Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2026 )
KATIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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All friends are invited to attend and there will be NO formal Police involvement at the Memorial.
The family will scatter Shane’s ashes from the Coffs Police launch off Park Beach after 9.00am and will return to the club thereafter for an informal get together with Shane’s friends and former work mates.
LIVE STREAM?
Wake location: ?
Wake date: ???
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: Private Cremation
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2026 )
SHANE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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Buried at: Woronora Memorial Park, Linden St, Sutherland, NSW
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2026 )
DENIS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
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The ABC Weekly – 30 June 1945. P22 Denis Aldo VANZINO AKA Denis VANZINO
Denis Aldo VANZINO AKA Denis VANZINO
Denis Aldo VANZINO AKA Denis VANZINO I noticed that Denis liked to carry his Smith & Wesson .38 on the wrong side of his body also – that that the ‘cross draw’ holster was now a ‘side draw’. It felt much more comfortable.
Denis Aldo VANZINO AKA Denis VANZINO I noticed that Denis liked to carry his Smith & Wesson .38 on the wrong side of his body also – that that the ‘cross draw’ holster was now a ‘side draw’. It felt much more comfortable.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Monday 25 June 1979 (No.85 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 3100
NOTICE of intended distribution of estate. — Any person having any claim upon the estate of MURIEL GRACE VANZINO, late of Wamberal, widow, who died on the 2nd February, 1979, must send particulars of her claim to the executors, Joseph Julian Vanzino and Denis Aldo Vanzino, c.o. Messrs Law & Milne, Solicitors, of 68 Pitt Street, Sydney, within two (2) calendar months from publication of this notice.
After that time the executors may distribute the assets of the estate, having regard only to the claims of which at the time of distribution they have notice. Probate was granted in New South Wales on the 5th day of June, 1979.
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On 16 March, 1988 Constable Zucchetti was driving along the Oxley Highway, Tamworth. Constable Burns was a passenger in the vehicle.
At the time both were attached to the State Drug Crime Commission and were engaged in an operation in the area.
While negotiating a right hand bend in the highway the vehicle crossed onto the incorrect side of the road and collided with a semi trailer.
Constable Zucchetti was killed instantly and Constable Burns died the following morning in the Tamworth District Hospital.
Constable Zucchetti was born in 1959 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 14 January, 1980. At the time of his death he was attached to the State Drug Crime Commission ( forerunner to the current NSW Crime Commission ).
Constable Burns was born in 1962 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 12 October, 1981. At the time of his death he was attached to the State Drug Crime Commission ( forerunner to the current NSW Crime Commission ).
Source: Beyond Courage ( Edition 4 ) by Retired NSWPF Sgt Danny Webster.
Constable 1st Class Craig Zucchetti (1959 – 1988)
Constable’s 1st Class Craig Zucchetti and Mark Burns were attached to the State Drug Crime Commission (forerunner to the current NSW Crime Commission). Both officers had been selected to this branch because to their tenacity and proven investigation skills.
On Wednesday 16 March 1988, they were part of a large team of police who were performing surveillance duties on a major crime syndicate in the state’s north-west.
About midday Craig and Mark were travelling together in an unmarked police vehicle along the Oxley Highway just outside of Tamworth when they were involved in a head on crash with a truck.
Craig was killed instantly.
Following the arrival of emergency services Mark was taken to Tamworth District Hospital in a critical condition. He passed away from his injuries the following day without regaining consciousness.
So as to not compromise the investigation the officers had been working on, only very limited details of the crash was publicly released at the time.
Prior to transferring to the State Drug Crime Commission, Craig and been attached to the Highway Patrol and had been a member of the NSWPF for eight years.
Outside of his policing duties he was highly active in the local community establishing a Community Watch program, a basketball club and engaged in fund raising for a beach patrol with his surf lifesaving club of which he was deeply involved in. Along with this Craig was also a keen surfer and rugby player.
At the time of their deaths the Police Commissioner at the time was quoted as saying, “Policing is a unique profession which places great demands upon those fortunate enough to heed its calling as a career. The very fact that two fine young officers lost their lives in the course of their duty serves as a poignant reminder of the inherent dangers which go hand in hand with police service.”
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Cal
First published on this site on 5 January 2014
Updated 1 January 2026 with further information and photos.
Neville Patrick JURY
07/04/2026
Neville Patrick JURY
AKA Neville JURY, Nev JURY
* Nickname: ?
Late of ?
Relations in ‘the job’?
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:
SenCon Alfred John JURY, NSWPF # ???? ( Pre 1921 – 1957 ) Died in March 1963 ( Died aged 66 )
K. JURY, NSWPF # 20611 ?
NSW Police Training College, Penrith – Class #” possibly ” 004
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 199?
Regd. # 5005
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 4 February 1946 ( aged 29 years, 9 months, 24 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?( aged ? years, ? months, ? days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Constable 1st Class
Stations: ?, Mayfield – Death
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 4 February 1946 to 15 September 1957 = 11 years, 7 months, 11 days Service
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 4 February 1946 to 15 September 1957 = 11 years, 7 months, 11 days Service
Time in Retirement from Police: 0 years, 0 months, 0 days
Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 41 years, 5 months, 4 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system
Neville Patrick JURY
Born: Tuesday 11 April 1916 in Cessnock, NSW
Died on: Sunday 15 September 1957
Age: 41 years, 5 months, 4 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: MVA – Police Cycle unit – Rider – Ejected – On Duty
Event location: Maitland Road, Mayfield, NSW
Event / Diagnosis date: Saturday 14 September 1957
On 14 September, 1957 Constable Jury was riding his Police Special Traffic Patrol cycle in Maitland Road, Mayfield. Another vehicle pulled out onto the roadway from in front of a bus, hitting the cycle and causing it to skid into the path of another oncoming vehicle.
Constable Jury was also hit by the second vehicle and pinned beneath the bumper bar.
He was taken to the Royal Newcastle Hospital suffering fractures and internal injuries, however he died the next day.
The constable was born in Cessnock in 1916 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 4 February, 1946 after serving four years in the RAAF.
At the time of his death he was stationed at Mayfield.
He is listed in the official New South Wales Police Honour Roll.
Source – Beyond Courage by Retired Sgt Danny Webster, NSWPF # 17426
Funeral Service for Neville Patrick JURY Saturday 17 September 1957
Funeral Service for Neville Patrick JURY Saturday 17 September 1957
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NSW Police Training College – Penrith – Class # ” probably ” 023
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 5876
Rank: Commenced Training at Penrith Police College on Monday 27 October 1947 ( aged 19 years, 9 months, 7 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed ?day ? November 1947 ( aged 19 years, ? months, ? days )
Constable – appointed 27 October 1948
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? October 1953
Senior Constable – appointed 27 October 1954
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 4 August 1964
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? October 1971
Sergeant 1st Class – appointed 1 April 1974
Inspector – appointed 1 December 1978
Senior Inspector – appointed 11 March 1982
Superintendent – appointed 8 October 1983
Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? 1985
Executive Chief Superintendent – appointed 9 October 1985
Last appears in the 1987 ‘Stud Book’ and not the 1988 issue.
Final Rank: = Executive Chief Superintendent
Stations: Mounted Police Unit – Redfern ( Nov 1947 – March 1948 ), Vice Squad ( 21 Division )( March 1948 – Jan. 1951 ), Observation Squad ( Jan 1951 – March 1954 ), Campsie Dets ( 13 Division )( March 1954 – June 1955 ), Bankstown Dets ( 19 Division )( June 1955 – Nov 1961 ), Vice Squad ( Nov 1961 – June 1965 ), St Marys Dets ( Vice )( 23 Division )( June 1965 – Oct. 1966 ), Bankstown / Revesby Dets ( 19 Division )( Oct 1966 -March 1974 ), Bankstown Divisional Detective Sgt in Charge ( March 1974 – July 1975 ), Eastwood Divisional Detective Sgt ( 17 Division )( July 1975 – August 1976 ), C.I.B. ( Duty Officer )( Aug 1976 – March 1977 ), ‘C’ District ( Assistant to the Detective Inspector )( March 1977 – April 1977 ), ‘A’ District ( Assistant to the Detective Inspector ( April 1977 – Jan 1978 ), ‘F’ District ( Assistant to the Detective Inspector ( Jan 1978 – Feb 1978 ), ‘I’ District ( Liverpool )( 22 Division )( Assistant to the Detective Inspector ( Feb 1978 – March 1981 ), Internal Affairs – Investigator ( March 1981 – Sept. 1982 ), Western Region Commander – Bathurst ( O.I.C. )( Senior Insp – Supt. )( Sept. 1982 – ? ), Wollongong – C/Supt ( 1985 )( District Supt. ),Police HQ – College St Sydney ( 1985 – 1988 ) – Executive Chief Superintendent – Country, Retirement
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 27 October 1947 to 19 January 1988 = 40 years, 2 months, 23 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 27 October 1947 to 19 January 1988 = 40 years, 2 months, 23 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 59 years, 11 months, 30 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 37 years, 0 months, 18 days
Awards: Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – granted May 1971 ( no link )
National Medal – granted 3 September 1985 ( C/Supt )
Australian Police Medal – granted 8 June 1987 ( Exec. C/Supt )
Born: Friday 20 January 1928
Died on: Thursday 6 February 2025
Age: 97 years, 0 months, 17 days
Organ Donor: No – Age prohibitive
Cause: Old Age
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Tuesday 18 February 2025 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: West Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St, Minchinbury, NSW
Wake location: Wests, 33 Railway St, Rooty Hill, NSW
Probationary Constable Donald J. Graham, a former Apprentice Fitter and Turner and Apprentice Toolmaker, entered the Police College at Penrith to commenced his Initial Training on Monday 27 October 1947.
He was attested in November 1947 and stationed at the Mounted Police Stables, Redfern.
In March 1948 he was transferred to the Vice Squad ( 21 Division ), where he was promoted in October 1948 to the rank of Constable.
In January 1951 he transferred to the Observations Squad at the C.I.B., where he was designated a ‘Detective’ in October 1953.
Then, in March 1954 he transferred to # 13 Division on Criminal Investigations, where in October 1954 he was promoted to the rank of Detective Senior Constable.
In June 1955 he went to 19 Division ( Bankstown ) on C.I. duties, where in October 1959 he was promoted to the rank of Detective Senior Constable.
In November 1961 he went to the Vice Squad, where he was promoted in August 1964 to the rank of Detective Sergeant 3/c.
In June 1965 he transferred to 23 Division on Vice Duties and in October 1966 retuned to 19 Division on C.I. where he was promoted, in October 1971, to the rank of Detective Sgt 2/c.
He was Commended for good work performed in connection with the investigation concerning the wounding of John Straughan at Chester Hill Railway Station on the 7 October 1956, resulting in the arrest of John Henry Fishburn on a charge of shooting with intent to murder. Signed C.J.D. Commissioner of Police.
Source: Liverpool Police Time Line ( 1788 – 2022 ) by Joe Stanioch.
Senior Police Course 2 of 1977. 23 May – 15 July 1977 Back Row – Keith Rhodes ; Frank Murphy ; Doug Cartan ; George Fyffe ; Herb Gilmour ; Jack Knight ; Stan Horder. Middle Row – Ron Chinnery (Instructor) ; John Snowden ; Allan Cook ; Jim Royan ; Les Baldwin ; Barry Dutton ; Bill Edman ; Jack Beswick ; Russ Swinbourne ( Instructor ). Front Row – Norm Sheather ; Jim Loomes ; Don Graham ; Les Dolan ; Bill Coman (Director) ; Bob Smith ; Laurie Pitt ( Deputy Chief Instructor ) ; Bill Steel.
February 1992: Former Liverpool Public Servant Ted Tokarczyk was part of Task Force Alpha which was established by State Commander, Deputy Commissioner Lance Stirton to examine Police exposure to violence, how to deal with it and how it affects Police.
Members of the Task Force were
(left to right) back row –
Sergeant Des Mussing, Constable Darren Stewart, Inspector Don Graham, Mr Bruce Swanson ( Head of the Task Force ).
Front Row –
Senior Constable Jerry Davidson, Administrative Officer Ted Tokarczyk, Jane Mugford and Senior Constable Luke Visagie.
Source. Joe Stanioch via Police Service Weekly 16 March, 1992.
Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 – 1954),
Thursday 8 May 1952, page 9
POLICEMAN INJURED
A policeman was injured when he was thrown from his motor cycle in the city last night.
He is Constable Donald Graham, 24, of Woodlands Avenue, Yagoona. Graham ran over a traffic dome on the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Wentworth Avenue at 9.30 p.m., and fell from his motor cycle. Central District Ambulance took him to Sydney Hospital, where doctors admitted him with a probable fractured skull.
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This afternoon we bid farewell to one of our retired officers, Al Lukes.
His service in Port Macquarie was one of the best I have ever attended.
The Rural Fire Service were well represented and their Chaplin conducted a wonderful service.
Retired Police from Taree, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie were also well represented.
Retired Chief Supt Ian Campbell gave Als eulogy on behalf of the Retired Police Port Macquarie Branch in which Al was the Chairman and leader for many years.
May you Rest In Peace Al, you are already sadly missed.
On Sunday he had dinner with is next door neighbour and went home early evening.
His neighbour rang him several times yesterday morning ( Monday ) but did not get a response so in the early afternoon he went down to Al’s house. He found him still in bed and unresponsive.
His cause of death is not known at this stage but it will be determined in the coming days.
I will advise of funeral arrangements when they are known but that will be later this week or possible next week.
I have spoken to his sister Kathy and offered her our assistance if she requires it.
Al lived alone and his sister is his only surviving relative as far as we can establish.
Al was a man who was committed to providing service to the community. Firstly as a Police Officer, then as Chairman of the Mid North Coast Branch of the RFPA. He was a dedicated RFS volunteer and for many years he ran a support service for emergency workers suffering the effects of PTSD and similar type work related medical conditions.
Al was a very selfless man.
RIP Al Lukes.
Class 146 – Redfern Police Academy. Sworn In on Monday 10 March 1975. They didn’t have a March Out because the Parade ground was flooded. They were Sworn In in one of the Class rooms. Martin BETCHER ( Back Row, 2nd from left )
Alastair Martin LUKES AKA Al LUKES Al is the 5th person ( from the left )
Al LUKES & C/Supt ?
Alastair Martin LUKES AKA Al LUKES
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A new senior officer will start his duties today, as Inspector Daniel Skelly opts for a sea change and takes over as the officer-in-charge of the Raymond Terrace sector.
Inspector Skelly has moved from Dubbo up to the Port Stephens-Hunter PD, as Chief Inspector Al Janson ( # 28475 ) takes up a position further south on the Central Coast.
Inspector Skelly says he is looking forward to getting to know the local community and improving the liveability of the area.
“I’m eager to start and take on the role of Raymond Terrace OIC, whilst looking at parts of customer service to help ensure the community receives the best service when dealing with local police.”
Commander, Superintendent Gillies, would like to thank Chief Inspector Janson for his years of service and wealth of knowledge at Port Stephens-Hunter PD and wishes him all the best with his new appointment.
Great experience: Inspector Dan Skelly finishes duties at Dubbo Police Station, counting his five years working in the city a “privilege”. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE
NSW Police Inspector Dan Skelly embraced his role as a country cop but with life throwing him a “curveball” recently he’s reluctantly saying goodbye to the region.
EMERGENCY SERVICES Inspector Dan Skelly departs Dubbo
Dubbo Photo News
By JOHN RYAN
PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/JOHN RYAN
Dan Skelly says he didn’t want to move here, but now calls Dubbo home.
DAN SKELLY leaves Dubbo after five years as a police inspector working in the Orana Mid-western Police District.
From a media perspective, he’s taken phone calls night and day, on or off-duty and has been willing to help at any time to get the best messages out to the community.
He’s also been involved in plenty of behind the scenes community work and he’ll be sorely missed by the many people he’s assisted, on the job or not, during that time.
Most cops who grow up on the coast don’t put in transfers to come out west, where the summers are hot and the beaches are, almost non-existent.
Inspector Dan Skelly hadn’t heard of Dubbo’s Sandy Beach until he arrived in town so after having Newcastle and the Central Coast beaches his playground, he didn’t think much of it.
“I was transferred into Dubbo from Wyong and when I first got here, being a boy from Newcastle, my goal was to get back. Every time I’d travel back to the coast I’d pass the 100k speed sign at the bottom of Mugga Hill thinking, ‘one day I’m going to pass this for the last time’.
“Five years later it’s a different ball game. I’ve called Dubbo my home, I’ve got my immediate family here, my wife and my son, but when I pass that sign this week going back to work on the coast I’ll pass it with a heavy heart because I’ve been privileged to work with some great people in Dubbo and I’ve also been privileged to make friends with a lot of good people,” he said.
He said Dubbo’s community vibe has really hit home, with so many locals he’s met who spend so much of their time working for the betterment of the city rather than for their own personal gain.
He says that volunteer work makes the city far more liveable.
“When I first came here I couldn’t wait to go. Now, I wish I could stay,” he said.
Inspector Skelly said it’s a story you hear from so many police who grew up in Sydney or along the coast and then get told they’ll be working west of the Sandstone Curtain. They loathe those travelling orders but then after being thrown in the deep end, they make it work better than they ever believed possible.
He says while it can be difficult initially, being transferred as part of the job can be a blessing in disguise, forcing you out of your comfort zone and never regretting it.
“I’d never been to Dubbo in my life. I had to look on the internet to see the best way to get here, but yes, it does force you out of your comfort zone and it makes you go out and experience other things, it becomes the new normal in your life,” he said.
Dan Skelly is leaving town not for a promotion or the prospect of an exciting new job, but for medical reasons.
He had a sudden and surprising diagnosis of Leukemia in December last year and he’s preparing for a stint at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital next month for treatment.
“Because of that treatment I’ll be off work for six months and the police have been kind enough to transfer me back to the Newcastle area where all my extended family live,” he said.
“The support I’ve had has been tremendous. I can’t speak highly enough of my boss, superintendent Peter McKenna and western commander Geoff McKechnie, all the senior management staff at Dubbo and all the troops at Dubbo police station have all been fantastic with their support.
“All the other people that I’ve met in the community have also been great, they’ve really rallied and been very interested in my progress during this time of adversity,” he said.
Inspector Skelly said he’ll get better, and he’ll be back, waiting until the travelling and gathering restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have eased.
“When all the embargoes have been lifted as far as social distancing is concerned, I certainly will be having a few drinks with some people back here in Dubbo,” he said.
“Where I come from in Newcastle, I was lucky enough to grow up when it was still really a large country town and people had attitudes similar to those in Dubbo where everyone says g’day as they walk down the street.
“The good part of the community here is 100 per cent behind the police. People are always there willing to help us, it’s just a different and slower pace of life out here that I’ve become accustomed to and really cherish,” he said.
Article Name: EMERGENCY SERVICES Inspector Dan Skelly departs Dubbo
DRIVING DOWN CRIME: Orana Mid-Western Police Inspector Dan Skelly is the new officer in charge of the Narromine, Warren and Wellington sectors. Photo: JENNIFER HOAR 13 February 2018
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Late of Old Bar. Formerly of Mereweather and Williamtown, NSW
Relations in ‘the job’: None
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: None
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 078 ?
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 9356
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 20 April 1959 ( aged 25 years, 9 months, 3 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 1 June 1959 ( aged 25 years, 10 months, 15 days )
Constable – appointed 1 June 1960
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )
Final Rank: = Constable
Appears in the 1969 ‘Stud Book’ but not the 1975 issue
Stations: North East District ( Cst )( 1969 ), ?, Newcastle STP ( 1960s ), ?
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 20 April 1959 to ? ? 1970 = 11 years,
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 20 April 1959 to? ? 1970 = 11 years, ? months, ? days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 37 years, ? months, ? days
Time in Retirement from Police: ?
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system – However
Royal Humane Society Bravery Award – granted 6 March 1960.
( Probationary Constable Peter Alfred MYERS was awarded a Certificate of Merit for actions involving a drowning rescue at Newcastle Nobby’s Beach on the 6 March 1960.
Born: Monday 17 July 1933
Died on: Friday 6 December 2024 during the a.m.
Age: 91 years, 4 months, 19 days
Organ Donor: No – Age restrictive
Cause: Natural causes
Event location: Calvery St Francis, Residential Age Care, Eleebana, NSW
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
18 December 2024
Updated 18 December 2024 with photos.
NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 171
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 19669
Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 13 April 1981 ( aged 26 years, 7 months, 14 days )
Probationary Constable – appointed 26 June 1981 ( aged 26 years, 9 months, 27 days )
Constable – appointed 26 June 1982
Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1986 ( Seniority date = 28 March 1987 )
Detective – appointed ? ? ?
Senior Constable – appointed ? March 1991
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 1995
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant
Stations: ?, Central ( 1 Division ), Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, Traffic Branch ( HWP )( January 1983 ), Inner City Cycles ( February 1986 – August 1990 ), GDs – South Region ( August 1990 – July 1991 ), Traffic Branch – Sydney ( July 1991 – May 1993 ), GDs at ? ( May 1993 – 1997 )( Duty as a Domestic Violence Officer, Police Rescue Squad, Project Officer with the Gay & Anti Violence Team ), Surry Hills LAC ( 1997 – ? )( Civil Disobedience Unit )( Bail & Custody Sgt ), Sydney District HWP ( Sgt ) – Retirement :
Educator – Western Sydney University CSU ( January 2012 – ? )
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 13 April 1981 to 8 January 1998 = 16 years, 8 months, 26 days
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 13 April 1981to 8 January 1998 = 16 years, 8 months, 26 days Service although, in his eulogy, it was stated he left the NSWPF in July 2002 – although the NSWPF posted that he Retired on 8 January 1998.
Retirement / Leaving age: = 43 years, 4 months, 9 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 26 years, 10 months, 19 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( SenCon )
National Police Service Medal – granted ? ? ?
NSWP Diligent & Ethical Service Medal ( with 15 year Clasp ) – granted ? ? ?
NSW Police Commissioners Commendation for Courage – granted ? ? c1994 ( Event: 2 June 1993 – Whilst in the Pitt St Mall, Sydney CBD, Stephan, whilst in plain cloths and on restricted duty, witnessed an offender commit a Bag Snatch from a pregnant woman. Whilst the woman was being dragged along the Street, Stephan tackled the offender and during a struggle – both Stephan and the offender crashed through a plate glass window of Katies Fashion store. Stephan and the offender received several lacerations. The bag was recovered and the offender, later, sentenced to 6 months gaol. )
Commanders Certificate for Courage – granted ? ? c1994( Event – as described above )
ADF ( Australian Defence Medal ) – granted ? ? ?
ASM ( Australian Service Medal )( 1945 – 1975 )( South East Asia ) – granted ? ? ?
Stephan’s family wish to express how grateful they are for the support, love and thoughts of their family, friends and those who knew Stephan.
* Story behind any Nickname:
18 old
Prior to joining the NSWPF – Stephan Served with the R.A.N. ( Royal Australian Navy ) HMAS Lewin. Joined at the age of 15.
Medic at the end of the Vietnam War and discharged when he was 18.
Michelle, Joel & Stephan
Joel & Stephan
Joel & Stephan outside of the old Central Police Station, Sydney CBD
Police Commissioner Mike FULLER & Stephan
26 years old
Joel, Stephan & Michelle at Steph’s 70th birthday.
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Rear Row ( L – R ):Katie Lyn THOMPSON # 28651, ?, ?, ?
February 1992: Former Liverpool Public Servant Ted Tokarczyk was part of Task Force Alpha which was established by State Commander, Deputy Commissioner Lance Stirton to examine Police exposure to violence, how to deal with it and how it affects Police.
