Francis Bede CHAPMAN   

AKA Francis CHAPMAN, Frank CHAPMAN, Chappo  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Mittagong, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #    060   

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 2281  

Regd. #  9089   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Sunday 3 August 1958  ( aged 26  years,  3  months,  7  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed  Monday 8 September 1958  ( aged  26  years,  4  months,  12  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?         

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?       

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?       

Secondary Training commenced on 6 April 1959 and concluded on 15 May 1959.

In the Class 060 ( Secondary Training photo of 1959 ) J. CHAPMAN is mentioned on the list of attendees but F.B. CHAPMAN appears not to be mentioned.  There was no J. CHAPMAN in this Class.

Final Rank: =      ?         

Stations:     ?, Mittagong – Resignation          

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 3 August 1958    to     ? ? ?  =    ?  years,   ? months,   ? days Service     

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  3 August 1958    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 Honours system   

 Born:  Wednesday 27 April 1932 in Concord, NSW    

Died on:  Saturday 13 June 1991 at Mittagong, NSW    

Age:    59  years,   1  months,   17  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Heart issue  

Event location:     ?      

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?     

Funeral date:    ? ? ?

Funeral location:     ?

LIVE STREAM      ? ( N/A )  

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???    

Funeral Parlour:   ?   

Buried at:  Bowral Cemetery,  Kangaloon Rd, Bowral, NSW   

Grave Location:  Section:  Garden Lawn 1        Row: K        Plot: 17  

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2026 )    

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

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Cal
13 February 2026

Updated 1 May 2026

Harris John LANDGRAF   

CURRENT SERVICE MEMBER  

Son to Steven LANDGRAF – NSWPF # 24519

Step Son to Renae Caroline LANDGRAF nee SPACKMAN – NSWPF # 36082

AKA Harris LANDGRAF   

* Nickname:  ?   

Late of Manilla, NSW – Formerly of Dubbo, NSW  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

Son to Steven LANDGRAF – NSWPF # 24519

Step Son to Renae Caroline LANDGRAF nee SPACKMAN – NSWPF # 36082

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  356     

Last Class required to supply a Typing Certificate upon entry to the NSW Police Force. A Trial of the next 3 Classes will determine if it can be abolished.   

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #  57632   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 1 May 2022 ( aged  21  years,  6  months,  12  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 9 December 2022  ( aged  22  years,   1  months,   20  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?         

Final Rank: =  Constable  

Stations:    Dareton, Oxley Police District ( Manilla – Lock-Up-Keeper ) – Death         

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  1 May 2022     to   28 January 2026   =    3  years,    8  months,    27  days Service     

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 9 December 2022    to  28 January 2026 =     3  years,    1  months,    20  days Service    

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

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     25  years,   3  months,   9  days    

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system  

 Born:  Thursday 19 October 2000        

Died on:  Wednesday 28 January 2026  

Age:   25 years,   3  months,   9 days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  MVA – Rider on a ATV ( Injuries received from )  

Event location:     ?      

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?     

Funeral date:    Friday 20 February 2026 @ 10.30am ( be seated by 10am )     

Funeral location:  Dubbo Turf Club, 11 Merrilea Rd, Dubbo, NSW  

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???    

Funeral Parlour:  Abbey Funeral Home, 93 Wingewarra St, Dubbo, 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 ( February 2026 )    

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

HARRIS IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills  BUT IS ENTITLED TO BE.  

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A very proud day for the Landgraf family, and a very proud day for NSW Police Legacy, as Police Legatee Harris Landgraf marched onto the parade ground with Class 356, and then walked off as Probationary Constable Landgraf . Harris has been involved with Police Legacy for many years, including joining the Kokoda Trek in 2019 with brother Connor. Congratulations Harris, and the very best of luck with this momentous next step on your way!

Harris and Connor Landgraf speak about walking the Kokoda Track – 2019

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Cal
3 February 2026 

Updated 4 February 2026 with calculations, additional information and walking Kokoda Track in 2019.

Updated  7 February 2026 with Funeral details.

Paul John BUGDEN   

Serving Member   

AKA Paul BUGDEN, Buggo  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

Relations in ‘the job’   ?   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?   

Eugene BUGDEN, NSWPF # 6877   ?   

Thomas BUGDEN, NSWPF # 7284   ?   

Arthur BUGDEN, NSWPF # 9867   ?   

Shane BUGDEN, NSWPF # 20181   ?   

Luke BUGDEN, NSWPF # 22391   ?   

Damon BUGDEN, NSWPF # 24134  ?   

M. BUGDEN, NSWPF ProCst # 60028   ?   

NSW Police Academy – Goulburn –  Class #    DPP 01 ( CEP 98/2 ) 274  ?     

 this Class started AFTER Class 275 but Attested 1st as they already had a University Degree.   

New South Wales Police Force     

Regd. #  32686   

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

Probationary Constable – appointed Tuesday 22 December 1998  ( aged  26  years,  10  months,  23  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?         

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?       

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?       

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?     

Final Rank: =  Senior Constable   

Stations:     ?, Liverpool ( 22 Division ), NSW Police Academy – Goulburn, ?, CS Operational Safety, ?, Learning Development & Delivery Command ( Sydney Olympic Park )  – Death        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From  ? ? ?    to   27 January 2026   =    ?  years,   ? months,   ? days Service     

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  21 December 1998   to  27 January 2026 =     27  years,    1  months,    6  days Service    

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

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     53  years,   11  months,   29  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system  

 Born:   Saturday 9 January 1972     

Died on: Tuesday 27 January 2026  @ 5am    

Age:   53  years,  11  months,  29  days   ( 1 day shy of his 54th birthday )   

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:  Cancer ( Type ? )   

Event location:     ?      

Event / Diagnosis date:    ?     

Funeral date:  Tuesday 3 February 2026 @ 1.30pm   

Funeral location:  Hansen & Cole Funerals, 634 Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, NSW  

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???    

Funeral Parlour:  Hansen & Cole Funerals, Northcliffe Dve, Kembla Grange, 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 ( January 2026 )    

PAUL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance, Sydney or Canberra * NOT JOB RELATED    

PAUL IS NOT YET mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( but is entitled to be )      

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Completed his Diploma of Policing Practice – with Distinction.  See page 12 of the this attachment.

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Cal
30 January 2026 

Updated 8 March 2026 with additional photos and Live Stream video.

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 

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

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Cal
8 December 2025 

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    

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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 

William Raymond LANGSTON  

AKA Bill LANGSTON, Billy LANGSTON  

* Nickname:  ?  

Formerly of Woonona & Late of Taree, NSW       

Relations in ‘the job’

Bill LANGSTON, Australian Protective Service ( Diplomatic Protection Unit ) – now under the AFP # ??????    

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  110   

New South Wales Police Force    

Uniform # 4624

Regd. #  12441   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy  on Monday 20 February 1967 ( aged  29  years,   9  months,   29  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 3 April 1967 ( aged 29 years,  11  months,  12  days )    

Constable – appointed 3 April 1968   

Constable 1st Class – appointed  3 April 1972   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( NO )  

Senior Constable – appointed  3 April 1976   

Final Rank: =  Senior Constable   

Stations:   South Coast District ( 1967 + ), ?, Bulli ( 82 Division )( GDs )( 1979 – early 1980s ), Wollongong ( 82 Division )( Police Prosecutors Office – Court Process & Court Constable ) – Retirement   

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 20 February 1967      to  1 July 1992 =   25   years,   4  months,    12  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 20 February 1967   to  2 July 1992 =   25 years,    4 months,    12  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:    32  years,   9  months,   3  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     55  years,   2  months,   10  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted  22 April 1983  ( SenCon )   

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 30 April 1993 ( SenCon )   

 Born:  Thursday 22 April 1937 in Woonona, NSW     

Died on:  Saturday  5 April 2025  

Age:    87  years,   11  months,   14  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Age restrictive    

Cause:  Dementia  

Event location:   Taree, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:2022 / 2023 ( 2.5 year sufferer )  

Funeral date:    ? April 2025

Funeral location:  Direct family only at the funeral ( as Billy requested )  

LIVE STREAM   No  

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

Buried at:  Bulli Cemetery, Carrington St, Bulli, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:  Anglican 2        Row:  F      Plot: 008

Now buried with his wife – Beverley Anne LANGSTON who pre-deceased Billy on 14 September 2024.

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

BILLY 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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You were a funny bastard to know and work with at Wollongong Police Station back in the 1980’s when you were working in the Police Prosecutors Office and Wollongong Court House as the Court Constable.

I still remember to armour of your pipe all these years later mate.

Cal

* 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
18 September 2025 

Updated 1 October 2025 with final Date of Duty and associated calculations.

Rachel Jade HOBDEN   

AKA Rachel Jade GRABIANSKI  

* Nickname: 

Late of Dubbo, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’   

Ian HOBDEN, NSWPF # 45118 ( Sgt )( Husband )      

Colin HOBDEN, NSWPF # 14462   

Cliff HOBDEN, NSWPF # 21034         

David John HOBDEN, VicPol # 23192

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: 

Australian Federal Police ( AFP ) – External Security Vetting Unit, Criminal Records Unit, Parliamentary Liaison Unit

AFP – Regd. # 15866

6 November 2006 – 14 April 2009

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New South Wales Police Force  – Media Liasion Officer – Non Sworn      

NSWPF – Regd. #  2007291  

Rank:  Commenced with NSWPF in 2018  as a Clerk 1/2     

Administration Officer – Western Region 22 October 2018 – August 2022

Regional Media Liasion Officer ( Western ) – 12 September 2022 – 7 September 2025

Final Rank: =   Media Liasion Officer – Non Sworn   

Stations:     ?, Western Region – Death        

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From:  22 October 2018  to  7 September 2025 =    6 years,  10  months,  16 days Service    

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

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    41  years,  8  months,  17  days    

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system – h9owever:

1 November 2022 – granted the Region Commanders Certificate of Merit

16 December 2022 – granted the NSW Police Commissioners Emergency Commendation     

 Born:  Wednesday 21 December 1983   

Died on:  Sunday 7 September 2025 @ 4.15PM         

Age:   41   years,   8 months,   17  days  

Organ Donor:  No – Not eligible    

Cause:  Cancer – Breast   

Event location:   Royal Princes Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW  

Event / Diagnosis date:  September 2022      

Funeral date:  Thursday 25 September 2025 @ 10am   

Funeral location:  St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Brisbane Street, Dubbo, NSW 

Orana Mid West Police District will provide an official Police Guard of Honour at the Church Service     

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

Funeral Parlour:  Abbey Funeral Home, 93 Wingewarra St, Dubbo, NSW  

Buried at:  Western Districts Memorial Park, Boothenba Rd, Dubbo, NSW  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

Rachel IS NOT currently mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills   but is entitled to be.  

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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Deepest condolences to Ian and their two children, Jensen & Evelyn in your loss of Rach.

Condolences are also extended to other family and friends.

From Ian – 8 September 2025

I just wanted to drop a message and thank everyone for their heart felt comments and best wishes….I have read everyone of them, and although would take me ages to like and reply to each, my family and I love all the support and generosity that has been shown to us.

Unfortunately Rachel passed away about 4:15 yesterday afternoon, and I was the lucky one to be sitting by her side and holding her hand as she took her last breath. At that time the world lost a mother, a wife, a sister, a friend, a colleague….an all round trooper and battler.

She fought this disease with everything she had and not once showed the toll it was taking on her; she smiled, worked and just got on with it. A true testament to the world.

She will be forever be missed, loved and cherished

Please help if you can

https://www.gofundme.com/…/honouring-rachel-by…

Hi I’m Sarah, And I’m raising funds to show our support to Rachel, Ian and their 2 kids Jensen (13) and Evelyn (9).

3 years ago Rachel was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she has fought hard these last 3 years with treatments and trials, but sadly was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Rachel has done everything to continue to fight for more time.. but sadly last Wednesday night, Rachel was taken to hospital with internal bleeding. Rachel was flown to RPA in Sydney on Thursday for life saving treatment, Sadly Ian has now been told that his beautiful wife Rachel is unlikely to survive through this. Ian will continue to stay in Sydney by his wife’s side in the ICU. We prayer they are able to make Rachel stable enough to be transported back to Dubbo hospital, to be surrounded by her loved ones.

I know times are tough for everyone, but if you have the means to donate any amount. I know Ian and the kids would be very appreciative to take the financial burden off them, while they go through this very sad time.

UPDATE

3rd September 2025

by Sarah Wilkinson, Organiser

Thank you so much to everyone who has kindly donated. I know how much this means to Ian and Rachel.

With permission from Ian, we share an update with you all.

Sadly there is no positive news to bring you, Rachel is still in the ICU at RPA, with Ian by her side.

Her immediate family has now been and visited, her 2 beautiful children Jensen and Evelyn have been and spent some time with their mum.

Rachel has been taken off all treatment and made to be comfortable…

Please keep Rachel, Ian, Jensen and Evelyn in your prayers.

Please also keep Rachel’s Family in your thoughts as they go through this unimaginable pain. Rachel’s mum Kay, Rachel’s sister Ali, Rachel’s brothers Ben, Nick, Matt, Nathan and their partners and kids..

UPDATE 7th SEPTEMBER

By Sarah Wilkinson

It is with heavy hearts and tears in my eyes that I share the news that Rachel has sadly passed away.

She left this world peacefully, with her loving husband Ian by her side as she took her final breaths.

Rachel was deeply loved by all who knew her — her kindness, strength, and warmth touched so many lives. Her presence will be missed more than words can express.

Rachel will be welcomed to heaven with her dad waiting with open arms for his beloved daughter, and her two dogs at her feet..

Ian thanks everyone for their love, support, and prayers during this time.

Please keep Ian, Jensen & Evelyn in your thoughts. As well as all of Rachel & Ian’s family as they go through difficult time.

* Story behind any Nickname:    

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Cal
9 September 2025 

Updated 17 September 2025 with Funeral details.

Updated 29 September 2025 with Live Stream video.

Jaimie McLEOD   

AKA Pini, Jim, James 

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Milton, NSW   

Relations in ‘the job’:  

Det Sgt Peter GILLETT, NSWPF # 36761 ( Brother-in-law )   

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Goulburn Police Academy-  Class # 337      

New South Wales Police Force    

Regd. #  53435   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy  on Sunday 19 August 2018 ( aged  23  years,  10  months,   16  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed 3 May 2019  ( aged  24  years,  7  months,  0  days )    

Constable – appointed 3 May 2019  

Final Rank: =  Constable  

Stations:   Deniliquin ( Murray River Police District ) – Death        

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 19 August 2018    to   18 July 2024 ( Medical Retirement )    =   5  years,  10 months,  29 days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 2 May 2019    to   18 July 2024 ( Medical Retirement )    =   5 years,   2  months,  16 days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     1  years,   0  months,   14  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =    29  years,  9  months,   15  days    

Awards:  No Find on the Australian Honours system   

 Born:  Monday 3 October 1994 

Died on:  Friday 1 August 2025   

Age:   30   years,   9 months,  29  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:   Suicide ( Method ? ) 

Event location:   Milton, NSW 

Event / Diagnosis date:  Friday 1 August 2025   

Funeral date:  Monday 18 August 2025 @ 11am   

Funeral location:  Mollymook Surf Lifesaving Club, 83 Ocean St, Mollymook, NSW   

There will be NO Formal Police involvement at the funeral however the family do invite all friends and colleagues to attend.      

Wake location: Mollymook Surf Lifesaving Club 

Wake date:  Monday 18 August 2025  

Funeral Parlour:  Milton Ulladulla Funerals, 

Buried at:   Cremated  

Grave Location:  Section:          Row:  ?         Plot:  ? 

Grave GPS:  ?,         ?  

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at:    ?  

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

JAMIE 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
13 August 2025 

Updated 28 December 2025 with photos, additional information and calculations.

Updated 1 January 2026 with Live Stream video.

Paul John GRIFFIN   

AKA Paul GRIFFIN, Griffo    

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of Port Macquarie, NSW       

Relations in ‘the job’  Karen GRIFFIN, NSWPF # ????  

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:    ?  

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern –  Class #  159   

New South Wales Police Force    

ProCst # 92256   

Regd. #  18204   

Rank:  Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 17 April 1978  ( aged   19  years,   3  months,  11  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed  Monday 26 June 1978  ( aged   19  years,   5  months,   20  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed 26 June 1983   

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?     ( NO )  

Senior Constable – appointed  26une 1987     

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Final Rank: =  Sergeant   

Stations:    ?, Penrith ( 23 Division ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 17 April 1978     to  3 June 2005    =  27  years,    1  months,    17  days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police:  From: 17 April 1978   to 3 June 2005  =   27  years,    1  months,    17  days Service    

 Time in Retirement from Police:     20  years,   2  months,   2  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     46  years,   4  months,   28  days    

Awards:  National Medal – granted 7 May 1994 ( SenCon )  

 Born:  Tuesday 6 January 1959    

Died on:  Tuesday 5 August 2025 during the afternoon with family by his side    

Age:   66   years,   6  months,   30  days  

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

Cause:   Cancer – Liver caused by melanoma  

Event location:     ?  

Event / Diagnosis date:  6 – 8 weeks earlier   

Funeral date:   Friday 15 August 2025 @ 11am   

Funeral location:  St Thomas’ Anglican Church, 50 Hay St, Port Macquarie, NSW

All friends are invited to attend.

Mid North Coast Police District will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour  

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

Wake location: Macquarie City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW  

Wake date:  Friday 15 August 2025

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 ( August 2025 )    

PAUL 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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Our deepest condolences to Paul’s wife, Karen, family and friends.

* 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
5 August 2025