Allan Frank GODFREY 

AKA Biggie, Big Al, Al

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

Situation being ……

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  131

New South Wales Police Force

Uniform # 5735

Regd. # 15284

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 8 May 1972 ( aged 21 years, 7 months, 9 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 19 June 1972 ( aged 21 years, 8 months, 21 days )

Constable – appointed 19 June 1973

Constable 1st Class – appointed 23 March 1978      Seniority Date = 23 June 1977

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 23 June 1981

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 December 1987

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed ? ? ? 

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  ?

Stations:   Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( GDs )( ProCst – Cst )( 19 June 1972 – 15 Dec 1973 ),

Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( Traffic Branch – Signals Section – Solo Motor Cyclist )( 16 Dec 1973 – 20 Apr 1974 ),

Annandale ( 8 Division )( GDs )( 21 Apr 1974 – 15 Sept 1979 )( Cst – Cst 1/c ),

Glebe ( 8 Division )( GDs )( 16 Sept 1979 – 27 Feb 1982 ),

Liverpool ( 22 Division )( GDs )( 28 Feb 1982 – Sep 1993 ), Green Valley ( 22 Division )( Beats )( 1993 – 1996 ) – Retirement 

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  8 May 1972   to   ? ? 1996 = 26 years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  8 May 1972     to     ? ? 1996  = 26 years,  Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( SenCon )

 Born:  Friday 29 September 1950 at Paddington, NSW

Died on:  Thursday 7 March 2024

Age:  73 years, 5 months, 7 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause: Stroke

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Funeral date:  ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location:  ?

LIVE STREAM    ?

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( MARCH 2024 )

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Condolences to Lucy, Family and Friends.

In 2017, Allan underwent open heart artery by pass surgery.

Prior to joining the NSWPF – Allan was an Apprentice Motor Mechanic and Mechanic for 6 years.

At the time of joining the NSWPF, Allan was described as:

5′ 9 1/4″ tall, 13 stone, 2 lb in weight, with brown eyes, black hair, dark complexion.

He passed his Constable 1st Class course on 27 August 1974.

He passed his Sergeant 3rd Class exam on 9 May 1983.

He held a NSW Drivers licence and was Certified to drive the GD cars, Ute and light trucks on the 30 June 1972.

He also was Certified to drive the Police Boys Club omnibus on 21 September 1972 and Ride Solo Police cycles on 23 February 1973.

Probationary Constable Allan. F. Godfrey
A former Motor Mechanic entered the Police Academy at Redfern and commenced his Initial Training, as part of Class 131.

He was attested on 6/1972 and stationed at No. 3 Division (Darlinghurst) on General Duties, and where he was promoted 6/1973 to the rank of Constable.

In 12/1973 he transferred to the Traffic Branch as a Solo Motor Cyclist and Traffic Signals Sections.

Then in 4/1974 he was transferred to No. 8 Division, Annandale (a substation of Balmain) on General Duties and where he was promoted 3/1978 to the rank of Constable 1/c.

Then in 9/1979 to Glebe Police Station on similar duties. In 2/1982 he was transferred to Liverpool on General Duties, where he was promoted 6/1981 to the rank of Senior Constable.

He remained at Liverpool until 1988.

Source:  Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194

Liverpool General Duties Police were incensed by claims of the NSW Minister for Police, Mr Peter Anderson MP, that there were too many police (at Liverpool).

According to the Liverpool Branch Secretary of the NSW Police Association, Senior Constable Allan. F. Godfrey, of the 108 General Duties police listed at Liverpool, 28 are not involved in day to day law enforcement.

S/C Godfrey said that of the 28:-
* Three police were on permanent sick report awaiting discharge from the Force.
* One Officer was shot in the execution of his duty over 12 months ago.
* One Officer was under suspension.
* Six were involved in prisoner security at the Liverpool District Courts.
* Two were attending Penrith Court for the Milperra bikie court hearings.
* Two were guarding Family Law Court Judges on the North Shore.(following bombings)
* Five were involved in Warrants and Summonses.
* One was assigned to the Criminal Information Unit.
* Five were on restricted duties.
The remaining 80 Police attend court cases, prisoner escorts, internal affair and ombudsman’s enquiries and training courses. With such exclusions there are only about 40 police left to perform day to day duties in Liverpool and Green Valley.

These police are rostered over three shifts, seven days a week. In reality of the 108 General Duties police named on the roster, there were only three cars crews and four station staff per shift at Liverpool. Green Valley has only one Officer in the Station and one car crew per morning and afternoon shift. Green Valley was closed between 11pm and 7am each day.
Over night the sub-station area was patrolled by Liverpool, and the Green Valley vehicles are housed at Liverpool Police Station.

Source:  August 1985.  Liverpool Leader Newspaper via Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194

No to Strike.

Police from Liverpool, Fairfield and the Macarthur District held a mass meeting, attended by in excess of 150 police, who unanimously decided to endorse the NSW Police Association’s call for the immediate increase of 2000 police in the state.

The Secretary of the Liverpool Branch, Sergeant Allan. F. Godfrey said that “all stations in the ‘I’ District were short of manpower”.

Source:  May 1986.  Liverpool Leader Newspaper via Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194

New Liverpool Police delegate to the NSW Police Association conference was Allan. F. Godfrey.

Source:  1987.  Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194

Liverpool Police Officer – Sergeant 3/c. Allan. F. Godfrey returned to Liverpool LAC on General Duties until 9/1993 when he was transferred to Beat Policing at Green Valley LAC.

He retired from the NSW Police in 1996 after 24 years of service to the NSW Community.

Source:  1987.  Liverpool Police History by Joe Stanioch, NSWPF # 14194 – via Allan Godfrey.

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8 March 2024

Malcolm Clifton Charles ROUGHLEY

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  ?

Formerly of Dural. Late of East Kurrajong, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:  Son to ( Earl ) Erle Wilmott ROUGHLEY, NSWPF # ???? ( 1933 – March 1944 )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  Gordon Allan ROUGHLEY, NSWPF # ?????  ( Not a direct relation )

Jason ROUGHLEY, NSWPF # 27429

Daniel ROUGHLEY, NSWPF # 43848

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 101 A

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #   11233

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 2 November 1964 ( aged 21 years, 4 months, 1 day )

Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 4 December 1964 ( aged 21 years, 5 months, 3 days )

Constable – appointed 2 November 1965

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 2 November 1973

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 23 November 1980

Final Rank: =  Sergeant 3rd Class

Stations:  ?, Windsor ( 27 Division – now 33 Division )( 1966 ), ?, HWP, Parramatta Traffic ( 18 Division )( 1970s ), ?, Castle Hill ( Traffic Sgt )( 1980s ) – Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  2 November 1964   to   17 April 1986 = 21 years, 5 months, 15 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  2 November 1964   to   17 April 1986  = 21 years, 5 months, 15 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 42 years, 9 months, 16 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 37 years, 10 months, 7 days

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 March 1981 ( SenCon )

 Born:  Thursday 1 July 1943

Died on:  Saturday 24 February 2024

Age:  80 years, 7 months, 23 days

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive 

Cause:  ?

Event location:  Hawkesbury Hospital, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Funeral date: Thursday, 7 March 2024 @ 11am

Funeral location: St Matthews Anglican Church, Moses Street, Windsor, NSW

The Hawkesbury PAC will form an Official Police Guard of Honour

LIVE STREAM    ?

Wake location:  Richmond Club, 6 East Market St, Richmond, NSW

Wake date: Thursday, 7 March 2024 @ 1PM

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at:  Richmond Lawn Cemetery, Dight St, Richmond, NSW

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2024 )

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7 March 2024

Gwendoline Elizabeth MARTIN

The 1st Designated NSWPF Female Detective – coming 4th in her course

AKA Gwen MARTIN  

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 082A 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # P/W 0041

Had females been integrated into the male Registered number system, Gwen would have had a Registered number in the vicinity of 9537 – 9627

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 29 February 1960 ( aged 29 years, 7 months, 23 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 4 April 1960 ( aged 29 years, 8 months, 29 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 March 1970

Detective – appointed 7 August 1971 ( YES ) Course in 1971

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 June 1976    Seniority Date = 22 Oct 1975

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 1 January 1983

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed 16 July 1986

Final Rank: = Inspector

Stations:  ?, Merrylands ( 26 Division ), ?, Parramatta Detectives ( 18 Division )( 1964 – 70s ), ?, Central Police Station ( 1 Division ), ?, Internal Affairs ( 20 Division )( Inspector ) – Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  29 February 1960   to  5 July 1990 = 30 years, 4 months, 6 days Service

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  29 February 1960    to   5 July 1990 = 30 years, 4 months, 6 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 59 years, 11 months, 29 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 33 years, 7 months, 25 days

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Det Sgt 3/c )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 September 1987 ( Det Sgt 1/c )

 Born:  Sunday 6 July 1930

Died on:  Friday 1 March 2024

Age:  93 years, 7 months, 24 days

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive 

Cause:   Natural – Old Age ?

Event location:   ?, Sydney, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Funeral date:  Monday, 11 March 2024 @ 2.30pm

Funeral location:  South Chapel, Rookwood Crematorium, Lidcombe, NSW

Auburn PAC will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour 

LIVE STREAM    ?

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at:  Cremated

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  Gwen MARTIN  Scholarship 

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2024 )

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Gwen was 1 of 3 NSW Police Women who obtained their Diploma in Criminology from Sydney University.

Gwen was accepted into the Detectives Training Course – later to become the 1st NSW Police Woman.

Gwen is reputed to have been a competitive Fencer ( Sword ) in her youth.

Police Legacy – 16 October 2019
Yesterday we played host to a meeting of the Retired Police Association, and had the pleasure of being introduced to Inspector Gwen Martin (retd), a trailblazing policewoman who joined the NSW Police Force in 1960 – one of three women in a class of ninety.

She’s been retired for nearly thirty years now, but has many fond and colourful memories of her time in the Force (some of which we couldn’t possibly repeat in a public forum ????????)

Gwen worked in many different capacities – everything from traffic control to the drug squad – before undertaking the Detectives’ Training Course in 1971, finishing 4th in the class.

From there she moved to Parramatta, working her way up through the ranks before becoming the first female member of the Police Association to be elected to the Executive, and eventually attaining the rank of Inspector at the Police Internal Affairs Branch, remaining there until her retirement in 1990.

Gwen, we salute you, and the example you have given for so many young women joining the NSW Police Force!

PARRAMATTA DETECTIVES

Back Row ( L – R )

W.A. ALLEN # 14367, D. McMILLAN, D.W. WILLIAMS # 14959, I.W. HAMILTON # 10159, K.R. SHEENS # 11044, L. MELCHIOR # 9268, P. MAYGER # 17359

Front Row ( L – R )

C.E. BROWN # P/W 0205, B.K. DRIVER # 14681, J.R. BRYANT # 6835, B.J. WILLIAMS # 12935, R. MOORE, Robert A. BROAD # 15359, Barry L. INGLIS # 8179, Gwen E. MARTIN # P/W 0041

Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 – 1995),

Saturday 7 August 1971, page 3

Detectives

SYDNEY, Friday. — Sergeant Dell Fricker and Senior Constable Gwen Martin graduated today with 26 males after a three month course to become Sydney’s first women Detectives.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110672664

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7 March 2024

William Donald BYRNES

AKA William BYRNES, Bill BYRNES

* Nickname: Billy Bunter

Late of Niola Nursing Home, Parkes, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  ? ? ? 

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  8265

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed 7 November 1955

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 7 November 1966

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 March 1972

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 14 December 1978

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 26 February 1982

Final Rank: = Sergeant 1st Class

Stations:  ?, Western District ( 1966 ), ?, Sofala ( 1977 ), ?, Trundle ( Sgt ), ?, Dubbo, ?, Parkes – Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   ? October 1955 to  9 October 1989 = 34 years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? October 1955     to   9 October 1989  = 34 years  Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  53 years, 2 months, 0 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  34 years, 4 months, 24 days

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours list

 Born:  Sunday 9 August 1936 

Died on:  Monday 4 March 2024

Age: 87 years, 6 months, 24 days

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Memorial Service Funeral date: Friday, 8 March 2024 @ 2pm

Funeral location:  Pioneer Oval, Alexandra Street, Parkes, NSW

No Formal Police involvement at the funeral but friends, colleagues are invited

LIVE STREAM    ?

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: Michael Hanley’s Crematorium, Forbes, NSW

Buried at:  Cremated

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2024 )

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7 March 2024

Aimee CLARKE

Un-named Female WAPol member

AKA  Aimee ?  

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

Western Australia Police Academy – Joondalup –  Class #  ? ? ? 

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. #  ????? 

Rank: Commenced Training at W.A. Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ? 

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Constable

Stations:  ?, Albany – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with W.A. Police:  From:   ? ? ?   to  21 February 2024 =  ? years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? ?     to   21 February 2024  =  ? years,  Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  0

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:  Wednesday 21 February 2024 during the morning

Age:  20s’ years,

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Depression – Suicide – ?

Event location:  at home – Albany, Western Australia 

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Funeral date:  ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location:  ? TBA

LIVE STREAM    ?

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2024 )

AIMEE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE

AIMEE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO

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“Family members and staff within the Great Southern Police District are in the process of being provided with support during this tragic time,” she wrote in a statement.

“I ask you to reach out if you need help… keep an eye on those around you and offer your personal support where needed.”

A report will be prepared by the coroner and the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Female police officer takes her own life in Western Australia | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

Female police officer in her 20s takes her own life

• Officer found dead in regional Western Australia
• WA Police Union providing support to family and colleagues 
•  Call Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 if you need support
• READ MORE: Tragedy as AFP officer takes his own life at Perth headquarters 

By Padraig Collins For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 18:29 AEDT, 21 February 2024 | Updated: 02:00 AEDT, 22 February 2024

A police officer aged in her 20s has taken her own life in regional Western Australia.

The female constable, who has not yet been named, was found dead at her home in Albany, 418km south-east of Perth, on Wednesday

The WA Police Union is providing support to the officer’s heartbroken family, colleagues and friends.

‘It is with overwhelming sadness that we mourn the loss of a member of the blue family today,’ a statement read.

‘A serving police constable passed away this morning.

‘The WA Police Union extend our sincerest condolences to the constable’s family, friends and colleagues during this time.’

In a message to police officers, Acting WA Police Commissioner Kylie Whiteley said the officer’s passing was a tragedy.

‘Family members and staff within the Great Southern Police District are in the process of being provided with support during this tragic time,’ she wrote.

‘I ask you to reach out if you need help … keep an eye on those around you and offer your personal support where needed.’

The death of the young officer is not being treated as suspicious.

A  report will be prepared for the coroner.

Several WA Police officers have taken their own lives in recent years, the West Australian reported.

In 2019, 53-year-old Senior Constable Dave Curtis took his own life.

Two years later, in mid-2021, two officers, including a sergeant who ran his own station, committed suicide within two weeks of each other.

One of those was Constable Cameron Fyfe, who was 27.

An inquest into his death held in 2023 heard that Const Fyfe hid his mental health problems from his bosses because he feared there would be repercussions if he spoke about it.

His death, and that of Sergeant Randall Moulden, led to then-police commissioner Chris Dawson to convene the first-ever police mental health forum in WA.

If you or someone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. 

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Brian Victor BRETT

AKA Brian BRETT   

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible“ relation in ‘the job‘: Patricia BRETT, NSWPF # P/W 0066  ?

Margaret T. BRETT, NSWPF # P/W 0217 – Rejoinee NSWPF # 29105   ?

Michael James BRETT, NSWP Cadet # 2393, NSWPF   ?????

Mark C. BRETT, NSWPF # 16084  ?

Jeff BRETT, NSWPF # 28269  ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  128

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 14784  

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 9 August 1971 ( aged 26 years, 4 months, 1 day )

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 20 September 1971 ( aged 26 years, 5 months, 12 days

Constable – appointed 20 September 1972

Constable 1st Class – appointed 20 September 1976

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 20 September 1980

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations:  ?, Newcastle Fingerprints – Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  9 August 1971   to  6 February 1997 = 25 years, 5 months, 28 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   9 August 1971   to  6 February 1997 = 25 years, 5 months, 28 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 51 years, 9 months, 29 days

Time in Retirement from Police:  27 years, 0 months, 12 days

Awards:  National Medal – granted 29 June 1984 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( SenCon )

 Born:  Sunday 8 April 1945

Died on:  Sunday 18 February 2024

Age: 78 years, 10 months, 10 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Funeral date:   Tuesday 27 February 2024 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: the Chapel, White Lady Funerals, 428 – 430 The Entrance Rd, Bateau Bay, NSW

Tuggerah Lakes Police District will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour 

LIVE STREAM    ?

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2024 )

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22 February 2024

Unknown VicPol member

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  ?

Late of  ? 

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

Victoria Police Training Centre  –  Class #  ? ? ? 

Victoria Police Force

Regd. #  ????? 

Rank:  Commenced Training at  Glen Waverley Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ? 

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  ?

Stations:  ?, Glen Waverley – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with Victoria Police:  From:   ? ? ?   to  16 February 2024 =  ? years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? ?     to    16 February 2024  =  ? years,  Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:   ? ? ?

Died on:  Friday 16 February 2024 about 12.30pm

Age:  ? years,

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  Depression – Suicide –

Event location:  Glen Waverley Police Station, 643 Ferntree Gully Rd, Glen Waverley, Victoria

Event / Diagnosis date: Friday 16 February 2024

Funeral date:  ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location:  ? TBA

LIVE STREAM    ? TBA

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2024 )

Un-named is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE

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Victorian cop found dead at Glen Waverley police station after taking his own life

• Male officer found dead at Melbourne police station
• He is second Victoria Police officer to tragically die in weeks 
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By Tita Smith For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 16:04 AEDT, 19 February 2024 | Updated: 16:05 AEDT, 19 February 2024

The Victorian police force has been rocked by its second suicide within weeks after an officer took his own life while on duty at a Melbourne station.

The male officer was found dead at Glen Waverley police station, in the city’s south-east, just after 12.30pm on Friday.

The tragedy comes after officer Rowan Andrews, 38, was found dead at Laverton Railway Station, in the city’s inner-west, during the early hours of January 12. He was not on duty at the time.

Victoria Police said the exact circumstances surrounding the latest death are being investigated.

But the death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

Meanwhile, devastated friends have flocked online to pay tribute to the young male officer.

In one touching post, a man urged others to be kinder to emergency services personnel as they have tough jobs protecting the community.

‘Rest in peace young man,’ he began.

‘Police officers are human too but the sadness hits them a lot harder than [the] normal public as they deal with a lot of negativity in their usual work day.

‘Just because they wear a uniform, doesn’t mean they are bullet proof. If you’re married to them or are in a relationship with them, then it becomes your responsibility that you understand and keep an eye on what they’re going through.

‘A gentle tap on the shoulder at the right time can make a difference between life and death.

‘If you’re going through something then please make sure that you talk, talk to someone.’

Victorian cop found dead at Glen Waverley police station after taking his own life | Daily Mail Online

19 Feb 2024 05:25 EST

In the quiet corridors of the Glen Waverley Police Station, a somber mood prevails as news breaks of a male police officer found dead, marking a distressing pattern of loss within the Victorian Police force. This incident, not being treated as suspicious, casts a long shadow over the force, coming just weeks after the death of Officer Rowan Andrews at Laverton Railway Station. The community and colleagues alike reel from the impact, sparking a renewed focus on the mental health of those who serve and protect.

Remembering the Fallen

The recent losses have sent ripples through the heart of Victoria’s emergency services community. Officer Rowan Andrews, remembered fondly as a great leader and a steadfast friend, left a legacy of dedication and service. His untimely departure last month has been mourned by family, friends, and former football teammates, who all recalled his unwavering support and leadership. The identity of the officer found at Glen Waverley remains undisclosed, but the tributes flowing in underscore a shared sentiment of grief and respect for the sacrifices made by those in uniform.

A Call to Arms for Mental Health Awareness

These tragic events spotlight the urgent need for comprehensive support systems for emergency services personnel. The strenuous demands and high-stress situations inherent to police work often take a significant toll on officers’ mental well-being. Colleagues of the deceased Glen Waverley officer have paid tribute not just with flowers and memories, but with calls for action to enhance mental health awareness and support within the force. They emphasise the importance of acknowledging the challenges faced by emergency services staff and the critical need for accessible, confidential support services.

Investigations and Reflections

As investigations into the precise circumstances of the Glen Waverley officer’s death continue, the incident is not currently being treated as suspicious. A report will be prepared for the coroner, in the hope of shedding light on the events leading up to this tragedy. Meanwhile, the Victorian Police force, together with the wider community, reflects on the need for vigilance in supporting the mental health of its members. It’s a poignant reminder of the hidden battles faced by those who work tirelessly to ensure public safety.

In the aftermath of these losses, the conversation around mental health in high-pressure professions has been reignited. The message is clear: support services and open dialogues about mental health are indispensable. As the Victorian Police mourn the loss of two of their own, the imperative to care for those who care for us has never been more evident. Let these tragedies not be in vain but serve as a catalyst for change and heightened awareness around the mental health challenges faced by emergency services personnel.

Tragedy Strikes Twice: Second Victorian Police Officer Found Dead …

A Victorian police officer has been found dead at a Melbourne police station

• By Tess McCracken
• NCA NewsWire
• 9:01PM February 19, 2024

A police officer was found dead at the Glen Waverley Police Station shortly after 12.30pm on Friday.

Victoria Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage and the exact circumstances are currently being investigated.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

The death comes nearly four weeks after police officer and local footballer, Rowan Andrews, was found dead at Laverton Railway Station, 25km from the Melbourne’s CBD.

The married father of two, aged 33, was not on duty when his body was found in the early hours of January 12.

Mr Andrews’ family and friends have remembered him as a “great bloke” who was loved by everyone.

A former coach of the footballer described him as a “rock” and said he has received “thousands (of) calls from all over Australia” since Mr Andrews’ passing.

“He was just a natural leader, he was a bloke in the trenches with you, he was not a loud mouth, he was just a great bloke,” Chris Rourke, who was the senior coach at the north Canberra based club when Andrews joined, told the Herald Sun.

“He would be the last person you would ever think would leave us. He was a rock for his family, a rock for the footy club, he was Mr Dependable.”

In a post on Facebook, Ainslie football club, which Mr Andrews joined in 2009, offered its condolences to Mr Andrew’s family.

“Rowan joined the Ainslie Football Club in 2009 and made an instant impact not only with his uncompromising training habits but his fearless and tough way of playing football in the Ruck. He led the way and set the tone for many games,” a spokesman for the club said.

“Two time Premiership player in 2010 & 2011, Rooster played 80 Senior games with the club.”

“Our sincere condolences to Alice, Max & Zac and to their extended family.”

Victoria Police officer found dead at Glen Waverley Police Station | The Australian

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Cal
20 February 2024

Graham Lawrence KEECH 

AKA Graham KEECH   

* Nickname: Gerald The Grass Hopper

Formerly of Tamworth,  Allambie Hts – Late of Beacon Hill, NSW  and resident of Narrabeen Glades Community Care, Warriewood, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 095A

NSW Police Cadet # 1633

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  10703

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 5 December 1960 ( aged 16 years, 6 months, 10 days )

Probationary Constable- appointed 25 May 1963 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed 25 May 1968

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed 25 May 1972

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 1979 ( YES )

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  ?

Stations:  Cadet:  The Rule Book Section – NSW Police Academy at Redfern, Mossman ( 6 Division )( Station Duties & School Crossing Duties ), Public Safety Bureau ( PSB )( Station Duties )( North Sydney )( 1961 ), Warrant Index ( Old C.I.B. building – Campbell St, Sydney ), Regents St ( 2 Division )( Traffic ), Motor Cycle section – Patrol Yard in the basement of Police HQ ( College St, Sydney )( doing the Metropolitan Mail run ),

Constable:  North Sydney ( 6 Division )( ProCst )( GDs )( 1963 ), Mossman ( 6 Division )( GDs )( 1963 ), Clearway Cyclist ( 4 years ),

Chatswood ( 25 Division )( Cyclist )( Cst – Cst 1/c )( ? – 1968 ), Mona Vale ( 14 Division )( GDs & Water Bay Water Police )( 1968 – Jan 1969 ), 

Plain Cloths ( 21 Division )( Jan 1969 – Oct 1969 ), Balmain ( 8 Division )( C.I. Duties )( Oct 1969 – 1975 ) – included his Detectives Training course during this time and became a Detective Senior Constable,

Collaroy ( 29 Division )( 1st Detectives Office )( 1974 –  ),

Griffith Detectives ( 2.I.C. )( 1976 –  ),  The sole Detective, On Duty, when Donald McKAY was Murdered ( 15 July 1977  ),

Darlinghurst Detectives ( 3 Division )( 2 years ), On Duty the night that the Hilton Bomb exploded – killing people – together with 1 Police Officer,

Mona Vale Detectives ( 29 Division )( 1979 )( Det Sgt ),

21 Division ( 1980s ),  During the time in 21 Division ( 1981 ) – he was in foot pursuit of an escapee in Kings Cross and suffered a serious injury to his right leg – resulting in him being in a cast for nearly 12 months.  He then applied for a Medical Discharge from the employ of NSWPF.

  Was also a member of the Police Aero Club

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 5 December 1960   to   ? August 1982 = 22 years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 5 December 1960     to     ? August 1982  = 22 years  Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  Commissioners Commendation for confronting a man, armed with a knife, holding his family hostage at Drummoyne ( 1969 – 1975 )

National Medal – granted 1 September 1982 ( Sgt 3/c )

Police Ethical & Good Conduct Medal – granted

NSW Police Medal Police Medal – granted  

 Born:  Thursday 25 May 1944 in Tamworth, NSW

Died on:  Thursday 1 February 2024

Age: 79 years, 8 months, 7 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Funeral date: Friday 9 February 2024 @ 11.15am

Funeral location: North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road North Ryde, NSW

Wake location:  Skyline Lounge, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, NSW

Wake date: Friday 9 February 2024

Funeral Parlour:  Wilson Family Funerals – 02 99137131

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2024 )

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KEECH
Graham Lawrence
25.5.1944 – 1.2.2024
Aged 79 years
Late of Beacon Hill
Formerly of Tamworth.

Much loved husband of Jan.

Loving big brother of Elaine and brother-in-law to Bob.

Amazing and proud father of Kelli, Shane-Maree and Kristy.

Cherished grandad of Arin, Zac, Jake, Holly, Oscar and Harry.

A great mate to his son-in-laws Robert and Daniel.

Will be very sadly missed.

A Celebration of Graham’s life will be held in the North Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road North Ryde on Friday 9th February 2024 to commence at 11:15am.

Please join us for refreshments following the service in the Skyline Lounge.

Wilson Family Funerals
Family Owned and Operated
02 9913 7131

* Story behind any Nickname:

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Cal
14 February 2024

Keith Allan MERCER   QC

AKA Keith MERCER  

* Nickname:  ?

Late of Jackadgery ( Grafton ), NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  Ernie G. Mercer, NSWPF # 9515  ?

Frederick J. MERCER, NSWPF Cadet  # 0708  ?

G.P. MERCER, NSWPF # ?????

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 060 ?

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. #  9106

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 8 September 1958 ( aged 20 years, 9 months, 28 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ? 

Constable 1st Class – appointed 8 September 1964

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed 8 September 1968

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1974

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  ?

Stations:  ?, Albury ( 1962 ), ?,  North Sydney STP ( HWP ), ?,  ‘R’ District ( 1968 ), ?, Redfern Police Academy ( Law Instructor )( c 1974+ ), ?

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  6 April 1959   to   ? ? ? =  ? years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  6 April 1959     to     ? ? ?  =  ? years,  Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  National Medal – granted 22 August 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )

Police Overseas Service Medal – Clasp CYPRUS – granted 8 July 1992 ( Cst 1/c )

 Born:  Tuesday 11 November 1937 

Died on:  Saturday 13 January 2024 

Age: 86 years, 2 months, 2 days

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive 

Cause:  ?

Event location:   ?

Event / Diagnosis date:  ?

Funeral date:  ? ? ? ( already held )

Funeral location:  ?

LIVE STREAM    ?

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2024 )

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

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* Story behind any Nickname:

Keith worked as a QC until he was 80 yrs old from his Jackadgery Farm.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
14 February 2024

Nicholas George Arthur JONES

AKA Nick JONES

* Nickname:  Beef man

Late of  ? 

Pretty, Pretty Good

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?

New South Wales Police Force – Communications Officer – VKG – Civilian

Admin. Regd. #  2003778

Rank: Communications Officer – VKG

Final Rank: = Communications Officer – VKG

Stations:  ?, VKG Wagga Wagga, VKG2 Lake Illawarra – Death

Service period: From   ? ? 2003    to   ? ? ?  =  ? years,  Service

Retirement / Leaving age: =  ?

Time in Retirement from Police:  ?

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:  Wednesday  2 May 1979

Died on:   Saturday 27 January 2024

Age:  44 years, 8 months, 25 days

Organ Donor:  Y / N / ?

Cause:  “possible” Heart attack stemming from Bacterial Meningitis

Event location:  At home ?

Event / Diagnosis date:   2022

Funeral date:  Friday 9 February 2024 @ 2pm

Funeral location:  Hanson & Cole funerals, 634 Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW

Wake location:  ???

Wake date:  ???

Funeral Parlour: Hanson & Cole funerals, Kembla Grange, NSW

Buried at:  ?

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ?

Grave GPS:  ?,       ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:  ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2024 )

NICK IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills

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Deepest condolences to Nicks wife Jessica and their daughters Lizzy and Daisy.

* Story behind any Nickname:  Beef Man = ?

In 2022 Nick contracted Bacterial Meningitis which brought on a couple of strokes and then a heart attack.

Nick, despite being on the cusp of death, managed to rally and came good.

With the aid of rehabilitation for months, he was able to return to work in an administrative role.

Unfortunately his brain was not functioning correctly and he had to take ‘sick leave’ again.

Although he was still on the ‘roster’, he was not able to physically return to VKG for months – leading up to his untimely, and young, death.

Nick, from all accounts, was a great guy, highly intelligent, always the gesture and far too young.

He died in his sleep and looked as though he was simply taking a nap.

Forever – Rest In Peace.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
13 February 2024