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AUSTRALIAN POLICE MEDAL (APM)
Inspector Robert Peter (Petrus) RAAYMAKERS,
Throughout his 37 years’ distinguished career, Inspector Raaymakers has remained
committed to the development of sustainable community partnerships in emergency
management, including adult and youth education, station management, and community
safety. His is renowned for his meticulous emergency planning and preparedness, which
benefited the community before, during and after the catastrophic events of Black Saturday
2009. His abilities in preparing for emergency incidents are widely recognised by his
colleagues, members of the public and the wider emergency management community.
Inspector Raaymakers is considered a person of commitment and passion, and a team player
who goes beyond what is normally expected in order to prepare and safeguard his colleagues
and the community. During the height of the Black Saturday emergency, he demonstrated
inspirational leadership and a strong depth of concern for the welfare of his people. He has
also demonstrated exceptional skills in leadership and his ability to encourage, motivate and
inspire his staff. In November 2010 Inspector Raaymakers was promoted to his current rank
and assumed the duties pf his current position as Staff Officer to the Deputy Commissioner
(Regional and Road Policing).
Senior Sergeant Jeffrey Francis SMITH,
Senior Sergeant Smith has served the Victorian community with distinction for over 35 years.
His outstanding commitment, passion and dedication to improving road safety are
demonstrated through his contribution as Officer-of-Charge of Glen Waverley Major Collision
Investigation Unit for the past 15 years. Senior Sergeant Smith has provided assistance and
comfort to victims and families who have experienced road trauma. He is tireless in his efforts
to ensure that the information learned from each road incident is used to further Victoria
Police's road safety endeavours. He works with criminal and coronial courts to increase
safety on the roads through general deterrence and by increasing the management of road
user risk, particularly in the field of police pursuits. Senior Sergeant Smith often represents
Victoria Police during media campaigns covering issues of road trauma, and he is highly
regarded for his ability to convey road safety messages and to advise on tragic incidents. He
is also a member of the Restorative Justice Panel reference group examining alternative
methods to the traditional forms of restorative justice for victims. Throughout his distinguished
career, Senior Sergeant Smith has dedicated himself to reducing road trauma and to
educating and supporting his colleagues and the community with unwavering dedication and
commitment.
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