Shane KAPPLER
Shane Robert KAPPLER
AKA Kappy
Late of ?
“possible” relation in ‘the job’: ?
Northern Territory Police Academy – Cadet Squad # 2 of 1981
From Squad 38 of 1983
Northern Territory Police Force
Regd. # 1292
Rank: Commenced Training at N.T. Police Academy on Monday 7 February 1983 ( aged 19 years, 0 months, 23 days )
Probationary Constable- appointed ? ? ?
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant
Stations: Darwin, Katherine C.I.B., Nhulunbuy, Alice Springs – Death
Service: From 7 February 1983 to 11 January 2000 = 16 years, 11 months, 4 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 36 years, 5 months, 26 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: National Medal – granted 20 May 1996 ( SenCon )
Born: Wednesday 15 January 1964
Died on: Tuesday 11 January 2000
Age: 36 years, 5 months, 26 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Depression – Suicide – Service Glock – On Duty
Event location: ANZAC Hill carpark around 5.30am
Event date: Tuesday 11 January 2000
Funeral date: Monday 17 January 2000
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Buried at: Tennant Creek Cemetery, Stuart Hwy, Tennant Creek, Northern Territory
Grave Location: Row: ?, Plot: ?
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Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( January 2023 )
SHANE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra ( 2025 ) * BUT SHOULD BE
SHANE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Canberra *NEED MORE INFO
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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3 March 2025
A Belated Celebration of the commencement of Cadet Squad 2 of 1981
We have been working towards adding Cadet Squads to our rota of celebrations during the course of the year. This has been hampered by poor records kept by the Police Force and the absence of suitable photographs.
We do have the necessary records for Cadet Squad 2 of 1981.
The members were:
Back row (L to R)
Chris KILLIAN, Shane KAPPLER, Greg EVANS, Ian DAVIE, Chris TILLEY. Sue ROBERTS.
Middle row (L to R)
Jill McALOON, Julie SPURLING, Coralanne WILLIAMS, Sean SANDRY.
Front row (L to R)
Sergeant Mick Smith, Superintendent Jack Ilett ( aka John Ilett ), Commissioner Peter McAulay, Senior Sergeant John Henry Chute and Sergeant Robert Bradford
We are looking for photos of Cadet Squad 1 of 1980 and Recruit Squad 8 of 1988.
7 February 2024
Uplifting Excellence: Recruit Squad 38, 1983
Step into the radiant glow of inspiration as we joyfully commemorate the 41st Anniversary of the induction of Recruit Squad 38 in 1983.
Notably, this squad boasted the first graduates of the then Cadet Program, pioneering the pre-qualification of teens for service in the Police Force.
The dedication of these exceptional squad members has been a selfless contribution spanning numerous years in service to the vibrant community of the Northern Territory.
In this jubilant celebration that transcends time, let’s pay tribute to the remarkable service and outstanding achievements of Recruit Squad 38. Their enduring commitment has not only shaped the course of history but continues to kindle inspiration within us all. Together, let’s applaud their legacy, drawing boundless motivation from their journey as we collectively aspire to reach greater heights of excellence within our community.
The members were:
Back Row (L to R) Ronald ELGAR, Ian DAVIE, Christopher KILLIAN, Sean SANDRY, Brett THORP, Martin McCALLUM, Brett JENKIN, Barney NOONAN, Shane KAPPLER
Middle Row (L to R) Graham WAITE, Peter LINDFIELD, Gregory EVANS, Peter SPANOVSKIS, Robert TREHERNE, Peter POLYCHRONE, Michael CORNFORD, Vince KINSELLA, Jeffrey NELSON, George POLLITT
Front Row (L to R) Julie SPURLING, Sergeant Martin MacPherson, Sergeant Bruce Wernham, Commissioner of Police Peter McAulay, Chief Minister Paul Everingham, Chief Inspector Colin Pope, Senior Sergeant John Sims, Jill McALOON
Back row left to right –
Shane Kappler, Simon Young ?, Dick Cheal ?, Ron Heymans, ? Steve Edgington ?, Brett Thorpe ?, Jeff Pickering ?, Gordon McDonagh ?, Tim Marsh ?, Rob Kendrick ?, Mick Lohse ?. ( Only 11 of the twelve were named – hence the ?s )
Front:
Jo Foley, Wendy Schultz, Garry Casey, Barbera Etter, Sandy Hardy?, Colleen Gwynns, Stevie Pritchard.
SHANE ROBERT KAPPLER
SHANE ROBERT KAPPLER
15.1.1964 – 11.1.2000
Another year has past, but loving memories remain.
You are forever in our thoughts.
Gone but never Forgotten.
Mum, Motza, Sharon, Natalie and families
Date Listed: 11/1/2015
SHANE ROBERT KAPPLER | Tributes | Darwin | Herald Sun
KAPPLER, Shane Robert (Kappy)
Passed Away 19 years ago today.
Beautiful Memories silently kept of one we loved and will never forget.
With love Mum, Motza, Sharon, Natalie and Families
Date Listed: 11/1/2019
KAPPLER, Shane Robert (Kappy) Passed Away | Tributes | Darwin | My Tributes
KAPPLER (KAPPY), Shane Robert
15/01/64 to 11/01/2000
You are so sadly missed, but remembered every day
Love from Mum, Sharon, Natalie and Families
29 September 2016
SHANE ROBERT KAPPLER 15.1.1964 – 11.1.2000 Another year has past, but loving memories remain. You are forever in our thoughts.Gone but never Forgotten.Mum, Motza, Sharon, Natalie and families
SHANE ROBERT KAPPLER | Tributes | Darwin | Herald Sun
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
30 January 2023
Updated 27 March 2025 with additional Class photos and calculations.class