time.
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Chris Bird is a husband, a father to three kids and he is our mate.
Birdy, as he is well known around the AFP, is a Detective Sergeant in ACT Policing as well as a long serving member of the Bomb Response Team and the Disaster Victim Identification Team. In Birdy’s 25 years with the AFP he has worked nationally internationally and within community Policing. He’s been involved in major events including a number of overseas deployments and is well respected by anyone who has had the pleasure to work with him.
He’s been the bloke to turn up and help others in their time of need and now it’s time for us to help him. Birdy has dedicated the past 25 years to the AFP and now he and his family could do with your help.
In November 2014 Birdy was diagnosed with bowel cancer. In December 2014 and April 2015 Birdy had surgery and since then has undergone regular treatment including chemotherapy and radiation. He has battled his illness with dignity and courage and continues to work operationally despite his illness (albiet with a few days off each fortnight for treatment). Unfortunately in recent months he has been advised that his cancer is now stage 4 and terminal.
With all the positivity and dignity in the world, Birdy has continued to fight hard however his treatment is expensive and financially taxing.
The costs, both monetary and emotionally are taking their toll on the family. We want to raise money so the family have options as treatment gets more expensive. We want to raise money to relieve the bills that are piling up and give the Bird family quality time together, whether that means a trip away or money for whatever they choose when their income and more is being taken in treatment costs.
Please get behind this very dignified, proud (he hates we are doing this but we’ve told him to shut up!), resilient, caring mate of ours.
Message from Birdy’s wife Tracy
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Many times in life it becomes extremely difficult to put into words exactly what you feel or what you want to say, now is one of those times.
The kids and I have always known how amazing Chris is and it has truly lifted our spirits seeing that so many others feel the same. We know that the times ahead are going to be rough in so many different ways, but the support, comments, donations, offers of help and all round kindness shown to us has helped us see we are not on our own.
It is daunting and heartbreaking to recognise how often time was taken for granted and the list of things that had been put off for a more convenient time. Then to be given the opportunity from others to escape this craziness for a little while, reduce some of the everyday stressors and to utilise the chance to just be together, is a gift I don’t know how to ever repay.
Time and Friends are precious commodities and we cherish them both
Thankyou
Man caught trying to beak into cars in Gungahlin apartment complex
Date: July 29 2015
Police arrested a man in a Gungahlin underground car park on Tuesday night after he was caught trying to break into cars.
ACT Policing said officers found the 35-year-old Scullin man hiding in a service area of an apartment complex on Gungahlin Place after a member of the public reported suspicious behaviour about 11.15pm.
The man was found with tools and items suspected to be stolen.
He was taken to Gungahlin Police Station and later charged with trespassing, going equipped for theft, possessing stolen property, providing a false name and attempting to escape custody.
The man will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon.
Gungahlin acting station sergeant Chris Bird praised the actions of the member of the public who called police.
“This person did the right thing – they saw something that looked suspicious and they called the police,” he said.
“Often people will assume that someone else will do something, but this person took it upon themselves to take action.
“If you see someone who looks suspicious, loitering near cars or looking into vehicles, someone you don’t usually see in your complex, then call the police.”
Sergeant Bird urged Canberrans to report car break-ins to police on 131 444, even if the car was unlocked or nothing was stolen.
Police have urged anyone who may have seen the incident in Gungahlin to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via act.crimestoppers.com.au
Publish date: Monday, 20 July 2015, Publish time: 3:58pm
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a robbery that occurred in Gungahlin this morning (Monday, 20 July).
Around 9am a woman was walking towards the Big W loading dock (opposite a public car park) in Gungahlin when a male person ran up behind her and grabbed her handbag.
A brief struggle occurred with the male threatening the woman before fleeing the scene with the woman’s handbag. He was last seen getting into a dark coloured vehicle, which sped off erratically turning left off The Valley Way and onto Gungahlin Drive.
Acting Station Sergeant Chris Bird from Gungahlin Station said this incident was a cowardly attack.
“ACT Policing treats all robberies seriously, but this type of incident where a member of the public is going about her daily business and is confronted in such a cowardly manner is disturbing. We’re calling on the public’s assistance to help us identify the offender,” Acting Station Sergeant Bird said.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
CAMPBELL (Malcolm):
Passed away peacefully on 21.10.2016. Loved husband of Glenda. Proud father of Steven, Todd and Tyrone. Father-in-law of of Sonya. Grandfather of Hal, Georgie, Brooke, Clay, Grace and Selby.
Friday, 28 October 2016
CAMPBELL (Malcolm):
Sympathy to Glenda, Steven, Todd, Tyrone and families. Glad to have known Mal.
Steve Bell.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
CAMPBELL (Malcolm ): Malcolm will be greatly missed by all members of the Karrinyup and North Beach Probus Club. Our love and thoughts are with Glenda.
Published in: The West Australian
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
CAMPBELL (Malcolm ): Sincere sympathy to Glenda, Steven, Todd, Tyrone and Families. Our thoughts are with you on your sad loss of Malcolm.
John (dec), Gwen, Geraldine, Dave, Caz, Wally, Fran, Stephen, Candy, Brent and Families
Published in: The West Australian
Monday, 24 October 2016
CAMPBELL
(Malcolm John):
Remembering the happy times we all shared together. Now resting peacefully aged 79.
Our love and sympathy to Glenda, Steven, Todd, Tyrone and families. Robert, Faye, Gavin, Stuart, Melissa and families.
Published in: The West Australian
Saturday, 22 October 2016
CAMPBELL
(Malcolm John):
Remembering the happy times we all shared together. Now resting peacefully aged 79. Our love and sympathy to Glenda, Todd, Steven and families. Robert, Faye, Gavin, Stuart, Melissa and families.
Rick joined the NSW Ambulance Service in his earlier career and worked from Ambulance Stations such as Randwick in the 1970’s and is described as a ” Wag ” and a Vietnam Veteran. He participated in Course 1 of the Paramedic Course with NSWAS.
Rick was a Paramedic with the NSW Ambulance Service and assisted in the training of Police Rescue Squad members in First Aid.
Rick left the NSWAS and joined the NSWPF, eventually moving into the Police Rescue Squad where his Paramedic training came in handy.
It has been reported that Rick had been ill for quite some time but you wouldn’t know it to look at him and he would never complain about his illness.
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Jack Stanley SPENCER
| 31/10/2016
Jack Stanley SPENCER
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 8296[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 20 February 1956
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Sergeant 1st Class – Retirement
Stations: ?, Bankstown, Redfern, Glebe, Traffic Branch, Liverpool ( 22 Division ), Bankstown, Traffic Branch, Five Dock, Hurstville, Liverpool – retirement
Service: From? ? pre February 1956? to26 June 1988=32+years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 24 September 1932
Died on: Sunday 23 October 2016
Age: 84
Cause: ?
Funeral date: Friday 28 October 2016 @ 11.30am
Funeral location: the Crematorium, Stadium Drive, COFFS HARBOUR
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial at: ?
[alert_yellow]JACK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
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FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Also mentioned in The Newcastle Sun, Friday 7 Aug 1953. Barry Nebauer winning the A division under 14 years 220 yards final at Marist Bros. ( age would be correct ) ( with picture )
Nothing further is known about this man at this time. I have sent an email to the Memorial Park asking for further information.
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Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Tuesday 24 March 1970, page 11
Constable charged
SYDNEY, Monday. — A 22-year-old probationary constable will appear in Burwood Court tomorrow after the wounding of a *37-year-old senior constable at Ashfield Police Station early today.
A CIB spokesman said tonight the probationary constable was charged by police with shooting with intent to murder.
The injured policeman, Senior Constable Laurence Orchard, was discharged from Western Suburbs Hospital late today after having a rifle bullet removed from his right forearm.
* If the age of 37, in this article, is correct – then this article refers to a different Laurence Orchard because, in 1970, Laurence George ORCHARD would have been 40 years old.
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Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Wednesday 25 March 1970, page 12
Shooting charge
SYDNEY, Tuesday. —
A suspended probationary constable charged with shooting Senior Constable Laurence Orchard at Ashfield Police Station yesterday appeared in Central Court today.
He is Karl Herman Kemper, 21, of Holden Street. Ashfield.Kemper was charged with shooting Constable Orchard with intent to murder him, and on another charge with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Mr W. Lewer, SM, remanded Kemper to appear on April 13.
Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995), Saturday 17 April 1971, page 8
Five-year bond for shot at policeman
SYDNEY, Friday. — . A former probationary constable was convicted and released on a five-year bond today when he pleaded guilty to maliciously wounding a fellow police officer with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
Mr Karl Herman Kemper, 21, baker, of Ryde, masked and holding a rifle, pushed open a back door of the Ashfield police station early on March 23 last year and confronted Senior Constable Orchard.
Mr Kemper then pointed the rifle at Constable Orchard and advanced towards him, Sydney Quarter Sessions was told today.
The rifle fired and the two men grappled.
Abrasions to face
As a result of the struggle Constable Orchard received abrasions to the face and a back injury and was wounded in the arm by a ricocheting bullet.
During the struggle Mr Kemper dropped a loaded pistol on to the floor.
The pistol was identified later as belonging to Mr Kemper, Detective Sergeant F. Marshall told the court.
Police then went to Mr Kemper‘s flat and although he feigned sleep, the radiator of his car was still warm, and his shoes were wet. Sergeant Marshall said.
Mr Kemper had at first denied the attack but later had admitted it.
His only explanation was that he intended playing a practical joke on his flatmate, a Constable Ohmsen.
Judge Robson, sentencing Mr Kemper, said he believed that it was more than a practical joke.
The following is from a recent publication from the Gilgandra Historical Society regarding the 1955 Gilgandra floods and Constable Stevens.
Tales of bravery and selflessness are just as common. Some, who tried to help others in difficulty unfortunately fell victim themselves. The Gilgandra Weekly tells in great detail of the efforts and plight of Mr. Leo and Mrs. Joyce Wrigley who were evacuating their home on horseback when they noticed their two nieces in difficulties as they tried to cross the flooded oval. Mrs. Wrigley suggested her husband put her off on to Blair Adams truck which had bogged earlier in the day while he continued on to help the girls. He couldn’t reach them on the pony, suddenly the girls who had been hanging on to a tree guard were swept downstream. Managing to catch the branches of a tree they held fast while Mr. Wrigley tried with two other horses to rescue them. The current too strong swept the horses along and Mr. Wrigley was thrown off and would have drowned but for the efforts of a Claude Donavan who pulled him clear of the rushing waters.
Along with his creamy horse ‘Silver’, Gilgandra’s Police Constable Stevens figured in many rescues, and it was he who engaged a motor boat in an attempt to save the girls. But, as was the case in other rescue attempts in town, the motor wasn’t strong enough and the boat washed round and round in the swirling waters and finally rammed itself into the bank 200 yards downstream. Meantime two men swam out to the girls and stayed with them all night in the tree. Mrs. Joyce Wrigley sat on the hood of the truck with water lapping around her knees, then throughout the night, as they did with others who were stranded, men carrying torches and searchlights flashed the beam towards Mrs. Wrigley and those in the tree.
The force of water was so strong that at daybreak Constable Stevens encouraged Silver into the cold waters near Wrigley street. From there he was swept along half riding, half swimming until he was able to reach Mrs. Wrigley. Giving her strict instructions to hold tight to the saddle they made their way against the current back towards Wrigley Street. When they had reached the vicinity of the Services Club Silver began to succumb to the force of water going under several times, their weight pulling him down. Constable slid off and grabbed the mane, Mrs. Wrigley still held tight to the saddle. The horse was swept over on its side, but Stevens had the presence of mind to unbuckle the saddle and bridle telling Mrs. Wrigley to grab on to a small Kurrajong tree, once freed the horse was swept against another tree which held him and allowed him to rest.
Constable Stevens and Mrs. Wrigley were finally pulled from the water by Bobby Walker and his brother who, stranded on a rooftop nearby, managed to secure a piece of wire to the house, the other end was thrown out and tied to a tree. This allowed the pair to pull their way out of the water, effectively saving both their lives.
Further info was supplied from the Gilgandra Historical Society “Following the flood Bill was instrumental in obtaining bravery awards for locals, John Walker, Bob Walker and Barry Priddis, who assisted townsfolk during the floods. It is also understood he was one of the key people who commenced the Gilgandra Youth Club. He also assisted in settling Aboriginals from Walgett and Brewarrina to Gilgandra and Balladoran. It is believed that he resided in Gilgandra for approximately 6 years. He was not a Mounted Police Officer, horses were just another mode of transport in the time he was in Gilgandra and most of the police owned one.
The historical society have his middle name as Eisner but an article has it spelt Elsner and It’s an Honour has it as Elsner and he may have left Gilgandra sometime in 1972.
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AWARDS FOR GALLANTRY IN N.S.W. FLOODS
SYDNEY, Monday.
The Queen has conferred awards for services during the floods of last February and March.
The awards were announced by the Governor, Sir John Northcott, and the Prime Minister, Mr.Menzies, yesterday.
……….The Superintendent of Newcastle Police, Peter F. McLouglin or McLachlan, and Mr Ian Stuart Black, of Denman, receive the British Empire Medal.
The Queen’s Police Medal for gallantry was awarded posthumously to Constable Bernard Alfred Orrock, of the Sydney Water Police who was killed during rescue operations.
The Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct was awarded to four policemen and four civilians.
Inspector Peter McLachlan, of Newcastle, who was awarded the British Empire Medal, personally took part in more than 100 rescues in the Singleton district.
He was without sleep for four days and nights directing dozens of other rescue operations, including the organisation of an aerial flood lift into Singleton, and emergency accommodation for hundreds of homeless people.
Constable Bernard Alfred Orrock, 24, of Alpha Rd, Willoughby, who was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for Gallantry ( posthumous award ) was attached to the Water Police when he was electrocuted on an Army duck at Maitland on February 26.
The duck on which Orrock was travelling hit a 66,000 volt high tension wire near the Maitland railway bridge while trying to reach 100 people who were stranded there.
Before he was killed he assisted in the rescue and evacuation of about 70 people.
Constable Marius Joseph William John Bourke, Rudolph Luvaine Munns and Svend Aage Ivarsson, awarded the Queen’s Commendation for brave conduct, are all of the Sydney Water Police.
Washed Over Dam In Boats
There were in two police flood boats, which were washed over a dam, near Singleton, while trying to get Inspector McLachlan into Singleton at night.
Constables Bourke and Ivarsson later in Singleton, took part in scored of rescues under Inspector McLachlan.
Constable Munns worked with Constable Orrock at Maitland and took part in more than 100 rescues.
Passing of serving officer, South Brisbane District
QPS Media on Oct 15, 2016 @ 6:30pm
It is with much sadness and great regret that the Queensland Police Service can confirm the death Acting Chief Superintendent Paul Ziebarth from South Brisbane District.
Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth passed away unexpectedly earlier today. He was not on duty at the time.
Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth was a well respected officer who dedicated his life to serving the community and had over thirty-one years of distinguished service to the people of Queensland.
The condolences of the entire police family are with the Acting Chief Superintendent’s family and loved ones at this sad time.
‘Very well-known and very well-respected’: Acting Superintendent Paul Ziebarth.
THE Queensland Police Service is mourning one of its own after one of the state’s top cops died unexpectedly on Saturday.
Acting Chief Superintendent Paul Ziebarth is believed to have suffered a massive heart attack at a Brisbane go-karting track yesterday morning and could not be revived.
Colleagues said Supt Ziebarth, aged in his early 50s, had complained of feeling unwell in recent weeks.
The career cop had spent more than 30 years in the Queensland Police Service.
He was serving as acting Chief Superintendent for the South Brisbane police district after a career which included stints as officer-in-charge of the Gold Coast police district, commanding events including Schoolies.
He is the second senior South Brisbane police officer to die suddenly of a heart attack this year. Inspector Rod Kemp died in February while on his way to his own retirement lunch.
Assistant Commissioner Brian Codd said Supt Ziebarth’s death was a great tragedy for his family and the QPS.
“He was very well-known and very well-respected in the QPS,’’ Mr Codd said.
It is with much sadness and great regret that the Queensland Police Service can confirm the death of Acting Chief Superintendent Paul Ziebarth from South Brisbane District.
Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, 15th October 2016. He was not on duty at the time.
He joined the Queensland Police Service in 1984 and was a well respected officer who dedicated his life to serving the community. He was a foundation member of the Public Safety Response Team and oversaw numerous significant events including Schoolies and the Gold Coast Motor Race. Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth had over thirty-one years of distinguished service to the people of Queensland.
The condolences of the entire police family are with the Acting Chief Superintendent’s family and loved ones at this sad time.
One of the Queensland Police Service’s top officers has died.
Acting Chief Superintendent Paul Ziebarth from the South Brisbane District died from natural causes while off-duty on Saturday.
It is believed Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth, who was aged in his early 50s, died from a massive heart attack at a Brisbane go-karting track.
In a statement, Queensland Police said “Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth was a well respected officer who dedicated his life to serving the community and had over thirty-one years of distinguished service to the people of Queensland.”
“The condolences of the entire police family are with the Acting Chief Superintendent’s family and loved ones at this sad time.”
During his three decades of service, Acting Chief Superintendent Ziebarth had commanded several major police operations including Schoolies and the Gold Coast Motor Race.
In his role as Acting Chief Superintendent, Paul Ziebarth was three ranks below Commissioner Ian Stewart.
Acting Superintendent Paul Zeibarth suddenly passed away this afternoon.
Sometimes through my community work i come across people who are not afraid to think outside the square and more importantly willing to address tough issues with empathy.
Paul was one such man. An example of this was a program he introduced few years ago where he organised convicts of carjacking to go through a certificate course in Automotive and had them fix the cars of people who they stole from.
He was working with Islamic council of Queensland to organise a similar program for the youth who have had drug or other crime issues.
Our condolences to his family and loved ones. It’s a huge loss to Queensland police service and all our communities.
Gold Coast police district Superintendent Paul Ziebarth says crime has dropped 20 per cent in the past decade
Greg Stolz
The Courier-Mail
June 24, 201312:00AM
GOLD Coast crime is falling and Glitter Strip residents can sleep safe at night, senior police insist.
They also say police are “all over the bikies like a seagull on a hot chip”.
“The reality is sometimes different from the perception,” Gold Coast police district Superintendent Paul Ziebarth said. “Over the last 10 years, there’s been roughly a 20 per cent drop in crime across the board.
“While there is always going to be more crime than we’d like, the reality is that crime in many categories is less than half of what it was 10 years ago.
“People can feel safe in their beds.”
While overall crime in the South Eastern police region increased 11 per cent in 2011-12 against a state average of 6 per cent, the Gold Coast district recorded only a 1 per cent rise.
Senior police pointed out that most major crimes on the Coast, including the recent bikie incidents, were quickly solved.
“We’re locking up a lot of people, particularly for serious crime,” Chief Superintendent Steve Hollands said.
Since its formation in the wake of the 2011 slaying of police officer Damian Leeding, the Coast’s Major and Organised Crime Squad had arrested 320 offenders on 1026 charges, seized more than $1.2 million in cash and criminal assets, smashed 16 drug labs and taken dozens of guns off the streets.
Another taskforce targeting repeat property crime offenders had arrested 463 people on 2157 charges.
Since January last year, more than 400 bikies had been arrested on almost 1100 charges.
This week, police arrested nine Finks over the June 8 Coolangatta brawl and nabbed another 16 members in a traffic blitz targeting the gang’s Molendinar clubhouse.
“We can’t stop these groups from setting up here but we can certainly make it uncomfortable for them,” another Coast police superintendent, Ben Hanbidge, said.
New initiatives including a 15-member ‘mobile deployment squad’ to target crime hot spots would further boost the fight against Coast crime, the top cops said.
“There’s a lot of ill-informed comment from people who want to denigrate the Gold Coast image but it’s still a great, safe place to live,” Supt Ziebarth said.
