David Andrew BYRNE   

AKA David BYRNE, Dave BYRNE, Burnsie, Burnsey     

* Nickname:  Bam Bam   

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class # 235  

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 10321   

ProCst # 60032

Regd. #  25449  

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 27 March 1988  ( aged  18  years,   9  months,   10  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 17 June 1988  ( aged   19  years,   0  months,   0  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )  

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector

Final Rank: =  Detective Inspector   

Stations:    ?, Newtown ( Dets )( 5 Division )( c early 1990s ), ?, Glebe, ?, Marrickville, ?, Bankstown ( 19 Division ), ?, Corrective Services Investigations – Resignation        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 27 March 1988     to   30 October 2009    =   21  years,  7 months,  3 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  27 March 1988    to   30 October 2009   =   21  years,  7 months,  3 days Service    

After leaving  the NSWPF, Dave worked with Corrective Services then, later to Fair Trading NSW.

 Time in Retirement from Police:     16  years,   1  months,   11  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    40  years,   4  months,   13  days    

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system 

 Born:  Tuesday 17 June 1969   

Died on:  Thursday 11 December 2025   

Age:  56   years,   5  months,   24  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:   Leukemia

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 19 December 2025 @ 10am  

Funeral location:  Trinity & War Memorial Chapel, Trinity Grammar School, 119 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill, NSW  

Burwood P.A.C. will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour

Wake location: Sailor’s Bar, Drummoyne Sailing Club  

Wake date:  Friday 19 December 2025

Funeral Parlour:   ? TBA    

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2025 )    

DAVID is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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Cal
13 December 2025 

Updated 21 December 2025 with Leaving date and funeral date / location.

Updated 22 December 2025 with additional photos and Live Stream.

Michael COUGHLIN  

AKA  ?  

* Nickname:  The Ice Man     

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  

D.G. COUGHLIN, NSWPF # 10583  ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #    05?  

NSW Police Cadet #   1227     

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 3380   

Regd. #  8677   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy as a Police Cadet on Monday   ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Thursday 9 May 1957 ( aged   19  years,   0  months,   0  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )   

Senior Constable – appointed  9 May 1968  

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )  

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 June 1973   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 19 August 1982   

Inspector – appointed  9 April 1986   

Chief Inspector – appointed 7 September 1987   

Superintendent – appointed   ? ? ? 

Chief Superintendent – appointed   ? ? ?    

Final Rank: =  Chief Superintendent  

Stations:     ?, Central ( 1 Division )( Dets )( 2.I.C. ), ?, Revesby ( 19 Division )( Dets ), Bankstown ( 19 Division )( Det )( c1976 – 1978 ), ?, Commander – Fraud Squad, ?, Commander – Tactical Services Group, Retirement        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? c1956?     to   25 August 1995    =   39  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   ? ? c1956?    to  25 August 1995 =   39 years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:    30  years,  3  months,   13  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     57  years,   3  months,   16  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 28 April 1993 ( C/Supt )   

 Born:  Monday 9 May 1938 Bolton, England       

Died on:  Monday 8 December 2025   

Age:  87   years,   6  months,   29  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Thursday 18 December 2025 @ 11am   

Funeral location:   Mary Mother of Mercy Chapel, Barnett Street, Rookwood Necropolis, NSW

at the families request, there will be NO official Police involvement at the funeral    

All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.

LIVE STREAM      ?

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:  WN Bull Funerals, Newtown, NSW   

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2025 )    

MICHAEL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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Together again with his recently deceased wife, Barbara.
May they both forever Rest In Peace together.

It is with great sadness that I inform our friends of the passing of Detective Chief Supt, Mick Coughlin. Mick was the standard for a Police Officer. He was very intelligent, an outstanding detective and a wonderful man. I had the great fortune of being tutored by Mick in various stages of my career and he never let me down, his advice was always with wisdom and genuine concern for my welfare. Mick was English by birth and Australian by choice. A man of great integrity and intelligence, he advanced through the ranks by his consistent outstanding

Police work. An intelligent man, a Barrister and outstanding human. Mick was liked by all who ever met him , the world is a lesser place for his passing. This is one man who is really on his way to heaven today and we can be assured he will get a huge welcome as one of the true sons comes home.

Remember Michael’s rendition of ‘ Oh Danny Boy ‘ & ‘ Ghost Riders ‘, on pay nights at ‘ The Den ‘. The bar went quiet as Michael sang. Wonderful memory of a great man & mentor.

Mick was a terrific and strong Boss. Very dry wit with a quirky smile. You knew when Mick was serious by the look on his face. Again sad news.

https://tributes.smh.com.au/au/obituaries/smh-au/name/michael-coughlin-obituary?id=60279861

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Cal
13 December 2025 

Charles Vincent PARSONS   APM   

AKA Charles PARSONS, Charlie PARSONS, Parso   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of  Wyrallah, NSW  

Inspector no class Parsons

 

Relations in ‘the job’  

Father to NSWPF Retired former Assistant Commissioner Peter Charles PARSONS # 16361 

Father of NSWPF Retired Det SenSgt Kelvin Darcy PARSONS # 18524   

Grandfather of NSWPF SenCon Alex PARSONS, NSWPF # 22702  

Grandfather to QPol Det SenCon Joseph PARSONS, QPol # ?????

Nephew to Greg HARGRAVES – SenCon Resigned

Brother-In-Law to Mick ROGERS, NSWPF # ?????

Nephew to Jason ROGERS, QPol # ????? ( Resigned )

Daughter-In-Law – Kerri PARSONS, NSWPF # ????? ( Resigned )

Great Grand-Father to Billy PARSONS, NSWPF # ????? ( Commencing with NSWPF in early 2026 )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

NSW Police Training College –  Penrith  –  Class #   00?   

 Came 3rd out of a Class of 84 Trainees

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 614   

Regd. #  7336   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Penrith Police College on Tuesday 10 June 1952  ( aged  21  years,  4  months,  11  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 30 June 1952 ( aged  21  years,  5  months,  0  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? 1958   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ? ( NO )      

Senior Constable – appointed 1 December 1963   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 1 April 1968  

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 14 March 1976    

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector 3rd Class – appointed  31 December 1982   

Chief Inspector – appointed  12 June 1985   

Superintendent – appointed  26 March 1986   

Chief Superintendent – appointed   ? ? ?   ( YES )     

Assistant Commissioner – appointed 14 September 1988

Final Rank: =   Assistant Commissioner  

Stations:   Parramatta ( GDs )( ProCst )( 18 Division )( 30 June 1952 -30 November 1952 ), Darlinghurst ( 3 Division )( GDs )( 1 December 1952 – 6 May 1953 ), Walcha ( GDs )( ProCst )( 7 May 1953 – 18 January 1957 ), Eugowra ( GDs )( 19 January 1957 – 31 January 1962 ), Wardell ( GDs )( 1 February 1962 – 24 August 1964 ), Goodooga ( GDs )( 24 August 1964 – 3 October 1968 ),  Ballina ‘D’ District ( GDs )( Sgt 3/c )( O.I.C. )( 4 October 1968 – 13 March 1976 ), Brewarrina ( GDs )( 14 March 1976 – ? ), Young ( GDs )( 2.I.C. )( 28 April 1978 – 30 May 1979 ), Cowra ( GDs )( O.I.C. )( 31 May 1979 – 1982 ), Grafton ( GDs )( Insp. I.C. )( 1982 –  ), Lismore ( Divisional Inspector / Staff Officer ( 12 April 1985 – ? ), Peel District ( Tamworth )( District Commander )( 26 March 1986 – ? ),  Region North ( Commander )( North Sydney – Qld border )( 14 September 1988 ) – Retirement        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 10 June 1952    to  30 April 1991    =  38  years,    10  months,    20  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  10 June 1952   to  30 April 1991   =  38  years,    10  months,    20  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:    34  years,   6  months,   21  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     60  years,   3  months,   0  days    

Awards: 

NSW Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – grant January 1973

Commissioners Commendation for Courage for the Arrest of an armed and dangerous offender in Ballina on 13 April 1973    

National Medal – granted 27 November 1990 ( Asst. Commissioner )  

Australian Police Medal – granted 26 January 1990 ( Asst. Commissioner )

 Born:  Friday 30 January 1931 at Walcha, NSW         

Died on:  Thursday 20 November 2025    

Age:    94  years,   9  months,   21  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age prohibitive   

Cause:  Old Age   

Event location:   Lismore Base Hospital, Lismore, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 5 December 2025 @ 2pm   

Funeral location:   the Chapel, Parkview Funeral Home, 43 Holland Street, Goonellabah, NSW

Richmond Police District provided an official Police Guard of Honour   

Wake location: Lismore Workers Sports Club  

Wake date:  Friday 5 December 2025

Funeral Parlour:  Parkview Funeral home, 43 Holland Street, Goonellabah, NSW  

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2025 )  

Charlie is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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On behalf of my husband, Peter Parsons, Assistant Commissioner APM, Retired.

Death of former Assistant Commissioner Charles Vincent Parsons APM – registered number 7336.

It is with great sadness that the family of Charlie Parsons regret to inform of his passing yesterday, 20/11/2025 at Lismore Base Hospital following a short illness.

Charlie was 94 years old and retired from NSWPF in 1993 as an Assistant Commissioner, North Region. Country born, he served the majority of his service in country NSW.

Among his many achievements, Charlie always maintained that his proudest was his marriage to Fay (decd), and his five children – Peter, Anne (decd), Kel (decd), Jennifer and Ben.

Charlie was an avid proponent of the basic rights of the Police Officer, and served as a representative of the NSW Police Association for most of his career. His service was recognised by being made a life member on 25/5/1983. Before he passed he was the second oldest living life member in the history of NSWPA. He was awarded the Australian Police medal in the Queen’s birthday honours awards in 1988.

An avowed people person, Charlie was well respected by all who served with and under him.

He leaves 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Whilst extremely proud of all of them, with a majority serving in first responder occupations in QLD, NSW and VIC, Charlie’s proud policing family and legacy continued with sons Peter (Ret A/C), Kel (decd Det Snr/Sgt), grandsons Alex (current S/C – Port Stephens PAC), Joseph (current Det S/C QLDP), nephew Greg Hargraves (S/C – resigned), brother in law Mike Rogers (NSWP – resigned), nephew Jason Rogers ( QLDP – resigned) and lastly (not least) Charlie’s great grandson Billy Parsons enters NSW Police Academy in early 2026.

A loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, he will be sorely missed.

RIP mate.

Peter Parsons.

Funeral details will be forthcoming

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Cal
10 December 2025 

Joanna Ann LINCOLN   

AKA Joanna GODDARD, Jo LINCOLN   

SERVING MEMBER   

* Nickname: Linkage  

Late of Bensville, NSW  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class #  272 J    

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #  32411   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 16 November 1997  ( aged   21  years,   6  months,   5  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 15 May 1998  ( aged   21  years,   6  months,   10  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?  

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? June 2007    

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =   Sergeant 2nd Class  

Stations:    Botany Bay, City East Target Action Group ( T.A.G. ), VKG1 ( SenCon ), Brisbane Water ( GDs ), Professional Standards Command – Death      

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 16 November 1997 to   5 December 2025 =    28 years,   0  months,    19  days Service  

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  16 November 1997   to   5 December 2025   =    28  years,   0  months,    19  days Service      

 Time in Retirement from Police:     0  years,   0  months,   0  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     49  years,   6 months,   24  days    

Awards:  National Medal – No Find on Australian Honours system   

 Born:  Friday 11 May 1976   

Died on: Friday 5 December 2025   

Age:    49  years,   6  months,   24  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Post Surgical complications ( Blood clot )   

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 19 December 2025 @ 1.30pm   

Funeral location:  Camellia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery, Cnr Delhi Rd & Plassey Rd, North Ryde, NSW  

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

 Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ? TBA    

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2025 )    

Jo IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills      Although is entitled to be ( 2025 )  

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Our deepest condolences to daughter, Charlee – may your mum Forever Rest In Peace.

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Cal
9 December 2025 

Updated 9 December 2025.  Incorrect DoB & calculations amended.  Funeral details and photos added.

Updated 21 December 2025 with additional photo in uniform

Leonard Roy EDWARDS   

AKA Leonard EDWARD, Len EDWARDS    c

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class # 128   

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 3814  

Regd. #   14782    

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday   9 August 1971  ( aged  28  years,  6  months,   7  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 17 September 1971  ( aged   28  years,   7  months,   15  days )    

Constable – appointed 20 September 1972  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 20 September 1976  

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 20 September 1980   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? ( N/A )    

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed  1 April 1987   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Senior Sergeant  

Stations:     ?, Daceyville, ?, Wellington, ?, Walgett, ?, Geurie ( 1980s ), ?, Coonamble ( O.I.C. ) – Retirement         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 9 August 1971      to   5 February 1998  =  26  years,   5  months,  27 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From 9 August 1971     to   5 February 1998 =  26  years,   5  months,  27 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     27  years,   9  months,   5  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   0 months,   3  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  2 November 1988 ( Sgt )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 25 June 1999 ( Former SenSgt ) 

 Born:  Tuesday 2 February 1943 in Taree, NSW  

Died on:  Monday 10 November 2025   

Age:    82  years,   9  months,   8  days  

Organ Donor:  No – age restrictive     

Cause:  Cancer ( type =   ?   )   

Event location:   Dubbo Base Hospital, Dubbo, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Thursday 20 November 2025 @ 10.30am  

Funeral location:  Baptist Church, 77 Swift St, Wellington, NSW   

Orana Mid – Western Police District provided an Official Police Guard of Honour   

LIVE STREAM      ?

https://www.facebook.com/100003101541054/videos/pcb.25205387592481278/1388978832824095

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:  Geurie Cemetery, 2043 Mitchell Hwy, Geurie,  NSW

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( November 2025 )    

LEON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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It is probable that Leonard, prior to joining the NSWPF, was a Junior Postal Officer, Fourth Division:

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 – 1973), Thursday 2 April 1959 (No.22), page 1189

02 Apr 1959 – APPOINTMENTS AND RETIREMENTS. – Trove

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Cal
25 November 2025

Arnold Trevor DENNIS

AKA Arnold DENNIS  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  

A.B. DENNIS, NSWPF # 6911   ?

Graham Bruce DENNIS, NSWPF # 9178   ?   

B.E. DENNIS, NSWPF # 11073   ?   

R.S. DENNIS, NSWPF # 13340    ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  Most probably Class 080  

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   9405   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy  on Monday 10 August 1959 ( aged 19  years, 10  months,  19  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 10 August 1965

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    ( YES )   

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )  

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed  24 November 1974   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 19 August 1982   

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 30 September 1984   

Inspector – appointed   ? ? ? 

Chief Inspector – appointed   ? ? ?  

Final Rank: =   Detective Chief Inspector

Stations:     ?, Vice Squad & Special Licensing Squads – Special Operations Group ( S.O.G. ) – Retirement  

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 10 August 1959     to   1 July 1993    =   33  years,  10 months,  21 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  10 August 1959     to   1 July 1993    =   33   years,  10 months,  21 days Service        

 Time in Retirement from Police:     32  years,   3  months,   19  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     53  years,   9  months,  9  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 15 September 1980 ( Det Sgt 3/c )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Det Sgt 1/c )  

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 ( Det Sgt 1/c )   

 Born:  Friday 22 September 1939 at Bathurst, NSW  

Died on:  Monday 20 October 2025        

Age:   86   years,   0  months,   28  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age Restrictive  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:   Friday 31 October 2025 @ 1pm  

Funeral location:   St Patricks Catholic Church, 229 Mort Street, Lithgow, NSW

All friends are invited

Chifley Police District with provide an official Police Guard of Honour      

LIVE STREAM      ?

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2025 )    

ARNOLD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 22 May 1992 (No.62), page 3529

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231896840

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 4 December 1987 (No.187), page 6687

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231248387

Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),

Friday 7 August 1987 (No.129), page 4380

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231664129

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Cal
23 October 2025 

John Murray FLOOD

AKA John FLOOD, FLOODY  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:

A.J.T. FLOOD, NSWPF # 3732   ?   

Det Insp. R.E. FLOOD, NSWPF # 5423   ?   

Neville Alan FLOOD, NSWPF # 9286   ?   

T.J.W. FLOOD, NSWPF # 10323    ?

Geoff M. FLOOD, NSWPF # 13852   ?

K.R. FLOOD, NSWPF # 17750   ?

S.M. FLOOD, NSWPF 22243   ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #    061

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 2407   

Regd. #   9137   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 November 1958  ( aged   29 years,   2  months,   3  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 17 November 1964   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( NO )   

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed  1 September 1974

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed 4 June 1982   

Final Rank: =   Sergeant 2nd Class   

Stations:     ?, Newtown ( 5 Division ) – Retirement  

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  Monday 17 November 1958     to  9 December 1988    =   30   years,    0  months,    22  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   Monday 17 November 1958    to  9 December 1988   =   30  years,    0  months,    22  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:    36  years,   10  months,   4  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    59  years,   2  months,  25  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  15 September 1980 ( Sgt 3/c )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 2/c )  

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 May 1986 ( Sgt 2/c )   

 Born:  Wednesday 14 August 1929 in Wollongong, NSW    

Died on:   Monday 13 October 2025  

Age:   96   years,   0  months,   29  days  

Organ Donor:  Age restrictive    

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:   Friday, 24 October 2025 @ 10am   

Funeral location:  the Chapel, Fry Brothers Funerals, 97 New England Highway, Maitland, NSW

Port Stephens – Hunter Police District will officially provide a Police Guard of Honour  

LIVE STREAM      ?

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:  Fry Brothers Funerals, 97 New England Hwy, Maitland, NSW   

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2025 )    

FLOODY is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

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May they forever Rest In Peace

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
 17 October 2025

Blake Robert SHORROCK   

Serving Member    

AKA Blake SHORROCK, Blakey    

* Nickname: Shoz  

Late of  Ducks Lane, Goulburn, NSW

From that day on, if I was going somewhere I was running

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:   ?   

NSW Goulburn Police Academy-  Class #    336 or 337   

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #   54311  

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday   ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Final Rank: =  Constable   

Stations:     ?, Deniliquin ( ProCst ), ?, Murray River Police District – Death         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From   ? ? c2020?     to   29 September 2025   =    ?  years,   ? months,   ? days Service      

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:   ? ? ?    to 29 September 2025 =    ? years,    ?  months,   ? days Service     

 Time in Retirement from Police:     0  years,   0 months,  0  days  

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system

 Born:    ? ? ?       

Died on:  Monday 30 September 2025 @ Goulburn Base Hospital, NSW    

Age:  29  years,   ?  months,   ?  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Cancer (  Sarcoma  )   

Event location:  Goulburn Base Hospital, NSW

Diagnosis date:  June 2022 ( aged 26 ) – diagnosed with Undifferentated Pleomorphic Sarcoma in his left leg.   

Funeral date:   Tuesday 7 October 2025 @ 2pm   

Funeral location:  St’s peter & Paul’s Cathedral, Bourke St, Goulburn, NSW 

 Wake location:   ?

Wake date: Tuesday 7 October 2025

Funeral Parlour:  R.J. Sidney Craig Funeral Directors, Sloane St, Goulburn, NSW

Buried at:  General Cemetery, Gorman Rd, Goulburn, NSW   

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2025 )    

BLAKE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

BLAKE IS ENTITLED TO BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills    

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

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

Legends, a very good mate of mine and to countless others received news early in June that completely changed his life. Blake Shorrock, or as he’s more well known as, Shoz, unfortunately received news that what he thought was a hematoma in his leg was actually a form of cancer known as sarcoma. For those of you who know Shoz you would know that he would give you the shirt of his back if you were in need and would go above and beyond for someone in need. Which is why I’m asking people to kindly consider making a donation to assist Blake and his wonderful family in the cost of Blake’s radiotherapy treatment. Any donation is welcome and appreciated. Even just a simple message of support would mean just as much to Blake and his family

Fundraiser for Blake Shorrock by Jackson Weeks : Shoz’s sarcoma treatment

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
2 October 2025 

Updated 6 March 2026 with Live Stream and additional articles and photos.

Matthew John Jeremiah MEARES   

AKA Matthew MEARS, Mat MEARS, Mearsy       

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Belmont North, NSW 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

Melissa MEARES, NSWPF # 36355  ( Wife )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  

John Devenish MEARES, NSWPF # Nil – pre numbers ( joined 1862 )  ?  

Stephen T. MEARES, NSWPF # 19029      ?  

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  234  

New South Wales Police Force    

ProCst # 99861   

Regd. #   25733   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 14 February 1988 ( aged  18  years,  11  months,  13  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 6 May 1988  ( aged  19 years,  6  months,  8  days )

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?  

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Inspector – appointed  27 March 2011   

Chief Inspector – appointed   ? ? ?  

Final Rank: =    Chief Inspector  

Stations:     ?, Instructor – NSW Police Academy – Law ( 5 years )( 12 July 1998 – 8 July 2002 ), Manning – Great Lakes LAC ( Sgt ), Lake Macquarie LAC ( 5 October 2009 – 26 March 2011 ), Port Stephens L.A.C. ( Insp )( Professional Standards )( 27 March 2011 – ? ), Newcastle City Police District –       

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 15 February 1988      to     ? ? ?  =    ?  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 15 February 1988   to   ? ? ? =    ? years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honour system – however:

National Medal – granted     ? ? ?

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted     ? ? ?

National Police Service Medal – granted     ? ? ?

NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal – granted ? ? ?

Clasp to NSW Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal – granted ? ? ?

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – granted ? ? ?

 Born:   Saturday 1 March 1969   

Died on:  Sunday 1 October 2023   

Age:    54  years,   7  months,   0  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:    ? ? ?

Funeral location:      ?

LIVE STREAM      ?

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:     ?  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2025 )    

  ?  is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  * BUT SHOULD BE    

  ?  is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO    

  ?  IS mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance    

  ?  is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

  ?  IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills    

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

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December 2024

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:

Administrative Assistant Sivarajasingham Sivakumarasingham

Chief Inspector Matthew John Jeremiah Meares

Senior Constable Tanya Louise Smith

Detective Senior Constable Joanne Katherine Travers

Chief Inspector Daniel James Sykes

Sergeant Joshua David Kasun

Communications Officer Nicholas Jones

Sergeant Penny Ann Armstrong

Sergeant Leslie Michael Nugent

Senior Intelligence Analyst Fiona Taylor

Administrative Support Officer Ashley Linden Feeney

Probationary Constable Timothy John Wally Sheppard

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.

National Police Remembrance Day 2024 | NSW Police Legacy

* Story behind any Nickname:    

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
1 October 2025 

David Andrew HANCOCK

AKA David HANCOCK, Dave HANCOCK   

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Grenfell, NSW       

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  161    

New South Wales Police Force    

ProCst # 92538    

Regd. #   18369   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 25 September 1978  ( aged   21  years,   4  months,   6  days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 11 December 1978  ( aged  21 years,   6  months,   22  days )

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 11 December 1983   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 11 December 1987   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( N/A )  

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Senior Sergeant  

Stations:     ?, Forensic Imaging Services – Retirement        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 25 September 1978      to   14 July 2007  =   28   years,    9  months,    19  days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  25 September 1978    to  14 July 2007 = 28  years,    9  months,    19  days Service

 Time in Retirement from Police:   18  years,   1  months,   24  days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =   50  years,   1  months,   25  days   

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 February 1995 ( Sgt ) 

 Born:  Sunday 19 May 1957 @ Grenfell, NSW     

Died on:  Sunday 7 September 2025  @ home   

Age:   68 years,   3  months,   19  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date: Monday 29 September 2025 @ 1pm  

Funeral location:  Grenfell Lawn Cemetery, Henry Lawson Way, Grenfell, NSW

Local Police attended the funeral in uniform

Service Handbook

Wake location:  Grenfell Bowling Club, Grenfell, NSW  

Wake date: Monday 29 September 2025

Funeral Parlour:  Penrose Funeral Care, Burrangong St, Grenfell, NSW

Buried at:  Grenfell Lawn Cemetery, Henry Lawson Way, Grenfell, NSW    

Grave Location:  Section:  Lawn B       Row:  E         Plot:  24

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2025 )    

DAVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED    

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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David Andrew Hancock

* Story behind any Nickname:    

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
1 October 2025   

2 October 2025 – Live Stream attached.