June edition - The Police Association Victoria

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Retirement
I’m writing to advise The Police Association
that I retired from Victoria Police on the 23rd
of April, 2011 after a career spanning almost
34 years. I've been a proud member of TPA
since joining Victoria Police on the 20th of
June, 1977 and that treasured membership
must now come to an end.
During my time with Victoria Police I'm
able to say I've enjoyed every second of the
journey and the fact is I'm indebted for all
the opportunities afforded me during that
time. Accordingly, I have no hesitation in
recommending a career in Victoria Police to
anyone interested. My concern is not that
Victoria Police will miss me but that I will
miss it.
I must point out that my retirement is
early by about three or four years and is
directly linked to the 'rotation' policy. I would
have liked to have been a one club player,
however that couldn't be so I've found
another position in the corrections arm of
the Department of Justice. It's ironic that for
nearly 34 years I was interested in getting
the wrong doers to Court and now I'll be
managing what happens to them when they
come out the other side.
I need to point out that my time in Victoria
Police was actually extended by 12 months
following Bruce McKenzie's successful
representation to Force Command
(on my behalf). I must add that Deputy
Commissioner Walshe was very supportive
of my exemption and extension (from the
2010 round of rotations) and for that I am
very thankful.
So Bruce, thank you very much for your
representation which allowed me the
extra time needed to sort out my personal
affairs. My family and I really do appreciate
the effort.
To all members of The Police Association
(and your families), I wish all the very best
for whatever the future offers and I trust
you each enjoy 'the job' as much as I have.
I'm particularly hopeful you're on the good
end when this current EB is completed and
I'm confident TPA Executive Team will do
their very best to see you are fairly and justly
represented.
Thanks again for all your support and I
look forward to catching up with the many
friends I’ve gained during my journey.
Kindest regards,
Garry Bennett
Ex-Inspector 20364
I would like to take this opportunity to
inform you that I have retired from Vic
Police and therefore I am resigning from
The Police Association after 23 years' service.
I would like to thank the Association for your
outstanding work and support in that time.
I would especially like to thank Ms Kaye
Murphy for her generous help and support,
not only to myself, but to my husband and
young son as well. Life would have been
a lot harder if not for Kaye. Once again,
thanks for all of your assistance during
my police career.
Gratefully yours
Yvonne Strawhorn
Former Sergeant 27058
Ill-health retirement
I am writing to notify you that I retire from
Victoria Police on 14/5/2011 and therefore
I will no longer be a member of The Police
Association. I have been struck down by the
‘Ill-health retirement virus’.
A quote from Colin McLaren’s book
Infiltration − the ancient Jewish prophet Meir
ticked a simple truth when he observed that
‘the tree itself supplies the handle of the axe
that cuts it down'.
John Knight
Leading Senior Constable 25312
With thanks
I would like to express my thanks and
appreciation for all of the assistance that my
family and I received from the Association
over the last 12 months. It was a very
difficult time and without the support and
assistance from the Association we would
have struggled to cope. My situation was
just another example where Victoria Police
treats police members differently to the rest
of the community and without the support
and assistance of the Association the
outcome achieved would have been reached.
I would like to specifically thank Jeff Gundy
for all his hard work. Jeff is a fantastic
person and his professionalism with his
knowledge and great sense of humour
delivered me an outcome that was the best
anyone could hope for.
Things are now back to normal and I am
indebted to Jeff and the Association in
achieving this.
Thanks again
Tony Francis and family
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