Brendan WIBLEN
Brendan WIBLEN
Brendan is the 2nd rider that we have lost during a Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance of Fallen Police. The First being Vic KOSTIUK in 2018
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* Nickname: Brendo, Wibo
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Queensland Police Force
Regd. # 4010344
Rank: Commenced Training at Queensland Police Academy on Monday 11 March 1996 ( aged ? )
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Final Rank: = Senior Sergeant
Stations: ?, Southport – O.I.C., Central Patrol Group, District Officer – Gold Coast – Death
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 11 March 1996 to 11 September 2024 = 28 years, 6 months, 0 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 11 March 1996 to 11 September 2024 = 28 years, 6 months, 0 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 58 years, ? months, ? days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
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Died on: Wednesday 11 September 2024 around 3.20pm
Age: 58 years,
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: MVA – Motor cycle rider – Off Duty
Event location: Gwydir Hwy, approx. 20 kms east of Glenn Inness, NSW
Event / Diagnosis date: Wednesday 11 September 2024 around 3.20pm
Funeral date: Friday 4 October 2024 @ 10am
Funeral location: Dream Centre Christian church, 1/3 Chisholm Rd, Carrara, Qld
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Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2024 )
BRENDAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra * NOT JOB RELATED
BRENDAN IS NOT mentioned on the Queensland Memorial Wall, but will be
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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May they forever Rest In Peace
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Dan Purdie MP:
With 28 years of dedicated service, Brendan was a District Duty Officer on the Gold Coast and previously the Operations Leader of Central Patrol Group. Known for his leadership, quick wit, and unwavering commitment to the community, he was deeply respected by his colleagues and loved ones.
Our thoughts are with Brendan’s family, friends, and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time. We will continue to honour his service and legacy, and as his family has requested, the Wall to Wall Ride will continue in his memory.
Queensland Police Service mourns the loss of Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is deeply saddened to confirm the death of Senior Sergeant Brendan Wiblen, 58, following a single-vehicle motorbike crash near Glen Innes in New South Wales yesterday.
Senior Sergeant Wiblen was participating in the annual Wall to Wall Ride charity event, which honours fallen police officers across Australia, at the time of the tragic incident.
With a distinguished career spanning 28 years after joining the Queensland Police on March 11, 1996, Senior Sergeant Wiblen served as a District Duty Officer stationed at the Gold Coast. Prior to this, he held several key roles within the Service, including Operations Leader of Central Patrol Group, where he was known for his leadership and commitment to the community.
South Eastern Region Assistant Commissioner Brian Swan expressed his deepest sympathies to Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s loved ones and colleagues.
“Our thoughts are with Brendan’s loved ones, who are dealing with this tragic loss. The police family stands together in grief and will continue to support Brendan’s family during this unimaginable time.
“Brendan was a dedicated officer who served with distinction throughout his career. He was highly thought of by his colleagues and was known for his attention to detail and quick wit. His service to the community will not be forgotten, and our thoughts are with all those who knew Brendan during this incredibly difficult time,” Assistant Commissioner Swan said.
Commissioner Steve Gollschewski offered his condolences to all who have been impacted by Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s tragic loss.
“The Service stands in solidarity with Brendan’s family, friends and colleagues to provide support during this time of grief,” Commissioner Gollschewski said.
“It is absolutely devastating that Brendan lost his life during an event honouring our fallen members.
“This is a heartbreaking loss for our entire Service, particularly for Brendan’s colleagues on the Gold Coast, who worked closely with him day in and day out. His passing will have a significant impact on officers who not only valued his leadership but also considered him as a dear friend.”
Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s family has indicated they wish for the officers to continue the ride to completion.
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Gold Coast police officer dies near Glen Innes during motorcycle Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance
A veteran Gold Coast police officer has been killed in a crash on an annual police remembrance ride for members who have died in the line of duty.
Gold Coast district duty officer Brendan Wiblen was an avid motorcyclist and had served with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) since 1996.
Senior Sergeant Wiblen died in the single vehicle crash on the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance near Glen Innes in New South Wales on Wednesday.
Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s family say they wish for the officers to finish the ride.
The Queensland group left from Brisbane for Canberra on Wednesday.
New South Wales Police said the crash happened about 3:20pm on the Gwydir Highway as the 58-year-old motorcyclist attempted to overtake another rider, lost control and went down an embankment.
“Members of the public administered CPR until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived, however, the man died at the scene,” they said.
Top brass pay tribute
QPS said in a statement Senior Sergeant Wiblen had a distinguished career holding roles including officer in charge at Southport Station.
South Eastern Region Assistant Commissioner Brian Swan expressed his deepest sympathies to Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s loved ones and colleagues.
“The police family stands together in grief and will continue to support Brendan’s family during this unimaginable time,” he said.
“Brendan was a dedicated officer who served with distinction throughout his career. He was highly thought of by his colleagues and was known for his attention to detail and quick wit.
“His service to the community will not be forgotten, and our thoughts are with all those who knew Brendan during this incredibly difficult time.”
Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski offered his condolences to all who have been affected by Senior Sergeant Wiblen’s loss.
“The Service stands in solidarity with Brendan’s family, friends and colleagues to provide support during this time of grief,” he said.
“It is absolutely devastating that Brendan lost his life during an event honouring our fallen members.
“This is a heartbreaking loss for our entire Service, particularly for Brendan’s colleagues on the Gold Coast, who worked closely with him day in and day out.
“His passing will have a significant impact on officers who not only valued his leadership but also considered him as a dear friend.”
Tributes in Queensland parliament
The Queensland Premier Steven Miles has expressed his condolences to the family of the officer in parliament today.
Police Minister Mark Ryan also told parliament “life can be cruel in the most shockingly unexpected ways”.
“This morning like so many Queenslanders I’m struggling to come to terms with the loss of a much-loved member of the QPS,” he said.
“It is almost beyond comprehension that this off-duty officer should lose his life just as he is engaged in a memorial event in honour of other fallen police officers.
“For the officer’s family, this must be the most extraordinarily difficult time.
“I know that the police family will offer them every support and I know too that there will be every support for the officer’s colleagues and friends who were riding with him.
“This is a tragedy on so many levels. A family has lost a loved one, police have lost a colleague, and Queensland has lost a dedicated police officer.”
Union says healing will ‘take time’
Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior was on the memorial ride.
He said the loss was being felt deeply across the state.
“Today our hearts are heavy,” Mr Prior said.
“All of our colleagues are devastated, the colleagues on the Wall to Wall but also our colleagues around the state. This is going to take a long time to heal.
“Our pain, however, is really insignificant when we think about his family today.
He said NSW police will investigate.
A report will be prepared for the NSW coroner and officers from New England Police District have begun an investigation into what happened.
“It is so sad that one of our colleagues has lost his life, but we know that everything that could’ve been done to save his life was done,” Mr Prior said.
5 May 2015
Nathan Robnett and I split at Johnson City with the Aussies who continued on to Candlelight service with Rick Van Houten and Rene. To Mick Barnes Liam Wiblen Brendan Wiblen and Les Murphy you are always welcome in the Republic.
3 May 2015 – Fredericksburg, TX, United States ·
Ride for the Fallen crowd after nice day riding headed to Kerrville
— with Liam Wiblen, Brendan Wiblen and 6 others
at Fredericksburg Brewing Company.
15 September 2021 – Brisbane, QLD ·
Brendan WIBLEN — with Andrew Frick and 2 others
at Queensland Police Service Wall of Remembrance.
13 October 2020
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Cal
13 September 2024
Updated 10 September 2025 with new photo of Brendan’s family.
