‘Warrants’ Mustow as Phil Clay called him. Every time I stuffed up the Warrant Books he quietly fixed them up. Sad news as he was a really nice fella.
‘ Matey Bob ‘:
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Relations in ‘the job’: Sue BYTHEWAY, NSWPF # P/W 0207 ( Niece on her fathers side )
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 042
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8159
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 18 July 1955 ( aged 19 years, 6 months, 29 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed Monday 29 August 1955 ( aged 19 years, 8 months, 10 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed 29 August 1966
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Appears in the 1969 ‘Stud book’ but not the 1975 issue
Final Rank: = ?
Stations: ?, ‘ D ‘ District ( 1966 ), ?,
Service: From 18 July 1955to? ? c1975 = ? years, Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = ?
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Born: Thursday 19 December 1935
Died on: Sunday 23 May 2021
Age: 85 years, 4 months, 4 days
Organ Donor: No – age prohibitive
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
LIVE STREAM?
Wake location: ???
Wake date: ???
Funeral Parlour: ?
R.I.P. REX ALLAN BYTHEWAY 19.12.1935 – 23.5 2021 Loving Husband to Myrtle, Father to Allan, David, Judith, Margaret & Kevin. ” Its an ill wind that blows no good ” May they be happy together as they rest.
Buried at: Penrith General Cemetery, Cox Ave, Kingswood, NSW
Grave Location: Section: Lawn Row: 3 Plot: C-06
Grave GPS: -33.7557917, 150.7184306
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2023 )
REX is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 27 September 1963 (No.94), page 2901
SHIRE OF MERRIWA.— Cattle Slaughtering and Diseased Animals and Meat Act, 1902-57.—Notice is hereby given that Constable Rex Allan Bytheway, with the approval of the Commissioner of Police and the Minister for Agriculture and Conservation, has been appointed by the Council of the Shire of Merriwa in accordance with section 4 (2) of the abovenamed Act and subsection 4 of section 294 of the Local Government Act, 1919, as Inspector of Slaughterhouses in respect of that portion of the Shire situated within the Cassilis Police Patrol.
When Rex Bytheway, aged 7 years, the son of Mrs. G. Bytheway, of Dubbo, fell from a rail on which he was sitting, he suffered a severe laceration of the tongue, and several teeth were loosened.
After rendering first aid, Dubbo ambulance took Rex to a local surgery and afterwards to the Dubbo District Hospital. His tongue was stitched.
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Nick was a Sgt at Taree whilst I was at Forster. He also lived in Forster. Worked with him several times over the years. He did at one stage become President of the Forster RSL. He had the gift of the gab, and loved to talk on a microphone, so much so, that we used to say if there was one within cooeee of him he would end up on it. There was 1 time I will never forget. I was at a fatal accident out of town on the way to Taree, (driver had a medical episode) hit a tree in a paddock. I saw Nick stride over (on his way to work) and said, “Everything under control here Constable?” I replied that the driver was deceased and without hesitating, turned on his heels and started to walk away, saying “You can handle that, I better get to work.” He was one of a kind, good bloke. R I P Nick.
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I was a member of the NSWPF between 1975 to 2003 ( # 17463 ) and attached to Fairfield GDs, Four Wheels, Cabramatta GDs, Wollongong GDs, Warilla HWP, Wollongong HWP, South Region Command – Hurstville, Sutherland HWP ( on their roster only – whilst I worked out of South Region Command ), Warilla GDs, Pt Kembla GDs, Warilla GDs.
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NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 042
Class 042 Started at Redfern Academy on Monday 18 July 1955 & were Sworn In on Monday 29 August 1955.
Alan was a Cadet and actually started at the Academy 2 years earlier – possibly with a Class at Penrith Police College.
NSW Police Cadet # 1049
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 8195
Uniform # 3834
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday 14 January 1953 ( aged 16 years, 4 months, 1 day )
Probationary Constable- appointed Tuesday 13 September 1955 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed 13 September 1956
Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 September 1961
Detective – appointed 3 November 1962 ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed 13 September 1966
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 19 January 1972
Was Appointed as a Special Constable for the State of Queensland.
Final Rank: = Detective Sergeant 3rd Class
Stations: As a Police Cadet: C.I.Branch – M.O. Section ( 14 May 1953 ),Regent St ( 2 Division )( 2 November 1953 ), Records Branch ( 20 Division )( 22 March 1954 ), Liverpool ( 22 Division )( Cadet )( 17 May 1954 ), 28 June 1954 is transferred to Newcastle Police Station, Phillip St ( 4 Division )( Traffic )( 4 July 1955 )
As a Sworn Member: Burwood ( 9 Division ) GDs ( 26 September 1955 – 16 October 1955 ), Strathfield ( 9 Division )( GDs )( 17 October 1955 – 3 July 1957 ), C.I. Branch ( Temporary )( 4 July 1957 – 1 September 1957 ), C.I. Branch ( Permanent ) ( 2 September 1957 – 4 March 1959 ), Casino ( North Coast District )( General Duties ) ( 5 March 1959 – 2 November 1959 ), Grafton ( C.I. Duties )( Probation )( 3 November 1959 – 2 May 1960 ), Grafton ( C.I. Duties )( Permanent )( 3 May 1960 – 15 October 1963 ), Regent St ( Detectives )( 16 October 1963 – 2 August 1964 ), Burwood ( Detectives )( 3 August 1964 – 16 March 1965 ), North Coast District – West Kempsey ( C.I. Duties )( 17 March 1965 – 1968 ), R District ( Newcastle )( 1969 ), ?, Inverell ( 1971 – )( DetSenCon – Det Sgt 3/c ) – Disengagement ( Resigned )
Service: From 14 January 1953 to27 May 1978 ( Resigned ) = 25 years, 4 months, 13 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 41 years, 8 months, 14 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 44 years, 10 months, 20 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
whoever: Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal – granted 20 February 1978
Commendation recorded upon his Service Register:
Commended for the part played by him in the search for Kevin John SIMMONDS and Leslie Allan NEWCOMBE who escaped from the State Penitentiary, Long Bay, on the 9th October 1959.
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Inverell Police Station staff in 1971 Rear Row ( L – R ) ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? Front Row ( L – R ) ?, Alan BROWN # 8195 , ?, ?, ?, ?, ?
Community Connect – the newsletter of Ballina Shire Council October 2012
Upon entering the employ of the NSWPF – Alan was described thus:
Foot Patrol
5′ 9″ tall, ( Cadet ) 5′ 9.5″ ( ProCst )
10 st 13 lb in weight ( Cadet ) 12 st 9.5 lb ( ProCst )
Hazel eyes, Fair hair, Medium complexion.
Native of Guildford, NSW
Was Single but married on the 11 April 1957.
Prior calling was a Shop Assistant for 2 weeks and a Pen Mechanic for 2 months. ( what was a “Pen” mechanic? )
He holds the School Intermediate Certificate.
He attained a Shorthand speed of 100 wpm on the 1 July 1956.
He attained a mark of 86.5% at the completion of Training Class # 47 ( although my records have him in Class 42 )
Alan Passed his Cst 1/c exam on 24 June 1958
He failed his Sgt 3/c exam twice ( 17 May 1968 & 16 May 1969 ) but passed on 15 May 1970.
He sat the Sgt 1/c exam twice but failed on 14 May 1974 & 13 May 1975. He did not attain that rank.
He sat and passed his Detectives examination on the 16 – 17 October 1962.
He was certified as completing his motor vehicle drivers course on the 4 January 1956 and was also certified to ride solo Police motor cycles on the 24 November 1955.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 7 January 1972 (No.1), page 30
PUBLIC HOSPITALS ACT, 1929, AS AMENDED
I, Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, Governor of the State of New South Wales, do, by this my Order, upon the recommendation of The Hospitals Commission of New South Wales, and with the advice of the Executive Council of the said State, accept the resignation of Mr B. T. Sykes as a Director of The Inverell District Hospital and appoint Mr Alan John Brown, detective-sergeant, 4 Rivers Street, Inverell, in pursuance of section 25 of the Public Hospitals Act, 1929, as amended, to hold office in his stead.
Dated this 22nd day of December, 1971.
A. R. CUTLER, Governor. (26S4) A. H. JAGO, Minister for Health.
Elwyn Thomas McDougall, 22, labourer, was sentenced at Newcastle Court yesterday to one month‘s imprisonment for having unlawfully assaulted Police Cadet Alan John Brown, in Newcastle on Saturday.
Constable R. Gaudion said Cadet Brown was walking along Hunter-street when McDougall and another man stepped across his path and asked him whether he wanted to fight.
Cadet Brown replied that he did not, and went to walk away, when McDougall hit him in the nose.
McDougall was arrested 15 minutes later.
The police prosecutor ( Sergeant Lithgow ) said McDougall had previous convictions for larceny and breaking, entering and stealing.
After Mr. Hardwicke, SM., had sentenced McDougall, McDougall asked the Magistrate whether he could have a fine. Mr. Hardwicke said: “Because of the way you conduct yourself in the street, you will have to learn a lesson.”
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Plot: ? Section: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2023 )
LUKE IS NOT ( Currently ) mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( But is entitled to be )
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
GoFundMe for 15 month old Jack and his mother Eli – can be found HERE
Luke & Eli
The Golden Boot 24 April 2023 There’s no more prized image in the cops than having your photo taken with the famed Golden Boot on the balcony of the Narrandera Footy Club. Many have tried, few have succeeded; One of which was Sgt Luke Stephenson – Liverpool Kings. Sadly the blue family lost Luke recently and he leaves behind a young family. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Lukes family. Please give what you can. We all do this part well. 💙🤍 https://www.gofundme.com/f/luke-stephenson
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Star of Courage; National Medal; NSW Police Valour Award; NSW Police Medal, – two clasps – 15 Years, 20 Years; National Police Service Medal.
Leah Helene Rudder on reverse of suspension bar of first medal, Leah Helene Rudder on all other medals except the third medal which has Senior Constable Leah Helene Rudder.
All medals pantographed.
The first two and the second two medals court mounted as pairs, the last medal with pin-back suspender bar. Nearly uncirculated.
Together with booklet for Investiture at Government House and with Entry Card to Admit Senior Constable LH Rudder; booklet Attestation Parade, Constable Education Program, at which Senior Constable Rudder was presented with Commissioner’s Valour Award; letters of congratulations from important officials; various articles, newspaper clippings, posters and a host of other documents and photos relating to the courage and police service of Senior Constable Leah Rudder.
Star of Courage: Awarded by the Governor-General Michael Jeffery and presented at Government House, Canberra 12 March 2007.
Citation: In the early morning of 10 April 2003, Senior Constable Rudderrescued an unconscious man from a burning house at Tarro, New South Wales.
At around midnight, Senior Constable Rudder was driving into her driveway after work when she heard breaking glass and yelling coming from a neighbouring house. She drove to investigate and found a female using a garden hose through a window of a house that was on fire. The woman informed Senior Constable Rudder that she had called emergency services. The fire had engulfed the front section of the house. Senior Constable Rudder looked through a partially broken window to determine whether the occupant of the house was still inside.
Visibility was poor, so she used a steel bucket she found at the rear of the house to break more of the window. She was still unable to see inside and the window was too high for her to gain access, so she returned to the rear of the house and tried the back door. It was locked so she kicked the wooden door repeatedly until she had made a hole to crawl through. She was unable to gain access, however, due to intense heat and smoke. She returned to her vehicle, called for assistance and grabbed a torch. Senior Constable Rudder used the torch to smash a window and look inside for any occupants. She saw a man lying on the floor, wedged between the foot of a bed and the wall. She returned to her car to advise colleagues who had now arrived, that she was going inside to rescue the man. One of her colleagues went with her and they both entered the house through the hole in the rear door. They tried to drag the man from the house but he remained wedged and they were forced to retreat when they were overcome by the intense heat and thick smoke.
After getting some fresh air, they re-entered the house and, despite the fire gaining in intensity, returned to the bedroom. As they dragged the man to the door of the bedroom, the walls and ceiling began to collapse and both officers were showered with sparks and debris. The man became jammed in the doorway, and while Senior Constable Rudder tried to free him, her colleague was forced to retreat due to smoke inhalation. Senior Constable Rudder continued to pull the unconscious man by his feet down the hallway.
A colleague then assisted her in removing the man from the burning house to safety. By her actions, Senior Constable Rudder displayed conspicuous bravery.
NSW Police Commissioner’s Valour Award: Conferred upon Senior Constable Leah Helene Rudder 3 December 2003 by K.E.Moroney, Commissioner of Police.
Citation: In recognition of the extreme bravery and meritorious service displayed when undertaking the successful rescue of a person from a house fire at Tarro on 11 April 2003.
Senior Constable Rudder became aware of a residence which was well alight and ascertained that a person was inside. Access was gained by crawling through a hole in a door made whilst gaining entry to the building. The occupant was located unconscious and wedged between the wall and furniture. Unable to release the person, she exited the premises to call for additional support.
On the arrival of assistance a further attempt to release the occupant was undertaken. However, due to smoke inhalation and the intense heat both officers left the premises.
Undeterred and facing intense heat, acrid smoke and falling debris, Senior Constable Rudder re-entered the premises unaccompanied. On that occasion she was able to free the person and began pushing the occupant along the floor.
Although this situation presented a real threat to Senior Constable Rudder’s life, she maintained her resolve and was eventually able to complete a successful rescue with the assistance of other personnel.
By her actions Senior Constable Rudder displayed courage, professionalism and responsibility to the community in an extremely dangerous situation. She is highly commended for her valour under extreme duress.
Leah Helene Kennaway, born 15 July 1970 at Deniliquin, NSW and then moved to Goulburn where her father worked as Valuer General and here she attended Goulburn High School; moved to Wagga Wagga when her father was appointed Regional Valuer General and attended Kooringal High School there until completing her Higher School Certificate; joined NSW Police Force on 24 April 1989 as a Student Police Officer, this was the first class conducted under the new PREP (Pole Recruit Education Program), a 6-month training course that included a placement period at Wagga Wagga Police Station;
attested to rank of Probationary Constable 24 Oct 1989 and stationed at Kings Cross Police Station where she performed General Duties Police, both mobile and beat patrol;
confirmed as a Constable Oct1990; for next 5 years at Kings Cross Patrol she performed secondments with various roles and duties within Sydney Charge Room and Cell Complex, Prisoner Transport Unit, Riot Squad and Sexual Assault Unit;
one of only a few female officers to train with the newly formed Riot Squad and highly sought-after IROC (Initial Response Officer’s Course) selected and specifically trained to take sexual assault statements from victims;
appointed Constable First Class in 1995;
married on 07 Jan 1995 to police officer David John Rudder;
twin boy and girl born prematurely at Paddington, Sydney NSW on 30 Aug 1995;
Senior Constables David and Leah Rudder transferred to Lower Hunter Command in Mar 1996,
David stationed at Cessnock Police Station and
Leah at Maitland Police Station where she performed duties General Duties, Domestic Violence, Warrant and Summons, Sexual Assault and as a Police Negotiator; she had another son born in 1998 and continued to work in a part-time capacity at Maitland Police Station as a Domestic Violence Liaison Officer for the Lower Hunter Command encompassing 17 police stations and also continued working as an IROC Officer, Police Negotiator and later as an Investigator at Newcastle Crash Investigator Unit;
Senior Constable Leah Rudder was medically discharged from the NSW Police Force with both physical and psychological injuries on 23 December 2010 after a 22-year career.
Senior Constable Leah Rudder was the first female police officer in Australia to be awarded the Star of Courage. She was also given the honour of being the only female of a number of life size fixed banners erected on ‘Heroes Walk‘ at the NSW Police Academy and she appears in The Who’s Who of Australia 2008 and the Valour Roll at the NSW Police Academy.
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A policewoman’s single-minded determination to save an unconscious man from his burning NSW home has been recognised with one of Australia’s highest-ranked bravery awards.
Senior Constable Leah Rudder is one of two heroes announced Monday as being awarded with the Australian Bravery Decorations’ Star of Courage medal.
The other brave Australian to receive the star is South Australian truck driver Daryl Smith who rescued a man from a burning car after an accident in 2002.
The star is awarded for non-military acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril where people put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.
Hours after dragging 42-year-old Charlton Redding away from the flames and smoke engulfing his home at Tarro, near Maitland, in 2003, Sen Const Rudder said: “I had one thing in mind – to get him out alive”.
The officer, who had served 14 years with the force and was aged 32 at the time of the rescue, had finished a 15 hour shift about midnight on April 11, 2003, when she pulled up in the driveway of her home.
She heard explosions, breaking glass and yelling coming from her neighbours’ yard and quickly realised Mr Redding’s house was on fire.
The mother of three called for back-up and discovered Mr Redding was still alive, but unconscious and wedged between a bed and a wall.
After about 20 kicks she managed to smash through the back door and was joined at that stage by Senior Constable Jules Moylan, 35.
However, heavy smoke and heat forced the officers to retreat a short time later.
They regrouped and forged into the home a second time as fire started to rip through walls and the ceiling began to collapse.
They managed to get Mr Redding to the hallway near the back door before again being forced back.
Const Moylan was so badly affected by smoke he could not go back again. It was then that Const Rudder fully realised she was risking her life.
“It was a hard choice – I was very tempted at one stage to just let him go, I’d tried … but I’m a very determined person,” she said on the day of the rescue.
“But we knew he was still alive, we were so close to getting him out, we had minutes left.”
Sen Const Rudder is still in the force, working with a domestic violence unit in the NSW Hunter Valley.
Since 1975, and including Monday’s awards, there have been 129 stars awarded. The highest award in the scheme is the Cross of Valour.
Three Hunter Valley police officers have been recognised for their bravery, after they helped rescue a man from a burning house near Maitland four years ago.
Senior constables Leah Rudder, Jules Moylan and Gregory Payne helped save the unconscious man in the early hours of April 10, 2003.
Senior Constable Rudder, who was returning home from work, came across the burning building at Tarro and spotted the man lying on the bedroom floor.
She and Senior Constable Moylan had to make several attempts to save him, after being overcome by intense heat and thick smoke.
At one stage, the walls and ceiling started to collapse – Senior Constable Gregory Payne then came to assist.
Senior constables Rudder and Moylan have received the Star of Courage, while Senior Constable Payne has been recognised with a Commendation for Brave Conduct.
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Buried at: ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2023 )
PETER is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE IN TIME
It was announced, in May 2024, that Peter’s unfortunate death is to be considered ” occurring in the execution of Duty ” and thus
PETER IS mentioned on the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance and honoured on Police Remembrance Day – 2024
PETER IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
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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.
On New Year’s day, ( 1 January 2023 ) the Blue Mountains Police Rescue Squad lost one of their most respected rescue operators. Sgt Stone was killed rescuing his son from a rip on the state’s far south coast.
Sergeant Stone was not only a much loved Rescue Operator with the squad but also a General Duties Sergeant with the Blue Mountains Police area Command. From coordinating large scale, multi-agency search and rescue operations to mentoring a junior staff member, he would give freely of his time even if he didn’t have the time to give.
He leaves behind a wife and a young family.
The NSW Police Legacy has set up a fundraising page to assist Sgt Stone’s family.
All funds raised will be used to help ease the financial burden on the family during this difficult time, and provide ongoing support for their future.
Any contribution that you can make is greatly appreciated.
Please click on the below link to make a donation.
The man who died while rescuing a teenager caught in a rip on the state’s south coast has been identified as a serving NSW Police officer.
Sergeant Peter Stone, aged 44, drowned after rescuing his 14-year-old son at a beach near Narooma on Sunday (1 January 2023).
Sgt Stone attested in December 2000 and was most recently performing duties at Blue Mountains Police Area Command, which included specialist rescue operations.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb extended condolences to Peter’s family and friends.
“Sergeant Stone was well-liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” Commissioner Webb said.
“His death is a tragic loss to the NSW Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”
Blue Mountains Police Area Commander, Superintendent Don Faulds, said Peter was exceptional man, a brilliant operator and will be dearly missed.
“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” Supt Faulds said.
“He was always quick – if not first – to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.
“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”
Sgt Stone’s family has requested the media continue to respect their privacy at this time.
Tragedy as off-duty police officer dies after rescuing son at Narooma beach
The police officer helped his son out of a rip before getting into trouble himself.
An off-duty police officer who died after saving his son, who got into trouble in the water at an unpatrolled beach on the NSW south coast, has been identified.
Peter Stone, 45, went to rescue his 14-year-old son after he got caught in a rip at Bogola Beach, near Narooma, on New Year’s Day.
He was able to help the boy out of the water before he became caught in the rip.
He was pulled from the water unconscious.
Paramedics were called to the beach about 1.30pm and performed CPR on him, but he could not be saved.
The family had been on holiday in the area and the man’s wife was at the beach at the time of the incident.
The man has been identified as a sergeant with the NSW Police Force, attached to the Blue Mountains Police Area Command.
Stone attested in December 2000 and his duties included specialist rescue operations.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb extended condolences to Stone’s family and friends.
“Sergeant Stone was well liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” Webb said.
“His death is a tragic loss to the NSW Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”
Blue Mountains Police Area Commander, Superintendent Don Faulds, said Stone would be dearly missed.
“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” Faulds said.
“He was always quick – if not first – to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.
“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”
Tragic rescue
Acting Inspector Paul Hoyer said the rip was “quite substantial”.
“This is a tragedy that will cut through to the family, his friends, his work mates,” Hoyer told reporters on Monday.
“It’s devastating at this time of the year.”
Hoyer said the South Coast, which is a popular tourist destination, was busy at this time of the year.
He warned people should be careful when heading out on the roads and going to beaches.
“If you do want to go to the beach, swim between the flags at a patrolled beach,” he said.
Local police are investigating the incident and will prepare a report for the coroner.
Any witnesses or those with information about the officer’s death are urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A New South Wales police officer — who drowned while saving his son from a rip on the state’s south coast — has been remembered as a “hero” who was skilled in rescue operations.
Key points:
Sergeant Peter Stone worked in the Blue Mountains
He was passionate about rescue operations and has been labelled a “hero” by colleagues
As his final act, Sergeant Stone, 44, saved his 14-year-old son
The 44-year-old had entered the water at a secluded beach to rescue his son, 14, from a strong rip just before 1:30pm.
He managed to push his son to safety but Sergeant Stone did not survive, despite the efforts of lifesavers, who performed CPR.
Sergeant Stone — who was off-duty at the time — joined the force in 2000 and was most recently attached to the Blue Mountains police command, where he performed specialist rescue operations.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb offered her condolences to Sergeant Stone’s friends and family.
“Sergeant Stone was well-liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” she said.
“His death is a tragic loss to the New South Wales Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”
Blue Mountains police commander Superintendent Don Faulds said Sergeant Stone was considered a mate and hero to his colleagues.
“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” he said.
“He was always quick — if not first — to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.
“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”
On Monday, Surf Life Saving NSW chief Steven Pearce said Sergeant Stone’s actions had saved his son.
“Heroically, he was able to assist [the boy] out of danger, out of the rip, but he himself remained in the rip and submerged in front of witnesses,” Mr Pearce said.
It has been the busiest summer period for lifesavers in three years, with thousands flocking to New South Wales beaches over the holidays, free of COVID-19 restrictions.
More than 1,000 rescues have been performed so far this summer, according to Surf Life Saving NSW president George Sales.
Family and friends of Sergeant Peter Stone will farewell the fallen officer at a full police funeral in the state’s Blue Mountains today (Thursday 12 January 2023).
The highly regarded police officer drowned after rescuing his 14-year-old son at Bogola Beach, south of Narooma on Sunday 1 January 2023
A funeral procession with marching escort will travel along the College access road at the conclusion of the church service.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb extended condolences to Peter’s family and friends.
“Sergeant Stone was well-liked by all those who knew him, and we are not surprised by his selfless actions,” Commissioner Webb said.
“His death is a tragic loss to the NSW Police Force and my thoughts are with Peter’s wife, family, friends and colleagues during this terribly sad time.”
Blue Mountains Police Area Commander, Superintendent Don Faulds, said Peter was exceptional man, a brilliant operator and will be dearly missed.
“Peter had dedicated his professional life to helping the community and had a real passion for rescue operations, particularly here in the rugged mountain terrain,” Supt Faulds said.
“He was always quick – if not first – to offer his help or assistance around the command and his colleagues considered him a mate.
“As we mourn our mate, we acknowledge the loss of a husband, father and hero.”
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NSWPF:
Retired Commissioner Anthony Raymond Lauer APM passed away on Wednesday, 30 November, aged 86 years.
He joined in April 1955 and served as Commissioner from March 1991 until his retirement in January 1996.
Over 40 years of service, retired Commissioner Lauer served in general duties, as a traffic patrol cyclist and in a range of criminal investigative roles.
He was Chief Superintendent in Charge at the Criminal Investigation Branch, Assistant Commissioner at Professional Responsibility and Deputy Commissioner before his appointment as commissioner in March of 1991.
He was a graduate of the University of Sydney, Australian Police Staff College in Manly, and attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lauer family and friends at this sad time.
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