45 people turned out to Lake Illawarra ( Oak Flats ) Police Station at 10am today for the Retired Police Day.
15 National Police Service Medals were awarded to various Police who live in and / or worked in the Lake Illawarra Area Command.
These awards were presented by the current LA Commander, Zoran Dzevlan.
The NPSM recognises the special status that sworn police have because of their role protecting the community, and the trust placed in them to serve ethically and diligently.
The Group being Welcomed by Sgt Scott Abbott.
Sidney AXAM receiving his Medal.Sidney AXAM receiving his Medal.Sidney AXAM receiving his Medal.
Keith BENNETT receiving his Medal.Keith BENNETT receiving his Medal.Keith BENNETT receiving his Medal.
Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.Eoin PETERS & the Granddaughter of Gail BROOKS – Rubie, accepting Gail’s Medal.
Alan BLAKE receiving his Medal.Alan BLAKE receiving his Medal.Alan BLAKE receiving his Medal.
Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP. https://dev.australianpolice.com.au/gabriel-condon/Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP.
Pat CONDON receiving Gabriel ( Gab ) CONDON’s Medal – RIP.
John DRYBURGH receiving his Medal.John DRYBURGH receiving his Medal.John DRYBURGH receiving his Medal.
Audrey EVANS collecting the Medal for James EVANS.Audrey EVANS collecting the Medal for James EVANS.Audrey EVANS collecting the Medal for James EVANS.
Susan GOOD – wife of John Stafford GOOD ( R.I.P. ) accepting the Medal. https://dev.australianpolice.com.au/john-stafford-good/Susan GOOD – wife of John Stafford GOOD ( R.I.P. ) accepting the Medal.
Susan GOOD – wife of John Stafford GOOD ( R.I.P. ) accepting the Medal.
Eoin PETERS accepting his Medal.Eoin PETERS accepting his Medal.Eoin PETERS accepting his Medal.
Steven REID accepting his Medal.Steven REID accepting his Medal.
Kelvin ( Kel ) SCHREIBER accepting his Medal.Kelvin ( Kel ) SCHREIBER accepting his Medal.Kelvin ( Kel ) SCHREIBER accepting his Medal.
John TIERNEY accepting his Medal.John TIERNEY accepting his Medal.John TIERNEY accepting his Medal.
Max TURK accepting his Medal.Max TURK accepting his Medal.Max TURK accepting his Medal.
David WAPLES accepting his Medal.David WAPLES accepting his Medal.David WAPLES accepting his Medal.
Gordon WEAVER accepting his Medal.Gordon WEAVER accepting his Medal.Gordon WEAVER accepting his Medal.
Zoran DZEVLAN & Alan BLAKE
? TIERNEY, ? TIERNEY, ?, ?, John TIERNEY, Brian? KEEVERS, Gordon WEAVER, Audrey EVANS.
Pat CONDON, John DICK ( background ), Allan HODGE.John DICK ( background ), Pat CONDON, Allan HODGE.
?, Ron DAVIS & the five V.I.P’s – ?, ?, ?, Bev KING, Colin KING.the five V.I.P’s – ?, ?, ?, Bev KING, Colin KING.
Eoin & Eoin PETERS ( father & son )Eoin & Eoin PETERS ( father & son )Eoin & Eoin PETERS ( father & son )
John DRYBURGH, Gordon WEAVER, Doreen DRYBURGH, ?, Susan GOOD, Keith BENNETT, ?, ? ( was an Instructor at the Academy, Redfern ), ?, ?, Kel SCHREIBER, Pat CONDON
?, Roy MacINTYRE, Bob ?, ?, Gordon McSevney
Keith BENNETT, ?, ?, ? & ? ( was an Instructor at the Academy )
John Ashley BALLANTYNE APM Late of ? Western Australia Police Force Regd. # 6147 Rank: Detective Superintendent acting State Commander Stations: ?, Northam, CIB, AFP – Solomon Islands & East Timor, Pilbara District Office ( Crime Manager ), State Manager of Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission ( ACIC ), acting State Commander Service: From ? ?…
Donald Taylor RITCHIE OAM ( late of Vaucluse ) New South Wales Good Samaritan – Angel of The Gap Rank: Civilian Awards: Medal of the Order of Australia ( OAM ) – granted 26 January 2006 For service to the community through programs to prevent suicide. Citizens of the Year – 2010 –…
David ASKEW AKA BAM Late of ? Tasmania Police Academy Class # ? ? ? Tasmania Police Force then AFP Regd. # ????? Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed ??? Constable – appointed ??? Final Rank = Sergeant Stations: ?, Rosebery ( Tasmania ), AFP: Served all over the world as a Sgt with Special Operations….
William Paul McPHERSON AKA ? Late of ? NSW Redfern Police Academy Class # 143? New South Wales Police Force [alert_yellow]Regd. # 16914[/alert_yellow] Rank: NSW Police Cadet – commenced 5 February 1973 Probationary Constable – appointed 27 April 1975 Constable – appointed 27 April 1976 Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? Final Rank =…
Paul Matthew TOPHAM AKA TOPPY Late of ? Victoria Police Force Academy Class # ???? Regd. # 36971 Rank: Senior Constable Final Rank = Senior Constable Stations: ?, Hastings, Southern Metro Region – Somerville HWP – Death Service: From ? ? ? to 1 January 2019 = ? years Service Awards: No find on It’s…