Kenneth James BOWDITCH
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
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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
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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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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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
8 December 2025