AUSTRALIAN POLICE MEDAL (APM) 266 Federal Superintendent ...

AUSTRALIAN POLICE MEDAL (APM)
Chief Superintendent Linda WILLIAMS,
Chief Superintendent Williams joined SAPOL in 1980, and her early postings were in the
operational area and, later, in Prosecution and Policy Development where she was involved
in the development of the first stalking legislation aimed at enhancing the safety of victims of
domestic violence. In 2003 she was promoted to Manager Human Resources Branch and in
this position took a leading role in developing a police recruiting initiative. In 2006 she
returned to operational duties as the Local Service Area Commander at Holden Hill and, in
2008, she set up the State Crime Prevention Branch, with significant responsibilities in the
areas of drugs and alcohol, youth, victims, crime prevention, volunteers and Watch SA. She
managed the introduction of SAPOL's new Crime Prevention Strategy and led a project to
enhance problem solving: initiatives that resulted in a significant enhancement of community
policing services across SAPOL. She was also selected to take part in an exchange program
with New Zealand police, where she was responsible for the introduction of a range of
policing initiatives based on the use of intelligence and tactical deployments. After furthering
her academic studies, Chief Superintendent Williams was admitted as a Barrister and
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of South Australia. In 2008 she was nominated by SAPOL to
undertake studies in Cambridge University and is understood to be the first sworn officer in
Australia to complete the Diploma Applied Criminology and Police Management (Cantab).
She is currently employed as Officer-in-Charge Ethical and Professional Standards Branch
where her outstanding leadership and commitment have been instrumental in ensuring the
continued ethical health of the organisation.
Tasmania
Sergeant Rodney Harold CARRICK,
Sergeant Carrick was appointed as a Junior Constable in the Tasmania Police Service in
1971, and appointed as a Constable in 1974. During his distinguished career he has served
in a variety of roles and locations, including Hobart Watch, Bellerive Police Station, Hobart
Prosecution Section, Hobart Criminal Investigation Branch, Bellerive Criminal Investigation
Branch, Internal Investigations, Hobart Coroner's Office and Eastern District Traffic Services,
and as the Officer-in-Charge at the Triabunna, Lindisfarne and Orford Police Stations. He is
currently serving as the Officer-in-Charge at Accident Investigation. Sergeant Carrick is a
highly motivated officer who possesses a very strong work ethic. His outstanding devotion to
duty, diligence and leadership have been recognised throughout his career. He has served
the community of Tasmania with distinction over many years.
Awards/recognition include:
Commissioner's Medal for his diligent and ethical service, 1999.
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