Media notes - Meritorious

AUSTRALIAN POLICE MEDAL (APM)
Inspector Richard Paul STEINBORN
Inspector Steinborn joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Trainee in 1980 at the
NSW Police Academy, Redfern, and was confirmed as a Constable in 1981 while performing
General Duties at Darlinghurst. He entered the tactical policing field in 1984, performing
duties with the Tactical Response Group, Special Weapons and Operations Squad, and the
Tactical Operations Unit of the State Protection Group. In 2003 he was promoted to his
current rank and served with distinction as the Commander of Tactical Operations Unit before
moving to his current position as Commander, Police Armoury, Counter Terrorism and
Special Tactics Command, in 2011. Inspector Steinborn's tireless and distinguished service
has centred on his expertise in the very demanding and stressful area of tactical policing.
During his role as the Commander of the Tactical Operations Unit, he led and provided
effective direction to a large group of very specialised and skilled officers within the unit,
including five subordinate Inspectors. During the APEC operation in 2007, he had control and
responsibility for 124 tactical police and played a major role in the direction of the tactical
police response and planning for the operation.
Awards/recognition include:
NSW Police Commissioner's Commendation for Service, 2003; for his meritorious
performance of duty during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
NSW Police Commissioner's Commendation for Courage, 1991; for his professionalism and
courage when dealing with a disturbed offender at Kogarah.
NSW Police Commissioner's Commendation for Courage, 1996; in recognition of his
attempts to rescue hostages held in a house at Burwood.
NSW Police Commissioner's Unit Citation, 1994; for his outstanding negotiation and
operation skills shown during a siege situation at a homestead near Cangai.
Victoria
Senior Sergeant Gregory John DAVIES
Senior Sergeant Davies joined Victoria Police in 1977 as a police cadet. He served at various
metropolitan and country police stations, including as the-Officer-in-Charge of Buninyong,
before returning to Melbourne where he played a major part in the reinvigoration of the
Neighbourhood Watch concept. Since 2002, his achievements as Secretary of The Police
Association have been outstanding, with his work culminating in considerable benefits for
members of Victoria Police. Senior Sergeant Davies has established professional
relationships with Police Command, the Victorian Government and opposition parties to
ensure that the police profession is enhanced and to ensure that members of Victoria Police
enjoy the best possible terms and conditions of employment, as well as improving the status
of the policing profession in Victoria. Senior Sergeant Davies is highly regarded by leaders of
other unions and professional associations, as well as his counterparts in police
associations/unions throughout Australia. He is a regular contributor to Executive meetings of
the Association's national body, the Police Federation of Australia. By his outstanding
dedication, Senior Sergeant Davies has been instrumental in ensuring that the Association is
on a very solid footing for the future.
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