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Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor should be no longer than 400 words if possible and sent to: (Letters may be edited for length and clarity.) PO Box 13008 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4003 Fax: 07 3259 1996 or Email: journal@qpu.asn.au THE YOUNG D’S LAMENT We’ve all been there a couple of times it’s an age old boss’s story To take the young blokes out the back and promise them some glory We’ll get a tie with a latin grab and a picture of some cuffs That way all the crooks’ll know we’re keen to rough em up We’ll all sail closer to wind than anyone before With promises and guarantees the bosses know the score But when the jockeys come to town as invariably they do And what seemed like a good idea smells horribly of poo We’ll call the boss – he’ll sort it out – he’s a good bloke – that’s the ticket But when we ring the boss’s phone all we’ll hear are crickets Name withheld Dear Editor I am writing this letter to formally advise that I am tendering my resignation from the QPU effective 3 June 2013. After 22 years service and a great amount of career reflection, consultation, and deliberation, I have elected to pursue a new career change in a new industry. Throughout my career I at times have had to call upon the Union for their representation, support, and advice. Ian, I wholeheartedly thank you, your Executive, and Regional Representatives for the professional support and services given. The Queensland Police Service has been a great career, it has granted me the experience to work and live in many unique locations throughout Queensland. It has allowed me to make many great friends in the job and the communities where I have served. The Service has professionally educated and multi-skilled me. I have in my career path worked for some very competent supervisors whom I thank and respect greatly. I have also unfortunately met vindictive and incompetent ones whom I shall easily forget and ignore. I have shared some fantastic and humourous times with work colleagues. A special mention to the Boundary Riders, Gutters x 2, Henry, Cheeseburgers, Tambo, and Archie. I thank you for your support, mateship, and funny memories, and I am sure our friendships will continue into the future with a cold beer in hand. All the best, stay safe, happy, and well, and I wish you well in your QPS careers. I’m sure we will cross paths again somewhere down the track. VKR this is the ‘5 Stitcher’ off station TERMINATION. Garry Sweeney Ex Senior Sergeant 8855 Dear Editor (and friends and colleagues) Friday 5 April marked my final day as a proud member of the QPS. Nearly 18 years ago I walked through the Academy gates. I was a naive private school girl who had no real concept of what policing was all about. The majority of my career I spent in CIB, and more recently in training at the Academy. I had studied education at University prior to joining the QPS and longed to combine both interests. I have many fond and exciting memories of both my operational years and more recently my time spent in training, and the bonds made with many colleagues in both fields who are now my lifelong friends. I had the pleasure of teaching five recruit groups at the Academy prior to being promoted to Detective Sergeant at Detective Training in late December 2011. I hope that I made some small difference to those officers under my guidance. Unfortunately, on the same day this promotion was effective, I was diagnosed with shingles. Two days later, I was diagnosed with a complication of shingles: Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. This is a neurological condition that resulted in the left side of my face being totally paralysed with stroke-like symptoms. It was hoped the paralysis would improve with time, but it became worse by the end of last year, 74 Queensland Police Union Journal June 2013
Letters to the Editor affecting my vision and hearing. This has now been diagnosed as a permanent condition. I am now entering a new chapter of my life, retiring at 40 years of age and assuming the role of ‘domestic goddess’. I will be a proud stay-home mum to our two beautiful daughters and my ever-supportive ‘rock’ husband, Jack, who I would be lost without. Jack is also a current sworn member, so I will still feel forever bonded to the QPS ‘family’. I say thank you to so many, particularly members of HRDB, in getting us through this difficult process, and to the Police Union for their amazing support recently and in years past. I sincerely hope that I can return in a civilian capacity one day and make a contribution again. I can truly say that ‘With Honour I Served’. Thank you. Detective Sergeant Cathy Maddock 10047 Dear Editor I was just wondering if anyone in the QPU is aware of when the Honours and Awards Unit is thinking of getting around to actually recognising the officers who performed significant service in the 2011 national emergency weather events. I notice with a slight turn of my stomach that a lot of commissioned officers, including our ‘dear leader’, wear theirs proudly pinned to their chests, earned no doubt by all of the logistical support action they always seem to involve themselves in. Sadly, I do not see any of the police officers who were actually out there, ‘boots on the ground’ in the mud, wearing any form of recognition for their work. It is clear where the priorities of the managers lie and who they see as important in these matters. And yes, those same boots on the ground police will remember exactly how they have been treated for a very long time. Two years and counting ... Name withheld. Please be aware that we are legally unable to publish letters if we do not know the verified author. The Editor may withhold names at her discretion. If it happens, protect yourself and your family by immediately contacting the QPU office Ph 3259 1900 (24 hours) or your regional representative. They will steer you in the right direction. Queensland Police Union Journal June 2013 75
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Southern Region Roundup DARREN LEES
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Far Northern Region Roundup MARTY B
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Northern Region Roundup PETER THOMA
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Central Region Roundup BILL FELDMAN
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North Coast Region Roundup GRANT WI
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Metro South Region Roundup TONY COL
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR STATION Please
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QPU Conference 2013 QPU Conference
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Page 27 and 28: The QPU’s New Life Members STEVE
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Page 31 and 32: Vale Gene Poole “He appreciated a
Page 33 and 34: Vale Gene Poole A TRIBUTE By Sergea
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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
Page 61 and 62: Out and About Out and About NOOSA F
Page 63 and 64: Gilshenan & Luton 2012 Legal Overvi
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Page 69 and 70: Updates: EB and The Stewart Restruc
Page 71 and 72: QInvest’s Financial Advisers are
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Page 78 and 79: Police Health Police Health by Pete
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