Sgt Scott Russell - NSW Police Force
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Sgt Scott Russell - NSW Police Force
Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 9/11/12 10:48 AM Page 1 THE NSW POLICE FORCE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2012 2012 Police Officer of the Year Sgt Scott Russell SYDNEY PROTESTS RESCUE AT SEA TARGET DRUNKEN OFFENDERS Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 7/11/12 2:54 PM Page 2 FROM THE COMMISSIONER I n 2010 the idea was born to flood in for each of the award talent, skill, dedication and can see the success of individuals create an annual award event categories, the unenviable task of expertise. or teams as our own success. that recognises the excellence of selecting serves to highlight the officers across all ranks and diverse excellence of our officers. It is hard not to be inspired by Whether the part we play is large each and every nominee and I am or small, behind-the-scenes or in confident that I don’t stand alone the foreground, we all contribute in spotlighted through a nomination, in feeling extremely proud of the our own way. Through the however, we remain aware that calibre of employees we saw on excellence we bring to our own Police Officer of the Year there are many more who are display at the 2012 awards. work we can strengthen and enrich awards has grown on a strong equally worthy and who display A consistent factor in the foundation to become one of our excellence and dedication on a responses of nominees and whole, and stake a claim to our organisation’s hallmark events. daily basis in their role as law finalists has been their humility overall professionalism and enforcers. and readiness to point to the achievements as an organisation. commands who have distinguished themselves through their work. Two years on and the Rotary Each year when the nominations For every achievement From the general duties police officer on the frontline and our detectives who investigate the strong role of teamwork in any success they achieve. These are traits commonly found the greater NSW Police Force as a Congratulations to everyone who brings dedication to their work, and congratulations to all of most serious crimes, to our in NSW police officers, who are the exceptional nominees and specialist commands, our highly team players with a strong sense finalists in this year’s Rotary Police valued volunteers and our civilian of loyalty and camaraderie. officer of the Year awards. staff who work behind the scenes All of the winners of this year’s To the winners, the biggest to keep things running smoothly – Rotary Police Officer of the Year congratulations of all, for managing the NSW Police Force in 2012 is a Awards, while excelling as to stand out from so many multi-skilled and complex individuals, were also part of a excellent candidates and shine the organisation. team that supported their efforts brightest in 2012. You have every and perhaps even directly played a reason to be proud, and all of us in give recognition and key role in many of their the Force have every reason to be acknowledgement to nominees, highlighted achievements. proud of you. As much as the annual awards finalists and category winners, they In continuation of that, because also remind each of us that the of the nature of an organisation as Andrew Scipione APM fabric of our organisation is rich in large as the NSW Police Force, we Commissioner 10 12 17 18 KEEPING THE PEACE: OUR LARGEST PUBLIC ORDER EVENT IN DEEP WITH MAC: DRAMATIC SEA RESCUE FINDING RILEY: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA THE HEAT IS ON: ENFORCING A SAFER SUMMER Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 7/11/12 2:54 PM Page 3 During his address at the Rotary Police Officer of the Year awards, Commissioner Andrew Scipione APM congratulated all staff who were nominated 36 BAN NOTICES FOR SCHOOLS 37 REMOVAL OF VEHICLES 38 UNDERSTANDING LEPRA 39 STIB OPPORTUNITIES 39 IN MEMORIAM 40 STAFF CHANGES 24 27 TRUE BLUE: LIMITED EDITION GOES TO BALLOT VICE IN THE SPOTLIGHT: LIVERPOOL CRACKDOWN ON THE COVER This year’s Rotary Police Officer of the Year Sgt Scott Russell, Castlereagh LAC CONTENTS NSW POLICE GAZETTE Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 7/11/12 2:54 PM Page 4 Police Officer of the Year 2012 Sgt Scott Russell from Castlereagh LAC has been named as the 2012 NSW Police Officer of the Year, and says this is the biggest honour of his career. “Listening to their nomination Sgt Russell’s best mate Ian and his on the night, it was clear that Snr wife Kerrie also drove more than Cst Rob Crick and Cst Tim Waite eight hours from Narrandera to are very professional police be there. officers. I was completely shocked “I felt like a bit of a celebrity, to have won the category.” But with people coming up to me all Sgt Russell’s night wasn’t over. night offering their congratulations “I then found it really difficult to concentrate as the other awards W Insp Dave Ralph and their wives. background and having met them and then asking me to sign their copies of the 150th book True Blue. inner of the category Field that Sgt Russell and his wife, were being presented, knowing Operations Police Officer Simone will never forget. that I was in the running for the big I’ve been honoured in the 150th award. My wife and I were almost anniversary year of policing in as nervous as each other! NSW. I was very proud to of the Year, Sgt Russell was up “I have to say that I was very “And then it dawned on me. against Det Snr Cst Matthew nervous about getting up in front Ammon from the Gangs Squad, of a room filled with such who won Specialist Operations / distinguished guests,” he said. cheers when my name was March in Sydney, and this made Corporate Services Police Officer “The ceremony started with my called out for the main award. the award that much more special. of the Year. category being awarded. All three I simply couldn’t believe it. The I would like to thank the Rotary candidates were called up to the cover of the Police Monthly was Clubs of NSW and the NSW Police NSW at Doltone House in Pyrmont stage as our information was on the big screen and cameras Force once again for this award.” on Friday 2 November, it was a being read out and video started flashing at my table,” very glamorous evening and one interviews were shown. Sgt Russell said. Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of “My supporters let out ecstatic “It was very humbling, but what of 500 people in the state’s north west. And yes, the town knows award, particularly in this 150th their local sergeant is the 2012 year of policing. I can’t describe Rotary Police Officer of the Year. “I’ve received quite a few awarded in front of your phone calls and text messages colleagues, peers and dignities. It from around the country, but the was a very proud moment, one best was a huge sign put up just that I’ll never forget. outside of town congratulating me, Sgt Russell’s cheer squad drove more than nine hours to be with him on the night. They included 4 PoliceMonthly NOVEMBER 2012 Sgt Russell works in Collarenebri, a small community an honour it was to accept this how it makes you feel to be Sgt Scott Russell and his wife, Simone await the big announcement participate in the Sea of Blue put up by some of the locals, which was terrific. “Collarenebri really is a great Castlereagh Commander, Supt Bob place to work. It’s a marvellous Noble and his wife Jodie, Sgt Jodi little community and the people West, and Insp Chris Taylor and out here make life so much easier.” Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 7/11/12 2:55 PM Page 5 Field Operations Police Officer of the Year Sgt Scott Russell Castlereagh LAC S gt Russell joined the NSWPF in 1988 and was stationed at Albury. Prior to joining the NSWPF he was employed as an apprentice painter with NSW Public Works, a role that required him to work around government sites, including police stations. “My interest in policing was sparked from speaking to police I crossed paths with during that time,” he said. “Then I attended a recruitment day in Wagga Wagga and my career was set in motion.” Sgt Russell said the best part of policing is making a difference in people’s lives. “I work in the remote north west town of Collarenebri where there is a lot of disadvantage. It gives me the opportunity to make a difference in the community,” Sgt Russell said. “Throughout my career I have also been fortunate enough to work at a number of stations and along the way I have met many people and made some strong friendships.” Sgt Russell lists graduating from the NSW Police Academy and being promoted to sergeant as his two career highlights. He said he had not expected to make the finalist list in this year’s Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards. “Initially I was shocked,” he said. “I am proud to be a finalist and it was an honour to represent my Castlereagh LAC work colleagues, my family and my community.” Winner Snr Cst Rob Crick Brisbane Water LAC Cst Tim Waite Darling River LAC S C nr Cst Crick joined the NSWPF in 2007 and was stationed st Waite joined the NSWPF in 2008 and worked at Ashfield at Tuggerah Lakes LAC before for two years before relocating to moving to Brisbane Water LAC Nyngan. He became a police in 2008. officer because he was interested Before joining the Force Snr Cst in working with less fortunate of Crick worked in the construction the community. industry. He said he turned to “When I finished school I policing because he wanted a more became involved in youth work personally satisfying career. through my church and realised “The NSW Police has given me a job that challenges me and gives me a sense of really contributing to how similar it was to my vision Finalist my community,” said Snr Cst Crick, of police work – the challenge of working with disadvantaged and Finalist overlooked members of the who notably completed the OSG arresting the woman’s partner for community that most people never “Working in small country towns course at the age of 42 and is still a serious robbery. see,” Cst Waite said. brings a real sense of community part of the Region’s OSG team. “I “I am proud of this job as we “I'd wanted to be a police enjoy the variety of work we do rescued two vulnerable children, officer since the age of five so it up to a job and out jumps the local every day and I love working with a enabling them to get the was a chance to live that teacher, lawyer, petrol station supportive team.” appropriate care and attention,” boyhood dream.” owner and bank manager.” As a father of young children Snr and support. The fire truck turns he said. “In addition we were also Cst Waite said he loves the Cst Crick cites one of his proudest able to take a violent offender off variety and challenge of general highlights include arresting moments was when he investigated the streets.” duties police work. offenders who had stolen a car a case that led to two neglected Snr Cst Crick said he was “I enjoy the excitement of turning Two of Cst Waite’s career during a flood in Brewarrina, and children being removed from their surprised to make the finalist cut up to a scene of chaos and trying making a cameo appearance in the mother’s care. The children were of the awards. “Just to receive to make sense and restore order,” local high school production of found with burns all over their Brisbane Water’s nomination he said. Footloose, in which he played the bodies. is a huge honour when I consider After the mother’s arrest further investigations led to Snr Cst Crick local police officer. the calibre of police at this command. To make the finalists list is very humbling,” he said. NOVEMBER 2012 PoliceMonthly 5 Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 7/11/12 2:55 PM Page 6 Specialist Operations / Corporate Services Police Officer of the Year Det Snr Cst Matthew Ammon Gangs Squad D Winner et Snr Cst Ammon joined the NSWPF in 2002 and commenced duties at Parramatta LAC. He worked in the proactive crime team before joining the Parramatta Detectives, where he worked until he joined the Gangs Squad in 2010. Det Snr Cst Ammon said he was attracted to a career in policing because of the variety. “The NSW Police Force presented a variety of challenges,” he said. “I anticipated the work would be varied with every shift Sgt Andrew Bobin Police Prosecutions Western Region a say and an effect on the providing a new experience. It was the overall variety that appealed to me the most.” Det Snr Cst Ammon cites his work with Strike Force Kinnarra, investigating a spate of drive-by shootings in Western Sydney, as a career highlight. He said the best part of his job is locking up criminals, as well as the teamwork and the rewards of closing a case. Det Snr Cst Ammon said the announcement of his finalist status in this year’s Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards had Det Insp Frank Reitano Police Prosecutions, Southern Region execution of justice and being a back day after day.” prosecutor allows me to do this on In 2004 Det Insp Reitano led a daily basis.” Strike Force Timepiece, which was Sgt Bobin said he counts being set up to investigate and prosecute appointed a police prosecutor as those involved in the Redfern riots, his main career achievement, along which saw the arrest of more than with his recent role in bringing a DV 40 people. offender to justice. “Redfern has undergone a “I witnessed an assault outside massive transformation since Orange Police Station before I had Finalist 2004,” Det Insp Reitano said. “I’d to attend court one morning and Finalist made the arrest with the assistance of uniformed police. Two hours later S been unexpected. “Shocked is the first word that comes to mind,” he said. “I have worked with so many police that deserve to be showered in accolades however never are. I am very humbled to be recognised for my work and the team’s work.” like to think that some of the beneficial changes that have occurred there came about in part gt Bobin joined the NSWPF in I prosecuted the defendant at court 1992 and was first stationed at and ensured that he remained bail D Wetherill Park, followed by Fairfield. refused,” he said. “The defendant stationed at No. 34 Division, now working as a police prosecutor and He joined the Prosecutions pleaded guilty a month later at known as Fairfield LAC. He said felt extremely honoured to be a Command in 1996 due to a desire the hearing.” became a police officer because finalist in the 2012 Rotary Police he has always loved helping Officer of the Year Awards. to become more involved with the Criminal Justice System. “As a country prosecutor I am presented with opportunities to form rewarding professional Sgt Bobin said it was flattering et Insp Reitano attested in June 1984 and was first to be named as a finalist in the people and wanted to do 2012 Rotary Police Officer of the something useful with his life. Year Awards. “There are thousands of other “When you go into work each from the work that we performed.” Det Insp Reitano said he loves “There are a large number of police who on a day to day basis do such great work and it is a day you just never know what that shame that their work largely goes relationships with local police, court dedicated police who are just as day is going to bring. ‘Some days unrecognised. They are a lot more staff, barristers, solicitors, the media deserving,” he said. “But I do are diamonds and some days are worthy than I could ever be to be and other members of the have a great deal of personal stones’ probably sums it up for all nominated,” he said. community,” Sgt Bobin said. pride and satisfaction because of us,” Det Insp Reitano said. “It is always satisfying that I have this nomination is a reward for hard work.” “We have all experienced the highs and lows of policing, but it’s the highs that keep us coming 6 PoliceMonthly NOVEMBER 2012 Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 7/11/12 2:55 PM Page 7 Rotary Community Award Snr Cst Sam Donni Youth Command S nr Cst Donni joined the NSW Police Force in 1994 and was stationed at Newtown. The thing he enjoys most about the job is the variety of roles on offer that allows everyone to find something suited to their unique strengths and abilities. Snr Cst Donni said he enjoys making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged young people. “Working with the Youth Command gives me the ability to work with disadvantaged youths, many of whom are involved in crime, and changing their attitudes towards police, themselves and others,” he said. “I try to give them an alternative by understanding what harm is caused by their actions and creating opportunities through work with other agencies to bring about positive social changes, therefore leading to a safer community.” Snr Cst Donni said a career highlight was transferring to the Youth Command in 2003. “With this move came the chance to build relationships with the young people and families in the area and the police in the LAC,” he said. Snr Cst Donni said he felt honoured to be selected as a finalist in the 2012 Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards. “I was really honoured that the Leichhardt LAC Commander and Crime Manager chose me, and especially that they respected and acknowledged the work that I was doing now and over the time that I have been at the PCYC,” he said. Winner Snr Cst Scott Chester Manning/Great Lakes LAC Sgt Glenn Gorick Sutherland LAC S S nr Cst Chester joined the NSWPF in 1988 and was gt Gorick joined the NSWPF in 1985 and was initially stationed at Inverell Police Station. stationed at Kingsgrove. After a He initially trained to become a 12 year break, Sgt Gorick rejoined pastry chef, before deciding to the Force in 2005 and was stationed follow in his father’s footsteps at Miranda. and pursue a career in policing. He was inspired to join the Force Snr Cst Chester said he loves the by a police officer he knew from a degree of community interaction local swimming club. involved in his job. “I met Det Sgt Dave Macafee at “I love being available and able to help people in need, interacting and working with the local community,” our local swimming club and he Finalist he said. “I am a country police officer and was always encouraging me to join the police force,” Sgt Gorick said. Finalist “As I enjoy helping others and career achievements are being contributing to the community so believe that you need to police named the Australia Day Inverell I decided to sign up. I was also He said being named as a finalist differently in country locations. Shire Citizen of the Year in 2005 and attracted to the interesting in the 2012 Rotary Police Officer of Unlike your city counterparts, where being involved behind the scenes in workplace and thought I might the Year Awards was an honour. most people you deal with are the search for Malcolm Naden. He make a good investigator one day.” strangers, or assistance and back said he was surprised to be named up is plentiful, country policing is as a finalist in this year’s awards. challenging and limited. You often “To be a finalist, I am honoured, Sgt Gorick said his most “It's very flattering and an incredible honour when you significant career achievements consider the amount of good were when he identified and helped people in the NSW Police Force have no back up and rely proud and a little embarrassed,” he prosecute the ‘red cap bandit’ who help others and charities,” completely on communication skills said. “In hindsight, it’s nice to be for 59 armed robberies in Sgt Gorick said. to defuse situations. People you acknowledged and recognised for 1992 and receiving the Queen’s arrest are often talking to you in the the work you do in your local Commendation for Bravery for an to our junior police officers to street the next day, so it’s important community and I appreciate the arrest in 1993. maintain our proud traditions.” to treat people how you would Rotary Club and the awards expect to be treated.” committee believing I am a worthy Snr Cst Chester’s most significant “I wish to pass on my experience applicant and finalist.” NOVEMBER 2012 PoliceMonthly 7 Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 7/11/12 2:55 PM Page 8 Rotary Volunteer of the Year Anamari Nelson Newtown LAC A Winner namari first began working as a Volunteer in Policing (VIP) in 2009 and now shares her time between Newtown LAC – where she first started – and the Mounted Unit. She said she first decided to become a VIP because of the important role policing plays in the community. “I decided to volunteer as I believe, of all the essential services, policing is the most essential. Policing is the one institution that can never say ‘no’, Fiona Bird Northern Beaches LAC no matter what the request for assistance is,” Anamari said. “Police work strikes me as rather like housework, not a lot of credit but a lot of complaints and chaos if it doesn't get done.” Anamari has been involved in a number of events and activities during her time as a VIP, including assisting with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and managing the VIP contingent for the Mounted Unit Open Day. She said she finds the diversity and the chance to connect with Arthur MacLeod Lake Illawarra LAC as a secondary school teacher in in a very positive way. It gives them the northern beaches area, Fiona an opportunity to talk to someone has always been focussed on without necessarily talking directly improving relationships between to a police officer – which some local youth and police. Fiona said people may find intimidating.” Arthur said he found attending her volunteer role has provided her with an increased understanding public events with the command’s of the NSW Police Force as an crime prevention van to be a organisation. particularly rewarding activity. “It gives us an opportunity to “As a civilian I have really enjoyed communicate with a wide variety gaining a greater insight into how Finalist the Police Force operates and Finalist gaining a greater understanding of iona became a Volunteer in Policing (VIP) in 1999 at do,” she said. Fiona is regularly involved with a A on to police to help them in a direct Policing (VIP) following his way with their work.” range of community engagement retirement from a 36 year career to get involved with the VIP program events and has even performed as with the Ambulance Service. because she was impressed by the the NSW Police Force mascot excellent standard of police work in Constable Charlie. “I became a volunteer as I admire and respect the work that my local She said she was over the moon to be a finalist in this year’s awards. “I am completely thrilled. I have Now aged 81, he has been based named as a finalist in this year’s awards. the job was working with the public. “The level of cooperation absolutely loved and enjoyed between police and the public is everything I have done over my what I most enjoy,” Arthur said. and orderly,” Fiona said. years as a VIP and to be recognised In both her VIP role and her role 8 PoliceMonthly NOVEMBER 2012 and acknowledged in this way is really special,” she said. said he had not anticipated being years and said his favourite part of northern beaches community safe “I wanted to be able to support The father of three, grandfather of six and great grandfather of five at Lake Illawarra for the past 16 police officers do in keeping the them in a real and meaningful way.” “Sometimes they provide useful rthur became a Volunteer in Northern Beaches LAC. She decided her local area. of people,” he said. information that we can then pass the amazing work police officers F the community very rewarding. “I enjoy knowing that I am a small part of an overall significant process and I enjoy being in an environment surrounded by kind, generous and practical people,” Anamari said, adding that she was honoured to be named as a category finalist in this year’s Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards. “My goal is to keep helping our NSW Police Force as effectively as I can and in as many ways as possible.” “It’s a window between the two worlds and the public react to VIPs “I’m overwhelmed because it was not something I expected at all,” he said. “I’m sure there are a lot of people who are more worthy than myself.” Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 7/11/12 2:55 PM Page 9 Rotary Police Employee of the Year Roslyn Lang Mid North Coast LAC R oslyn joined the NSWPF in 1976 and was stationed at Petersham. She said she enjoyed working in a supportive role directly alongside commanders in the field. “I enjoy supporting them and this has always been very satisfying as they largely have relied on me to look after the administrative arm so that their command is operating efficiently, with integrity and to ensure that all our resources are maximised,” Roslyn said. “In doing this, I want to contribute to the command so that it is the best it can be to achieve its policing goals and to maintain a good reputation within the NSW Police Force. The variety and challenges have always been stimulating and without exception I have enjoyed a career with wonderful administrative staff.” Roslyn said a career highlight for her was going through an accelerated progression at aged 19 to be appointed to the inspector’s clerk position at Petersham. She is also proud of being appointed to the local area manager's position at Mid North Coast following a major restructure in 1997. Roslyn said she was humbled to be named as a finalist in the 2012 Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards. “I really don't like attention – I prefer to be behind the scenes – but I am very appreciative of the generous nomination,” she said. Robyn Craft The Hills LAC Kevin Read Lachlan LAC R A obyn started working as a clerical officer in 1990, in a role boriginal Community Liaison Officer Kevin Read joined the that saw her assisting detectives NSW Police Force in 2009 and was and the intelligence office at Castle stationed at Condobolin. Hill Police Station. Kevin said he joined to work with She was appointed to the young people and the community position of intelligence analyst at with the goal of helping to lower the St Marys LAC in June 2003 and crime rate. worked there for two and a half “My favourite part of the job is years before returning to work as the opportunity to help people, an intelligence analyst at The Hills. particularly helping young people to Robyn said she loves working as part of a great team. Finalist “One of the best parts of what I do is being able to assist police in Winner find employment and seeing a change in the community as a Finalist whole. Speaking of her nomination and “I feel you need to listen to “I feel privileged to even be targeting criminal activity and those finalist status in this year’s awards, individuals, families and community nominated for such an award,” he involved in crime,” she said. Robyn said she felt both honoured groups,” he said. said. “I work with a great team of This is not the first time Robyn has been recognised for her professional excellence. During an and flattered to be recognised at such a high level. “I feel privileged to be a part of “It’s important to run workshops people and we all work together to in our schools, to attend community build a safer, stronger community.” interagency meetings and to listen Operational Crime Review, Robyn the NSW Police Force and have to what’s working and what’s not was presented with a Certificate been rewarded with a wonderful working. We all need to work of Appreciation by the fulfilling career,” she said. “I hope to together on creating positive Commissioner for her valuable continue assisting and supporting change.” contribution and highly professional the Crime Management Unit and manner within the Intelligence other officers stationed at The Hills be named as a finalist in this Office at The Hills LAC. LAC as well as the greater NSW year’s awards. Kevin said his future career goal is a simple one. “I hope to help build a safer community for everyone,” he said. Kevin said he felt privileged to Police Force.” NOVEMBER 2012 PoliceMonthly 9 Police Monthly November 2012-2_Layout 1 7/11/12 2:58 PM Page 44 2012 Rotary NSW Police Officer of the Year Awards – Nominees Field Operations Local Area Command Police Officer of the Year Cst Heath Grogan Snr Cst Melanie Vanderwall L/Snr Cst Jay Maleckas Snr Cst Todd Douglas Snr Cst Robin Crick Sgt Benjamin Beach L/Snr Cst Shane Ranee L/Snr Cst Paul Watson Sgt Scott Russell Snr Cst Geoffrey Weller Snr Cst John Gallop L/Snr Cst Bradley Tod Cst Adam Gill Cst Timothy Waite Cst Belinda Amies-Peverill L/Snr Cst Justin Watters Sgt Peter Bolt L/Snr Cst Andrew Dow Det Snr Cst Andrew Linsell Snr Cst Peter Realph Det Sgt Andrew Barnes Det Sgt John Robertson Cst Christopher Wilson Snr Cst Mary Watson Det Sgt Troy Kauter Sgt Gregory Croft Cst Sarah Osborne Det Snr Cst Emma Greig Cst Mikhail Apostolakis Snr Cst Brendon Lowe Det Sgt Malcolm Donald Snr Cst Peter Davis Cst Kate Holman Det Snr Sgt Darren Kelly Snr Cst Amy Buttsworth Det Snr Cst Christie Houldin Snr Cst Sandra Farwell Cst Robert McDonald Sgt Paul Batista Cst Jennifer Clissold Insp Scott Tanner L/Snr Cst Gordon Hamilton Sgt Judith Jones Snr Cst Benjamin Clavel Sgt Andrew Coss Snr Cst Richard Hogan Sgt Kieran Richards Sgt Reginald Schmutter Det Insp Brett Guyatt Sgt Mark Peebles Det Snr Cst Bradley Walker Sgt Robert Grant Det Sgt Anthony Fokes Sgt Samantha Barlow (retired) Snr Cst David Hayes Snr Cst Michael McDonnell Snr Cst Robert Paterson Det Sgt Jeffrey White Sgt David Plunkett Det Sgt John Dooley Det Sgt Sandra Green L/Snr Cst Kym Hutton L/Snr Cst Tina McPherson Albury LAC Barrier LAC Blacktown LAC Botany Bay LAC Brisbane Water LAC Burwood LAC Cabramatta LAC Campbelltown LAC Castlereagh LAC Central Hunter LAC Chifley LAC City Central LAC Coffs/Clarence LAC Darling River LAC Deniliquin LAC Eastern Beaches LAC Eastern Suburbs LAC Eastwood LAC Eastwood LAC Eastwood LAC Fairfield LAC Far South Coast LAC Gladesville LAC Green Valley LAC Griffith LAC Harbourside LAC Hawkesbury LAC Holroyd LAC Hurstville LAC Kings Cross Kuring-gai LAC Kuring-gai LAC Lachlan LAC Lake Illawarra LAC Leichhardt LAC Liverpool LAC Manly LAC Miranda LAC Monaro LAC Mt Druitt LAC Mudgee LAC Newcastle City LAC Northern Beaches LAC Oxley LAC Parramatta LAC Penrith LAC Police Transport Command Quakers Hill LAC Quakers Hill LAC Redfern LAC Rose Bay LAC St George LAC St Marys LAC Surry Hills LAC Sutherland LAC The Hills LAC The Hills LAC The Rocks LAC Traffic & HWP Command Tuggerah Lakes LAC Wagga Wagga LAC Wollongong LAC Wagga Wagga Specialist Operations / Corporate Services Non Local Area Command Police Officer of the Year Sgt Grahame Barlow Det Snr Cst Adam Child Alcohol & Licensing Asian Crime Squad Det Sgt Stacey Maloney Det Supt John O'Reilly Det Sgt Meredith McNeill Sgt Gregory Moon Det Snr Cst Matthew Ammon Det Sgt Joseph Paul Maree Insp John Hill Sgt Andrew Bobin Insp Francesco Reitano Sgt Kevin Daley Insp Catherine Cole Child Abuse Squad CT&ST Drug Squad Forensic Services Group Gangs Squad Homicide Squad PI&P Police Prosecutions (Western Region) Police Prosecutions (Southern Region) Public Affairs Branch Workforce Safety Rotary Community Award Det Sgt Grant Churchin Sgt John Rutherford Snr Cst Alistair McLeod Sgt Michael Gibson Snr Cst Sam Donni L/Snr Cst Gayle Shone Snr Cst Karen Lowden Snr Cst Natalie Haynes L/Snr Cst Rachael Joyce Mary Hilmi Snr Cst Scott Chester Snr Cst Robyn Jennings Snr Cst Veronica Carrasco Det Sgt Shane Wheeler Sgt Glenn Gorick Albury LAC Brisbane Water LAC Coffs/Clarence LAC Fairfield LAC Youth Command Green Valley LAC Harbourside LAC Hawkesbury LAC Holroyd LAC Liverpool LAC Manning/Great Lakes LAC Northern Beaches LAC Redfern LAC St Marys LAC Sutherland LAC The Rotary Clubs of NSW Volunteer in Policing Volunteer of the Year Award Elwyn Ried Hal Moir Matthew Wilson Annette Bowman Christine Skurray Ann Phillips Arthur MacLeod Catherine Murray Ross Denny Janelle Anderson Anamari Nelson Anamari Nelson Fiona Bird Diane Miller Albury LAC Brisbane Water LAC Green Valley LAC Harbourside LAC Hawkesbury LAC Hurstville LAC Lake Illawarra LAC Liverpool LAC Macquarie Fields LAC Newcastle City LAC Newtown LAC Mounted Police Northern Beaches LAC St George LAC NSW Rotary Police Employee of the Year Christine Bentley Terry Marshall Raymond Northcote Natalie Dunstan Craig Bowra Alex Sentana Rosa Haste Tracey Middleton Pamela Freeland Kevin Read Sandra Pese Ronald Bootes Ingrid Thompson Kathy Nugent Joanna Mackay Wendy Ling Roslyn Lang Sharon Wells Tania Madgwick Amanda Duncan Maria Jennings Brian Moir Robyn Craft Albury LAC Blacktown LAC Brisbane Water LAC Castlereagh LAC Emergency Management Unit Fairfield LAC Harbourside LAC Hawkesbury HR Workforce Safety Lachlan LAC Liverpool LAC MEIG Manly LAC Mid North Coast LAC Miranda LAC Newcastle City North Region Northern Beaches LAC Orana LAC Public Affairs Branch Redfern LAC SLED The Hills LAC *Some commands include more than one Rotary Club and so have more than one nominee.