Jason DeRIDDER
Jason DeRIDDER
AKA ?
Late of Camden
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 2003949
Rank: Special Constable 1st Class
Final Rank = Special Constable 1st Class
Stations: ?, Security Management Unit –
Service: From ? ? ? to 24 December 2018 = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Monday 24 December 2018
Age: 45
Cause: Cancer ? –
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 4 January 2019 @ 11am
Funeral location: St Pauls Catholic Church, John St, Camden
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Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
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Paul Matthew TOPHAM
Paul Matthew TOPHAM
AKA TOPPY
Late of ?
Victoria Police Force
Academy Class # ????
Regd. # 36971
Rank: Senior Constable
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Hastings, Southern Metro Region – Somerville HWP – Death
Service: From ? ? ? to 1 January 2019 = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Posthumously ( 9 Jan 2019 ) Awarded a Commendation for two incidents he attended ( as mentioned below )
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Tuesday 1 January 2019
Age: 37
Cause: PTSD – Suicide – Mental Health issues – ( Method ? )
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Wednesday 9 January 2019 @ 4.30pm
Funeral location: the Cumulus Stratus Chapel, Bunorong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston – Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South
Wake location: ?TBA
Funeral Parlour: ?TBA
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
PAUL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
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Today I attended the funeral service of Senior Constable Paul TOPHAM and listened to the many messages of love and appreciation of a great family man that Toppy was.
As I stood in the foyer of the Cumulus Stratus Chapel, I observed a full house of family, friends and police members paying respects to a man that was destined to be a member of the blue army. 6ft 9 inches tall and it was mentioned very big feet which were noticed during the beautiful photo presentation of his life.
We all observed a man that cared for his partner, 5 children and the family pets. I also saw a man with a love of motor bike riding or driving a tractor.His father spoke of Paul always finding peace on the property in Yea.
His father also spoke about the battle Paul had for many years being diagnosed with PTSD and thanked many that assisted Paul during his journey.
The funeral service finished with the sound of a single bagpipe player walking through the large guard of honour for Paul.
In memory of Pauls police life he received a commendation for the work he performed in relation to a high profile public incident where he looked after the grieving mother whose child had just been murdered. Paul was also the first on scene giving CPR to the Hastings Jeweller who was murdered during a daylight robbery. These events unfortunately took a toll on a man who had a big heart
To all my friends who I spoke to today at the service and all those that were unable to attend. Please look after yourself and each other.
Its times like these that really makes me even more passionate for the #fightingptsdvicpol campaign.
There is always someone that is only a phone call away that you can call or message or please use the support numbers on the webpage
www.protectingtheprotectors.com
RIP Paul. Your legacy will continue with other members that have gone before you.
May you keep a look out for your family and friends from above.
Batty case constable’s death shocks friends and family
A senior police officer who helped Rosie Batty through the aftermath of her son Luke’s murder has died, shocking friends and family.
Leading Senior Constable Paul Topham was a key part of a coronial inquest into the 11-year-old’s death and was praised for his efforts during the matter.
Police Association Secretary Wayne Gatt said the well-respected officer would be sorely missed.
ROSIE BATTY STEPS DOWN FROM FOUNDATION
STUNNING NEW PORTRAIT OF ROSIE BATTY UNVEILED
THE SHOCKING STATISTIC NO AUSTRALIAN SHOULD ACCEPT
“The Police Association is deeply saddened by the sudden, tragic loss of one of our members in recent days,” he said.
“We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the member’s family, friends and shattered colleagues, and remind them that we are here to support them in any we can.”
Ms Batty said she would remember Sen Constable Topham for helping her through some of her darkest days. “I can’t speak highly enough of what he did for me,” she said.
“He was someone I could turn to when I was scared or worried about something. He was there for me when some in the police force weren’t.”
Ms Batty said she had heard Sen Constable Topham had been struggling with mental health issues in recent times.
“I knew he was going through some tough times but I’m saddened to hear that he’s no longer with us,” Ms Batty said. “It’s an absolute tragedy.”
A Victoria Police spokeswoman confirmed an officer from the Southern Metro region had died and a report was being prepared for the coroner.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
In his coronial findings, Judge Ian Gray praised Sen Constable Topham for his efforts during the investigation.
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January 04 2019 – 06:49
In memoriam: Senior Constable Paul Matthew Topham, Victoria Police #36971, Southern Metro region, died suddenly after many years of brave struggle with PTSD on the 1st January 2019. He was 37 years old. He was a key part of the investigation and the subsequent coronial inquest into Rosie Batty’s 11-year-old son Luke’s death. Senior Constable Paul Topham arrested the killer in January 2013. Judge Ian Gray praised Sr Cst. Topham for his excellent efforts during the investigation.⠀ ⠀ Police Association Secretary Wayne Gatt said the well-respected officer would be sorely missed. “We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the member’s family, friends and shattered colleagues, and remind them that we are here to support them in any we can,” he said.⠀ ⠀ Senior Constable Paul Topham fought a heroic battle with operational stress injury (PTSD) in recent times.⠀ ⠀ He left behind his loving wife and five children. Our thoughts and prayers with his family.
Francis DRUM
Francis DRUM
AKA ?
Late of Marengo, NSW
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ‘P‘ 0086
For the purposes of this website ‘P‘ = represents those Police joining Pre 1862 when NSWPF “Officially” commenced
Rank: Constable – commenced 24 February 1862
Senior Constable
Final Rank = Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Morangarell ( 1875 ), Murringo, Marengo – Death
Service: From 24 February 1862 to 12 January 1882 = 20 years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 31 March 1838, Auchandinard, Bally Connell, Fermanagh, Ireland
Died on: Thursday 12 January 1882
Age: 45
Cause: Fall from horse whilst On Duty – Fractured neck
Event location: near Warrangong Station, Marengo
Event date: Thursday 12 January 1882
Funeral date: Tuesday 17 January 1882
Funeral location: Murringo Cemetery, Murringo Rd, Murringo, NSW, 2586
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Murringo Cemetery, Murringo Rd, Murringo, NSW, 2586
Memorial located at: ?
Widow: Mary Agnes DRUM & 6 children of Marengo in the Colony of NSW
FRANCIS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
On Friday 27 September 2019 an omission was rectified with the name of Senior Constable Francis DRUM being added to the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance together with the National Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra.
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Regarding Senior Constable Francis DRUM. I received a message from Inspector Jacob REEVES, OIC of Young Police 3 days ago. My apologies for not posting earlier, it was in my ‘other’ messages.
“Hello Kevin, just FYI, Senior Constable Patrick Smith of Young Highway Patrol has been lobbying to have S/Cst Drum added to the NSW Police Force Honour Roll in the Domain and has been successful. S/Cst Drum will be added in time for Police Remembrance Day 2019 and will also be sent to Canberra for inclusion on the National Wall. We will be having a ceremony in Murringo to mark this event on Friday 27th September. The Hume Police District Facebook page will have details shortly.”
Outstanding.
In 1882 Senior Constable Francis Drum paid the ultimate price in the execution of his duty. Unfortunately his death has not been accepted as duty-related by the various Commissioners (and Inspectors General) of the Police.
Francis Drum, a twenty year veteran, was thrown from his horse near Murringo while collecting crop returns and electoral lists. Sadly, his fatal fall was not regarded as being in the line of duty.
It has since been shown that in a report by Edmund Fosbery Inspector General of Police to the Principal Under-Secretary of the NSW Police Department that most country police had this task as a normal part of their duties at that time. “These duties and others such as the collection of the Electoral Lists, Jury List, Stock and Crop Returns interfere more or less with legitimate police work and occupy much time, but there is some counter-balancing advantage by bringing the police into contact with people they would not otherwise meet, whereby they acquire information of service to them in a police point of view”. (see Police Duties in NSW 1862 – 1915).
We have been in contact with a serving Police Officer who wishes to facilitate the process of getting Francis Drum recognised as his due right and to have his name included on the Police Honour Roll.
Burrowa News (NSW : 1874 – 1951),
Friday 20 January 1882, page 2
INQUEST ON SENIOR-CONSTABLE DRUM.
The coroner (Mr. S. Robinson) and a jury of five held an inquest at the dwelling house of the late Senior-constable Drum, Marengo, on Tuesday, touching the death of that officer.
John McSpadden deposed : I am boundary rider to Mr. W. B. Suttor ; I know the deceased Senior-constable Drum ; I saw him yesterday morning ; be called at the station and asked me the road to Beplate‘s ; he was collecting the electoral roll ; I went on horseback with him ; we had ridden about three quarters of a mile from Warrangong station ; there was a storm rising ; Drum said he would turn back ; his horse gave two or three turns round ; Drum stuck the spurs into the animal ; she made a bound and deceased’s hat fell off ; the mare then bolted ; deceased could not hold her ; after going about 300 yards I saw the mare fall right through a six-wire fence, on the top of the rider ; I galloped up, and found deceased bleeding copiously from the mouth and ear ; he was quite dead ;
I then went and reported the circumstances to the overseer of the station ; Mr. Johnson, I, and my wife, went to where the body was ; we then took the body to the station ;
Mr. Woodbridge, who is a neighbour, afterwards reported to the police, and the body was then brought to Marengo, by order of the coroner ; the mare from the start was restless ; she appeared to be a very fiery animal ; I thought she was not a safe animal to ride ; I brought the mare here from Warrangong this morning ; she is marked in several places by the wire fence.
Charles Henry Thompson deposed : I am a constable stationed at Marengo ; Senior-constable Drum was in charge of the Marengo station ; from information I received I went yesterday to Bang Bang, distant from here about 25 miles ; I there saw Constable Drum ; he said he had been sick, but that he was then all right ; Mrs. Drum spoke to me on Wednesday night ; she said she had heard her husband was sick at Bang Bang ; she further requested me to take a buggy and bring him home ; I and Mr. Connor, inn-keeper, started at 12 o’clock on Wednesday night, and got to Bang Bang at 5 on Thursday morning ; Drum was better, and started to finish the electoral roll at about a quarter past eight in the morning ; while I was with deceased he had one glass of brandy ; he said he had a touch of sunstroke on Monday last ; I arrived home about noon yesterday, and about two hours afterwards news came to me that Drum had been killed ; I telegraphed to the police, and also to the coroner, and upon the order of the coroner, I had the body brought home ;
he, deceased, left home on Monday morning : I have been ten weeks here ; I have known Drum for nearly four years ; I never saw him drunk ; when he started from Bang Bang on Thursday the mare was very fidgetty, and was prancing about ; I told Drum if the mare was too much for him that I would ride her and finish taking the roll ; I don’t think the mare is safe to ride ; she is flash and has a bad temper ; I would not care to ride or have charge of her ; Drum used to say that she required watching.
Michael O’Connor deposed : I am an innkeeper, residing in Marengo ; I knew the deceased, Senior-constable Drum ; I have known him on and off for about twelve years ; on Wednesday evening about 10 o’clock Mrs. Drum came to my house and said she had heard that her husband was sick at Bang Bang ; she asked me if I would go with my buggy and bring him home ; she said that Constable Thompson would accompany me ; I consented to go ;
I started with Constable Thompson about 12 o’clock, and arrived at Bang Bang at five in the morning ; when we arrived I saw Drum coming out of the stable ; Drum said, “Where are you going ?” I did not tell him my object in coming ; he appeared to have been sick, but not from drink ; I only saw him have one drink that morning ; the mare Drum rode was very fidgetty ; we afterwards left and came home ;
Drum was a very regular man, and not in the habit of drinking.
The verdict of the jury was that deceased met his death by falling from his horse over a six-wire fence on the 12th instant, which fall dislocated his neck.
The jury added a rider to the effect that they were of opinion that the mare was not a fit animal to be supplied to the police force.
The funeral of Senior-constable Drum took place on the evening of the inquest, and was followed by a large concourse of people, vehicles and horsemen.
The burial service was read by the Rev. Father Long, of Burrowa.
A public subscription is being raised for the purpose of erecting a memorial stone over the grave of the deceased.
There is no doubt that the primary cause of the accident was the temper of the mare, which appears to have been very bad. She has passed through several hands and was given up each time by the possessor as being unsafe to ride.
It is said that she killed a man sometime ago in another district, and was brought over here for the use of an officer of rank in the service, who declined to have her, since which she has been sent away from place to place with the object of exchanging her.
Under these circumstances it is not creditable to the authorities to allow animals of this class to be ridden by the police, who, of all men, require horses which can he kept thoroughly under control. It is to be hoped that the rider to the verdict will have some effect in the proper quarter.
Assuming however, that the horse had been a quite animal, then the Government would still be blameable for permitting the use of wire fences without a top rail, at any rate along public roads.
Only a few months back another trooper lost his life over a similar fence to the one in question. And so the affair as usual, rests, until death after death at last compels the selfish red taped authorities to move in the matter.
There is a fence of this class on a main road not many miles from Young, and as a matter of course, it is impossible for man or beast to see it by night, nor indeed often by day. What is of more common occurence than, for say a vehicle to run slightly off the track of a bush road on a night, not necessary dark, and if the fences are not discernible, what guide is there for a driver. A matter of this kind could be easily regulated by a brief Act, and would prevent many an accident to life and limb. — Argus (Young.) .
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107930196
Burrangong Argus (NSW : 1864 – 1913),
Saturday 1 August 1868, page 2
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.
Thomas Evans was brought from Murrumburrah by constable Francis Drum, charged with the above offence. Fined 10s., or three days’ imprisonment.
OBSCENE LANGUAGE.
Thomas Evans was charged with using obscene language. Constable Francis Drum deposed that, when attempting to arrest defendant, he made use of the language complained of, a repetition of which would be unfit for publication. Fined 1/., or fourteen days’ imprisonment.
ASSAULTING POLICE.
Thomas Evans was charged with assaulting the constable in the execution of his duty. Constable Francis Drum deposed that, when arrested, defendant refused to walk, after which he got up, kicked him in the stomach, and tried to turn his thumb back. Eventually he had to obtain the assistance of Mr. Dillon. Defendant resisted all the way to the lockup. He was the worst man he (constable) ever had his hand on. Fined 2/., or one month in gaol. Locked up in default.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247265628
The Hume Police District
Friday 27 September 2019 ( National Police Remembrance Day )
Young Sector – Police Remembrance Day
Today on duty and off duty police from Young Sector gathered at Murringo Cemetery to commemorate Police Remembrance Day and the addition of the Late Senior Constable Francis Drum, Officer in Charge of Marengo, (as it was then known) to the NSW Police Force Roll of Honour.
Senior Constable Drum was killed on duty in a horse riding accident in 1882.
Research and hard work from the Murringo First Families Group, Young and District Family History Group and Leading Senior Constable Pat Smith of Young Highway Patrol, supported by the Mayor and Local Member, saw Senior Constable Drum included on the Roll in time for this year’s Remembrance Day.
A message from the Deputy Prime Minister was read, our Local Member Steph Cooke MP made the opening remarks and a prayer service was officiated by Fr Allen of St Mary’s Young.
Wreaths were laid by our Local Member, our Mayor, the great-grandson of Senior Constable Drum and also by Leading Senior Constable Smith.
We paused for a moment at the grave of another police officer who died of illness in 1904 before we gathered for lunch at the Murringo Memorial Hall.
A day in remembrance of our fallen colleagues.
(Thanks to the Young Witness for the photos)
William Peter CROOKS
William Peter CROOKS
AKA PETE, CROOKSY
Late of Umina
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # ???
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 32060
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank = Inspector
Stations: ?, Eastwood, Police Prosecutor, CMR Region Office, Office of General Counsel and Brisbane Water Police District – Death
Service: From ? ? ? to 29 November 2018 = ? years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 3 February 1969
Died on: Thursday 29 November 2018
Age: 49
Cause: Brain tumour
Event location: ?
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 10 December 2018
Funeral location: Green Point – Central Coast, NSW
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial located at: ?
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Annette Louise TOLHURST nee HINTON
Annette Louise TOLHURST nee HINTON
Daughter-in-law to Charlie Tolhurst ( NSWPF # 5395 )
AKA NETTY
Late of Lithgow
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # 237
New South Wales Police Force
Probationary Constable # 60505
Regd. # 25650
Rank: Commenced training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 20 June 1988 ( aged 24 years, 5 months, 25 days )
Probationary Constable – attested 9 September 1988 ( 24 years, 8 months, 14 days )
Final Rank = Sergeant
Stations: ?, The Rocks ( 1990 ), North Sydney ( 6 Division ), PoliceLink ( PAL ) – Lithgow
Service: From 20 June 1988 to 29 November 2018 = 30 years, 5 months, 9 days years Service
Age at leaving Police: 54 years, 11 months, 3 days
Time in Retirement: 0
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: Thursday 26 December 1963
Died on: Thursday 29 November 2018 at Lithgow District Hospital
Age: 54 years, 11 months, 3 days
Cause: Cancer
Event location: Lithgow District Base Hospital, Lithgow, NSW
Event date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 7 December 2018 @ 2pm
Funeral location: Black Gold Cabins, 121 Main St, Wallerawang
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: Lithgow City Funerals – 6352 2111
Buried at: Blackheath Cemetery, Great Western Hwy, Blackheath, NSW
Memorial located at: 1/Bush Ashes Walk ( BBAWA ), Row A, Plot 264
2/ Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall | Right Wall, E27
ANNETTE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
ANNETTE IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall | Right Wall, E27
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(A Division of T.R. Brownjohn Memorial Home)
Published in Lithgow Mercury on Dec. 4, 2018
Graham Slingsby
Vale: SGT. Annette Tolhurst (Née: Hinton)
It is with deep regret and incredible sadness, that I announce the passing of Annette Tolhurst (Née: Hinton) ????
Annette passed away peacefully, last Thursday evening, after a battle with cancer.
I worked with Annette extensively at North Sydney Police Station, many years ago.
She was an incredibly proficient operator and a wonderful woman.
Annette was a no-nonsense type of person, who got the job done, with a minimum of fuss. She easily won the admiration and respect of all of her work colleagues and dearest friends.
I believe that Annette’s final posting was at the Police Assistance Line (Lithgow).
Rest In Peace, sweet lady.
You were an incredibly beautiful person.
If funeral details do become available, I will announce further updates.
Netty didn’t mind a JB or two!
She left behind, an impressive legacy.
Joshua PAROCI
Joshua PAROCI
AKA Josh
Husband to Service NSW Police Force member
Late of ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # ?????
Rank: Detective Senior Constable
Stations: ?, State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad – Parramatta, – Death
Service: From ? ? 2008 to 19 May 2018= 10 years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: ? ? 1987
Died on: Saturday 19 May 2018
Age: 31
Cause: Drowned
Event location: Shotover River, Queenstown, New Zealand
Event type: White water rafting accident
Event date: Saturday 19 May 2018
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
JOSHUA is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
Funeral location: TBA
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RIP Detective Senior Constable Joshua Paroci,
Our respect and condolences from our families to yours. And the Thin Blue Line.
Thank you for your service Sir 
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The NSW Police Force regrets to inform the community of the death of a serving police officer in an accident in New Zealand.
Detective Senior Constable Joshua Paroci, aged 31, died following a rafting incident in Queenstown, New Zealand on Saturday (19 May 2018).
Det S/C Paroci joined the force in 2008 and was most recently working at the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad.
Commissioner Mick Fuller extended condolences to the Paroci family on behalf of the NSW Police Force.
“The hardest part of my job is when we lose one of our own and my thoughts are with Det S/C Paroci’s wife, who is also a police officer, family, friends and colleagues,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“Det S/C Paroci was well respected by all those who knew him, and the police family will rally around his loved ones during this difficult time.
Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent John Kerlatec, said Josh was a great man and an excellent detective, and will be sorely missed by the team.
“Professionally, Josh was a tireless worker; dedicated to investigating some of the most heinous crimes against children,” Det Supt Kerlatec said.
“His passion was justice for victims. Not only was he a police officer, he was completing a law degree, which he intended to use to create better outcomes for young victims.
“Josh was inspirational, and everywhere he worked, he turned colleagues into mates; today, we mourn the loss of our good mate.”
Det S/C Paroci’s family have requested their privacy at this time.
New Zealand Police continue to make inquiries on behalf of the Coroner, and with the assistance of Maritime NZ, which is conducting its own investigation into what happened.
Tributes flow for Australian policeman killed in rafting accident near Queenstown
The Australian man who died in a rafting incident near Queenstown was a detective senior constable with the New South Wales police force.
Joshua Paroci, 31, was one of a group of six Australians rafting on Saturday afternoon with Challenge Rafting on the Shotover River when they overturned near the Toilet Rapids.
Company spokeswoman Tsehai Tiffin said Paroci was being brought back from the far side of the river when he lost his grip on the rescue rope and was swept to the next rapid.
He was helped by a safety kayaker through another rapid and then to shore, but lost consciousness and could not be revived.
NSW police Commissioner Mick Fuller said Paroci would be missed.
“The hardest part of my job is when we lose one of our own and my thoughts are with Detective S/C Paroci’s wife, who is also a police officer, family, friends and colleagues,” he said in a statement.
“Detective S/C Paroci was well respected by all those who knew him, and the police family will rally around his loved ones during this difficult time.”
It was the second death on the same section of the river within two months after guide Keith Haare, 62, also known as Chief, died from a medical event in late March.
Tiffin said Challenge Rafting offered its “deepest sympathy to [Paroci‘s] family and friends”.
It was not unusual for rafts to overturn on grade four or five rivers, like the Shotover, Tiffin said. Customers were issued with equipment to help keep them warm and safe, including a wetsuit, neoprene jacket, booties, spray jacket, lifejacket and helmet.
Another member of the same group was injured and was flown to Lakes District Hospital for treatment. The rest of the group were flown out by helicopter and all flew back to Australia on Monday morning.
The weather was fine and sunny on Saturday and the river was at a medium to low flow at 16 cubic metres a second, well within standard operating parameters, Tiffin said.
Challenge Rafting worked closely with Queenstown Rafting, whose general manager, Luke Taylor, said he and his staff were devastated.
“Our hearts go out to our guests and the families of those involved in this. Both our companies wish to offer the group our sincere condolences and ongoing support,” he said.
Queenstown Rafting and Challenge Rafting have voluntarily suspended operations on the river until further notice.
NSW child abuse and sex crimes squad Commander, Detective Superintendent John Kerlatec described Paroci as a great man and an excellent detective, who would be sorely missed by the team.
“Professionally, Josh was a tireless worker; dedicated to investigating some of the most heinous crimes against children,” he said.
“His passion was justice for victims. Not only was he a police officer, he was completing a law degree, which he intended to use to create better outcomes for young victims.
“Josh was inspirational, and everywhere he worked, he turned colleagues into mates; today, we mourn the loss of our good mate.”
Police said they were investigating the cause of Saturday’s incident, and Maritime New Zealand was conducting a separate investigation.
An autopsy was expected to be carried out in Invercargill on Monday.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/104047806/one-dead-in-rafting-accident-near-queenstown?rm=m
Friends pay tribute to Child Abuse Unit Detective Joshua Paroci
THE “larger than life” detective who drowned in a rafting accident in New Zealand was on a buck’s weekend with his colleague, who is due to marry next month.
Friends who worked with the Child Abuse Unit’s detective Senior Constable Joshua Paroci paid tribute to their colleague who pursued criminals with dogged determination.
The 31-year-old was due to return to work at Parramatta with his close friend, detective Senior Constable Robert Popovic, last week after they went to New Zealand four weeks before the wedding.
The two had trained together at the police academy in Goulburn and formed a tight bond. They were on the trip with three friends when tragedy struck.
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Grech, who was Sen-Constable Paroci’s team leader at Parramatta, said Sen-Constable Popovic had been left devastated by the accident that claimed his mate’s life when a raft overturned in rapids at Skippers Canyon, near Queenstown, on May 19.
Sen-Constable Paroci, who was married and the father of a four-year-old boy, was one of six Australians on the raft.
“He’s pretty shattered,’’ Sen-Sgt Grech said of Sen-Constable Popovic.
“He’s talking about not having the wedding.
“He’s very close to his friend. They were bosom buddies. It was a buck’s trip, so there was lots of planning involved. It’s the time of their life.”
He said Sen-Constable Paroci had been in the squad for 18 months and “made a lot of noise” until he saw justice prevail.
“He was big in stature and larger than life on the floor,’’ he said.
“It impacts the office really significantly.”
Squad commander detective Superintendent John Kerlatec also praised Sen-Constable Paroci.
“Josh was a tireless worker, dedicated to investigating some of the most heinous crimes against children,” he said. “Not only was he a police officer, he was completing a law degree, which he intended to use to create better outcomes for young victims.”
Maritime New Zealand and the coroner are investigating.
Australian police officer dies in rafting accident near Queenstown, New Zealand
Updated
An Australian man who died during a rafting trip in New Zealand’s South Island has been identified as 31-year-old Joshua Paroci of New South Wales.
A New South Wales police officer, Detective Senior Constable Paroci was reportedly with five other Australians on the raft, operated by Challenge Rafting, which overturned on rapids on the Shotover River, north of Queenstown.
Police colleagues have described him as well respected and an excellent detective who would be sorely missed.
In a statement, the rafting company said the raft overturned about 3:45pm on Saturday near the Toilet Rapids at Skippers Canyon.
The company said the rafters followed standard rescue procedures when they were pitched into the water.
Detective Senior Constable Paroci lost his grip on the rescue rope as the raft was being towed to a bank and he was swept through another rapid.
Attempts by paramedics to resuscitate him on the shore failed.
Another member of the same group was injured and received treatment at a New Zealand hospital.
Queenstown Rafting general manager Luke Taylor said he and his staff were devastated by the incident.
“Our hearts go out to our guests and the families of those involved in this. Both our companies wish to offer the group our sincere condolences and ongoing support,” Mr Taylor said.
In a statement, NSW Police said Detective Senior Constable Paroci joined the force in 2008 and was a member of the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad.
His wife is also a police officer.
“Detective Senior Constable Paroci was well respected by all those who knew him and the police family will rally around his loved ones during this difficult time,” Commissioner Mick Fuller said.
Detective Superintendent John Kerlatec, the Commander of the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad, said the 31-year-old was “a tireless worker, dedicated to investigating some of the most heinous crimes against children”.
“His passion was justice for victims,” he said, adding that the young detective was completing a law degree which he had hoped to use to further help young victims.
“Josh was inspirational and everywhere he worked he turned colleagues into mates; today we mourn the loss of our good mate.”
Police said Detective Senior Constable Paroci’s family had asked for privacy at this time.
The rafting company voluntarily suspended operations until further notice, and Maritime New Zealand is investigating the incident.
New Zealand Police confirmed Detective Senior Constable Paroci’s death in a statement and offered “their condolences to Mr Paroci’s family and friends at this difficult time”.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance.
Nathan DEUTSCHBEIN
Nathan DEUTSCHBEIN
AKA Dutchy
Late of Hazelbrook
Tasmanian Police Force
transferred to
NSW Goulburn Police Academy Class # ???
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # * 60011
Rank: NSWPF Probationary Constable – appointed 4 July 2011
Leading Senior Constable
Final Rank = Leading Senior Constable
Stations: ?, Blacktown, Blue Mountains PAC & Blue Mountains Police Rescue Squad ( Squad from 2015 – 2018 ) – Death
Service TasPol: From 26 June 2006 to 18 June 2011 = 5 years Service
Service NSWPF: From 4 July 2011 to 29 November 2018 = 7+ years Service
Total Service: 12 years Service
Awards: No find on It’s An Honour
Born: 25 May 1978
Died on: Thursday 29 November 2018
Age: 40
Cause: Snow avalanche – Buried / Suffocation
Event location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Eugenie Glacier on the eastern flank of Footstool, New Zealand
Event date: Thursday 29 November 2018 around 1.30pm N.Z. time
Funeral date: Friday 14 December 2018 @ 11am
Funeral location: the Chapel, Blue Mountains Grammar School, 3 Matcham Ave, Wentworth Falls
Wake location: ?TBA
Funeral Parlour: Blue Mountains Funerals – 47356900
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial located at: ?TBA
NATHAN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
? IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall
Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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FUND RAISERS:
FUNERAL NOTICES AND FAMILY TRIBUTES
Nathan passed away suddenly 29th November 2018 whilst mountaineering in Mt Cook, New Zealand. Late of the Blue Mountains.
Devoted husband of Skye.
Proud father of Taylor and Ashley.
Beloved son of Nancy and Ray.
Loyal brother of Rod.
Inspiring friend. Avid adventurer.
Aged 40 years.
God’s Greatest Gift.
May you forever Rest In Peace.
Sherrie Gaul on 14 December, 2018 at 3:05pm
Growing up with Nathan he really was a brother from another mother!I’m saddened by the whole situation especially when I think of his family!
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the loss. Rest In Peace Nathan!
Phil and Emma Boyd on 14 December, 2018 at 7:07am
– [ ] Skye, Ash and Tay – Today you and your family celebrate the amazing life shared with Nathan. A life filled with hope, dreams, adventure and love that most people wouldn’t experience in a life time. The short time we hung out in Tassie was one of the best seasons we remember and the loss has been felt deeply; we can’t imagine the pain you and your family must be experiencing. Our prayer is that God fills your loss and emptiness with a strong and immense presence and peace that only He can bring. We can’t be there with you today but our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love Phil, Emma, Micah and Tait x
Greg Callander – Retired NSWPF 17463 on 13 December, 2018 at 11:49pm
May you forever Rest In Peace.
Michelle Schofield on 13 December, 2018 at 11:08pm
Michelle Schofield on 13 December, 2018 at 10:58pm
Chris Cupit on 13 December, 2018 at 4:28pm
Jemma Tidyman on 11 December, 2018 at 9:36pm
Rachel Gibson on 10 December, 2018 at 5:21pm
Pippa Brown on 10 December, 2018 at 8:39am
Janette Asche on 9 December, 2018 at 6:40pm
Hermosas Y Amadas ! on 7 December, 2018 at 8:54am
Que dios les dé fuerzas y consuelo,sabemos que nuestra esperanza es el reencuentro en el cielo.Oro a Dios para que puedan enfrentar esos días sin Nathan con corage .Si en el cielos existe montañas de seguro él estpá en el topo. Las amo dulces muchachas,Dios sea con vosotras xoxox
Daryl and Evelyn Peninton on 6 December, 2018 at 8:59pm
Max & Meg Richards on 6 December, 2018 at 8:58pm
Rhia, Chris and Gabriel Sarte on 6 December, 2018 at 7:39pm
Our prayers are with you Skye and your family. May God’s loving arms comfort you at this difficult time. We are always here for you. God bless.
Dave Stuart
http://deutschbeinfamilyappeal.gofundraise.com.au/
Nathan Deutschbein aka Dutchy epitomised what a person would expect in a mate, work colleague and for those closer to him a husband, dad and relative. Nathan had a genuineness that is rarely seen.
His passing is a tragedy and causes reflection on what we all value from life and how precious that it is. If Nathan’s legacy becomes our own benchmark on how we do things, care for people and enjoy life generally – we can only be better off for that.
The blue family will be awesome to support his family and foster his memory.
Mountaineer killed in avalanche near Mt Cook was 40yo Australian senior police constable
The wife of the Australian climber killed in an avalanche in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park yesterday has posted a moving tribute to their family’s “Captain Awesome“.
Nathan Deutschbein, a senior New South Wales police officer and father of two girls, died while descending The Footstool, a prominent, 2764m-tall peak on the Main Divide about 8km from Aoraki/Mount Cook village.
The 40-year-old was a senior constable in the Blue Mountains Area Command.
Wife Skye Deutschbein said on social media, “Our beloved Nathan was in an avalanche on the mountain he was climbing yesterday and did not survive. We are broken and cannot imagine a world without him. He was our Captain Awesome.”
In an earlier post, she indicated her husband and two companions were planning to climb 3109m Mt Elie De Beaumont at the head of the Tasman Glacier.
A Gofundme page has been set up to support Deutschbein’s wife Skye and their two young daughters.
“Our hearts are utterly devastated for Skye,” said page administrator Shalene Roberts.
“We are praying fervently and trusting Christ to comfort Skye and the girls during this tragic time, and we ask that you do the same.
“We also know that many expenses lie ahead for the family, and we would like to try to ease some of that burden.
“The Christmas holiday this year is going to be exceptionally hard, and we don’t want financial need to compound the devastation.”
The tragic incident occurred around 1.30pm yesterday as Deutschbein and a fellow mountaineer were descending the Eugenie Glacier on the eastern flank of Footstool.
Department of Conservation Aoraki/Mt Cook operations manager Brent Swanson told Newshub the 20m-wide avalanche travelled 300m, pushing the climbers into a crevasse, making their rescue difficult.
A helicopter couldn’t land so a DoC staff member suspended on a fixed-line recovered the injured climber and Deutschbein.
The New South Wales Blue Heelers, a group of police officers who represented their state each year in the National Police Australian Football Championships, described him as a “genuine good bloke“.
“Thoughts today with the friends and family of Senior Constable Nathan Deutschbein of the Blue Mountains PAC who was tragically killed yesterday in New Zealand,” the group wrote on Facebook.
“Known as a really great person who served the community of the Blue Mountains in both general duties and as a police rescue operator.
He will be missed by many.”
The Australian police said they were offering support and condolences to the Deutschbein’s wife and family.
Sources have told the Herald Deutschbein was an experienced mountaineer, who regularly visited New Zealand to climb peaks in the Southern Alps.
An adventure website run by Deutschbein showed spectacular images from his trips to New Zealand, including of climbing 3033m-high Mt Aspiring and 2627m-high Mt Sealy.
Friends had been posting messages of support for the family and tributes to Deutschbein on Facebook.
“Nathan is going to be so missed. Such an incredible man,” one said.
Another wrote of their disbelief saying, “I’m so deeply sorry . I’m having such trouble believing this. Beyond devastated.“
( N.Z. Police ) Mid-South Canterbury Area Commander Inspector Dave Gaskin said it was difficult to say why the avalanche was set off but it was more than probable the group triggered it while crossing the snow field as the snow conditions were pretty unstable.
Two other people were climbing with the person who died – one had minor injuries and the other was uninjured because he had remained at the hut that day.
Gaskin said police had no details of the mountaineers but understood they were reasonably proficient and experienced.
Gaskin said the mountaineer who was uninjured had stayed behind at the Sefton Bivouac hut because they were sick.
The climber who suffered minor injuries was transported to Twizel for medical treatment.
Deutschbein‘s death had been referred to the coroner.
MetService reports Mt Cook’s weather for today was fine spells, with a chance of a shower or two with light winds and a high of 18C.
Gaskin said there was a risk for loose, wet avalanches at the time above 1200m.
“There are various types of snow pack conditions, so loose and wet is as it sounds,’ he said.
“It’s quite a slushy, icy mixture, that condition can mean that sort of avalanche can run a lot further than a typical slab avalanche which is nicely bound together.”
The Sefton Bivvy area was the scene of a death in September 2013. British man Robert Buckley, 32, was trying to reach the small hut 1660m above sea level with three friends when he suffered a fatal fall on steep ground, 80m short of the hut.
The latest tragedy comes after two mountain guides were killed last month in an avalanche on Mt Hicks that also buried adventurer and philanthropist Jo Morgan.
Morgan was lucky to escape with her life and told media at the time she was “gobsmacked” to be alive after digging herself out.
Her climbing partners Martin Hess and Wolfgang Maier – who were both originally from Germany but had become New Zealand residents – died.
Morgan had been roped to the two experienced mountain guides when the avalanche hit, but she was unable to find them after being sent tumbling up to 200m down the mountain.
“None of us had any control over it.”
Morgan was rescued after setting off a personal locator beacon.
NSW police officer killed in New Zealand avalanche
Updated
NSW Police are mourning the loss of a second officer killed in New Zealand’s south island this year after a senior constable died when he was hit by an avalanche.
Key points:
- NSW officer Nathan Deutschbein was trekking in New Zealand when the avalanche hit
- Another man was injured in the incident, and a third trekker who stayed behind in a camp escaped unharmed
- Mr Deutschbein’s wife Skye has said she was “broken” after hearing of her husband’s death
Nathan Deutschbein, 40, a member of Blue Mountains area command, was trekking in the Mount Cook area on Thursday when he and his companion triggered a small avalanche that pushed them into a crevasse.
New Zealand police said Mr Deutschbein‘s companion, who was left with minor injuries, was unable to get to the 40-year-old in time to rescue him.
Mr Deutschbein, who leaves behind a wife and two children, is the second NSW police officer to be killed in New Zealand’s south island this year after 31-year-old Joshua Paroci died while rafting near Queenstown in May.
Both men were off duty and holidaying at the time.
Posting on social media, Mr Deutschbein’s wife Skye said the family is “broken”.
“[We] cannot imagine a world without him. He was our Captain Awesome,” she said in the post.
“I will be off social media for a time but will keep you informed of funeral details when we know more.
“Thank you for your prayers. They are the only thing keeping us right now.”
The pair had celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary earlier in the month.
NSW Police said he was a leading senior constable with the Blue Mountains Police Area Command and were offering support and condolences to the officers wife and family.
Speaking on the incident on Friday, New Zealand police said the hiking pair had turned back due to poor weather when the avalanche hit.
The NSW police officer’s hiking partner was winched out by a helicopter after setting off a locator beacon.
A third member of their party had been unwell in the morning and stayed behind in a hut.
He and the injured hiker were later flown off the mountain.
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council had warned of a moderate avalanche risk above 1200m because of loose snow and poor weather in the days prior.
“[It’s] an inherently dangerous place to go,” a spokesman said.
Thursday’s event was the second deadly avalanche at the national park in recent weeks.
Last month, on nearby Mount Hicks, New Zealand adventurer Jo Morgan managed to dig her way out of the snow that killed her two companions, Martin Hess and Wolfgang Maier.
The man obviously loved his wilderness and family
* NOTE:
Nathan, together with other interstate Police, were given NSWPF Registered numbers in the 60k area – despite the current class of Attesting Police ( as of Friday 14 March 2018 ) having NSWPF Registered numbers in the 53k area.
Police rescue officer killed in New Zealand
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Jennie Curtin
Nathan Deutschbein, a Blue Mountains police rescue officer, was killed in an avalanche in New Zealand last week.
Leading Senior Constable Deutschbein, 40, had served with the rescue squad in the Mountains since 2016. He joined the NSW Police Force in 2011 after transferring from Tasmania.
He was climbing on Mt Cook in New Zealand’s south island when he was caught in an avalanche last Thursday. His climbing companion suffered minor injuries.
Fellow Police Rescue officer, Senior Constable Steve Day, said Constable Deutschbein had been a gifted worker whose experience as a mountaineer meant he could quickly figure out the best way to reach people stuck in canyons or on cliffs.
“He had the ability to assess and come up with the best possible system for accessing them,” he said.
“He was literally one of our best operators and a very experienced roper.”
He had innate skills that just can’t be taught, Constable Day said.
“He was a very good asset to the rescue squad – confident and able to exercise initiative.
“With the type of skills he had, he will be one of the biggest losses to the squad.”
Constable Day described his colleague as “one of those genuine guys that everyone liked”.
NSW Police issued a statement offering support and condolences. It said the family and colleagues had requested privacy.
NSW Police Legacy has established an appeal to raise funds for Constable Deutschbein’s wife, Skye, and their two daughters.
Its Facebook page described him as someone who earned “high praise for his work and loyalty from his friends and colleagues”.
“Nathan thrived in the outdoors and loved adventure. He could only be described as a man who lived life to the full and his passion rubbed off on everyone around him.”
Donations to the Deutschbein family can be made at http://deutschbeinfamilyappeal.gofundraise.com.au/.
Julie Burton, from the OzCanyons Facebook group, posted a link to the fundraising page: “This fella was one of us, and also a member of Blue Mountains Police Rescue and more than likely came to help when one of us was in trouble in a canyon. We knew him as Von Dutchy.”
The mayor, Cr Mark Greenhill, said the news was “devastating”.
“The love of our whole community goes out to Nathan’s family, friends and colleagues. He was such an admired and respected person.”
The New Zealand Department of Conservation Aoraki/Mt Cook operation manager, Brent Swanson, said the incident highlighted the risks involved in exploring the country’s mountains.
Richard ROBERTS
Richard ROBERTS
AKA RICHIE
Late of ?
Australian Federal Police Force
Regd. # ?????
Rank: Superintendent
Final Rank = Superintendent
Stations: ?
Service: From ? ? ? to 29 October 2018 = ? years Service
Awards: ?
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Sunday 29 October 2018
Age: ?
Cause: Suicide –
Event location: AFP National Headquarters, Edmund Barton building, Canberra
Event date: Sunday 29 October 2018
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
[alert_yellow]RICHIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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May they forever Rest In Peace
AFP suicides: Another police officer has walked into work and not come out alive
EXCLUSIVE. The third Australian police officer in less than two years appears to have taken his own life at work. WARNING: Distressing.
WARNING: Distressing
FOR the third time in less than two years, an Australian Federal Police officer has walked into their work building, and not come out alive.
The Australian Federal Police Association has named Superintendent Richard Roberts as the man who “appears to have taken his own life” at the AFP national headquarters in the Edmund Barton Building, Canberra, yesterday.
An AFP spokesperson also confirmed that “a member of the AFP” had died, in a statement to news.com.au.
“A brief is now being prepared for the ACT Coroner,” the spokesperson said.
The AFP did not respond to further questions regarding the matter.
News.com.au understands the AFP commissioner Andrew Colvin this morning “spoke to troops” to inform them of the tragedy in an email and video to colleagues nationwide.
It’s the third incident in which an AFP officer appeared to take their own life inside one of the organisation’s buildings since the start of last year.
In November 2017, AFP member Malcolm Scott, 59, walked into the foyer of the organisation’s Melbourne building and took his own life just before 9am on a Saturday.
Mr Colvin said at the time that it was “with great sadness I can confirm one of our police officers has died in Melbourne”.
“The male officer was found by colleagues in the AFP’s Melbourne Headquarters in La Trobe Street,” he said.
READ: Second tragic death at AFP Melbourne headquarters
READ: Internal investigations into whistleblowers a ‘necessary evil’
Mr Scott’s death followed that of colleague Sue Jones, 53, a mother-of-two who died by in shockingly similar circumstances in the same building earlier that year. Mr Scott and Ms Jones had worked on the same team within the Melbourne branch, according to colleagues who spoke to news.com.au. Both deaths were later deemed to be non-suspicious.
Independent police advocacy and support group Blue Hope spokesman Mark Kelly previously told news.com.au he was concerned officers might be trying to send a message by taking their lives in the workplace.
“It’s tragic and does point to problems in the AFP,” he said.
“We’ve been contacted by a lot of members who have been struggling with PTSD.”
‘THIS JOB’S F***ED’
One AFP source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, today told news.com.au that the only thing he believed “would fix the (organisation’s) welfare system is a royal commission”.
“It needs intense scrutiny that the agencies can’t cover up,” he said.
“We have an expression in our job: TJF — this job’s f***ed.
“Morale is in the toilet. We know we have no support and no backing from most of the management.”
The source described the company’s external Employee Assistance Program as inadequate.
“If the Employee Assistance Program they always reference was adequate we wouldn’t have members falling like flies,” he said.
“(Some soft drink companies) have a more functional and workable welfare system than we do.
“It’s not just the AFP; I know of many people from state forces and other emergency services who are struggling and getting no support.”
In March this year, the high rate of suicide deaths and mental health conditions experienced by first responders — including emergency service workers and volunteers — prompted a federal Parliament committee to launch an inquiry into the role of the Commonwealth and the states to address the issues.
The inquiry is expected to release its report on the matter in February 2019.
It came after almost 100 past and present AFP agents contacted news.com.au to report widespread mental health issues among first responders within the organisation, mismanagement of the issue, and a disturbing internal bullying culture.
News.com.au exposed the issues in an investigative series, which prompted the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) to audit the AFP’s management of mental health within the organisation.
The report, released on March 7 this year, found that the “AFP lacks a comprehensive and consolidated organisational health and wellbeing framework to enable effective management and support of employee mental health”.
“While the AFP offers a variety of mental health support services, there is no evidence that these services are effective and they are not supported by sound governance, risk management, evaluation or an articulated business rationale,” the report read.
“The AFP does not currently have in place mechanisms or sufficient data to appropriately align resources with key mental health risks.”
READ: Traumatised agent suing the AFP for huge sum
The ANAO made six recommendations, which the AFP agreed to implement as part of its “new Health and Wellbeing Strategy for the organisation” by mid-May this year.
The AFP also engaged the Phoenix Australia Centre to conduct an independent mental health review into the organisation. It released its report earlier this year and made 37 recommendations to be implemented over five years.
But for some, it’s proven too little, too late.
‘THE SHOCK AND SADNESS IS VERY REAL’
Tributes have flowed in on social media for the AFP officer who died in Canberra yesterday.
“I work with him, truly great guy and a real gentleman,” one person wrote.
“The shock and sadness is very real here today. RIP mate.”
Another wrote: “Another tragic loss, thoughts go out to family, friends and colleagues. So terribly sad, please always talk, share you concerns and fears, we need to always be there for one another.”
READ: Push for inquiry into the AFP
READ: AFP agents’ harrowing stories
The widow of NSW Police homicide detective Ashley Bryant, a father who took his own life in 2013, also weighed in on the tragedy — as well as an apparent suicide of a NSW paramedic the day before — in a public post on social media.
“I think that it’s important that we don’t assume those suffering from a psychological injury have not asked for help,” Deborah Bryant wrote.
“In many cases, they have indeed sought help and have been surrounded by family, friends and colleagues who have given all the support they can give.
“We need to acknowledge that disclosure of a psychological injury does not automatically make it better. It is a fight that is fought day by day, and all too often minute by minute.
“If we as a society truly want to stop these suicide deaths or indeed the many more ‘living deaths’ of our Service Personnel, then we need to rally our governments to provide the foundations of support unique to what our service men and women suffer.
“A good start would be dedicated mental health facilities, so that when they seek treatment they are not sitting in the same room as criminals and drug addicts.
“We also need to collectively demand our governments provide income support directly, rather than through privatised runners, so that our service men and women can continue to support their families and be given time to heal without the burden of unnecessary and emasculating demands to ‘prove’ they are worthy of this support.”
READ: ‘A whole lot of ticking time bombs’
According to Ms Bryant, suicide deaths rarely “occur without warning signs”.
“The (organisations) should proactively intervene rather than expect those suffering to cry out,” she said.
“Obviously, that’s not an easy thing to do, but if nothing changes then nothing at all will change.”
If you need help call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
For more information on how to support others who might need help and what warning signs to look for, visit: Conversations Matter.
megan.palin@news.com.au | @Megan_Palin
Roy Arthur ALLAN
Roy Arthur ALLAN
Late of Gosford
New South Wales Police Force
[alert_yellow]Regd. # 11467[/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 10 May 1965
Constable – appointed 10 May 1966
Senior Constable – appointed 10 May 1974
Sergeant
Final Rank = Sergeant
Stations: ?, Ellenborough ( 1970’s ), Stuart Town, Yass Lock Up Keeper ( 6 years ), Gosford – Death
Service: From ? ? Pre 10 May 1965? to ? July 1987 = 22+ years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 April 1981 ( SenCon )
Born: 1 July 1942
Died on: ?( late ) July 1987
Age: 45
Cause: Suicide – poison intake – died 11 hours after ingestion
Event location: Home, Gosford
Event date: ?( late ) July 1987
Funeral date: ? ? ?
Funeral location: ?
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Memorial located at: ?
[alert_red]ROY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
Funeral location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal
May they forever Rest In Peace
During my service, I was Stationed at the township of Gunning and on many occasions, had to ask the assistance from the Lockup Keeper at Yass, Roy Allan was his name, and he never hesitated to attend and assist, as all Cops do, we became close friends, family included, then one day after being transferred to Tweed Heads I happened to pick up a magazine, “New Idea” dated 4/2/89 and was dumbstruck with what I read,…. two pages were removed from the book, however, I can only locate one at this stage….
Roy Allan
| Birth | |
|---|---|
| Death | 1987 |
| Burial |
Matraville, Randwick City, New South Wales, Australia |
| Plot | Eastern Court Walls, Wall A, Position 24 |
|---|---|
| Memorial ID | 174614435 · View Source
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174614435/roy-allan#source
Darren Lloyd IGGLESDEN
Darren Lloyd IGGLESDEN
Unknown W.A. Police Officer – Suicide 15 October 2018
AKA Iggy
Late of Beeliar
Western Australia Police Force
Regd. # 14703
Rank: First Class Constable
Final Rank = First Class Constable
Stations: Fremantle, Cockburn – Death
Service: From ? ? ? to 15 October 2018 = 6.5 years Service
Awards: ?
Born: 21 April 1968
Died on: Monday 15 October 2018
Age: 50
Cause: Suicide – gunshot – Service Pistol
Event location: Cockburn Police Station, W.A.
Event date: Monday 15 October 2018
Funeral date: Friday 26 October 2018 @ 11am
Funeral location: Fremantle Crematorium, West Chapel, Sainsbury Rd, Fremantle, W.A.
Wake location: ?
Funeral Parlour: Purslowe & Chipper Funerals, Wangara 08 94099119
Buried at: Cremated
Memorial located at: ?
[alert_yellow]VICTIM is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO
Funeral location: TBA
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal
May they forever Rest In Peace
(Darren Lloyd):
Passed away tragically on 15.10.2018 aged 50.
Loved and adored son of Margaret, Gary and Elsa.
Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Sharon (dec), Ryan and Sonia, Lisa and Scott, Glen and Kylie. Loving and supportive uncle to Stacee, Jayden, Cassidy, Connor, Lachlan, Katie and Hollie.
We have so many happy memories,
You will be forever in our hearts.
Darren IGGLESDEN
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Thursday, 25 October 2018
Love Fieldsy, Linda, Tayla & Jordan.
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Ryan, Lisa and families on the tragic loss of Darren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Much love always Christina, Wayne and family
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, Gary, Ryan, Lisa and Families. Iggy you will be missed so much as we did so much together . Its hard making friends, its very hard keeping friend for a long time but the hardest thing of all is saying goodbye to a friend. Mates forever, love Gibbo Leeanne Jett and Gibson family
Sunday, 21 October 2018
Heartfelt love and thoughts to you all from Leon,Katie,Kayla , Alanna & Theo xx
Sunday, 21 October 2018
Darren was a neighbor and friend your being missed already. RiP my friend
Thursday, 25 October 2018
Phil Joseph.
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
Love Ed, Sev, Susan, Caroline, Joy and families.
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, Ryan, Lisa and families on the loss of Iggy. He will be sadly missed by all of us.
Pat and Margaret McKenna.
Monday, 22 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): Deepest sympathy to Darren’s family and work colleagues. Remembering the days we worked for Drillex. Tony O’Meara
Mark, Darnelle Lombardo and family
Saturday, 20 October 2018
Our condolences to the Igglesden family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Darren. Our wonderful, caring and respected colleague. We cannot begin to imagine what you are all going through. May time heal your hearts and memories comfort you.
Fremantle District Office, Cockburn Police.
Saturday, 20 October 2018
Iggy, how lucky I am to have known someone who was so hard to say goodbye to.
Leanne McKenna
Saturday, 20 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
The Commissioner of Police and all members of the Western Australia Police Force regret the passing of our colleague First Class Constable Darren Igglesden Registered Number 14703. Deepest sympathy to family and colleagues.
Saturday, 20 October 2018
Deepest sympathy to Margaret and all your family. Hard to believe your loss. Thinking of you all.
Colin, Pat, Della, Dale and family.
Friday, 19 October 2018
The Alvey Family
Friday, 19 October 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, Ryan, Lisa and families on your sad loss of Darren. Gone too soon.
Murray, Veronica and family
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren ): To all of Darren’s family, friends and work colleagues, the Freeman family offer our sincere condolences. A cherished family friend who will be deeply missed by all.The Freeman Family
Friday, 19 October 2018
Margaret, Ryan, Lisa, Gary and families, our heartfelt sympathy.
Lorraine, Ian and Richard
Friday, 19 October 2018
My deepest sympathy to Margaret, Gary, Ryan, Sonia, Lisa, Scott and families. Such a wonderful, kind hearted man Darren was. He will be sadly missed by many. We are all so sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences to all family. Always here for you. Love Veronica and family
Friday, 19 October 2018
IGGLESDEN (Darren):
Much loved brother to Lisa and brother-in-law to Scott. Loving uncle to Stacee, Jayden and Connor. Our lives are never going to be the same. Wonderful memories we have that we will never forget. You are so loved, our hearts are so broken.
Your memory is the greatest treasure,
To have and to hold in our hearts forever.Our deepest sympathy to Darren’s fellow colleagues.
Friday, 19 October 2018
Our lives have changed forever. You were always there in times of need. Your love for your niece Cassidy was unconditional. We will never forget all the good times we shared, times that will never be the same. Our love and thoughts to the WA Police Department and Darren’s fellow colleagues.
Think of him as living,
In the hearts of those he touched.
For nothing loved is ever lost,
And he was loved so much.Your loving brother Ryan, sister-in-law Sonia and Cassidy
Friday, 19 October 2018
The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Darren “Iggy” Lloyd Igglesden (First Class Constable 14703) of Beeliar will commence at the Main Entrance of FREMANTLE Cemetery, Carrington St, Palmyra on FRIDAY (26.10.2018) proceeding to the West Crematorium Chapel by 11.00am.
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Officer dies at Perth police station
West Australian police are investigating the death of an officer at a station in Perth, which has been temporarily closed.
Police say it appears the officer died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Cockburn Police Station this morning.
It’s the third case of a West Australian police officer taking their life on the job in the past 10 years.
The WA Police Union and Medically Retired WA Police Officers Association have long called for more support, saying many first responders reported having suicidal thoughts after witnessing traumatic events.
In July 2015, Detective Sergeant Scott Blanchard took his own life while travelling with workmates to Kalgoorlie for a police operation involving Gypsy Joker bikies.
Deputy State Coroner Evelyn Vicker recently handed down her findings following an inquest into his death.
“I recommend WA Police health and welfare division use the police intranet to emphasise to serving members that their families should be made aware of the availability of its services,” she said.
In December 2008, Senior Sergeant Elliot Watt shot himself in the armoury of the Collie Police Station.
It was the first day back at work for the father of four after three weeks of annual leave and he had just assumed the role of acting officer in charge.
Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.
© Nine Digital Pty Ltd 2018
Police officer dies at Perth station
West Australian police are investigating the death of an officer at a station in Perth, which has been temporarily closed.
Police say it appears the officer died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Cockburn Police Station on Monday morning.
It’s the third case of a West Australian police officer taking their life on the job in the past 10 years.
The WA Police Union and Medically Retired WA Police Officers Association have long called for more support, saying many first responders reported having suicidal thoughts after witnessing traumatic events.
In July 2015, Detective Sergeant Scott Blanchard took his own life while travelling with workmates to Kalgoorlie for a police operation involving Gypsy Joker bikies.
Deputy State Coroner Evelyn Vicker recently handed down her findings following an inquest into his death.
“I recommend WA Police health and welfare division use the police intranet to emphasise to serving members that their families should be made aware of the availability of its services,” she said.
In December 2008, Senior Sergeant Elliot Watt shot himself in the armoury of the Collie Police Station.
It was the first day back at work for the father of four after three weeks of annual leave and he had just assumed the role of acting officer in charge.
Lifeline 13 11 14
beyondblue 1300 22 4636
© AAP 2018
