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eXeCUtIve members
President Senior Vice President Vice President Treasurer
vInCe keLLy tIm LLoyD DAvID CHALker mICHAeL orDeLmAn
NTPA Firearms Examination OIC Alice Springs Station Northern Traffic Operations
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Marine & Fisheries OIC Darwin Station Superintendent Alice Springs OSD Counter Terrorism Security Territory Response Section
Coordination Division
ntpA stAFF members
rob perry owen bLACkweLL JULIe CoLbert
Industrial/Legal Officer Industrial Research & Project Office Manager
Support Officer
reGIonAL DeLeGAtes For november 2008 – oCtober 2009
ACpo reGIon ALICe sprInGs reGIon AUXILIAry reGIon bArkLy reGIon
Chairman Denise Goddard Chairman Alex Brennan Chairman Pauline Williams Chairman Dean Barrett
Vice Chairman Joseph Russell Vice Chairman Mark Ashton Vice Chairman Ferdinand Cheam Vice Chairman Mark Nash
Secretary Michelle Masters Secretary Mark Clemmens Secretary Brigid Gregory Secretary Michael Kent
Ordinary Member 1 Vacant Ordinary Member 1 Mick Valladares Ordinary Member 1 Lisa Greville Ordinary Member 1 Ben Hosking
Ordinary Member 2 Vacant Ordinary Member 2 Greg O’Berg Ordinary Member 2 Vacant Ordinary Member 2 Jarrod Mathison
berrImAH reGIon CAsUArInA reGIon CommIssIoneD oFFICers reGIon DArwIn reGIon
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president’s message
presIDent’s
messAGe vInCe keLLy
President, NTPA
I extend the sympathy of all our members to
the Victorian families and communities who
have lost family, friends, and neighbours in this
overwhelming tragedy.
A
t the time I commenced 12 months ago that the economic what opportunities and threats
preparing this article boom would continue, I believe the arise from that environment.
my initial focus was on prudent will be planning for a deep At the time of writing, the
the economic crisis, however, and long recession. workshop report is being finalised;
the tragedy of the Victorian It is already evident that however, it is apparent that we as
Bushfires is a stark reminder of the both the Federal and Territory an Association need to evaluate the
important things in life – our loved Governments will be running expectations and aspirations of our
ones – and how quickly your life “temporary” deficits for some members as soon as possible in a
can change. As always whenever period – whatever that definition scientific manner.
tragedy strikes, the generosity of means. Irrespective, it is reasonable This will be a significant
spirit of serving Police Officers at to assume that we will all be the undertaking and Association
the centre of any tragedy and the subject of government cost-saving officials will be focused on this
many more watching from afar measures over coming months and task over the coming months.
is inspiring. budget cycles. Like anything we undertake
Our office has been inundated Even if the situation improves our success will depend on your
with requests to provide assistance sooner than expected it is almost support and cooperation.
not just in Victoria but in the impossible to see how the current Despite all the dark clouds
flood affected areas of North crisis will not impact on the 2011 gathering, particularly on the
Queensland. Of course eventually Consent Agreement negotiations economic front, I am encouraged
the media focus will shift or in other areas covered by our by the level of commitment from
and many of these devastated industrial agreements. We may members to our Association I have
communities and families will rely get some idea of how governments encountered during regional visits
on our interstate colleagues as they will deal with police conditions of I have undertaken with Owen
rebuild their lives. Ultimately, for service during the upcoming NSW Blackwell in recent months.
the majority of Police Officers it is police wage negotiations. These regional visits have
tragic events and the desire to help We have included in this edition reinforced with me how dedicated
other people in times of calamity an opinion piece by Ron De Lord, Police officers are to our job of
that provides our real motivation a successful police union leader serving the community. I am
for joining the Police profession. from the anti-union US State of continually amazed at what
I extend the sympathy of all our Texas (the Republic) outlining you and your families will
members to the Victorian families how governments in the US are endure to provide protection
and communities who have lost dealing with the rising cost of to the community generally
family, friends, and neighbours in professional Police Officers. While without complaint.
this overwhelming tragedy. the US experience may be different The other aspect of these
With these thoughts in mind it to our own, in some ways there regional visits that I have found
is difficult to focus on the other is a message here and we must rewarding is the personal reminder
challenge that has emerged over as a collective prepare for all of the enjoyment I had carrying
the past six months – the economic possibilities in the short, medium, out remote policing as a younger
crisis and what that might mean and long term. Police Officer.
for us all now and into the future. As part of that process, the NTPA The personal dedication to
Many commentators and analysts Executive conducted a strategic the job I witness on a daily basis
have suggested that people in planning workshop in February, despite all the challenges we face
secure, well-paid government with the valued assistance of Greg reinforces my earlier observation
jobs might not even notice the Chilvers from the NSW Police that it is the desire to help other
economic crisis. Association, to consider the people in times of calamity that
In light of the fact that many of political, economic, and industrial provides our real motivation for
nthese analysts predicted just over environment that confronts us and joining the Police profession.
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InDUstrIAL owen
news bLACkweLL
Industrial & Field
Services Officer
In December 2008 I travelled to Alice Springs along
with NTPA President Vince Kelly, and executive
member Steve Martin.
I
n Alice we were joined by the roadhouse team over the police team
southern Welfare Officer, Ian for the first time.
Kesby. The four of us visited We then took up Tennant
Ti Tree, Yuendumu (overnight), Creek’s invitation and enjoyed
Papunya, Kintore (overnight), a great night at their Christmas
Hermannsburg, Kulgera, Yulara party, then a slow drive back to
(overnight), Imanpa and Alice Darwin the next day.
Springs. We were able to time our In January this year Vince
trip to ensure we were in Alice Kelly and I travelled to Lajamanu
for the farewell of a longstanding (overnight), Kalkaringi, Timber
member, Graeme Farquharson. Creek (overnight) and Katherine
Steve and I worked at Papunya (overnight) then to Pine creek, Daly Hermannsburg Police Station.
and Yuendumu respectively in River and Adelaide River. We had an
the late ’80s/early ’90s and bored enjoyable evening at Lajamanu with
Vince Kelly and Ian with tales of the members stationed there along
“I remember when…..” We enjoyed with the Kalkaringi members and
exceptional hospitality everywhere the Katherine traffic RAP patrol.
we stayed and thank all the members We followed up with another great
and families for making us welcome. night at Timber Creek. Lucky we
Vince Kelly and I returned to travelled into the VRD district when
Darwin by road and stopped at we did as the following week the
Ti Tree for the annual cricket match. road was cut at the Victoria River
Vince Kelly, due to injury, was crossing on the Vic Highway.
commissioned as umpire and took up Kintore Police Station.
position in a folding chair at square
leg. As the game drew to a tense close,
Vince Kelly was concerned about some
of the more questionable calls from
the other umpire. Upon querying
these as perhaps being slightly unfair,
he was told: “Yeah I know, but I don’t
like that bloke”. Upon learning this
previously unknown rule of umpiring,
Vince Kelly went on to make some Yuendumu Police Station.
truly inspired decisions of his Issues raised with us on these
own. The outcome was a win to the trips include: Papunya Police Station.
tHemIs:
At Yuendumu we were advised of
plans by the department to station
THEMIS members there. This was
repeated by members at Kulgera.
Since this trip, we have been advised
that the placement of members
at Kulgera is not going ahead.
Yuendumu members advise us
Kulgera Police Station. that a substantial amount of their Imanpa Police Post.
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work takes them to Yuelumu some stAFFInG:
80km from Yuendumu. Similarly Staffing levels were raised as an
to Ali Curung it is confusing why aside to THEMIS stations. Whilst,
members are being placed at a obviously, some stations have
station which is clearly too small to clearly been identified by the
accommodate extra staff when the department as requiring extra
trouble is an hour’s drive away. staffing, hence THEMIS postings,
Given that THEMIS is federally all stations we visited indicated a
funded, we can only assume the need for extra staffing. At Batchelor,
reason for not building and staffing members indicated that Territory
Yulara bathroom. extra stations is to avoid placing NT Housing now had a policy to
police officers at the extra localities. house the ‘overflow’ from Darwin
Whilst this will avoid impacting and Palmerston to Batchelor. The
on NT staff levels, the decision matter has been raised by the
seems to fail to take into account members there with TH, with no
the added burden on already small avenues of negotiation. It was
stations struggling to accommodate indicated to us that Adelaide River
the permanent NT members now spend a majority of their time
stationed there, notwithstanding attending and giving assistance to
the renovations of station to Batchelor members. As indicated,
accommodate new members. The the department has been working
Yulara kitchen.
placement of THEMIS members on a resource allocation model,
at permanent NT stations will also and this will be supplied to the
develop a situation whereby police Association when complete.
officers doing the same work, at
the same station and in the same LeAse AGreements:
conditions will be accessing very Whilst travelling throughout this
different pay scales. region we were advised of ‘lease
All of these issues have been raised agreements’ that members in
with A/C Kelly when he briefed an remote localities had been sent to
executive meeting on sixth February. sign. This was causing a great deal
At this time the department is going of ire with most of the members due
ahead with the deployment of the to the clear differences in quality
Yulara shower.
extra members and we have been of housing as well as quality of
advised that renovations have been living between rural and urban
done at stations to accommodate areas. We were able to quickly have
the extra staff. I recall travelling to these documents recalled after a
Maningrida in 2002 relieving as discussion between Vince Kelly and
OIC with on other member, and the HR department. I’m confident
now there is a Brevet Sergeant, three there will be proper consideration
constables (one supernumerary) an given to conditions in rural areas
ACPO and three THEMIS members. prior to any further requests to
It will be interesting to see what the complete lease documents.
department’s proposed resource
Yulara fencing.
allocation model comes up with bUsH InCrements:
for Maningrida. At most of the bush stations we
Further to the placement of visited, the members raised the
extra members is the added onus of problems with accessing an extra
bush stations relieving at THEMIS increment, as per the 2005 CA. All of
postings in their district. Members the members had transferred to their
at Yuendumu have relieved at localities prior to the 2008 CA and
Nyrippi and similarly members were entitled to the increment. Since
at Hermannsburg have relieved at returning we have been able to ensure
Haasts Bluff. This is a situation that these members have accessed
which places extra workload on these entitlements including back
already busy stations and whilst pay to when they were transferred.
the members benefit by accessing
improved pay scales, it certainly HoUsInG:
does nothing to ease the discord I was also able to inspect housing
Yulara AC vent. with THEMIS stations. at Yulara and Ti Tree and whilst we
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acknowledge that these are part of pregnant, there were considerable
the housing upgrade program, it is concerns for her and for her unborn
truly unfortunate that the houses child. We have been advised that after
have been ignored for the extent scans from her specialist in Perth, all
of time that they have, leading is OK. Since this incident, the houses
to the condition that they are in at Lajamanu have both had safety
now. The current OIC at Yulara is switches fitted.
being paid TA as the residence he Again, we acknowledge that
was expected to move into was in a many of the problems listed above
truly abominable condition. are on the upgrade program and
Problems with one of the houses will soon be dealt with, but the
at Yulara currently being lived fact that the houses have got into
in included: this condition over previous years
• Old evaporative aircon units is regrettable, given the housing
used to duct into the houses conditions members are putting up
have been removed and the with now. There is a separate article
ends of the ducting into the in this magazine detailing the
residences have merely been ongoing upgrade program.
cardboarded and taped up. To finalise issues surrounding
• No kick boards throughout housing, on our next trip to Groote
the house and Gove, Vince Kelly and I will be
• An old extraction fan screwed accompanied by personnel from
into the bottom of the Territory Housing and Police HRM to
cupboard unit rather than sit down and explain to members the
a proper range hood problems faced with the program, the
• No cupboard/cabinets in the scoping that has been done and the
bathroom to put all their future plans to finish the upgrading
toiletries in of remote housing in these areas.
• The shower cubicle being approx I will be continuing regional visits
50cm deep throughout this year, accompanied
• The fence for the property going by Vince Kelly and hopefully other
only as far as the verandah – executive members. We have found
no fence where the property that these visits are rewarding
boundary actually exists. both on a personal level with the
At Ti Tree, the problem with the hospitality we receive and also on a
older residence persists in relation to professional level as we are able to
excessive power bills due to the air- gain a comprehensive insight to issues
conditioning. We have had meetings faced by members throughout the NT.
Tennant Creek Christmas Party.
with Territory Housing and requested Over the weekend of the 6th – 8th
further assessment of the property at February a strategic planning
Ti Tree as to whether it is truly viable meeting was attended by all
to continue with its upgrade. executive members. This meeting
At Timber Creek, the houses and developed forward planning
station continue to sink on the measures to be undertaken by the
unstable ground. Vince Kelly located association executive and staff.
the visitors’ book and he and I last Later this year we will be forwarding
visited Timber Creek together in a questionnaire to ascertain ongoing
April 1994. I recall the station and issues of concern and also to gauge
Vince Billy Bowden Kelly.
houses were facing troubles then a direction for the next EB in 2011.
and certainly in visits to the area in By the time this magazine is
the past 10 years the problem has published, nominations will have
been exacerbated. The timeframe for been called for executive positions
the relocation of houses and station with the ballot going ahead
at Timber Creek is being held up in April. I urge all members to
whilst negotiations continue to find participate in this ballot as a high
suitable land at Timber Creek. return is a sign to the department,
Whilst at Lajamanu we were and the government, of an engaged
advised that the OIC’s wife had membership with a strong interest
received an electric shock from a light in the ongoing rights and welfare of
switch. Due to her being four months all members and their families. Owen THE DON Blackwell.
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rob perry AvoIDInG
DIsCIpLInAry
Industrial/Legal Officer
ACtIon In tHe
Internet AGe
M
embers will be aware DIsGrACeFUL or The Statement details principles for
of a number of recent Improper ConDUCt the proper conduct expected of our
incidents in which The first thing to note about this members and includes community
photographs/video clips of police breach of discipline is that a charge rights and expectations.
“on duty” have been published in can be brought relating to conduct Duty …
the print media and on sites such that a member engages in “either Integrity We act with
as “U-tube”. These incidents have on or off duty”. integrity. We are
resulted in differing reactions Section 76(a) places a stricter honest in our
from Police management; however, burden on a member of the Police dealings with
members need to be careful in their Force than employees in most other people, and with
use of digital cameras and mobile occupations through its application ourselves.
phones both on and off duty. to off duty conduct, the meaning of Respect We respect the
Whether we like it or not, once the words “disgraceful or improper” worth and dignity
a digital image is obtained by the are to be understood in the ordinary of all. We treat
media, appears on a web site or is meaning of those words. all people with
made public in some other way, “Disgraceful” is defined in empathy and
the Commissioner of Police may the Concise Oxford Dictionary as equality.
take action. meaning “shameful, dishonourable; Responsibility …
A member’s conduct may degrading”; whilst “improper” is Accountability …
be called into question if the relevantly defined as meaning What is important to note here
Commissioner believes, objectively, “unseemly, indecent; not in in the context of this article is that
that the member has conducted him accordance with rules of conduct”. members must at all times, whether
or herself in such a way as to have The obligation on members on or off duty, keep in mind that they
committed a breach of discipline imposed by s.76(a) is therefore that are obliged to ensure that their own
contrary to section 76 of the Police they are to conduct themselves at all actions do not have a detrimental
Administration Act (“the PAA”). times, on and off duty, in a manner effect on the integrity and respect of
Relevant to this article, s.76 states: that cannot be seen to be “shameful, others. Members should at all times
76 Breaches of discipline dishonourable or degrading” or consider the possible consequences of
A member commits a breach “unseemly, indecent and not in their actions on others, particularly
of discipline if the member – accordance with rules of conduct”. the possibility that third parties may
(a) engages in disgraceful or The latter in the case of the Police seek to exploit recorded activities
improper conduct, either on Force includes breaches of the Code of members out of context for their
or off duty; of Conduct, which is discussed below. own ends. The possibility always is
(b) …; that a member will be called upon
(c) contravenes or fails to comply CoDe oF ConDUCt to explain the repercussions that
with a provision of a Code of AnD etHICs such disclosure might have on the
Conduct referred to in section All members are no doubt aware that reputation of the Police Force.
14A(2); they are obliged to comply with the The Code then goes on to advise
(d) …; terms and conditions specified in the members on their own personal
(e) …; Northern Territory Police Code of conduct, stating relevantly:
(f) …; Conduct and Ethics (“the Code”). Members’ behaviour on and off
(g) is convicted of an offence, The Code has adopted and duty may often be the subject of
whether within or outside embraced the Australasian Police public scrutiny and comment.
the Territory; or Statement of Ethics which includes Members must act with honesty
(h) … in part: and integrity at all times.
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Members must always conduct enough for the Commissioner to rest with the Commissioner or
themselves, both on and off duty, consider charging the member with his delegate1. In many cases, the
in a proper manner that does not unauthorised use or disclosure member’s conduct in the aftermath
bring, or has the potential to bring of information. of their actions that may be the
discredit to, or adversely affect, the Members should be extremely subject of a charge of an offence will
police force. cautious should they contemplate be just as relevant as the impugned
To maintain the respect of the setting up an access page on this conduct itself – that is, the actions
community it is critical that type of media. of the member immediately after
members’ conduct on and off duty the conduct that is complained
is beyond reproach, members should meDIA reLAtIons of will, where they are considered
endeavour to be role models for the Members may only release information to be an attempt to “cover up” or
community (emphasis included to the media in compliance with reduce the impact of the impugned
and defined within the Code to NTPFES Media Policy. conduct, be treated as aggravating
be prescriptive). Information published in the media circumstances and will lead to
These provisions expand upon that appears to be from a police greater disciplinary penalties.
the obligations imposed under
s.76(a) of the PAA not engage in Members should also be mindful of the
disgraceful or improper conduct
and reinforce the point that police potential for damage that images such as
officers must give consideration
to the possible implications that
photographs and video streaming might have
their own actions may have on the on that member’s reputation and that of the
general reputation and integrity
of the Police Force. Police Force.
proteCtInG oFFICIAL communication or source that is not sUmmAry
InFormAtIon in accordance with the NTPFES Members need to keep in mind
Members must not access, use or Media Policy will not be tolerated. at all times the possibility of
disclose any official information, Such information can include, but is disciplinary proceedings for their
without proper authorisation or not limited to, police information or actions, whether on or off duty,
in circumstances that amount to administrative issues. that could be viewed by a third
a misuse of information… Again, members should keep well in party to be inappropriate behaviour
Any access to official mind what they pass on to friends or behaviour that could impugn
information must be related to and acquaintances by way of verbal, the reputation of the Police Force.
your specific duties. Such access written or electronic means. If you Members should also be mindful
must be appropriate, ethical and are the source of something that of the potential for damage that
authorised. finds its way to the media and images such as photographs and
The Commissioner has in you are later identified, regardless video streaming might have on
the past treated allegations of of whether you intended that that member’s reputation and that
improper use and/or disclosure information to be published or not, of the Police Force should they
of information seriously and the you may find yourself the subject of come into the possession of third
disciplinary consequences of such serious disciplinary charges. parties (by whatever means) and
breaches of discipline can be severe. are then brought into the public
Breaching this obligation may CrImInAL ConvICtIon eye through on-line media such as
be the result of actions that a The implication for a member who Facebook and U Tube.
member at the time may believe is found guilty of an offence is Finally, members should be
is innocent enough, but with obvious. Members face dismissal vigilant as to what they relate to
hindsight may later come back from the Police Force if they are their friends and acquaintances
and haunt them. The emergence found guilty of serious criminal outside of the Police Force in social
of internet sited “chat rooms” offences or have acted in such a way surroundings when discussing
such as Facebook and other similar as to compound a strict liability their own work, having care for the
electronic communications are a offence (such as offences against release of details of any matter that
potential for such breaches – all be the Traffic Act) with an aggravating could fall foul of their obligation
it unwittingly. A simple message act of dishonesty (such as making a not to release official information.
to a friend via these kind of false report about a traffic accident
media that their name had been that they have been involved in 1
The Deputy Commissioner has
mentioned somewhere or that the either on or off duty). been granted a delegated power of
member had noted that they had In every case, the impact of a dismissal by the Commissioner of
been mentioned in a PROMIS entry conviction in terms of s.76(g) of Police in accordance with section
as a witness to an incident could be the PAA on a member’s career will 14(3) of the PAA.
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nAtIonAL poLICe
servICe meDAL
After almost two decades of debate, the Federal
Government has announced that Australia’s
Police would in future be awarded the National
mArk Police Service Medal (NPSM) in lieu of the National
bUrGess Medal in recognition of the special status
Police Federation
of Australia
police have because of their role protecting the
community. The decision to award such a medal
had to be agreed to by Her Majesty The Queen as
the medal will be recognised in the Australian
honours system.
T
he PFA raised this issue
with the previous Federal
Government in 2006 and at
the same time sought the support
of Police Commissioners. We
also sought a commitment from
all major political parties in
the lead-up to the 2007 Federal
election. The announcement in
December was the culmination of a
long period of lobbying by the PFA.
We are currently making
comment to the Government on
our views of the Regulations and
protocols that will underpin the
medal and look forward to further
formal announcements as we move
towards the first medals being
awarded in the second half of 2009.
Mark Burgess was appointed the Chief
Executive Officer of the Police Federation of
Australia on 6 December 2000. He joined the
NSW Police Service in 1988 and was promoted
to Sergeant in 1996. He holds a degree in Justice
Studies from Newcastle University as well as a
Masters in Public Policy and Administration
from Charles Sturt University. He was full-time
President of the NSW Police Association for
two-and-a-half years immediately preceding his
appointment as PFA Chief Executive Officer.
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police federation of australia
pFA weLComes FeDerAL
Government nAtIonAL
poLICe AUDIt
F
ederal Minister for Home national workforce planning issues the audit of police capability set out in
Affairs Bob Debus has and has called upon all police Labor’s five-point Federal policing plan.
announced a “National jurisdictions and governments to Labor is committed to conducting
Audit of Police Capabilities” in play an active role in the process. a Federal audit of police capabilities
line with the government’s pre- In the lead-up to the 2007 in 2008 and would encourage all
election commitment to the Police Federal election, the PFA sought the states and territories and the PFA
Federation of Australia. then Opposition’s commitment to to participate in a national policing
The audit will be conducted “…support and fund a National Police white paper to establish a coherent and
by Mr Roger Beale AO who has Workforce Planning Study commencing coordinated national policing strategy”.
extensive experience working at in 2008 as a collaborative effort between This national audit will provide
senior levels of government. the Australian Government, the PFA an opportunity to take a snapshot
The PFA has welcomed the and all state and territory jurisdictions”. of resources, equipment, skill levels,
announcement as a vital first The ALP response was that they and other relevant issues across
step in a wider pre-election would “…undertake a comprehensive Australia’s police.
commitment from the ALP on workforce planning study following – Mark Burgess
Northern Territory Police News March 2009 12
glen huitson
10tH AnnIversAry oF
tHe DeAtH oF brevet
serGeAnt GLen HUItson
August three 2009 will mark the 10th Anniversary of the death of Brevet
Sergeant Glen Huitson. Glen was shot and killed while performing his duty on
3rd August 1999 in the vicinity of the intersection of Old Bynoe Road and the
Stuart Highway.
O
ur Association is acutely and policing the Territory had 9 am, 3 August 2009:
aware of the other men changed since Cyclone Tracy in Commemorative Service
and women who have 1974 and before that since the Glen Huitson Memorial
been killed in the execution of murder of Constable Bill Condon Old Bynoe Road
their duty, died whilst serving or in 1952. In support of our commemorative
who have arguably died before For all of these reasons and activities, the Darwin Airport Resort
their time due to the rigours many others it is the intention of and the Darwin Airport Inn have
of operational police work. It is our Association in conjunction offered a special accommodation
our belief that recognition of with the NT Police Force and NT rate for the weekend of $220 per
Glen’s death on this significant Police Legacy to mark the 10th night for a standard room.
anniversary will serve to highlight Anniversary of Glen’s death with a You should remember as this
both his sacrifice and the sacrifice significant commemorative service. is the Darwin Cup weekend
of many others. The service will allow us to accommodation is at a premium
Glen was recognised as one of remember Glen and all of our and bookings should be made soon.
nature’s gentlemen, a selfless police fallen, to share the sacrifice of his If you require accommodation
officer committed to his job and family, and to acknowledge the please call either of the above
the community, particularly the enormous community support we resorts on 1800 600 975 or
Aboriginal community. Perhaps received ten years ago. 1800 451 996 respectively and
more importantly he was a It is also our intention to use advise the reservations clerk you
dedicated son, brother, husband, this occasion to promote the are booking as part of the Huitson
father and friend. For all of these good work of NT Police Legacy Commemorative activities.
reasons the impact of Glen’s death in supporting the families, Check out updates on the
was magnified many times over. particularly the children, of planned activities on our website
For many, including those who deceased members. www.ntpa.com.au or register your
resigned or retired prior to this Two events are planned: interest now in the Commemorative
tragic day, Glen’s death became an 12 noon, 31 July 2009: Service and the Golf Day. Please
historic signpost which underlined Glen Huitson Memorial contact our office on 0889818840 or
how much the NT Police Force Police Legacy Golf Day via email at admin@ntpa.com.au.
13 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
graeme farquharson
Photos left-right: Farkie and Steve Martin; Farkie's girls singing their tribute; Farkie and Mick Potts; Farkie; Farkie, Steve Martin and Vince Kelly; NTPA presentation.
FArky's resIGnAtIon
Dear Vince, of myself and your members and flowers were appreciated and
After over 27 years of service generally. I have enjoyed good it was good to know we were being
(with lots of laughs and some pay and excellent conditions over thought of during this time.
minor headaches!!) my resignation the last three decades due to the My address will be 14 Bates
date will be on the 20th February work of the association. My only Court, Greenwith, SA and I would
2009 I tender my resignation from regret is that I did not contribute request a copy of the NTPA
the NTPA. as much of my time to assist the magazine if at all possible.
Vince, I would like to thank the association as I should have. Your Carry on the good work, all the
association and yourself for all support of members and families best for 2009 and beyond,
the hard work and dedication the came home to us recently during
association executive and branches my wife’s serious illness almost six Yours sincerely
have performed both on behalf months ago. The cards, phone calls Graeme Farquharson
oDe to FArky
sUnG to tHe tUne “FAIry tALe oF new york” by tHe poGUes
On a rainy day Elliot, gosh we liked The Hickeys, the Breeds
Farky left old’ Ireland Bartending for Spike Camping trips, catch a feed
With a backpack, dreaming of Queenie Martin was kind Farky ‘oh what class’
adventure But Mart he did find… Please don’t flash us ur arse
Left to Australia Spent days at the lake
To fight the drunkards Haggis he tried to bake Chorus
Conducting searches He drove out of Elliot,
He became a territory cop Saying feck’ that was great! With many years in the force
Headed to Alice of course
There are drunks, smell like skunks Chorus: Bo’s and Skankies,
There are shitty wee teens The boys of NTPD squad Police club too…
Were eating choccy buns The soccer mob, the Irish crew
But there’s friends and old And the sound of sirens rang So raise your glasses and
comrades Throughout the camps Toast to Farkies spew…
For the times in between…
Farky entered the force Hunting crocs Chorus x 2
Best dressed man, about town In the stream
Patrols to old 3-ways Chasing buffaloes away
Tennant Creek was the town… Cyclones were the highlight of the day
Northern Territory Police News March 2009 14
graeme farquharson
FArky's poem
Ireland I left in nineteen eighty, At Cockroach Castle I done me training, I’ll never forget them NT coppers,
The decision I made was rather weighty, The heat and flies, it was sometimes The low-life swine, the dirty rotters,
Like Paddy, Mick and Big Fat Seamus, raining, Their CS gas it made me choke,
I’ll go overseas and be right famous, At six in the morning we’d go for a run, That horrid stuff nearly made me croak,
With a roaring hangover t’was no fun,
I was not unhappy on the farm, A blast of capsicum was sprayed in me eye,
I knew I’d never come to harm, The sergeants they all taught me law, I began to moan, whinge and cry,
Cattle and sheep was all I knew, ‘Til the acts I knew without a flaw, My loyal mates they stood around,
I needed something else to do, I knew that stealing was really bad, They laughed as I lay gasping on the
And killing people was terrible sad, ground,
I left the airport of Belfast,
My friends they said,”you’ll never last” They taught me how to use a baton, But nothing is worse than the pain of
You’ll miss the harbour bar, Bad people I now could flatten, the Taser,
you’ll miss the anchor, They taught me how to point a gun, Ten million volts like a red hot laser,
You’ll be home soon, "ya big wanker” I used it once nearly hit the sun, I was struck on the back and on me bum,
They never gave me a chance to run,
I saw a film about Australia, Ten weeks in Darwin was just great,
They’re good people, they’ll never fail ya, Cold beer and discos I didn’t hate, And now I’m nearly fifty-five,
The chicks on the beaches wear no clothes, I like this town I will stay here, I’m just glad to be alive,
‘Cept nail varnish on their toes, With any luck for my whole career, Tennant, Elliott, Gove and Groote,
They were all a bloody hoot,
In Brisbane town I soon landed, The super said, “you must go”,
Soon a job I was handed, And don’t you flamin’ dare say no, But the place I love is Alice Springs,
The foreman said, “are you a worker?” A lovely village called Tennant Creek, Every night it rocks and swings,
I’m from Ireland, I’m no shirker, I am told it’s really neat, From Charles Creek to Todd Mall,
I suppose I’ve seen it all,
A year of dusty building sites, You can stick it up your bum,
I’m sick and tired of climbing heights, That place does not sound like fun, The NT Police Force I am leavin’,
A map of Australia I did unfold, I’ll scream and swear, I’ll tear me hair, But don’t you cry and don’t be greavin’,
I found the Territory, a land of gold, But please don’t send me there, You’ll be alright me old cobber,
There’s always plenty more cannon
I headed north on me motor bike, To the sergeants I'll be good, fodder,
Cammooweel, I did not like, I never ever will be rude,
The Territory will be much better, Just leave me up here in Darwin, So if yez have a son, a daughter or a niece,
I wish me ma would write a letter, I find this place rather charmin’, Don’t let them join the NT Police,
You would have to be bloody barmy,
I signed upon the dotted line, Shut up you dopey fucker, Life would be easier if they joined
I knew that things would work out fine, In Tennant Creek it will be much tougher, the army.
I was going to be a copper, You’ll really learn to love this place,
Things got bad, I met Bert Hofer, I’ll tell you now, it’s no disgrace,
15 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
policepay daily update
pUbLIC poLICInG Is
seeInG strUCtUrAL
CHALLenGes
ron DeLorD
Special Counsel Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT)
“This isn’t a cyclical downturn. The kinds of challenges we face aren’t the kind
that can be ridden out. They’re structural challenges and they require new and
farsighted solutions.”
Ron Gettelfinger President, United Auto Workers + Auto Workers Worried About More Givebacks
I
n hindsight, every commentator Many police union leaders argue cities will continue to fund salaries,
can now predict that the that “the city cannot send our work benefits and pensions unavailable to
melt down in the automobile, overseas.” The real work of the police 90% of the general public. The world
steel, and industrial sectors was is providing security to its citizens. has been changing for the police
inevitable. With unionised auto Police unions seem to forget that the profession in small increments
workers making more than $70 police are in the “Security Business,” for at least 10-20 years, but now
an hour in wages and benefits and not the “Police Business.” The that change is coming at warp
competing inside the US against search for less expensive methods speed. The bottom line – the shift
non-unionised auto workers of providing that “security” have to private security, technology,
making $40 an hour, and more started slowly and they are building civilians and 2nd tier police is not
retired union auto workers drawing momentum. The recession is forcing cyclical. The days of continuing to
pensions and free health care than governmental budget cuts, even to demand salaries and benefits that
working unionized auto workers, the often sacred police department. far exceed what is being paid in the
well something had to give, and it In addition, we are seeing an private sector for similar skills and
did. There are lessons to be learnt emerging taxpayer lobby wanting to education are over. Public Policing
by police unions from this situation. get rid of defined benefit pensions is seeing structural challenges
Today, many police unions can and retiree health care for public that require new and farsighted
rightfully brag that their members employees. The public is being fed solutions. Continuing a quasi-
are making record salaries and the bad news by the media, but the military work model that is more
receiving pensions and health reality is that these are hard times, than 200 years old and seeking
insurance, both for active and retired and global market shifts have forced recruits from Gen Y is a round peg
members, that far exceed what private white collar workers out of many and a square hole. The world is not
sector employees are making. In good paying jobs. There are virtually coming to an end, but for those who
fact, many officers make more than no defined benefit pensions left in do not prepare for the challenges,
other city employees with law degrees the private sector, and active health and adapt to the reality of the world,
and post graduate degrees. The old care is expensive, and retiree health they are going to see where the edge
argument that police officers and fire insurance is often not available. And of the world is at. Some are already
fighters assume greater risks is still these private sector taxpayers are there and simply do not know it.
true, but what is that really worth funding the public employee benefits. Comment From Ron York -
to the taxpaying public. If you argue The auto workers continued to I totally agree with this article by Ron
there should be no cost controls of increase wages and benefits and DeLord. Few people are brave enough
police and fire departments, then ignored all of the warning signs to speak the truth on such a sensitive
such an argument pales in the face of that the world was changing. Many issue. Ron is one of the few.
what taxpayers have decided to pay police unions are assuming they can Posted by POLICEPAY.NET, Inc.
US combat troops. ride out this cyclical downturn and at 12/02/2008 04:30:00 PM
Ron Delord was a patrol officer for the Beaumont Police Department (Texas) from 1969 to 1972. He served as a
patrol officer and detective for the Mesquite Police Department (Texas) from 1972 to 1977. In 1977, Ron Delord
was one of the founders of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) and was elected its
first president. He served nine three-year terms. Ron Delord has a BA in Government, MA in Police Science and
Administration and a JD. He has been a licensed attorney in Texas since 1987 and is the co-author of Police Power,
Politics and Confrontation: A Guide for the Successful Police Labor Leader.
17 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
stan fensom
FAreweLL to
stAn Fensom
On 6 February 2009 Stan Fensom walked out of the door of the Darwin City
Police Office for the last time as a serving member of the NT Police.
S
tan joined in late February parked. Generally speaking no one a number of spears from a senior
of 1979 so his service was below the rank of Senior Sergeant relative of the deceased man who
just short of thirty years. was ever seen in the vicinity of wanted payback.
Much of that was in the CIB before the trolley. Stan said that Tony had his
that body as it was known and Shortly after this unauthorised attention elsewhere as he struggled
understood was broken up into use of said biscuit he was called with the old man to get the spears
various disparate investigative into the office of the late Bob from him, but that when the spears
units. More about that later. Jackson, a huge bear of a man and of another twenty or so seekers of
Stan joined the NT cops because a Chief Inspector. He informed summary justice started to rattle
after doing six years in the Army Stan that Groote Eylandt was both of them thought, as they say
in 3RAR he decided that it offered looking for a good man and that in the classics, that their number
him an opportunity to come to the Stan was it. Stan thought that was up.
NT, where he had spent some time he was being railroaded for his Fortunately, reinforcements
on Army exercises in 1976. He had temerity in helping himself to arrived and they safely extricated
loved the place and as he said to the Scotch Finger. Jackson denied themselves along with the
me when I spoke to him about it, this and simply told Stan to go prisoners. Some things never seem
he added: “Well, it was also the away and put in an application for to change and those moments of
best paid at the time, and while transfer. Stan told Mr Jackson that extreme danger would have been
that wasn’t the main reason it was
enough to sway me”.
So Stan along with other
luminaries commenced his
training of 16 weeks in the old
Cavenagh Street Police Training
Centre. His instructors were John
Hancock, Dave Barrett, Barrie
Smith and JDD Thompson.
After recruit training, Stan was
posted to Casuarina Police Station
and spent about six months there
before going into Darwin Station.
From there he was “transferred” to
Groote Eylandt. Stan reckons that
the transfer happened thus:
There used to be a tea trolley
presided over by dear Mona. Stan,
always a believer in the Australian
egalitarian idea, foolishly thought he was happy that when he had the faced by most if not all cops who
that meant everyone could help biscuit that it was only a Scotch served at Groote. Not for nothing
themselves to the offerings, Finger, had it been an Iced Vovo he was it always known as the land of
usually a cuppa and various types was sure that he would have been the whistling spears.
of biscuits. He apparently, and given Finke. Stan served there with Ian
this is Stan’s version remember, Stan spent about 12 months Bradford and then John Hancock
grabbed a Scotch Finger and on the tropical paradise of Groote as the boss and along with Tony
scoffed it. This, once again and in reminiscing about his Barton (who we think served there
according to Stan, caused outrage service he recounted that in for something like six years) Noddy
among the habitués of the arresting two men for murder Iddon and Steve Sims as troops he
corridor where the tray was always he and Tony Barton had to take enjoyed the moments of the rare
19 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
stan fensom
beauty of the place as well as the told the joke that led to the name. millions of dollars of property
camping and fishing. It goes something like this: crime. Stan was always at the
After coming back to Darwin, There was an Indian Chief who forefront of these investigations
Stan worked in GDs, on the was approached by his young son and had a well-developed retinue
famous “A” Watch, oops, inquiring as to how tribe members of reliable gigs whose identities he
infamous “A” Watch, led by Geoff were given their names. guarded with the ferocity of a dog
“Gobby” Shervill. Some of the The Chief said: “Well, when with a bone. Of course, that was
others were Stan’s great mate Jon your sister was born, I came out in the early days when it was a bit
“Cuffs” Hayes, Steve Wallace, Bob from the tepee and saw a deer of a matter of pride among Ds as
“Blobby” Allen, Jimmy Lindsay, running by, that is how she got to how many and how reliable the
a young Rob Farmer and the the name “Running Deer”. When fizz was.
incomparable Kerry “Nanna” your brother was born, I came Now along with other dinosaurs,
Kent, who tried, without much out of the tepee and saw a solitary I understand that a far better
success it must be admitted, to wolf off in the distance and that system has been developed
add a little class to the rest of the is why he is named “Lone Wolf”. where they are all registered and
Wild Bunch. What has made you ask me these managed by another specialist
It must have been at about this questions “Two Dogs *******”?. unit. Oh well, I guess that is
time that Stan saw the movie As I said, poor jokes were progress. Of course, in Stan’s
Blazing Saddles for the first time. definitely a Fensom forte. heyday it was an absolute
Stan fell in love with the movie, the Stan also relieved out at Port anathema. You’d give up your
characters in it and the dialogue. Keats with the late Alan Price and girlfriend before you gave up a gig.
He must have seen the film later at Pine Creek with Fluffy Under the present
absolutely dozens of times, because Williams, both great coppers and Commissioner’s regime, it was
he could, and often did, to the from whom Stan learnt a lot. decided that the Detectives would
chagrin of his workmates, reprise In 1984, Stan was given a run be “regionalised” and whether
the movie in its entirety. in the Criminal Investigation that was the actual terminology
From memory I think this is Branch, and for the next 25 years used or it was something else, that
about the same period in Stan’s he was a permanent fixture as a was what effectively happened.
career that he earned the sobriquet Detective. Initially investigating This caused great consternation
of “Two Dogs”. I think, Geoff what he termed ‘kiddy breaks’, among many Detectives. Rightly
named him that because among he progressed on to general CIB or wrongly they, or many of them,
some of Stan’s other annoying work and during this period felt that something that they had
habits, like the movie rendition he and his colleagues did some striven for and then carried out for
and the ad nauseam singing of every outstanding work. There is no many years was being taken away
Slim Dusty song ever produced, doubt that during the period that from them.
telling poor jokes was definitely a Stan was in the Branch and its At about this time the
Fensom strength. later derivatives that he and his Commissioner happened to arrive
It wasn’t until recently that I was close workmates cleared up many at the back of the PMC near the
Northern Territory Police News March 2009 20
stan fensom
smokers’ mango tree, where Stan, I always assumed that his point out of some crooks whom we were
Matt Sodoli and I were all having was most reasonably made, as they jointly interested in, Stan from a
a durry. Seeing the Commissioner always undoubtedly were. property point of view and me from
approaching, we all ambled back One day in the carpark a druggies aspect.
to the door and got there at about of the Mitchell Centre, the It was at about this time that
the same time as the Boss. He, very Commissioner was in his vehicle the Commander's rank epaulettes
unwisely in my view, asked “How and about to drive out from the had changed from that of Colonel
are things going”. carpark; it was about three in to that of a Brigadier. I don’t
know why that was the case,
but it seemed to have happened
I think it says something about our job almost overnight, unlike the
that a certain amount of irreverence is tortuous time we had fought to
get the ten-year service medal
encountered and that there are some established. But as usual I digress.
In any event, a certain recently
characters that can carry it off. Stan was promoted Commander and from
my perspective at least (him
definitely one of those rare few. being in charge of Detectives),
was strangely attired in his
I looked at Matt Sodoli, he the afternoon. Fensom saw the Commanders uniform and for
looked at me and we both Commissioner about to leave and want of better words, was parading
groaned. Because dear Stan like theatrically tapped his watch. around the near-deserted CIB
the case of the biscuit from the The Commissioner wound the muster room.
sacred tray those many years window down and Fensom said: Seeing us, he made a beeline
before, took the offered liberty “Taking an early mark, are we”. The toward us and haughtily, with
of telling the Commissioner Commissioner said: “No, I have got the head thrown back, sneeringly
exactly what he thought of the to go to a meeting”. Fensom replied: asked why Stan wasn’t out on the
impending reorganisation of the “Yeah, that is what I tell Matt Sodoli road doing what he was paid to do.
CIB. Well, that is taking a bit when I want to sneak away early.” Stan replied: “Come here General”,
of licence, insofar as what the I think it says something about which the Commander obligingly
actual conversation was, because our job that a certain amount of did. Fensom pointed out to George
Matt Sodoli and I did a Harold irreverence is encountered and that the total absence of keys on the
Holt, when we saw Stan’s finger there are some characters that can vehicle board, and asked did the
start to waggle up and down in carry it off. Stan was definitely one Commander want him to use his
reinforcement of his obviously of those rare few. own expletive vehicle, or expect
strongly held views of the I can recall once I was down in him to expletive walk between jobs.
Commissioner’s proposal. Stan the old Task Force Surf office with And that now that the Commander
didn’t get another transfer so Stan. We were discussing a tip was a General, perhaps he could do
21 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
stan fensom
something about securing more Pappy Dawes was able to attend to Vince Kelly said in his address to
cars for the hardworking demons? see Stan ride off into the sunset. the gathering that Stan was an old
The Commander didn’t slink The Commissioner spoke style Detective. He sure was and a
away, but his departure did not glowingly of Stan’s time in the job damn good one at that. They don’t
have the same, shall we say swagger and said that he was fortunate make them like that any more
as did his approach. I guess he that he hadn’t worked with Stan as and, as Stan said, it was a great
was thinking something along the that meant that Fensom couldn’t ride (there is that bloody cowboy
lines of “Some people……………….”. tell any tales about him. He’ll theme again).
Perhaps only Stan could have got also probably be grateful that Stan will be sorely missed as
away with such ego-deflating an when he next asks someone how he and Jane and his daughter
exercise. I think he did because things are going he will get a more Laura are leaving the NT and
his delivery was always so measured response. going back to Young where Stan
spontaneous and was the essential
Fensom. What you saw, was what
you got. The Commissioner spoke glowingly of
There are countless stories about Stan’s time in the job and said that he was
Stan, some true, some untrue and
some greatly exaggerated and then fortunate that he hadn’t worked with Stan
some grossly understated.
Like perhaps most people who
as that meant that Fensom couldn’t tell
have served at the front line for so any tales about him. He’ll also probably be
long and worked so hard as Stan
did, there were the odd vicissitudes
grateful that when he next asks someone
of life that Stan encountered on his how things are going he will get a more
journey. But whatever he faced he
got up, dusted himself down and measured response.
got on with it.
His farewell was on his final Stan recounted a couple of has a hundred acres. He is going
day in the job and was held out stories, one in particular about to build a house on that block
at the Fisheries shed, organised his great workmate Pete Stowers and reckons he is going to go
by Graeme Wheeler, who with the and the recovery of a pearl. It was fishing quite a lot. Just what
great assistance of his troops and typical Fensom, told with relish he hopes to catch down there
the Cypriot marvel George from and recounted in vivid detail one can only speculate about,
the workshop, put on a top show as to the occurrence, with the but Fenno reckons it is not a
for the many people who turned up expressions and style of the various problem. Mind you Stan has
to say well done to Stan. players down pat. It had everyone always been an optimist, he would
One of the great moments in attendance in stitches. have to be, being a mad keen
was that Stan’s great Army mate – Gowan Carter Parramatta supporter.
Northern Territory Police News March 2009 22
housing
report on HoUsInG
IssUes AnD proGress
In the December issue of NT Police News the Field Officer, Owen Blackwell,
highlighted ongoing concerns about Police Housing, particularly on Groote
Eylandt. As a result of that and a number of other regional visits undertaken
by Association officials our Association undertook to obtain a status report
of the remote area housing upgrade program.
M
embers should be The timetable was as follows: been a number of reports to the
aware that the remote 2007/2008 tribunal since the timetable was
area housing upgrade Adelaide River, Daly River, Jabiru, agreed and a number of upgrades
program has been undertaken Wadeye, Pine Creek, Mataranka, have been completed.
largely due to a dispute initiated Maranboy, Ti Tree, Papunya, At the time of writing, your
by our Association in the Police Yuendumu, and Yulara Association has been advised that
Arbitral Tribunal in 2006. The 2008/2009 residences at Yuendumu, Papunya,
dispute stemming from the 2005 Alyangula, Nhulunbuy, Batchelor, Ti Tree, and Yulara remain
Housing Agreement in which Oenpelli, Ngukurr, Ali Curung, outstanding from the 2007/2008
the Commissioner undertook to and Harts Range financial year. These works will
upgrade police supplied housing 2009/2010 commence on 16 February starting
to the agreed GEH standard in a Pirlangimpi, Maningrida, in Yuendumu and should be
reasonable time. Kalkaringi, Lajamanu, Borroloola, complete by June 2009.
The Tribunal in August 2006 Avon Downs, and Hermannsburg Currently the upgrades
agreed with our Association that The upgrade program is programmed for 2008/2009
“reasonable time does not mean being managed by Territory should be complete by the end of
an indefinite period, however its Housing, however, due to the 2009 calendar year, however it
meaning needs to be relevant to issues that arose prior to the is hoped many of these residences
the particular circumstances it dispute Territory Housing will be finished in the 2008/2009
seeks to address”. The Tribunal has outsourced the scoping of financial year as scheduled.
directed the parties to prepare works required, the actual work The upgrades programmed
a timetable for the upgrade itself, and the supervision of the for 2009/2010 should proceed as
program. The other major benefit successful contractors. scheduled. Work has commenced
of this decision was an immediate This has led to some delays already to tender for the scoping.
improvement in the standard of due to government procurement The one other major area
housing members were provided rules, however it places Territory outstanding is the Alice Springs
within the major centres. Housing at arms length from Barracks. This issue has presented
many unique and challenging
This has led to some delays due to government problems in relation to land
ownership and sacred site issues.
procurement rules, however it places Territory The department will be required to
Housing at arms length from the project. report some progress in this area to
the Police Arbitral Tribunal in the
Difficulties have also arisen attracting trades first quarter of 2009.
people and contractors due to the now While your Association remains
concerned about delays, many have
formerly buoyant economy and mining boom. been beyond the control of the
Commissioner or Territory Housing.
A timetable was subsequently the project. Difficulties have also We also urge you to cooperate
established to upgrade all arisen attracting trades people and with any reasonable requests
remote area housing. Due to the contractors due to the now formerly the appointed contractors make
size of this project the upgrade buoyant economy and mining boom. during the scoping process. We will
program had to be staged over There have also been specific continue to monitor the program
three financial years starting problems that have caused further and urge you to contact the Field
in 2007/2008 with completion delays at Alyangula, Yulara, Jabiru, Officer, Owen Blackwell, with any
scheduled for June 2010. and Timber Creek. There have problem, concerns or queries.
23 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
squad 97
sqUAD 97 GrADUAtes
Squad 97
graduated
in February.
The 24
graduates
will take up
duties in the
Alice Springs,
Katherine,
Tennant Creek
and Darwin
areas.
Award winners were:
Rod Evans Memorial Trophy –
Joanna Darby
Glen Huitson Trophy –
Nicholas Bencsevich
The Commissioners Trophy –
Andrew Kren
Physical Training Trophy –
Shannon Harvey
25 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
greg lade
GreG LADe
Detective Sergeant Greg Lade retired from the Northern Territory Police Force
on 1 January 2009 after nearly 33 years. Greg joined the force on 13 September
1976. A presentation was made to Greg by NTPA president Vince Kelly on 7
February 2009.
N
TPA President, Vince
Kelly, spoke of the high
regard Greg is held in
across the NT as a criminal
investigator and the role he has
played in developing many young
investigators both as a mentor,
supervisor, and instructor.
Throughout his career, Greg
worked in Alice Springs for 10
years including time in CIB,
Hermannsburg, Yuendumu,
Warrego, Groote Eylandt,
Katherine, Fisheries, Prosecutions
and CIB Darwin.
Greg acknowledged
the important role
of the NTPA in the
Police Force. Greg
was “chuffed” with
his presentation
saying that it was
one of the best gifts
he had received in
some time.
Greg was involved in many
serious cases in the NT including
the murders at O T Downs, the
Thai prostitute murders and
the murder of Phillip Crews at
Jabiru. Greg reflected on a mostly
enjoyable career in the NT Police
and the good friends he had made
along the way. Greg acknowledged
the important role of the NTPA in
the Police Force. Greg was “chuffed”
with his presentation saying that
it was one of the best gifts he had
received in some time.
Greg and wife Anne will
eventually be sailing their 38 foot
yacht to Yeppoon, Qld where they
intend to settle.
Northern Territory Police News March 2009 26
chaplaincy
CArtoonIst peter C
wrIGHt
tALks to GoD PFES Senior Chaplain
Employee Support
Services
Leunig the cartoonist has compiled a small book with
some of his writings entitled “When I Talk to You – a
cartoonist talks to God”, published by Harper Collins.
O
ne says this: are all different, so deal with the refocus, be positive about who
“Dear God, various events differently. However you are and understand that
We struggle, we grow we may react, we all go through the role of the Police Officer is
weary, we grow tired. We are some level of stress. to keep the community safe,
exhausted, we are distressed, We can get on the negative despite the stresses and strains
we despair. We give up, we fall bandwagon or we can rise above it that are almost a constant for
down, we let go. We cry. We are and look on the positive side which many members.
empty, we grow calm, we are ready. will lift us up (I admit this can be Each one has to be responsible
We wait quietly. difficult, but it’s not impossible). in how they deal with issues;
A small shy truth arrives. Arrives It reminds me of the song; “Always it’s not entirely someone
from without and within. Arrives look on the bright side” from the else’s problem.
and is born. Simple, steady, clear. Life of Brian. Maybe I can suggest some ways to
Like a mirror, like a ball, like a I heard a saying once that went deal with the stresses that come:
flame. Like rain in summer. A something like this: • Eat healthy and regular meals
precious truth arrives and is born “Two men looked out from • Exercise regularly
within us. Within our emptiness. prison bars; one saw mud while the • Avoid drugs and excessive use
We accept it, we observe it, we other saw stars”. of alcohol
absorb it. We surrender to our bare It depends on how we want to • Talk about the event to those
truth. We are nourished, we are see things, we can remain negative you feel comfortable with.
changed. We are blessed. We rise up. or we can be positive. Despite the pressures and stresses
For this we give thanks. Leunig commences with the that Police Officers encounter,
Amen.” negative, weary, tired, exhausted, know that you are doing a
It made me think of the stressful distressed, we fall down etc. He magnificent job in the communities
conditions Police face from time then goes on about feeling empty, you have been appointed to –
to time, some more than others and I think he is suggesting we to serve and protect.
perhaps. As human beings we need to sit quietly, take time out, Keep up the good work.
nortHern terrItory Chaplain Peter Wright (Darwin) is Chaplain Denis von Blanckensee
the Senior Chaplain for the PFES, (Alice Springs) is the part-time
poLICe, FIre & covering the Northern and Central Chaplain in the Southern Region.
emerGenCy servICe Regions. Contact: 8995 5425 or Contact: 8951 5168 or 0423 926 925
CHApLAIns 0407 797 197
pLeAse sUpport tHe
ADvertIsers wHo
sUpport yoUr mAGAzIne
27 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
nt worksafe
nt worksAFe
ConsULts on
workpLACe HeALtH
AnD sAFety IssUes
The Workplace Health and Safety Act 2007 provides for extra worker
involvement in issues that affect their health and safety in the workplace.
It allows for more consultation and representation rights to address the
challenges of their work environment.
C
onsultation is such an is the ability for workers to form workplace health and safety
important aspect of the workgroups and elect a Health and matters is covered in Sections
new Act that NT WorkSafe Safety Representative to represent 49 to 54 of the Act, and guidance
has developed a new information the workgroup. on appointment, powers and
bulletin section on the website The HSR role is to represent the conditions is provided in
www.worksafe.nt.gov.au called health and safety concerns of the NT WorkSafe information
Series 18 – Consultation to assist workers to the employer, not to act bulletin 18.01.06.
workers and employers in utilising as a safety officer.
this mechanism to achieve Sections 33 to 44 of the Act tHe roLe oF
safer and healthier outcomes in covers the constitution of work nt worksAFe
the workplace. groups, the election, functions In workpLACe
and powers of health and safety HeALtH AnD sAFety
obJeCts oF tHe representatives, and the employers’ ConsULtAtIon
ACt In reLAtIon obligations to HSRs. NT Under Part 4 of the Act –
to ConsULtAtIon WorkSafe information bulletins Consultation and worker
AnD worker 18.01.03 to 18.01.05 provide representation, NT WorkSafe
representAtIon extra guidance. plays a supportive and, where
Part 4 of the Act is intended to For more information on the necessary, determining role in
ensure that relevant information formation of workgroups and the consultative process between
about occupational health health and safety representatives, employers and workers on
and safety is shared between please contact NT WorkSafe HSR safety issues. For example, NT
employers and workers and that advisor Mark Koppen on toll free WorkSafe may upon request assist
workers are given the opportunity call 1800 019 115. in resolving the constitution
to express their views on, and to of a workgroup. NT WorkSafe
contribute to, the resolution of AUtHorIseD UnIon may take any action it considers
occupational health and safety oH&s representAtIves appropriate to resolve questions in
issues at their workplace. The (AUoHsr) issue and may itself decide how the
views of workers must be valued The new Act also allows for the workgroup is to be constituted and
and taken into account by provision of training and right- establish the workgroup.
the employer. of-entry for occupational health Similarly, NT WorkSafe oversees
Section 30 of the Act describes and safety related purposes for the appointment, and may, on
the employer’s duty to consult, and authorised union representatives. application by an authorised
Section 32 outlines the duty of It reflects the government’s belief OH&S representative or an
workers in regard to consultation. that unions have a positive role to employer, determine a dispute
play in supporting employees and about the exercise of powers by
workGroUps AnD employers in resolving workplace an AUOHSR.
HeALtH AnD sAFety health and safety issues and Please contact NT WorkSafe
representAtIves (Hsr) creating a co-operative and more toll-free on 1800 019 115 or visit
One way the consultative proactive culture when it comes to the website www.worksafe.nt.gov.au
arrangement between employer risk prevention. for more information on health
and worker has been strengthened AUOHSR participation in and safety issues.
29 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
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nissan
nIssAn ADDs DIeseL
torqUe to X-trAIL AppeAL
A new torqued-up diesel from Nissan Australia is set to expand its reach in the Compact
SUV market, by aiming new variants of the popular X-TRAIL at active lifestyles.
W
hile Nissan is renowned for of the most versatile and capable MODE 4x4-i are Uphill Start Support
its powerful, high-torque compact 4WD’s on the market. (USS) and Downhill Drive support (DDS).
diesel engines in the Patrol “Importantly the new turbo diesel DDS is engaged manually when
and Pathfinder families, the X-TRAIL will attract new customers with the system is in LOCK mode and
SUV has been petrol-only to date. its combination of performance, uses the anti-lock brakes to maintain
The new second generation X-TRAIL refinement and economy. We expect a controlled descent speed of about
secured the prestigious Australia’s Best fully 40 per cent of X-TRAIL sales will 8km/h. With the system looking
Cars award for the ‘Best Recreational be of the diesel variant. after the vehicle speed, the driver can
4WD’ from the country’s auto clubs in Familiar X-TRAIL innovations concentrate on taking the safest path.
December 2007. include cup holders at either end of the DDS works if the X-TRAIL is
The Nissan X-TRAIL ST also won instrument panel that are able to heat driving downhill in first gear, but also
the Best 4WD under $40,000 award in or cool drinks, enhanced now by two when reversing down a descent.
the Drive Car of the Year awards in 2007. similarly heated or cooled cup holders USS operates automatically both on
Now there is the choice of a diesel for the rear-seat passengers as well. and off-road. It comes into play when
engine, developed in association with Standard in all new X-TRAIL the X-TRAIL starts off from rest in
Nissan’s alliance partner Renault. models are a trip computer, exterior any gear on an incline of 10 per cent
This highly refined, state-of-the-art temperature gauge, cruise control, or more, and prevents the vehicle from
2.0-litre four-cylinder powerplant delivers height-adjustable driver’s seat, air rolling backwards for the second or so
smooth, responsive performance when conditioning, power windows, keyless it takes the driver’s foot to go from the
mated to a six-speed automatic, and high- entry, 12-volt cargo area power outlet, brake to the throttle. USS also works
torque, overtaking power when mated to cargo area tie-down hooks and roof rails. when reversing up a hill.
the six-speed manual transmission. Petrol driven versions of the Nissan The new generation X-TRAIL is
To make the diesel-powered X-TRAIL X-TRAIL are available with an optional marginally bigger all round.
dCi as attractive to all categories of stepless CVT automatic transmission It is in the luggage area that the new
outdoors-oriented customers it will be that not only improves driveability in X-TRAIL really shows its versatility.
available in two grades, TS and TL. all situations but also helps reduce Not only is the luggage area much
Fuel efficiency and exhaust fuel consumption. larger than before, it also has an
emissions are laudable with the 127kW The petrol engine consumes 9.5 innovative drawer unit that slides away
engine consuming only 7.4 litres of fuel l/100km in six-speed manual guise under a false floor where valuable items
per 100km. and the optional continuously variable can be kept out of sight.
The new diesel X-TRAIL dCi TS automatic transmission (CVT) reduces This has allowed an increase of close
and TL variants have front, side and this to 9.3 l/100km. For a more sporty to 50 per cent in luggage accommodation.
curtain airbags, stability control (ESP), drive, the CVT system offers a manual With the seats folded and the
ABS brakes, seat-belt pretensioners and override. Operated via the central gear double floor in place, there is a flat
Nissan’s intelligent ALL MODE 4x4-i stick, six set ratios can be accessed loading bay, which can extend all the
system which incorporates Hill Start manually by nudging the lever forward way to the rear of the front seats and
and Hill Descent control. or back, motorcycle style. the rear seat squabs can be removed
Further standard features include ALL MODE 4x4-i is exceptionally easy completely to create extra load space.
17-inch alloy wheels, power windows to operate. Controlled via a large two- The drawer unit has removable
and mirrors, air-conditioning, cruise position, three-mode rotary knob situated partition walls that can be positioned
control, a six-stack CD player, front fog behind the gear lever on the centre as required to section off areas in
lights and chrome door handles. console, the system allows the driver to which smaller items can be placed
For the TL model, the specification choose between front-wheel drive or fully without fear of them rolling around.
list includes power adjustable heated automatic four-wheel drive: the ‘AUTO’ Alongside the drawer is an
leather seats, climate control air- setting is the default mode, while the additional compartment, big enough
conditioning and a panoramic sunroof. third ‘LOCK’ setting is for use off-road. to hold two briefcases or a suit carrier.
The Nissan X-TRAIL dCi TS diesel ALL MODE 4x4-i includes a All models come with air
is priced from $36,990 for the six-speed predictive mode, which anticipates the conditioning, electric power steering,
manual model, and $38,990 for the six- risk of wheel spin based on throttle keyless entry, electric windows front
speed automatic. position and engine torque, and and rear, electrically adjustable
The premium X-TRAIL dCi TL transfers torque to the rear before the door mirrors and a trip computer
diesel is priced from $39,990 for the front wheels start to lose grip. Four- with average speed, average fuel
six-speed manual version and $41,990 wheel drive systems on most other consumption, fuel range and running
for the six-speed automatic. compact SUVs do not have the benefit of time and a full-sized spare wheel.
“We believe it will reinforce ALL MODE 4x4-i’s predictive capability. A large sunroof with automatic
X-TRAIL’s reputation as being one Two further features of the new ALL closing is standard on Ti and TL models.
33 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
meal break
meAL breAk
Goundrey g presents Shiraz Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.
2005 Vintage
2005 2007
GoUnDrey G Growing Areas GoUnDrey G
sHIrAz Western Australia
sAUvIGnon
vIoGnIer Grape Variety
Shiraz, Viognier
bLAnC
bACkGroUnD Winemaker
semILLon
InFormAtIon Peter Dillon
G – is the astronomy symbol for bACkGroUnD
yellow star Food Suggestion: InFormAtIon
G – for the Great Southern region, Enjoy with crumbed veal loin G – is the astronomy symbol for
home of Goundrey chops with steamed potatoes and a yellow star
G – for Goundrey and great wine garden fresh green salad. G – for the Great Southern region,
home of Goundrey
tAstInG notes Alcohol pH Acidity G – for Goundrey and great wine
Deep garnet red with purple hue, 14.4% 3.46 6.07 g/litre
this wine displays hints of apricot tAstInG notes
and almond kernel on the nose, Bright and luscious pale green
coupled with exciting and intense in colour, with wonderfully clear
aromas of blackberry spice. rim, this wine displays nuances of
The round, juicy palate follows tropical blackcurrant, passionfruit
on from the exciting bouquet with and gooseberry, with hints of
characters of raspberry, blackberry freshly squeezed lime.
and spicy black pepper. Also similar The palate brings together the
are the secondary flavours of blackcurrant and passionfruit of
apricot and almond kernel, which the bouquet, and combines them
linger, and are complemented by with crunchy herbaceous notes of
fine, velvety tannins. lantana and lime sherbert.
The wine has a tight, crisp acid
wInemAker’s notes Vintage structure, complemented by a
The combination of Shiraz and 2007 textured and layered mouthfeel,
Viognier is a method that has evolved and refreshing finish.
from blends initiated in the Rhone Growing Areas
Valley, France. Surprisingly, the Western Australia wInemAker’s notes
combination of the red Shiraz grapes The Spring and Summer period
and white Viognier grapes does not Grape Variety was warmer and drier than usual
dilute the wine in any way. In fact, Sauvignon Blanc, for WA. The Sauvignon Blanc
the colour of the wine is intensified Semillon held up remarkably well under
and becomes a more intense and these conditions, proving to be
dark red-purple, through a process Winemaker a highlight of the vintage. The
called co-pigmentation. Similarly, Peter Dillon warmth of the season saw a steady
the tannin structure of the wine ripening of flavour and natural
becomes remarkably altered, with a sugar in the berries, such that the
very fine and mouthcoating structure Food Suggestion:
grapes were able to be picked at
to accompany the juicy fruit. The Enjoy as an aperitif on its own, or
optimum ripeness. The Semillon,
two varieties complement each other accompany it with a green paw paw
from Margaret River, was also
to make an exciting and different and rare beef Vietnamese salad.
a highlight, yielding beautifully
wine for the Goundrey portfolio, and textured wines.
well befits the inaugural red in the Alcohol pH Acidity
Goundrey G range. 13.4% 3.23 6.4 g/litre
Northern Territory Police News March 2009 34
transfers & promotions
trAnsFers & promotIons
promotIons
Mitchell S M 12 November2008
Roberts D J 12/11/2008
(InCLUDInG provIsIonAL) Robson G D 12 November2008
Name From To Streeter B J 12 November2008
Carter D J ACPO 1/C Senior ACPO Watts A P 12 November2008
Dash P Sergeant Senior Sergeant Westerhuis N J 12 November2008
Freshwater K Auxiliary 1/C Senior Auxiliary Wheaton K J 12 November2008
Jackson W M Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant Yates L J 12 November2008
Joy C B Constable 1/C Senior Constable Yow C A 12 November2008
King M R Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
MacCarthy K L
Martin R F
Constable 1/C
Senior Constable 1/C
Senior Constable
Sergeant
AppoIntments
Norris T W ACPO ACPO 1/C
(AUXILIAry)
Atkinson N J 12/01/2009
Paolucci P A Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
Campbell M J 12/01/2009
Read M Constable 1/C Senior Constable 1/C
Clancy D L 12/01/2009
Rothe J C Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
Cooper J I T 12/01/2009
Sanderson C P Senior Constable Senior Constable 1/C
Curran K M 12/01/2009
Wells K M Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
Flink B E 12/01/2009
Flitton L J F 12/01/2009
promotIons Gigney L
Glover A E
12/01/2009
12/01/2009
(ConFIrmAtIon) Green J S 12/01/2009
Dash P Sergeant Senior Sergeant
Noll M 12/01/2009
Hebb M J Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
Ryan M-A 12/01/2009
Hovland L A Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
Shaw D A 12/01/2009
Martin R F Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
Slack-Smith S E 12/01/2009
Muldoon B Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
trAnsFers
Paolucci P A Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
Rossiter B R Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant
Short R N S Senior Constable 1/C Sergeant Name From To
Akers M P Constable Major Crime Section Constable Drug Enforcement
AppoIntments Allitt V N J Constable GD Darwin
Section
Constable Special Operations
(ConstAbLe) Section Drug & Organised
Crime
Bolger G S 05/01/2009
Anderson W L Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin
Canning S L 04/12/2008
Archer J S Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin
Mordue J E 04/12/2008
Atherton L J Auxiliary PI Auxiliary Firearms Policy &
Read M 26/12/2008
Recording Unit
Simpson T W 05/01/2009
Baldwin A J Constable Tennant Creek Constable DVPU Darwin
Watson T M 05/01/2009
Beecham A R Constable Strategic Services Constable Drug Enforcement
Division Section
ConFIrmAtIon Bentley J J Sergeant GD Darwin Sergeant Special Operations
Section Drug & Organised
Crime Division
oF AppoIntments Berger S M
Blair T L
Trainee Constable PFES College
Trainee Constable PFES College
Constable GD Darwin
Constable Katherine
(ConstAbLe)
Bland M G Constable GD Darwin Constable Darwin
Bates T D 12 November2008
Investigation Unit
Berry S M 12 November2008
Bolgar S A Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin
Ferry N J 12 November2008
Bolger G S Constable Alice Springs Constable Alice Springs
Fleming M A 12 November2008 Operational Service Division
Gaze D A 12 November2008 Cramp T J A Constable GD Darwin City Safe & Licensing Patrol
Halon G L 04/09/2008 Unit
Hoppe S 12 November2008 Bouma S Constable Northern Traffic Constable Airport Uniform
Operations Unit Police UI
Hosking B 12 November2008
Brown C Constable Alice Springs Constable Yulara
Houseman G J 12/11/2008
Carbone J L Constable Special Operations Constable Drug Enforcement
Joy C B 30/10/2008 Section Section
Kapusciarek N Y 12 November2008 Chalmers N J Constable Maranboy Constable Airport Uniform
Kings S J 30/10/2008 Police UI
Lukins E K 12 November2008 Chilpen S Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
Lush C R 12 November2008 Chisholm D Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
MacCarthy K L 30/10/2008 Chisholm D L Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
McDonald J L 12 November2008 Collinson J A Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
Metcalfe M 12 November2008 Crea D Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin
35 Northern Territory Police News March 2009
transfers & promotions
Cussens M A Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin McLelland B A ACPO Katherine ACPO Indigenous Policing
Dapson G B A Constable GD Darwin Constable Northern Traffic Development Division
Operations Meyer T E Senior Sergeant OIC Police Senior Sergeant Territory
Dash P Sergeant Alice Springs Senior Sergeant Alice Springs Recruitment Section Communications Section
Downie S R Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin Molloy B P Constable Regional Investigations Constable Field Intelligence
(Alice Springs) Officers Unit
Elsegood F P Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
Riesenweber D F Constable GD Darwin Constable Ngukurr
Gall A I Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin
O’Neill W J Sergeant GD Darwin Sergeant Summary
Gargan M A Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin Prosecutions Section
Gebadi A ACPO Warrowi Themis Station ACPO Ramingining Themis Paolucci P A Constable Ethical & Professional Sergeant Complaints Division
Station Standards Command Ethical & Professional
Gebadi A Trainee ACPO Warruwi Themis Police Standards Command
Station Petrovic I Constable Alice Springs Constable Avon Downs
George N R Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin Pocock M R Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
Godden R C Sergeant GD Darwin Sergeant City Safe & Pollard C H Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
Licensing Patrol Unit
Raabe S J Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin
Gray-Spence J E Constable GD Darwin City Safe & Licensing Patrol
Unit Rothe J C Constable Airport Uniform Police Sergeant Youth Diversion Unit
Guelpi L C Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin Sattler E L Constable Airport Uniform Police Constable Crime Scene
Investigation Unit
Harrington J C Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin Alice Springs
Hart J K Constable Driver Training Unit Brevet Sergeant Galiwinku Sayers L J Constable GD Darwin Constable Darwin Scene of
Higgins B J Constable GD Darwin Constable Gunbalunya Crime Officers
Higgins P L Constable GD Darwin Constable Katherine Schremmer J J Constable GD Darwin Constable Nhulunbuy
Hollingsworth S M Constable Regional Investigations Section Alice Springs Scott W P Constable GD Darwin Constable Major Crime
Constable Katherine Division
Huddleston M Trainee ACPO Ngukurr Police Station Seden K Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
Irwin M Constable Katherine Constable GD Darwin Simner T L Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
Jackson W M Constable Territory Response Sergeant Territory Response Simpson T W Constable Alice Springs Service Division
Section Section Operational Constable Alice Springs
Jeffrey R J Senior Sergeant Marine & Senior Sergeant Airport Watson T M Constable Tennant Creek & Barkly Constable Tennant Creek
Fisheries Division Uniform Police Operational Service Division
Martin V A Sergeant Crime & Specialist Sergeant PI Slape D A Constable Tennant Creek Station Constable Tennant Creek
Support Command Operational Service Division
Hardy A R Constable PI Constable Alice Springs Sullivan G J Senior Sergeant GD Darwin Senior Sergeant PI
Johnsson G V T Sergeant Ntaria Sergeant Borroloola Turner L J Trainee ACPO ACPO Nyirripi Themis Police
Kanyilmaz D Constable GD Darwin Constable Nhulunbuy Station
Kapusciarek N Y Constable Katherine Constable GD Darwin Unwin M J Constable Katherine Constable Galiwinku
Keelan D M Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin Vine B Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin
King K M Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Katherine Warrior G G Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin
King M R Constable Territory Response Sergeant Territory Response Wells K M Constable Drug Enforcement Sergeant Child Abuse
Section Section Section Taskforce (Northern)
Larsen-Smith T Constable GD Darwin Constable Major Crime
Laycock J Constable Ali Curung
Division
Constable Airport Uniform resIGnAtIons For
tHe pUrpose oF
Police UI
Lee T M Constable Regional Investigations Constable Substance Abuse
Section Alice Springs Intelligence Desk
Logan K A
Lunney M A J
Constable GD Darwin
Constable GD Darwin
Constable Galiwinku
Brevet Sergeant Timber Creek
retIrement
Name Rank Date of Resignation
Lyndon C J Sergeant GD Darwin Sergeant Airport Uniform
Lade G I Detective Sergeant 02 January 2009
Police UI
Smith A J L Sergeant 26 December 2008
MacKeown J L Constable GD Darwin Constable Palmerston
Investigations
Marshall A A
Martin E
Constable Katherine
ACPO Gunbalunya
Constable PI
ACPO Maranboy
resIGnAtIons
Name Rank Date of Resignation
Martin R F Constable Alice Springs Sergeant Instructional Unit
Foundation Studies Canning S L Constable 03/12/2008
Martins A A Trainee ACPO ACPO GD Darwin Guest N J Sergeant 14/11/2008
Masters N M ACPO Tennant Creek ACPO Alice Springs Lade G I Detective Sergeant 01/01/2009
McKenzie C A Trainee Constable PFES College Constable GD Darwin
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