Published Thursday, 29 November, 2007 at 06:26 PM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
Minister Commends Experienced Crime Fighters for Dedication to Qld
Some of Queensland’s most experienced crime fighters were recognised today for their long service and loyalty in safeguarding Queensland communities.
Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson today presented 35 medals and clasps for diligent and ethical service, to officers and staff members based predominately at Queensland’s Police Headquarters.
“I believe in Queensland we have one of the finest police services in the world, and like any organisation, its value lies in its employees,” Ms Spence said.
“We are fortunate to have many officers with extensive knowledge and experience based in the Police Headquarters and their talent is setting a great example for younger officers working their way up the ranks.”
Ms Spence presented clasps for more than 15 years of service, including one clasp presented to Chief Pilot Malcolm Lynch for 45 years of service.
“Mr Lynch has served with the Police Airwing from the year it first started in 1975, and has taken part in numerous offshore and land searches from the air for missing people and vessels,” Ms Spence said.
“He has flown passengers as famous as Prince Charles and the Duchess of Kent, and as notorious as ‘Postcard Bandit’ Brendan Abbott.
“Inspector Bob Burns, Officer-in-Charge of the Scientific Section, who in 1995 received an Australian Police Medal, today receives a clasp for 40-years of service.
“Inspector Burns has spent almost his entire service in the Forensic Services Branch and has worked on the Deirdre Kennedy case, and more recently as the State Scenes of Crime Coordinator.”
“These two men are an excellent example of the calibre of our police officers and staff members.”
Ms Spence said the distinguished group of award recipients is just a snapshot of the wealth of experience provided by police officers and civilian staff in Queensland.
“We are very fortunate to have people working in the Queensland Police Service, who are dedicated to this job for the long haul.
“The Queensland community can certainly take comfort in the fact our officers have such extensive knowledge and experience.”
Commissioner Bob Atkinson said today’s recipients have shown a sustained commitment to the priorities of the Queensland Police Service and have done so both diligently and ethically.
“It’s a credit to the diversity of the Service that officers and staff with such varied backgrounds and skills bases and are being recognised as part of this awards ceremony,” Commissioner Atkinson said.
“There are senior detectives from State Crime Operations Command, experienced communications room operators, senior traffic police and officers from such specialist fields as forensics – to mention a few.
“Then there is the Chief Pilot of the QPS Mr Malcolm Lynch, and Drum Major of the renowned Queensland Police Pipes and Drums Senior Sergeant Peter Flexman.”
Ms Spence said Queensland police officers have a very demanding role in protecting the lives and property of people in our community.
“It's important we recognise the exceptional level of dedication these men and women show everyday.”
“The Bligh Government is committed to supporting police across Queensland and we will continue to provide police with the tools and support they need to do their job of serving the people of this state.”
Media contact: Nicola Hazell 3239 6172 / 0408 732 491
Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson today presented 35 medals and clasps for diligent and ethical service, to officers and staff members based predominately at Queensland’s Police Headquarters.
“I believe in Queensland we have one of the finest police services in the world, and like any organisation, its value lies in its employees,” Ms Spence said.
“We are fortunate to have many officers with extensive knowledge and experience based in the Police Headquarters and their talent is setting a great example for younger officers working their way up the ranks.”
Ms Spence presented clasps for more than 15 years of service, including one clasp presented to Chief Pilot Malcolm Lynch for 45 years of service.
“Mr Lynch has served with the Police Airwing from the year it first started in 1975, and has taken part in numerous offshore and land searches from the air for missing people and vessels,” Ms Spence said.
“He has flown passengers as famous as Prince Charles and the Duchess of Kent, and as notorious as ‘Postcard Bandit’ Brendan Abbott.
“Inspector Bob Burns, Officer-in-Charge of the Scientific Section, who in 1995 received an Australian Police Medal, today receives a clasp for 40-years of service.
“Inspector Burns has spent almost his entire service in the Forensic Services Branch and has worked on the Deirdre Kennedy case, and more recently as the State Scenes of Crime Coordinator.”
“These two men are an excellent example of the calibre of our police officers and staff members.”
Ms Spence said the distinguished group of award recipients is just a snapshot of the wealth of experience provided by police officers and civilian staff in Queensland.
“We are very fortunate to have people working in the Queensland Police Service, who are dedicated to this job for the long haul.
“The Queensland community can certainly take comfort in the fact our officers have such extensive knowledge and experience.”
Commissioner Bob Atkinson said today’s recipients have shown a sustained commitment to the priorities of the Queensland Police Service and have done so both diligently and ethically.
“It’s a credit to the diversity of the Service that officers and staff with such varied backgrounds and skills bases and are being recognised as part of this awards ceremony,” Commissioner Atkinson said.
“There are senior detectives from State Crime Operations Command, experienced communications room operators, senior traffic police and officers from such specialist fields as forensics – to mention a few.
“Then there is the Chief Pilot of the QPS Mr Malcolm Lynch, and Drum Major of the renowned Queensland Police Pipes and Drums Senior Sergeant Peter Flexman.”
Ms Spence said Queensland police officers have a very demanding role in protecting the lives and property of people in our community.
“It's important we recognise the exceptional level of dedication these men and women show everyday.”
“The Bligh Government is committed to supporting police across Queensland and we will continue to provide police with the tools and support they need to do their job of serving the people of this state.”
Media contact: Nicola Hazell 3239 6172 / 0408 732 491