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.

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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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

Kenneth James BOWDITCH  

AKA  KEN BOWDITCH, BOWY, Kenny BOWDITCH  

* Nickname: Bowy, Bow    

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

Jarrod BOWDITCH, NSWPF # 23101 ( son )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

M.D. BOWDITCH, NSWPF # 22227    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern  –  Class #  126    

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4502   

Regd. #  14520   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  22 February 1971  ( aged   27  years,   8  months,   30  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 5 April 1971  ( aged   27  years,   10  months,   13  days )    

Constable – appointed 5 April 1972  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 5 April 1976   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )( Detective Training Course 2 of 1977 )      

Senior Constable – appointed 5 April 1980   

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 12 July 1986   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =   Sergeant ? Class   

Stations:   ?, Bondi ( 10 Division )( c1980s ), Paddington ( Dets )( 10 Division ), Malabar ( Dets )( O.I.C. )( 15 Division ),   

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 22 February 1971      to     ? ? c1997  =    26  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  22 February 1971    to   ? ? c1997 =     26  years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

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

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

Awards:  National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( Det Sgt )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 March 1997 ( Former Det Sgt )  

 Born:  Sunday 23 May 1943 in Merewether, NSW  

Died on: Saturday 6 December 2025      

Age:    82  years,   6  months,   13days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive   

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:    ? ? ? TBA 

Funeral location:      ? TBA  

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 )    

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

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After employment with NSWPF, Ken:

MANAGING DIRECTOR (NSW & QLD & ACT) – KEN BOWDITCH: With in excess of 25 years experience in Policing and 12 in the security industry, Ken is not only our Managing Director but sees the overall running of all commercial contracts held with Dalmore Security.

His previous career saw him achieve Chief of Detectives level within the New South Wales Police force. He is qualified on an international basis to cover all corporate affairs relating to commercial investigations, security (both internal and external), disaster management, through to counter terrorism strategies. He has a Batchelor of Science degree in Security, Investigations and Disaster Management and has received numerous awards and accolades in regards to his achievements with investigations and training, both locally and abroad. He is ready to speak to you, any-time of day!

https://dalmore.com.au/sube09f.html?s=1&p=7

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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Cal
8 December 2025 

James Edward THORNTHWAITE   

AKA James THORNTHWAITE, Jim THORNTHWAITE, Jimmy THORNTHWAITE, Thorny, Jimmy Cornflakes       

* Nickname:    ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:  

Murray THORNTHWAITE, NSWPF # 31072    ?  

Amanda THORNTHWAITE, NSWPF # 31279   ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  088    

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #  10079  

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday  14 August 1961 ( aged  20  years,   6  months,   16  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Monday 30 October 1961  ( aged   20  years,   9  months,   1  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1967   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( YES )  

Senior Constable – appointed  1 April 1971   

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed  7 January 1978   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed  31 August 1984  

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 29 March 1986  

Inspector – appointed   ? ? ? 

Chief Inspector – appointed   ? ? ?  

Final Rank: =  Detective Chief Inspector   

Stations:     ?, ‘D’ District ( c1968 ), ?, Kogarah ( 12 Division ), ?, Sutherland ( 24 Division )( Det Sgt 3/c ), C.I.B. – Retirement         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  14 August 1961     to     ? ? 1992  =    31+  years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 14 August 1961     to     ? ? 1992  =  31+ years,    ?  months,   ? days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     33+  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     52  years,   ?  months,   ?  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Det SenSgt )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 2 November 1988 ( Det SenSgt )   

 Born:  Wednesday 29 January 1940 in Lithgow, NSW    

Died on:  Saturday 6 December 2025    

Age:    84  years,   10  months,   7  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive       

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:    ? ? ? TBA   

Funeral location:  Private Family Funeral being held   ? TBA  

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 )    

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

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* Story behind any Nickname:    

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Cal
8 December 2025 

Updated 11 December 2025 with colour photo.

Michael Pryor FLAHERTY   

AKA Mick FLAHERTY, Michael FLAHERTY   

* Nickname:  Skipper       

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  114  

NSW Police Cadet #  2114  

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4832  

Regd. #  13192   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy, as a Police Cadet, on Monday 21 February 1966  ( aged  16 years,  8  months,  27  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Saturday 25 May 1968  ( aged  19  years,  0  months,  0  days )    

Constable – appointed 25 May 1969   

Constable 1st Class – appointed 25 May 1973   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed  25 May 1977   

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 August 1984    

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =   Sergeant ? Class  

Stations:     ?, 21 Division, Balmain ( 8 Division )( Cyclist ), Central ( 1 Division ), Regent St ( 2 Division )( c1978 ), Lane Cove, Chatswood ( 25 Division ), Darlinghurst ( 3 Division ), The Rocks ( 4 Division )( c1986 )( GDs & Roster Sgt ), North Shore L.A.C. – Retirement           

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  21 February 1966      to  11 September 2004  =   38   years,   6  months,   21  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:    21 February 1966     to  11 September 2004 =   38  years,   6  months,   21  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     21  years,   1  months,   21  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   3  months,   17  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 29 June 1984 ( SenCon )  

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 16 September 1993 ( SenCon )  

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 19 December 2001 ( Sgt )  

 Born:  Wednesday 25 May 1949 at Windsor, NSW    

Died on:  Sunday 30 November 2025   

Age:    76  years,   6  months,   5  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Heart failure  

Event location:     ?  Hospital, Sydney, NSW 

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Memorial date:  Thursday 11 December 2025 @ noon    

Funeral location:    North Ryde Golf Club, Twin Rd, North Ryde, NSW

There will be NO formal Police involvement at the Memorial Service    

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA   

Wake location:  North Ryde Golf Club, Twin Rd, North Ryde, NSW

Wake date:   Thursday 11 December 2025 @ noon    

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 )    

MICK 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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Further information to follow when known.

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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Cal
6 December 2025 

Updated 9 December 2025 with further dates and calculations.

Neville James KEHOE

AKA Neville KEHOE, Nev KEHOE

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

James Hamilton KEHOE, NSWP ‘Q’ 7506 ( 1900 )  ?

William Patrick KEHOE, NSWP ‘Q’ 9527 – Redfern ( 1912 )  ?

Matt KEHOE, NSWPF # 24269  ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class #  085A

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 434   

Regd. #   9813       

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 31 October 1960  ( aged 20  years,  2  months,  22  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  ( aged 20 years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed 31 October 1966  

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed 31 October 1970   

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

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 31 January 1977   

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed  6 December 1983   

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 8 September 1985 

Inspector – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Inspector  

Stations:     ?, Collaroy ( Patrol Commander )( Inspector ) – Retirement        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 31 October 1960     to  31 January 1996    =   35  years, 3 months, 0 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:From Monday 31 October 1960    to  31 January 1996   =   35  years, 3 months, 0 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     29 years,   9  months,   24  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   5  months,   22  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 6 November 1980 ( Sgt )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 8 June 1988 ( SenSgt )  

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 27 Septemb3er 1996 ( former Insp. )  

 Born:  Friday 9 August 1940 at Paddington, NSW   

Died on:   Monday 24 November 2025   

Age:  85 years,   3  months,   15  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive  

Cause:     ?  

Event location:     ? ( Qld )    

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?  

Funeral date:  Friday 28 November 2025 @ 10am  

Funeral location:      ? ( Qld )  

LIVE STREAM      ?

 Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:  Heritage Brothers, 

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 )    

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

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Cal
6 December 2025

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    

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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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

* 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
25 November 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.