Published Thursday, 01 March, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Minister for Police and Corrective Services
The Honourable Judy Spence
MEDALS AWARDED TO POLICE FOR MORE THAN 1500 YEARS’ SERVICE
Queensland police officers who together have dedicated more than 1500 years of service were today recognised in a medals presentation in Townsville.
Police Minister Judy Spence and Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson made the presentations to recipients ranging in rank from Constable to Inspector.
Senior Constable Audra Govenor was also presented with a valour award for saving the life of a woman at the Appel Channel, Mornington Island in 2004, while the ceremony was used to welcome new Chaplain Lindsay Howie to his posting at in the Northern Region.
Ms Spence thanked the officers for their outstanding commitment to the Queensland Police Service.
“The level of dedication these officers have demonstrated through the years shows why we have one of the finest police services in Australia,” Ms Spence said.
“This is one of the largest medal presentation ceremonies I have ever attended.
“Today 93 current police officers were honoured for their years of service, along with one former member.
“I am always encouraged by these events when I see the high level of commitment by police to their career – in what can be a very demanding profession.
“Each day they are required to undertake difficult tasks and often put their own lives at risk to maintain the peace, protect the lives and property of others and uphold the law.”
The awards ceremony at the Townsville PCYC presented officers with National Medals and clasps recognising at least 15 years of diligent service to an Australian police service, defence force or another emergency services department, and Queensland Police Service Medals and clasps for 10 or more years of diligent and ethical service.
Mr Atkinson congratulated the officers on their medals, and said he looked forward to working with Chaplain Howie.
“It is astounding the number of service years built up by the men and women whose careers and wealth of knowledge are nothing short of assets to our service,” Mr Atkinson said.
“The Queensland Police Service Medal, the National Medal and relevant clasps recognise long service to an organisation that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the people within our community.”
Media contacts: Alison Smith 0439 673 287 (Minister’s office)
Police Media 3015 2444
Police Minister Judy Spence and Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson made the presentations to recipients ranging in rank from Constable to Inspector.
Senior Constable Audra Govenor was also presented with a valour award for saving the life of a woman at the Appel Channel, Mornington Island in 2004, while the ceremony was used to welcome new Chaplain Lindsay Howie to his posting at in the Northern Region.
Ms Spence thanked the officers for their outstanding commitment to the Queensland Police Service.
“The level of dedication these officers have demonstrated through the years shows why we have one of the finest police services in Australia,” Ms Spence said.
“This is one of the largest medal presentation ceremonies I have ever attended.
“Today 93 current police officers were honoured for their years of service, along with one former member.
“I am always encouraged by these events when I see the high level of commitment by police to their career – in what can be a very demanding profession.
“Each day they are required to undertake difficult tasks and often put their own lives at risk to maintain the peace, protect the lives and property of others and uphold the law.”
The awards ceremony at the Townsville PCYC presented officers with National Medals and clasps recognising at least 15 years of diligent service to an Australian police service, defence force or another emergency services department, and Queensland Police Service Medals and clasps for 10 or more years of diligent and ethical service.
Mr Atkinson congratulated the officers on their medals, and said he looked forward to working with Chaplain Howie.
“It is astounding the number of service years built up by the men and women whose careers and wealth of knowledge are nothing short of assets to our service,” Mr Atkinson said.
“The Queensland Police Service Medal, the National Medal and relevant clasps recognise long service to an organisation that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the people within our community.”
Media contacts: Alison Smith 0439 673 287 (Minister’s office)
Police Media 3015 2444