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Vale Gene Poole He was keen to win the Sunrise ‘cash cow’, but joked that with a name like his, it was doubtful they would call him out. When off duty and in public, Kerry would constantly have to remind Gene to get out of policing mode, because he was constantly scanning the area for a potential offender when out shopping or doing daily tasks. Gene, we are all proud to have known and served with you, and to have been your friend, colleague, and brother in blue. Thank you for the time you gave us. You will always be in our hearts and minds. 30 Queensland Police Union Journal June 2013
Vale Gene Poole A TRIBUTE By Sergeant Erin Shawcross OIC Gordonvale station I had the privilege of being Gene’s supervisor while at Gordonvale station. Although his supervisor, I can say that I learnt more from Gene about dedication and professionalism than I ever could have imparted on him. Gene was always first at work and was often last to leave. of the day was the mandatory play in the backyard with his kids prior to their bedtime. If he believed someone was good for an offence, he would leave no stone unturned in building a brief and eventually charging the suspect. Gene was the first to volunteer for additional responsibilities and taskings, if for no other reason arm if he thought it would help, and he was as trustworthy as they come. “We here at Gordonvale station will always remember him fondly.” “I knew the exact moment Gene logged onto QPrime, because the obscenities would start.” Although we were seated on opposite sides of the station, I knew the exact moment Gene logged onto QPrime, because the obscenities would start. As with all of us, Gene struggled with QPrime, yet it was nothing a few choice words, a litre of Ice Break, and a homemade muffin couldn’t fix. Quite often the only thing dragging Gene away from the desk at the end than that he didn’t like seeing his Gordonvale colleagues loaded up with more work. He was a man not driven by aspirations of promotion, but instead driven by the belief that he was doing his bit to clean up the streets. More importantly, Gene was the sort of mate you never forget. Nothing was an issue. He would give you his right I am not ashamed to say that I raise my children using methods I saw Gene use on his kids. To all who knew him, he was an awesome Dad. The streets of Gordonvale are certainly a better place as a result of Gene’s commitment and dedication. We here at Gordonvale station will always remember him fondly. Queensland Police Union Journal June 2013 31
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Page 5 and 6: General President & CEO activity fo
Page 7 and 8: General Secretary and together you
Page 9 and 10: Southern Region Roundup DARREN LEES
Page 11 and 12: Far Northern Region Roundup MARTY B
Page 13 and 14: Northern Region Roundup PETER THOMA
Page 15 and 16: Central Region Roundup BILL FELDMAN
Page 17 and 18: North Coast Region Roundup GRANT WI
Page 19 and 20: Metro South Region Roundup TONY COL
Page 21 and 22: CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR STATION Please
Page 23 and 24: QPU Conference 2013 QPU Conference
Page 25 and 26: QPU Conference 2013 Interstate and
Page 27 and 28: The QPU’s New Life Members STEVE
Page 29 and 30: The QPU’s New Life Members Margar
Page 31: Vale Gene Poole “He appreciated a
Page 35 and 36: A Glock at a gunfight? Is it a spea
Page 43 and 44: Clean Up Horn Island Day Down in th
Page 45 and 46: Your dream home now has a dream rat
Page 47 and 48: International Police Perspectives C
Page 49 and 50: International Police Perspectives
Page 51 and 52: Day in the Life of Senior Sergeant
Page 53 and 54: Fast-track your savings with a QPCU
Page 55 and 56: Book Review - Police Don’t Move -
Page 57 and 58: THE GOLD COAST POLICE LEGACY RACE D
Page 59 and 60: Police Living Police Living Picture
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Page 63 and 64: Gilshenan & Luton 2012 Legal Overvi
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Page 78 and 79: Police Health Police Health by Pete
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