Relations in ‘the job’: Scott MILLER, NSWPF # 44705 ( Son )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 158
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 18024
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 23 January 1978 ( aged 18 years, 11 months, 4 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 3 April 1978 ( aged 19 years, 1 month, 15 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed 3 April 1983
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Senior Constable – appointed 3 April 1987
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 1990
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant 2nd Class
Stations: Glebe ( 8 Division )( 1978 – 1995 ), Balmain ( 1978 – 2024 ), Leichhardt Police Area Command – Disengagement * Only ever took two days off sick in 46 years.
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 23 January 1978 to 17 May 2024 = 46 years, 3 months, 24 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 23 January 1978 to 17 May 2024 = 46 years, 3 months, 24 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 65 years, 2 months, 28 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0 years, 7 months, 25 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( SenCon )
* Australian Police Medal ( APM ) – granted 7 June 2020
Sergeant Ian Miller joined the NSW Police Force in 1978 and was subsequently attached to No.8 Division. Shortly after he transferred to The Glebe Police Station where he remained in General Duties until 1995. He later transferred to the Balmain Patrol and in 1997 the local patrols in the area became the now Leichhardt Police Area Command where he currently serves.He has spent his entire service performing General Duties with the majority of his policing career serving the community in the Leichhardt Police Area Command. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1990 and since that time he has been instrumental in developing newly promoted Sergeants at Leichhardt Police Area Command. He has a wealth of practical, operational and leadership experience which he is able to impart to aspiring leaders.In 2014 he was recognised for being the most pro-active Supervisor in the Command. He has also maintained a number of community relationships within the Leichhardt area including with the West Tigers NRL and the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex. He has been acknowledged by members of the community for his distinguished service including averting the drowning of a member of the public in Blackwattle Bay in 1984.Sergeant Miller has provided dedicated police service to the people of New South Wales for over 42 years.
Born: Thursday 19 February 1959
Died on: Wednesday 18 December 2024
Age: 65 years, 9 months, 29 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 3 January 2025 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Macquarie Park Crematorium, Delhi & Plassey Rds, North Ryde, NSW
LIVE STREAM? TBA
Wake location: ??? TBA
Wake date: Friday 3 January 2025
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2024 )
SPUD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
SPUD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
MILLER,
Ian Cameron APM
“Spud”
19.02.1959 – 18.12.2024
Beloved husband of Sue. Loving father to Scott and Mitchell.
Much loved and respected member of the NSW Police force for over 45 years.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Ian’s Funeral Service to be held at 2pm on Friday 3rd January 2024 in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Cnr Delhi and Plassey Roads, Macquarie Park.
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We are raising money in relation to help cover expenses for the funeral / wake of retired police Sergeant Ian ‘Spud’ Miller, who tragically passed away 18 December 2024.
Sergeant Ian ‘Spud’ Miller, A.P.M, Registered number 18024 dedicated his life to serving and protecting the community. Born 19 February 1959, Ian joined the NSW Police Force at just 19 years old, beginning a remarkable career at Balmain / Leichhardt Local Area Command.
For 46 years, Ian stood on the frontline, showing unwavering courage, compassion, and commitment to the people he served. After retiring on 17 May 2024, Ian looked forward to spending time with family and enjoying the next chapter of his life. Tragically, on 18 December 2024, Ian passed away, leaving behind his wife, Susan Miller, son’s Scott Miller (serving officer) and Mitchell Miller. He was also a loving Grandfather to Sarah and Cameron Miller.
During his 46 years serving the people of New South Wales, Ian only took two sick day off work which shows his dedication and loyalty to the job he loved.
We are reaching out to Ian’s friends, colleagues, and community to help ease the financial burden on his family as they navigate the difficult task of laying him to rest and celebrating his life with the farewell he deserves. Any contribution, big or small, will go directly towards Ian’s funeral and wake, offering his family the space to grieve without added financial stress.
Thank you for your support in honouring a man who gave so much to so many.
Funeral will be held at Macquarie Park Crematorium, located at the corner of Delhi and Plassey Roads, North Ryde, NSW at 2pm on the 3 January 2025. Wake details TBC
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Appeal to repatriate the body of David KEPREOTIS from Japan to Australia. Valid as of 25 February 2024.
David Peter KEPREOTIS with his son Noah and daughter Mia ( c2012 )
What David Peter KEPREOTIS loved doing. Posted 9 Feb 2024 – Yamanochi – Nagano, Japan
* Story behind any Nickname: A play on his surname
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # DPP 17 ( Class 17 ) 290
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 40423
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 1 September 2003 ( aged 20 years, 5 months, 24 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Friday 19 December 2003 ( aged 20 years, 9 months, 11 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? 2008 ( YES ) ( Came 2nd in her Course )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Detective Senior Constable
Stations: Cabramatta ( 34 Division )( GDs )( ProCst ), Campbelltown( 35 Division ) Commuter Crimes Unit, City Sydney Street Policing Unit, Strike Force Setter @ Riverwood, Penrith / Nepean PAC Detectives (17 April 2007 – ? ), Strike Force Nethina re murder of Mac Moon ( Sept 2020 – Aug 2021 )( with Homicide Squad ), Sex Crimes Squad – State Crime Command ( 15 August 2021 – 8 December 2023 ) – Death
Time employed with NSW Police: From: 19 December 2003 to 8 December 2023 = 19 years, 11 months, 19 days
Service: From 1 September 2003to8 December 2023 = 20 years, 9 months, 11 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 40 years, 9 months, 0 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system – however received:
Region Commanders Unit Citation – granted 2004 re Meritorious Action at the Redfern Riots of 15 / 16 February 2004
Police Officer of the Month – Cabramatta Commander – granted 2008
Region Commanders Citation – granted 1 September 2015 – work on Strike Force Orkin
Ethical and Meritorious Police Service medal – granted
NSW Police Service Medal – granted
1st Clasp to the NSW Police Service Medal – granted
National Medal – granted
National Police Service medal – granted
Commissioner of Police Emergency Commendation – granted
Premiers Bushfire Citation medal ( 2019 – 2020 Bushfires ) – granted
Born: Tuesday 8 March 1983 at Sutherland, NSW
Died on: Friday 8 December 2023 during the morning, at home, with family by her side
Age: 40 years, 9 months, 0 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Cancer ( Type = ? )
Event location: at home with family by her side
Event / Diagnosis date: December 2022 ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 19 December 2023 @ 10am ( 20 years, to the day, from her Attestation at the Goulburn Police Academy )
Funeral location: The Under Cover Betting Arena of Hawkesbury Race Club, 1 Racecourse Road, Clarendon, NSW
On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.
At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:
General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle
After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.
A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.
Loving wife of Andrew and proud Mum of Liam and Charlie.
Daughter of Ken and Jane,
granddaughter of Roni, sister of Kel and her husband Matt.
Daughter-in-law of Barry and Liz, sister-in-law of Wes, Mark and Alison.
Aunt of Hamish, Ayla and Patrick.
Sadly missed by her Shire and Hawkesbury family and friends, and by her Police colleagues.
So Dearly Loved, So Sadly Missed
A celebration of Jo’s life will be held in its entirety at 10:00am on Tuesday 19th December 2023 in The Under Cover Betting Arena of Hawkesbury Race Club, 1 Racecourse Road, Clarendon.
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Sandra Ramos
7 days ago
Sending my deepest sympathies to all of Jo’s family and friends.
RIP sweet girl.
Such a beautiful service.
Thinking of you all.
X
Amanda Saad Kharma
7 days ago
My dear Jo… thank God for memories because they will live on forever.
One of the sweetest and kindest people I have known… what a blessing to this Earth xx you will be forever missed.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends
xoxox
Lyndal and Chris Richardson
7 days ago
Rest in Peace Darling Girl.
Thanks for showing the world how to be kind. 💕
Paul Rouillon
7 days ago
What an absolute privilege to have known Jo, lovely to see her remembered in such a beautiful celebration of her life.
Condolences to her family and friends who like me, will miss her every time we see her in brightness and joy in the world like…Read more
Tony and Catriona Steinborn
14 days ago
Deepest sympathies to Andrew, Liam, Charlie, Jane, Ken, Kelly, Roni, Barry, Liz and extended families on the loss of your beautiful Jo. Sending strength for the difficult days ahead. We will never forget Jo and her bubbly vibrant personality. RIP…Read more
Delina Buttigieg
14 days ago
Absolute beautiful soul indeed Miss Jo, heartbreaking news, thoughts and prayers to all xx God bless 🩷🩷🩷
Scott Harris
It’s no surprise a common sentiment is how bright, happy, kind and energetic you were Jo. The way you carried yourself, even when you were sick is a testament to your enduring strength of character. I don’t think anyone who has met you will ever forget. My heart goes out to Andrew, the boys, and all Jo’s family. I sincerely hope you can eventually find peace and solace with Jo’s passing.
RIP Jo. 18 December 2023
Catriona & Tony Steinborn
Deepest sympathies to Andrew, Liam, Charlie, Jane, Ken, Kelly, Roni, Barry, Liz and families on the very sad passing of your beautiful Jo. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
RIP Jo, taken way too soon.
12 December 2023
Natalie Saad
Deepest condolences to the Travers family. You will be forever loved and missed xx
12 December 2023
John and Janelle Scott
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. A life cut too short. In time Happy memories will overcome your grief.
John and Janelle
18 December 2023
Elizabeth Jackett
A beautiful soul who will be missed and loved by many.
Thank You for your 20 years of service.
You can rest easy now your duty is done.
19 December 2023
Matt Brophy
Dear Jelder,
Matt BROPHY & Joanne TRAVERS
I’ll always remember you as someone whose smile shone brightly. You were genuinely a beautiful soul. Those who were lucky enough to call you a friend were better people as a result. Thank you for making the footy club a better place with your vibrant presence. You’ll be sorely missed and never forgotten.
My heart goes out to Andrew, Liam and Charlie during this difficult time. Wrap yourselves around your loved ones and share stories of this wonderful human. Be there for each other and know that Jo will be with you every step of the way.
My thoughts and prayers to you all,
Oyster
Xoxox
14 December 2023
Billy
Your forever smile, your infectious laugh and your adoring voice of an angel will be sadly missed by so many. I don’t think any of us will truly understand why such a beautiful soul was taken way too soon. I pray for your family, your closest friends, your loving husband and your two handsome boys who you will forever embrace from the stars above and who will one day hold your hand again.
RIP little Joey xx
love Billy
18 December 2023
Shaun Cain
RIP Jo – Rest easy.
19 December 2023
Claire Hogan and Barbara Wagstaff
We will never forget Jo with her beautiful smile, rest in peace, thoughts are with the family at this time.
15 December 2023
John and Janelle Scott
Our deepest Sympathy to all the family..A life cut short..In time Happy memories will overcome your grief.
John and Janelle
18 December 2023
Rebecca Tutill and Malik Arici
Liam TRAVERS, ?, Charlie TRAVERS
It was such an honour to join your family, friends, fans and blue family today, to celebrate your life Jo.
Your three boys did you proud and held their heads high. You have given them the strength to live in your memory. Rest easy beautiful darling.
I will try to keep our boys together.
Thank you for being a part of my world, even just a little.
About 18 months ago, Jo started suffering from pains in her stomach that wouldn’t go away. Testing took place and it was discovered that Jo had bowel cancer that had already spread to her liver. Jo was found to have numerous lesions on her bowel and her liver was riddled with lesions.
Jo has been having extensive chemotherapy since this time and sadly, a recent scan has shown that her tumours have grown and the cancer has also spread to her lungs. Jo is not eligible for liver surgery, bowel surgery, or any type of transplant. It appears as though Jo’s body is no longer responding to chemotherapy. Jo has been informed that she is eligible to trial a brand new immunotherapy drug that has just been brought over from the USA. Unfortunately, this drug is not yet on our PBS and will cost $1900 per fortnight, capped at $27,000.
Regardless of this trial, Jo has been informed that her condition is completely incurable, and that the aim of any trial or medication from this point onwards is to solely prolong her life. About 18 months ago, Jo was given an estimated 3 years life expectancy. Jo has only just turned 40.
Jo is a mother of two beautiful beautiful boys ( aged 8 and 5 ), a wife to a supportive, loving husband and a friend to so many people. She has served the NSW state as a dedicated police officer and Detective over her 20-year policing career. Her shock diagnosis and cancer treatment has taken an enormous toll on her and her family. Despite all of this, Jo has remained so infectiously positive and upbeat which has been an inspiration to us all.
We recently held a fundraising event to raise money for Jo and her family to help make special memories for them. We are now trying to continue our fundraising efforts to raise enough money to cover her ongoing treatment and ease the financial pressure on Jo and her family. We would love Jo to spend as much precious, quality time with her boys as she can.
Police Chaplin – Reverend Susan AVERY leading Jo’s coffin at the completion of Jo’s Service.
* Story behind any Nickname:
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Updated: 2 January 2024 with additional photos and Live Stream Service
Updated 1 October 2025 with Police Legacy article dated December 2024.
Childrens Cancer Institute – Great Cop Drop
26/12/2024
Childrens Cancer Institute – Great Cop Drop
Dear All,
This post is shared on behalf of the author, (A mate and genuine nice guy!) and his family. Any support would be appreciated.
Friends,
On 9 September 2014 we were told that our then 4 year old daughter, Isla, had cancer. Her diagnosis was T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, an aggressive type of leukaemia. Isla had over two years of constant chemotherapy, 28 general anaesthetics, 23 lumbar punctures, 4 bone marrow samples, blood and platelet transfusions and spent months in hospital. She is going well but it won’t be until November 2021 that we will be told she is ‘cured.’
Our family has benefited from the research and trials done by the Children’s Cancer Institute with Isla going on a study to reduce the effects of chemotherapy within a week of her diagnosis, so we want to give something back that will benefit all families with a child with cancer.
The Great Cop Drop is police ( unsworn, retired and ex ) onlytandem skydive event by the Children’s Cancer Institute to raise funds to continue their vital and ground breaking research. I’m extremely grateful that Commissioner Michael Fuller APM has given NSWPF support to the event.
The website (link below) has the details;
Date: Sunday 28 October 2018
Time: From 7.30am
Location: Sky Dive Australia – Stuart Park, Cliff Rd, North Wollongong Beach – Sky Dive the beach
Cost : $279 which covers the event AND skydive. Normal weekend tandem sky dive is $329.
Registration also includes Great Cop Drop t-shirt to wear the during the event and keep plus BBQ lunch supplied thanks to the generous support of the Police Association.
Optional cost: Video and photographs
As this is a fundraiser, it’s hoped each participant raises at least $1000.
Although supported by the NSWPF, this is not a police event and participation is off-duty, not in uniform, voluntary and there will be waivers to be signed on the day.
Also there will media leading up to the event and it’s hoped the Today Show will be broadcasting live on the morning.
The first skydiver has already committed to the event and I’m excited to announce the fearless NWMR Commander Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones APM has taken up the #1 skydiving position and has started his fundraising with pace.
The below link is to the website and if you do register go all the way through the process to create your fundraising page.
Children’s Cancer Institute – Event – Great Cop Drop
The Great Cop Drop is a NSW Police fundraising initiative supporting Children’s Cancer Institute and childhood cancer research.
Lynda LAWRIE
26/12/2024
Lynda LAWRIE
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9141670
Rank: Communications Officer – Civilian
Stations: ?, VKG Communications Officer
Service: From? ? ? to? ? ? =26 years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 24 April 1972 in Liverpool, NSW
Died on: Saturday 11 March 2017
Age: 44
Cause: Cancer
Event location: Mt Druitt Hospital
Event date: Saturday 11 March 2017
Funeral date: Thursday 16 March 2017 @ 1pm
Funeral location: North Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St, Minchinbury
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Following the death notification issued yesterday, all members are advised that a funeral service for the late Mrs Lynda Lawrie, rego 9141670 is to be held at the North Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington Street, Minchinbury on Thursday, 16 March 2017 at 1300hr. All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.
The Lawrie family have accepted an offer of police involvement at the funeral service. The Penrith Local Area Command will provide a Guard of Honour at the chapel at the commencement of the service.
Dearest Lynda, rest easy my friend and thanks for all the wonderful memories and good times. Your boys did you proud today. It was a beautiful service. You will be missed greatly. Big hugs Claire and Bushy xxx
Claire Buchtmann signed the Guest Book
2 months ago via mobile
Dearest Lynda, rest easy my friend and thanks for all the wonderful memories and good times. Your boys did you proud today. It was a beautiful service. You will be missed greatly. Big hugs Claire and Bushy xxx
Claire Buchtmann signed the Guest Book
2 months ago via mobile
Lynda
To your family I wish them solace and comfort knowing you are no longer in pain. May you rest peacefully. The world is sadder for the loss of a beautiful soul. Sambo
Stephen Samson lit a candle for Lynda Anne Lawrie
2 months ago via mobile
RIP Lynda. I hope your great fighting spirit and want to help others, even when it wasn’t going to help you, inspires your boys to be their best. Thank you for becoming my friend, I’m sorry I can’t be there today, I’m still in Yamba xx
Sandra Lanyon gave a flower for Lynda Anne Lawrie
2 months ago via mobile
Rest in Love Lynda
Tahnee Halangahu gave a flower for Lynda Anne Lawrie
2 months ago via mobile
Eva Lucas lit a candle for Lynda Anne Lawrie
2 months ago via mobile
Lynda I will miss you so much at least your in no more pain thinking of your family today fly high lovely lady love you
kim rule gave a flower for Lynda Anne Lawrie
2 months ago via mobile
Ann Sanderson lit a candle for Lynda Anne Lawrie
2 months ago via mobile
My heartfelt thoughts are with Lynda’s husband and son’s on this sad occasion, may you cherish your happy memories, Bless you all at this sad time Ann Sanderson
Ann Sanderson lit a candle for Lynda Anne Lawrie
2 months ago via mobile
Love you xx
Esme O’Driscoll gave a flower for Lynda Anne Lawrie
2 months ago via mobile
My beautiful and amazing friend. Words cannot express just how much having you in my life meant. Not a day will go by where I don’t think of you and remember the amazing, courageous and strong women you were. You are now pain free beautiful angel. Fly high and rest easy. Till we meet again. Forever in our hearts never to be forgotten
Esme O’Driscoll lit a candle for Lynda Anne Lawrie
2 months ago via mobile
RIP my little sister. Your pain and suffering are now gone and I know that you are safe with Dad and David. Thank you for the being the best sister, friend and confidant to me throughout your life. I will miss you more than words can say
Until we meet again xxxx
Carol Kenny signed the Guest Book
2 months ago via mobile
My beautiful sister your pain and suffering has now gone and I know that you are now with Dad and David. I will miss you terribly more than words can say. I was always so proud to call you my sister and your love and constant support to me throughout your life has meant so much. Your battle is now over and I want to thank you for being the best sister, friend and confidant ever to me. RIP my little sister. Until we meet again xxxxxx
Lynda is suffering from terminal cancer. Her colleagues have established a ‘Go Fund Me’ page to raise money to provide facilities which will enable relatives of cancer sufferers to stay overnight at the hospital.
Lynda Lawrie has been prescribed medical cannabis through ABC Cannabis medical clinic. The government have blocked her access. Share to help the dying mother have relief from pain in her final days.
Any Cancer patients needing a prescriber for medical cannabis please register on our website. https://abccannabis.com.au/
Boy suffers aneurysm after alleged attack in schoolyard
Rachel Olding
A high school student has reportedly suffered an aneurysm after an attack by a schoolyard bully.
Josh Lawrie, 15, was allegedly attacked last Monday at St Dominic’s College, a Catholic school in Kingswood, in western Sydney, Channel 7 Newsreported.
Josh Lawrie after the ‘one punch’ attack. Photo: Channel 7
He was reportedly walking through the schoolyard at lunchtime and was punched from behind by a student, who has since been suspended.
He continued to be punched while face-down on the ground until a friend intervened, Channel 7 News said.
Josh and his father Richard Lawrie shown in his hospital ward at Nepean Hospital. Photo: Channel 7
“The next thing I remember is being in the bathroom washing my face,” Josh said.
A police spokesman confirmed that Josh and his mother went to St Mary’s police station on Tuesday, the day after the incident, to report “an assault which is alleged to have occurred at a local high school”.
“After reporting the matter to police, the teen was taken to hospital by his mother for scans and treatment of head injuries,” the spokesman said.
Channel 7 News reported that the school initially sent Josh home with his mother Lynda Lawrie, rather than calling an ambulance.
Josh Lawrie in his hospital bed at Nepean Hospital. Photo: Channel 7
The aneurysm only surfaced during later scans.
The teenager has since undergone brain surgery and will spend his school holidays in hospital.
“I’ve … got a major brain problem and he’s just going to get a suspension for that,” Josh told Channel 7 News.
“He’s wrecked my life and he’ll only get a slap on the wrist.
“I don’t think that’s really good enough,” he said.
Channel 7 News reported that Josh has been told by doctors that he won’t be able to play sport again and will have to take blood thinning medication for the rest of his life.
Josh has been repeatedly bullied at the school and his parents told Channel 7 News that they believe the offender should be held accountable.
Ms Lawrie said that the first thing she was asked when she brought her son to the hospital was why he wasn’t taken in by an ambulance.
His father Richard Lawrie said “young fellas have to realise what they are doing” and think about the consequences of their actions.
A police spokesman said: “Police have obtained a number of statements and are now conducting inquiries into the matter.”
The school has not released an official comment but told Channel 7 News that there are two sides to the story.
Thank you for visiting our team page. Relay For Life is our opportunity to join together to make a difference in our community. Each year thousands of Australians participate in Relays across Australia and our team is proud to be part of that. By joining or donating to our team, you will be helping Cancer Council save even more lives. New South Wales Police Force take great pride in attending this years event for the 6th time. This is a great community event and is a great way for Police to interact with our community in a positive way. We once again look forward to meeting some fantastic people and engaging our community.
We’re aiming high – help us reach our fundraising goal!
From Canada to you all, Thank you for doing this for my cousin, the boys and Lynda’s memory.
Richard is my cousin and we are all devastated by the loss of Lynda.
So we send our support and thanks to you all. �♡�
By John Kidman and Sean Berry August 3 2003
The Sun-Herald
A brief is being prepared for the coroner on the baffling overdose death of a young Sydney police officer, with detectives unable to discount the possibility he met with foul play.
The tragedy has also sparked a crisis of confidence within the force’s elite Special Crimes and Internal Affairs branch (SCIA), following claims that repeat warnings about the constable running off the rails were ignored.
City Central general duties officer Matthew Williams was found dead at his Fairlight home unit on the city’s northern beaches 17 days ago, The Sun-Herald has learned.
Sources close to the investigation say he was discovered by his flatmate – also a police officer – with two isolated needle marks in his arm and a used syringe beside his bed.
Suicide and misadventure have not been ruled out, but detectives are also said to be considering the extraordinary prospect that the 26-year-old policeman was deliberately injected with a lethal dose of heroin – known within the criminal fraternity as a “hot shot”.
Internal affairs and crime scene investigators are understood to have spent almost five hours combing the apartment without finding any further trace of the drugs that killed him or other incriminating evidence.
Williams was thought to have spent the night before he died drinking with workmates into the early hours of the morning.
“There was talk about him heading up to the [Kings] Cross afterwards,” one said on condition of anonymity. “But that’s the last anyone knows about what happened.”
On Friday, senior detectives from Manly, the nearest command to where Williams’s body was found, spent the morning speaking to his parents, Robert and Mary Williams, at their home in Sydney’s inner-west.
The couple is still too distraught to speak about the case.
A spokeswoman for NSW Police Commissioner Ken Moroney said on Friday he was unable to comment on the incident while it was before the coroner.
However, a Sun-Herald investigation has found that Williams had been the subject of a series of police intelligence reports alleging his involvement with party drugs and the inner-city club scene.
Last year, Mr Moroney announced plans to thwart corruption by profiling at-risk officers and intervening to save their careers before they did the wrong thing.
An ongoing audit of internal corruption complaints by SCIA has revealed that hundreds of complaints are not being acted upon.
In Williams’s case, at least one of his colleagues is alleged to have referred to his association with staff at the Cross’s notorious Stripperama, the same club where four off-duty police officers were savagely bashed in June.
Williams’s City Central colleagues spoke warmly of him yesterday.
“He was popular, really popular,” one told The Sun-Herald.
Government Gazette of W.A. Friday 13 February 1970.
Lisa Ann CANNON
26/12/2024
Lisa Ann CANNON
late of Butler, W.A.
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # 13557
Rank: Senior Constable
Stations: ?
Service: From? ? 2008? to 27 February 2017= 9? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 20 January 1978 in Scotland
Died on: Monday 27 February 2017
Age: 39
Cause: Depression – Suicide
Funeral date: Friday 10 March 2017 @ 9am
Funeral location: Western Australia Police Academy, 81 Lakeside Dr, Joondalup, W.A.
Buried at: Private Family Cremation will be held at the PINNAROO West Chapel, Whitfords Ave, Padbury at 12 noon
Memorial at: ?
LISA is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE.
LISA is NOT mentioned on the National Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO ( Still doesn’t appear on the National Police Wall of Remembrance as of 25 August 2022 )
Lisa with her 11 year old son.
Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
CANNON (Lisa Ann):
The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police regret the passing of our colleague, Lisa Cannon Registered Number 13557. Deepest sympathy to all her loved ones.
Published in The West Australian on Mar. 8, 2017
– See more at: http://www.westannouncements.com.au/obituaries/thewest-au/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=184391916#sthash.5kJZS2XC.dpuf
CANNON:
WA POLICE UNION Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our late serving member Lisa Ann CANNON 13557 at the WA Police Academy Chapel on FRIDAY (10.03.2017) at 9.00am.
Published in The West Australian on Mar. 9, 2017
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CANNON:
The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Lisa Ann Cannon of Butler will be held at the Western Australian Police Academy Chapel, Lakeside Dr Joondalup on FRIDAY (10.03.2017) commencing at 9am.A Private Family Cremation will be held at the PINNAROO West Chapel, Whitfords Ave, Padbury at 12 noon.
WANGARA 9409 9119
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We recently lost a friend and colleague to suicide because of PTSD. She left her son and partner behind because she did not get the help she required. We owe it to her 11 year old son and for all the other partners, children and family members left behind by the officers who can see no Light at the end of the tunnel except by ending their lives. It has to STOP.
For too long, management of Australian Police Forces have silently accepted horrifically high suicide rates amongst our troops – Disproportionately higher than the Australian population.
We demand a national Coronial enquiry, seeking answers in a State by State basis. We want to learn what are the primary stressors amongst our Police, what is/can be done to minimise this, and greater support services for our Police.
“F*** You SA Police” – this was the last social media post of a SA cop who tragically took his own life just days ago.
“Suicide and bullying are rife within the police force. I’ve served as a cop in SA for 11 years now – I’ve battled first hand the toxic “suck it up princess” internal culture. It’s destroying, and costing lives.”
“I’m proud of my job, for keeping our communities safe from crime. We lock up murderers, protect domestic violence victims, and remove kids from horrific abuse. But what I’m sick of is the bureaucratic crap, intimidation and abuse of power that goes on internally.”
“Stop sweeping the fact police are killing themselves under the carpet. This is too important. My colleagues are dying around me. For too long now, management of Australian Police Forces have silently, knowingly, accepted horrifically high suicide rates amongst our troops – disproportionately higher than the Aussie population.”
I am starting this petition on behalf of myself and colleagues who are seeking an enquiry into the cause of suicides by Police in each Australian State.
We need to learn what the primary stressors are among our Police to then decide how to minimise more tragic deaths from happening.
The ‘Thin Blue Line’ is getting thinner – Please help protect those who protect our community by signing and sharing our petition.
This petition will be delivered to:
Australian State Coroners
Federal Minister for Justice
Michael Keenan MP
SA Minister for Police
Peter Malinauskas MLP
Qld Minister for Police
Mark Ryan MP
NSW Minister for Police
Troy Grant MP
Vic Minister for Police
Lisa Neville MP
ACT Minister for Police
Mick Gentleman MLA
Tas Minister for Police
Rene Hidding MP
NT Minister for Police
Michael Gunner MLA
Minister for Police; Road Safety; Training and Workforce Development; Women’s Interests Hon. Liza Harvey MLA
Police Officers everywhere, both past and present, are inevitably bound by a common bond. This linkage, this manacle or shackle… this incredibly wonderful thing that ties us all together, is forged in both adversity and success. It manifests itself in both tragedy and triumph, in sadness and elation.
At the commencement of every shift, our goal is to ultimately make it home at the end of the day. To collectively ensure that our colleagues do the same. In achieving this, we go a long way towards providing the comfort and protection that communities around the world so desperately need.
Since the dawn of time, Police Officers everywhere have rested soundly in the knowledge that should some tragedy befall them, their loved ones will forever be looked after. That the bond with their colleagues, forged with blood, sweat and no shortage of tears will in part be passed onto those left behind.
And so it is in this case.
On 27 February 2017, Senior Constable Lisa Cannon of the Western Australian Police sadly left this world, leaving behind a son, Adam.
We are certain that Adam has been surrounded by love… that he is in no doubt that his mother loved him with her entire heart.
As he grows into a man though, it is vitally important that he is made aware of just how highly his mother was regarded on both sides of the world. As Adam’s Police family, our small part in this is to pass on this legacy.
Please assist us in our endeavours to raise as much money as we can for Adam if only to reinforce to him during this journey that he is not alone in his grief, that Lisa’s extended blue family walks beside him every step of the way.
The funeral for Brevet Sergeant Ashley Meek, South Australia Police will be held at 10.00am on Wednesday 15 March 2017 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 388 Montague Road Para Vista S.A. and then at Kibby Gardens, Enfield Memorial Park, Browning Street Clearview for a committal service.
Ashley was a decorated veteran, serving proudly with the Royal Australian Army in both East Timor and Iraq, as well as faithfully serving the people of South Australia.
Despite the incredible outpouring of grief following Ashley’s death, what is abundantly clear is that Ashley was dearly loved by all his family and friends. Described as a champion bloke, we intend remembering Ashley the way that he lived, as a true hero.
Rest easy blue brother… your work here is done.
MEEK, Ashley.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Grant Stevens, on behalf of all members of the South Australia Police, extends his deepest sympathy and condolences to Ashley’s family, friends and colleagues. Brevet Sergeant Ashley Meek will be sadly missed throughout SAPOL.
This is Ashley Meek. Late last night in rural Australia Ashley took his own life. He was the 6th recorded veteran of the last wars on foreign soil to have taken their own life in 2017. Last year 75 Australian veterans took their own lives.
For the last five years, ever since I was taken under the wing of the Australian Defence Force and toured through the war in Afghanistan I have heard one veteran after another, from every tier of Defence, from every part of Australia tell me how difficult receiving help is for them. It is not new news that The Department of Veteran’s Affairs or DVA is a cumbersome and hopelessly ineffective bureaucracy. Young men and women who had served many tours of Afghanistan quietly called them the DVE to me, or Department of Veteran’s Enemies.
For too many years the DVA only counted suicides amongst enrolled Defence Force members as suicides associated with service. The young man I met who was homeless in Sydney last year after serving 5 tours of Afghanistan would not have been counted because he had been discharged in 2012 with PTSD. If Defence had discharged you for psychological illness and you suicided, then your death was not associated officially with your deployment. It was cruel, misleading and wrong.
Now the DVA is pushing for veterans to be administered as welfare recipients under the community services portfolio. I was sitting at my computer last night trying to get my head around what the changes would mean for some of my young friends who suffer from PTSD after their service in Afghanistan. At the same time I was pondering the Legislative Amendment before Parliament Ashley Meek took his own life. DVA is closing the services that they have offered veterans ever since the Vietnam War. Veterans’ Access Network (VAN) offices around Australia have been steadily closing down. Instead of those services veterans will have no option but Centrelink.
Next time a Prime Minister commits tens of thousands of young Australians to war on the other side of the planet I hope that that same Prime Minister assures those young souls that they will be respected, supported and cared for when they return, and that no expense will be spared in their recovery. Otherwise, do not commit our youth to war..
A South Australia police officer posted “F*** you SA Police” on his Facebook before walking into a local hospital and taking his life in front of medical staff last night.
The man reportedly drove to Cowell, about a 500km drive west of Adelaide, before entering the District Hospital around 9.45pm, news.com.au reported.
It is not known if the officer was on or off duty at the time of his death.
A brief statement issued by SA Police said authorities were “preparing a report for the coroner following the death of a man at Cowell on March 5”.
“No other persons are being sought at this time,” the statement read.
A South Australia Police spokesperson told news.com.au they had “nothing further to add”.
Cowell District Hospital has been contacted for comment.
One of the police officer’s colleagues, who asked to remain anonymous, said the man “posted (a) ‘f*** you‘ msg (sic) to SAPOL” on Facebook moments before he died
“The messages said F*** SAPOL and some other comments,” the source said.
The man, who news.com.au has chosen not to identify, has been described on social media as “a well respected officer, and former ADF member, who will be missed by many”.
“This bloke was and will forever remain a dead set legend,” another person wrote.
“No one saw it coming. We got the watch now brother.”
“We are all better people having known you,” another said.
The reports prompted several state police officers to also come forward and highlight that a lack of welfare support for work-related mental health issues including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder was also a problem in state policing.
“South Australia has just seen one of their officers (take her own life),” one police officer told news.com.au.
We recently lost a friend and colleague to suicide because of PTSD. She left her son and partner behind because she did not get the help she required. We owe it to her 11 year old son and for all the other partners, children and family members left behind by the officers who can see no Light at the end of the tunnel except by ending their lives. It has to STOP.
For too long, management of Australian Police Forces have silently accepted horrifically high suicide rates amongst our troops – Disproportionately higher than the Australian population.
We demand a national Coronial enquiry, seeking answers in a State by State basis. We want to learn what are the primary stressors amongst our Police, what is/can be done to minimise this, and greater support services for our Police.
“F*** You SA Police” – this was the last social media post of a SA cop who tragically took his own life just days ago.
“Suicide and bullying are rife within the police force. I’ve served as a cop in SA for 11 years now – I’ve battled first hand the toxic “suck it up princess” internal culture. It’s destroying, and costing lives.”
“I’m proud of my job, for keeping our communities safe from crime. We lock up murderers, protect domestic violence victims, and remove kids from horrific abuse. But what I’m sick of is the bureaucratic crap, intimidation and abuse of power that goes on internally.”
“Stop sweeping the fact police are killing themselves under the carpet. This is too important. My colleagues are dying around me. For too long now, management of Australian Police Forces have silently, knowingly, accepted horrifically high suicide rates amongst our troops – disproportionately higher than the Aussie population.”
I am starting this petition on behalf of myself and colleagues who are seeking an enquiry into the cause of suicides by Police in each Australian State.
We need to learn what the primary stressors are among our Police to then decide how to minimise more tragic deaths from happening.
The ‘Thin Blue Line’ is getting thinner – Please help protect those who protect our community by signing and sharing our petition.
This petition will be delivered to:
Australian State Coroners
Federal Minister for Justice
Michael Keenan MP
SA Minister for Police
Peter Malinauskas MLP
Qld Minister for Police
Mark Ryan MP
NSW Minister for Police
Troy Grant MP
Vic Minister for Police
Lisa Neville MP
ACT Minister for Police
Mick Gentleman MLA
Tas Minister for Police
Rene Hidding MP
NT Minister for Police
Michael Gunner MLA
Minister for Police; Road Safety; Training and Workforce Development; Women’s Interests Hon. Liza Harvey MLA
MARCHING in the French National Day Parade and Western Front commemorative services, Sergeant Ashley Meek honoured fourth-generation cousin – and Gawler soldier – Lance Corporal Stewart Grigg last Thursday.
Sgt Meek, who has strong family connections in the Gawler area, serves in the 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australia Regiment, and recently embarked on a month-long trip, joining the army contingent for the French National Day Parade.
“The experience was extra special due to having a family history and connection within my unit to the battles in France,” Sgt Meek said.
“Getting to escort the colours, which my family fought for, was the icing on the cake.”
Gawler-born L.Cpl Stewart Grigg was enlisted in the 27th Battalion on February 4, 1915, and was awarded three medals for his service – the 1914-1915 Star, the British War Medal and a Victory Medal.
He served in Egypt, Gallipoli and the Western Front, where he was killed in action during the battle of Agincourt on March 26, 1917.
“Although his remains are yet to be found, his memorial is located at Villers-Bretonneux in France and I intend to visit this site one day,” Sgt Meek said.
He said the trip was a chance to pay his last respects to the late L.Cpl Grigg.
During the Western Front commemorations, he was part of the firing party during the reburial ceremonies.
“It is a very big honour to have been selected as part of the army contingent for French National Day Parade, and, in particular, to go to the Western Front and participate in the commemorative events taking place there,” he said.
In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Nice, France, Sgt Meek said Australian troops remained “positive”.
“We are here to do a job and pay respect to our forefathers, but France, as a whole, is quite vigilant,” he said.
“The hospitality of the French people and the army has been great.”
Sgt Meek will return home later this month.
150 at Lock Dawn Service
IN sombre silence, more than 150 people gathered in the cold pre-dawn to commemorate Anzac Day at Lock.
After an Anzac Day introduction by Neil Cummins, Noel Siviour shared three short extracts from the 2/48th Battalion records.
Noel’s father, Lindsay Siviour, was in the 2/48th Battalion.
National serviceman Richard Cummins spoke of the charge of the Light Horsemen at Beersheba. His wife’s grandfather, Cliff Cabot, was in the 3rd Light Horse Regiment that served in Palestine.
Local Lone Scout Kendall Meyers beautifully recited the poem For the Fallen.
Mark Siviour, who served in East Timor and the Solomon Islands, spoke of Thomas Currie Derrick, known as Diver Derrick, who received the Victoria Cross for his assault at Sattelburg, New Guinea in 1943.
Brevet Sergeant Ashley Meek shared Ben Roberts-Smith’s heroism in Afghanistan during 2010 for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Ashley Meek also read out the Ode of Remembrance, which was followed by the haunting bugling of Doug Monks’ Last Post.
There was one minute of silence and then as Reveille was played, Brevet Sergeant James McFarlane raised the flag.
Reverend Sue Ellis of the Lock Uniting Church led the gathering with the Lord’s Prayer.
Before she read the Soldier’s Prayer, she spoke of Martin Andrews, a former priest, who was a stretcher-bearer for the Medical Corps.
Councillor Malcolm Hancock laid a wreath on behalf of the Elliston District Council.
Lone Scouts, Australian military, CWA and family members also laid wreaths and flowers in remembrance of the fallen and the ceremony closed with prayer and the benediction by reverend Sue Ellis.
LADS (Lock and Districts Services) president Wayne Hodge thanked all for attending and then the club provided a cooked breakfast for all.
