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VICTORIA POLICE LEGACY MAGAZINE Issue 60 -APRIL 2019
IN THIS ISSUE:
WE REMEMBER
BRYAN & PEG KELLY
FAMILY TRIP 2019
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CHAIR’s
message
Commander Lauren Callaway
Capello also stepped down due to a new
role as CEO of Hume Bank and being based
Sometimes there are other
in Wodonga. Current BankVic CEO Anthony
Defazio will be coming onto the Board in
circumstances that just
It’s hard to believe June as our new subject matter expert in need someone to help,
we are into May as finance.
and this is where we are
The Board continues to look at ways we
2019 seems to be can extend our support to policing families, keen to be known as a
progressing at a and this year we will build upon previous
reforms to our Constitution by lowering trusted and supportive
cracking pace. the length of service members must have organisation that puts
served upon retirement to be eligible for
For those connected to Victoria Police
Legacy, our calendar of events starts
legatee status - from 25 years down to 20 compassion at the heart
years.
picking up the pace in February and by April
It was agreed by the Board, that a
of all our decision making.
we are well and truly into a very busy year
of regional lunches and various getaways. 20 year service to policing in today’s
current environment will be a significant
Lastly, this year will see the Board produce
For many legatees, taking a holiday break in contribution, and thus Police Legacy should
a Youth Development Framework, which will
the company of other legatees is a highlight be available to those who reach that
consolidate all of our activities that support
of their year, and in recognition of that milestone.
those aged up to the age of 22, but more
special experience VPL offers six different
Another change to the Constitution will also importantly look to fill the gaps where we
getaways tailored to our growing number
occur to increase our non-member Board could be providing more assistance.
of legatees: a children’s camp, VPAL youth
camp, family camp, city escape, regional Directors from one to two representatives
We see our young legatees as requiring
getaway and leisurely getaway. and we are currently considering that this
some additional support to ensure they
role will be tailored to someone with strong
grow into people who are happy, healthy
This year I was able to attend two nights of welfare expertise.
and able to reach their full potential as
the city getaway where we enjoyed fabulous
The Board also spent some time reviewing members of the community.
dinners and the Jersey Boys musical show.
its special circumstances grant process
I look forward to seeing this framework
Everyone was in great spirits leaving the and has established a specific Discretionary
result in some tangible changes to the
theatre, still singing to `Oh What A Night’ Fund to support members and families
services we offer young people.
as we walked back down Collins Street, when extraordinary circumstances occur
and I am told this joyful atmosphere carried and impact on them.
through to the final day of the trip where
everyone caught the ferry to Williamstown. In essence the establishment of this fund
broadens our capacity to provide special
Assistant Commissioner Deb Abbott and grants outside of our constitutional criteria
other local police met the legatees at the which is to help those who may need some
dock and contributed to a wonderful day form of assistance arising from the death or
out. serious disability of a loved one.
Since our last Care edition we have had a
Our cover
few board changes, with the retirement
of Glenn Owen, due to being promoted to
Superintendent at Warrnambool where
he remains an Ambassador for VPL in the
Western region.
During the April school holidays,
Inspector Kerrie Hicks, who many legatees a terrific group of police legatees
will know from Wangaratta, has returned to
Melbourne and has now joined the Board.
enjoyed a fantastic three-day
Our community representative Stephen holiday at Silverwater Resort in
San Remo.
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Triplets for a
Police Legatee
Jarrett Ryan has been a
police legatee for 28 years.
In November last year, he and his partner
Amanda became the proud parents of tiny
triplets. Their birth was announced at the
Thank you for
2018 MCG Christmas Luncheon, as they
were born on that day! Proud
the feedback
parents
Amanda and
The biennial survey results are in. We
After a huge battle and 132 days in are now working on a report and actions
Jarrett with
hospital, the three beautiful little girls, their little required from the feedback we received.
Scarlett, Daphne and Eden Ryan, finally bundles of joy.
arrived home in time for Easter. Our sincere thanks to the overwhelming
number of police legatees who have
Police legatee Gayle Ryan, Jarrett’s mum provided the feedback, which will assist us
said, “I’m sure Jarrett’s dad (Sergeant in continuing to improve and enhance the
Michael Anthony Ryan) was looking down services we provide.
on them, willing them to keep growing
and become strong.”
Darcy
becomes
Hawthorn’s
No. 1 Fan!
Young police legatee Darcy Smith,
recently enjoyed a great morning with
the Hawthorn Football Club as their
number one fan of the week. Darcy w
ith
Ben McEvo her favourite player
y
Through the club’s Community
Engagement Program, Darcy
helped out with their training
session and met the players. She
was especially excited to meet
her favourite player, Ben McEvoy.
A huge thank you once again to
the mighty Hawks for making this
special event happen for Darcy
and her dad, police legatee Mick
Smith.
Police legatee Darcy Smith
with the Mighty Hawks!
Victoria Police Legacy 3
An Autumn picnic
to say thank you
To thank the numerous volunteers Coordinator Paul McBride, a
from many organisations number of VPL volunteers enjoyed
across the state, Patron in the delicious picnic on the lawns,
Chief, the Governor of Victoria and had the opportunity to meet
The Honourable Linda Dessau the Governor, and mingle with
AC, hosted a picnic which was hundreds of volunteers from other
organised at Government House. organisations.
Accompanied by Field Officer It was a wonderful day out and
Eileen Keily and Volunteer enjoyed by all.
City Getaway - 4 days of fun!
This year’s City Getaway was 4 days of Thanks to the Police Legatee
fantastic fun for our police legatees! The participants and the team
adventure included plenty of shopping, at Victoria Police Legacy
exploring the city on foot, seeing the smash for making the experience a
hit ‘Jersey Boys’, and cruising down the huge success.
Yarra River to Williamstown.
After lunch at Customs House in Police Legatees at Customs House in Williamstown
Williamstown, with special guest Vic Pol
Assistant Commissioner Deb Abbott, our
police legatees enjoyed a tour of the historic
town. By all accounts, the only issue during
the four days was too much food!
Final Night at The Bank restaurant on Collins Street
R e g i o n a l l u n c h e s
Frankston Geelong
4 Victoria Police Legacy
Board The Victoria Police
retirements Legacy Board:
Board Executive
Victoria Police Legacy thanks and Chair
acknowledges the work of Superintendent Commander Lauren Callaway
Glenn Owen and Non-Member Director Vice Chairman
Stephen Capello, who have recently Inspector James Dalton
stepped down from the board due to Board Members
changing work arrangements. Glenn and •S
uperintendent Mark Galliott
(Chief Commissioner’s nominee)
Stephen have been valued members of the
team and contributed significantly to the •S uperintendent Steve White APM
As the Divisional Superintendent in
ongoing work of VPL. • Inspector Kerrie Hicks
Warrnambool, we look forward to his
However, not all is lost as Glenn is taking assistance in the south west of the state. •S enior Sergeant Darren Kenos
on a new role as a VPL Ambassador. Thank you Glenn and Stephen! •S enior Sergeant Kate O’Neill
•S enior Sergeant John Laird
(The Police Association nominee)
The Governor hosts The Board
In March, our Patron-in-Chief, The Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Linda Dessau AC,
•S
enior Sergeant Dianne Wilson
•A
nthony De Fazio (non-member
Director – CEO BankVic)
and Mr Anthony Howard AM, hosted the Victoria Police Legacy Board at Government House. Ambassadors
The occasion provided a great opportunity for Her Excellency to receive an update on the Commander Clive Rust APM
activities of VPL, including the services and support provided to police legatees. VPL is Superintendent Lisa Winchester
extremely grateful for Her Excellency’s ongoing support. Superintendent Peter O’Neill APM
Superintendent Frank Sells
Superintendent John Fitzpatrick
Superintendent Janet Stephenson
Inspector Jenelle Fuller
Acting Inspector Lisa Gilham
Executive Advisor Sandra Higgins
Senior Sergeant Adrian Hurring
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Ward
Sergeant Martin Park
Leading Senior Constable Shane Donaldson
Administration Support Sandra Gaffee
The Police Legacy Team
CEO Lex de Man AFSM
Finance Manager Judy Thompson
Office Manager Erica McMahon
Field Officer Eileen Keily
Youth Coordinator Andrea Lyons
Admin support Carol Jenkinson
VPL Board Member Kate O’Neill, CEO Lex de Man, VPL Board Member Stephen Capello, Contractor –
Her Excellency the Governor of Victoria The Hon Linda Dessua AC, VPL Vice Chair James Dalton, VPL Legatee Support Lindsay Cummins
Chair Lauren Callaway, VPL Board Member Darren Kenos, Mr Anthony Howard AM, and VPL Board Volunteer
Members Steve White APM, John Laird, Diane Wilson and Mark Galliott
Coordinator Paul McBride APM
This year, many police legatees have already enjoyed the opportunity and Geelong. These lovely outings allow local police legatees to come
to attend a VPL regional lunch. To date, these lunches have been held together to enjoy good company and good food, and the chance to
all over Victoria including Ivanhoe, Warragul, Wangaratta, Frankston meet some local serving Victoria Police members.
Ivanhoe Warragul Wangaratta
Victoria Police Legacy 5
2019 Family Trip – lunch followed by a stopover to enjoy the
A great experience! famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
Not to be outdone by the penguins,
Day Three started with a visit to the
local Churchill Island Farm, where the
During the April school holidays, a terrific On Day One, the group was challenged as opportunity to milk a cow was attempted by
group of police legatees enjoyed a fantastic they attempted the Ninja Warriors obstacle many of the excited young police legatees.
three-day holiday at Silverwater Resort course. They then enjoyed the evening Other activities included viewing working
in San Remo. The group included parents (young and old alike!) making a pillow pet. sheep dogs, whip cracking and exploring the
and children aged from 3 to 18 years, who beautiful scenery at the farm. The group
Day Two began with a cruise around the
enjoyed time at the beach as well as all the then headed to the huge maze at ‘A mazing
island with Wildlife Cruises. This included
wonderful sites Phillip Island has to offer. n things’ and, thankfully, all made it out!
hips Ahoy!’All Aboard for a
‘S
great adventure!
One fine day in March, 15 intrepid male Police
Legatees set sail from Docklands to Port Arlington
on the ferry, with Male Legatee Contractor Lindsay
Cummins as their Captain.
They were met at the ferry terminal by
Bongo Tours who transported them to the
Port Arlington Grand Hotel for a grand lunch.
The boys then enjoyed a tour around Port
Arlington before returning to Docklands via
the ferry. From all reports, those
who attended enjoyed a great day
out and were fully entertained!
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A night of entertainment followed for the
young police legatees while the parents
took time out to sit back and enjoy each
other’s company.
The 2019 Family Trip was a fabulous few
days away with a wonderful group of
parents and children.
From a participant: “From sunset to sunrise,
this has been an incredible getaway thank
you everyone!”
Northern Classic Thank you again to the Northern Classic
Cruisers and Epping RSL who continually
generous $500 of this was donated directly
by Epping RSL. These funds will go towards
Cruisers and Epping support Victoria Police Legacy. The car
show hosted in March this year, at the
supporting two young Police Legatees on
their Kopkoda Trip later this year. Another
RSL excel again! Epping RSL, raised a total of $4007. A incredible effort and very much appreciated!
’ Nez Demaj, and Epping RSL
Northern Classic Cruisers
Man ager Nare lle Hart , present VPL CEO Lex de Man
General
with a cheq ue for $40 07.
Victoria Police Legacy 7
Lo c a l l u n c h e s If you travel across Victoria, there’s a high
chance you’ll bump into a police legatee
as they live all over our great state.
In her travels, VPL Field Officer, Eileen Keily, likes to
bring together small groups of police legatees (and
sometimes their immediate families) to enjoy good
conversation and a good meal.
These outings are known as ‘local lunches’ or ‘local
teas’ and take place across Victoria at various times
of the year.
These lunches are a great way for local police
legatees to meet and to offer each other additional
Mildura Lunch Swan Hill Lunch
support and, of course, to enjoy a wonderful meal.
The George Howell Shield 2018
Every year, the George Howell Shield cricket the 12th year in a row the match has been involved in the establishment of the George
match is played between the Victoria played. The Assumption boys won the toss Howell Shield match in 1952.
Police Cricket Club (VPCC) and Assumption and elected to bat. They went on to post a
This event is proudly supported by the
College at Kilmore. This match was first competitive total of nine for 167. In reply, the
Blue Ribbon Foundation and Victoria Police
played in the summer of 1952-53 following VPCC got off to a fast start and passed the
Legacy. The VPCC also wishes to thank
the death of Constable George Howell, who target in the 39th over with three wickets
Assumption College for their continuing
was murdered while attempting to arrest in hand.
support and hospitality.
a car thief in Caulfield, and it has been
On hand during the match, was former Chief
played intermittently ever since. This is now
Superintendent, Brian Harding, who was
Kayden becomes the fourth generation of the
Coster family to join BankVic
Not long after Chris Coster Chris is currently the Training Inspector for
the Southern Metro Region based at the
joined Victoria Police back Frankston Police Complex and is the last
in 1975, he also became Chief Inspector in the force. Chris is also one
a Police Co-op member. of four generations of his family to become a
Police Credit Co-op/BankVic member.
Forty-four years on, Chief
Inspector Chris Coster is Soon after becoming a Police Co-op
member, Chris told his parents all about the
a mentor and role model benefits of the Co-op so they also joined.
Chris Coster with daughter Lauren
to many within the Police When each of his three children was born,
and grandson Kayden Force. they were quickly signed up with a Little
8 Victoria Police Legacy
HONORARY JUSTICE FOR ALL
by Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices.
After hours and on all weekends and Victoria each year end on end, they would
public holidays, around 100 Bail Justices circle the MCG more than 183 times. Our
contribute to the State’s justice landscape Justices’ of the Peace sign more than 1.5
providing bail/remand hearings for “at risk” million documents each year, saving the
accused, including children, Aboriginal community around $23M.
In Victoria, the peak body representing
persons and people with cognitive disability
The 98 Document Signing Stations, mainly Honorary Justices is the Royal Victorian
and mental illness.
located in Police Stations, free up about 250 Association of Honorary Justices (RVAHJ).
It’s a tough gig, balancing the protection Police resources allowing more Police to get Based at the old Elwood Police Station
of the community with the rights of the on with their primary policing role. building and with a state-wide network of
accused person, within the bounds of the 24 branches, the Association supports Bail
Bail Act and the Bail Amendments enacted Justices’ and Justices’ of the Peace with
last year.
Contrary to popular advice, training, fellowship and advocacy.
Bail Justices’ also conduct after hours
hearings for Interim Accommodation Orders belief, it’s not easy to Contrary to popular belief, it’s not easy to
become a Bail Justice or a Justice of the
(IAO) applied for by the Department of
Health and Human Services when a child is
become a Bail Justice Peace. Whilst the core qualifications are
straight forward (be over 18, be a Victorian
at risk.
or a Justice of the resident and not be an insolvent under
administration), in practice the application
A bail/remand hearing is generally quite
formal, much like a Court and most Peace. process within the Department of Justice
and Community Safety is rigorous and the
often conducted at a Police Station, but
The most common requests are for training is very comprehensive. Only a small
sometimes at hospitals and other places.
Justices’ of the Peace to certify true copies percentage of those who apply actually
Interim Accommodation Orders tend to
of documents (70% of requests) and to make it through to become fully qualified
be less formal and can be emotionally
witness Statutory Declarations (12%). and appointed as Bail Justices or Justices
challenging when dealing with a request for
Attesting Affidavits (8%) and witnessing of the Peace.
the removal of a child from her/his parents.
Powers of Attorney (5%) are also often seen.
So why do these people volunteer their
Bail Justices’ are part of a wider group of
The variety of documents and witnessing time? As one Bail Justice put it: “Well
volunteers known as Honorary Justices,
requirements and the differences in someone has to do it. It’s an essential part
which also include Justices of the Peace.
regulations around the country, make the of providing justice for the community. Who
If you were to lay out the signatures done
role much more complex than most people else could I possibly trust with such an
by the 3,750 Justices of the Peace across
recognise. important role? So, I do it.”
Copper Club account. Now, 10 month old just a small office in Drummond Street sAt BankVic, we’re so grateful to have
Kayden, Chris’ first grandchild has also Carlton.” served the Coster family over the past 44
become a BankVic member. years and hope to continue to serve them
“The Co-op has been with us all through our
well into the future and for many more
BankVic staff recently caught up with Chris, lives. They helped us to buy our first car and
generations to come.
his daughter Lauren and her son Kayden our first home. I remember getting one of
to ask them about their experience with the first credit cards back in the 90s. It had
BankVic over the years. We discovered that an image of police on horses and gave me a
Lauren followed in her father’s footsteps great sense of pride when I used it.”
and also joined the Victoria Police and is
“Over the years, the name changed but the
now a Senior Constable at Hastings.
personal service hasn’t. No matter what, the
Chris was able to impart some invaluable staff have always gone out of their way to
history about BankVic and the Co-op. “I help us – and that hasn’t changed.”
decided to join the Police Credit Co-op as
“We’ve never felt like just another
it was something special just for us,” said
anonymous customer, as you would do with
Chris. “I knew that we wouldn’t get taken for
the big banks.”
a ride. Back then the Co-op was very small, The bank for Police
Victoria Police Legacy 9
Vale Bryan Kelly
On the 17th December life to whilst concurrently progressing an
important police career.
Credit Union with his local church at St.
Josephs.
2018, our inaugural Bryan joined the Victoria Police Force on the It was at Springvale in 1962 when Bryan
President and Life 28th March 1956 aged 25 years, registered
number 12319 and performed General
first commenced lobbying both the Police
Department and the Police Association to
Member, Inspector Duties at St Kilda Police Station. In the allow the establishment of a Police Credit
Bryan Kelly QPM same year Bryan was on duty for the 1956
Olympic Games.
Union.
Victoria was the last State in Australia
(retired), passed away The following year after furnishing a house to have a Police Credit Co-op, mainly
after a long illness. with his wife Peg, Bryan knew all about ‘Hire
Purchase’. He had discovered Purchase
because the Victorian Government could
not arrange the payroll deductions the
He will always be Agreements had high interest rates and Police Association believed essential to the
success of a Co-op.
remembered for his interest was charged for the full term of
the loan on the principle sum borrowed
In 1967 (1967-1972), Bryan was “promoted”
personal commitment not the amount owing. This ignited Bryan’s
mission to find a more cost effective way of
to Sergeant and transferred to the City
and passion to others borrowing money.
Watch House. During this time actions of
anti-Vietnam protesters and anti-Springbok
within the policing After two years (1957-1959) at Moorabbin
Police Station undertaking highway patrols
family who have in both a police vehicle as well as on a Bryan was a great man,
suffered the loss of a motor cycle, Bryan transferred to Moe
loved one.
Police Station where he worked ‘one up’
amongst a mixed ethnic population of
a great leader, a true
We honour Bryan and thank him for his
quarry and dam construction workers, humanitarian and a
where there were frequent brawls and
outstanding service to Victoria Police
Legacy. Bryan did himself, his family,
aggression with firearms and knives. larger than life
Victoria Police and VPL very proud. It was during Bryan’s time at Moe that a
chap from the local parish (Ern Battye)
character within
Along with Superintendent Peter Ryan AM
APM (retired), Bryan was instrumental in
came to Bryan’s house wanting to talk about
forming a credit union. Bryan’s first reaction
Victoria Police for
the formation of Victoria Police Legacy,
which began in February 1980.
was to send him packing, but his wife Peg over 40 years.
was willing to listen so he let him in. Bryan
Bryan’s life was remembered and was sold on the concept and joined his first demonstrators led to situations where 80 to
celebrated at a service held at the Victoria Parish Credit Union in SA. 140 people were being charged at the same
Police Academy in December. His family During Bryan’s three years (1959-1962) at time.
was honoured with the presence of Chief Moe, he saw the need for a Credit Union Bryan continued to lobby for the
Commissioner Graham Ashton AM and in a working class town where people establishment of a Police Credit Union and
former Chief Commissioner S.I. (Mick) Miller were hard pressed to make ends meet, seized upon an opportunity when one of his
AO LVO CstJ QPM. Members of the BankVic so he volunteered his time to commence colleagues was looking for a position on the
Board, formerly the ‘Police Credit-Co’ of the Parish Credit Union S.K. Moe, which Police Association Executive. Bryan rang
which Bryan was a founding President, also later became the third largest Community him and challenged him on his ideas on the
attended along with BankVic CEO and VPL Credit Co-op in Victoria. As Honorary Association’s role in forming a Police Credit
Board Member Anthony De Fazio. Secretary, Bryan established all accounts, Union, but ended up hanging up on him in
In honouring Bryan, VPL Board Chair loan agreements and general running disgust because the policeman had to ask,
Commander Lauren Callaway, in giving the procedures and was responsible to the “What’s a Credit Union?” (blue book pg1).
eulogy on behalf of Victoria Police Legacy, Board of Directors.
Whilst the concept of a credit union was
said: In 1962, Bryan transferred from Moe to foreign to some police, as I have just
“Firstly, I would like to pay my respects to Springvale Police Station General Duties illustrated, it was not new to the Police
the Kelly family for allowing me to share (1962-1967) and was “upgraded” to the rank Association because Bryan had been
with you Bryan’s contribution to policing of Sergeant for the night shifts, responsible pushing it since 1962 and was eventually
families, by talking through some of the for the supervision of 12 Police Stations. able to influence certain people who
most important ideas he was able to give Bryan also helped establish the Parish promised to steer the concept through the
Association.
10 Victoria Police LegacyQPM
In 1972 (1972-1974), Bryan transferred show that within two
back to Springvale as Sergeant and took years the Co-op had
over as permanent Police Prosecutor at the $5 million in assets, a
Springvale Magistrates Court. Bryan was direct compliment to
father of 7 by this time. the financial foresight
Bryan Kelly had shown.
By November 1973, the Association had
word from Kevin Green, Secretary of the Terry Kelly, Bryan’s
Premier’s Department & Treasurer, that the younger brother, was
Government had agreed to deductions for the Founding Director
credit unions. of the Dandenong
Credit Union in 1968,
In 1974, Bryan was promoted to Senior
and was working
Sergeant and was in charge of shifts at
as a Development
Russell St supervising over 70 members.
Manager for Waverley
Within 3 months Bryan was placed in Inspector Bryan Kelly QPM
Community Credit
charge of Fitzroy Police Station - with a
Union, when Ron Clapton head hunted him
population of 17,000 he was responsible for On the 24th May 1977, Bryan was promoted
and appointed him as Marketing Manager
a Junior Senior Sergeant, 6 Sergeants and to Inspector and transferred to Research
for the Police Co-op. This happened in
35 members. and Planning to implement the accepted
1981, and Terry was the Co-op’s first field
On the 28th August 1974, the Police officer where he travelled around Victoria consolidated revenue concept. He reported
Association Credit Co-operative Limited promoting the Co-op and introducing the directly to the Deputy Commissioner of
held a Formation Meeting with just over 50 mini co-op, as well as the very new concept Police John Ronald Salisbury. Bryan was
people attending. They passed a motion of Telepay. then tasked with removing excess liquidity
needed to form a credit society, and when from the Divisional stations around the
It should be noted that Bryan remained State and training Officers in the system as
the board met for the first time Bryan was
Foundation Chairman for 10 years until well as training Divisional Chief Inspectors
appointed as its Foundation Chairman and
1984, when he retired as Chairman but in the altered auditing procedure. Amounts
Sergeant Ron Clapton as its Manager. The
continued as a Director until 1994. The of up to $200K from Divisional stations
Chief Commissioner of the day, Reginald
Police Credit Co-op was now the 2nd were given to the Police Department’s
Jackson, said, “He didn’t know a great
biggest Credit Union in the Southern Accountant who placed over $1.5million in
deal about credit union societies but if it
Hemisphere next to the Teachers Credit an interest earning position. This money had
was good for members, then he was in.”
Union. After 20 years the Co-op had $172 previously been in a non-interest earning
He became the Co-op’s first No 1 account
million in assets, which is now Bank Vic position.
holder.
today.
At the first Board meeting, Directors were In 1978, Bryan received the “Chief
But let’s go back to 1975 when Bryan Commissioner’s Certificate” from Chief
keen to know how big the Co-op would grow.
was transferred back to Springvale Police Commissioner of the day, Mick Miller AO,
Bryan was the only person on the Board
Station, which was the busiest motor LVO, QPM, for his initiative and foresight in
with hands-on experience of managing any
registration branch in the State handling conceiving a centralized banking system
kind of credit union and he said, “If in 5 years
over $30K worth of registrations per day. designed to produce additional funds for
we haven’t reached $2 million in assets then
Bryan noticed the Force was carrying in consolidated revenue and his dedication and
we are not doing it right.” History would
excess of $600K balances on the cheque perseverance in developing the concept into
account statements. He complied these a viability entity. He was also presented with
statistics and presented his concepts to a Certificate of Gratitude by Directors, staff
both the Police Department and later and members of the Police Co-operative,
Sir Rupert James Hamer AC, KCMG, ED for his efforts in the formation and
Premier of Victoria, with the suggestion commencement of the Police Association
of a method to utilise these balances Credit Co-op. It is a testament to Bryan that
in a beneficial way as consolidated people from BankVic are here today.
revenue.
A year later, Bryan was elected to the
Position of Chairman of the Australasian
Federation of Police Credit Unions. At a
Federation conference in Queensland, two
blokes asked Bryan’s wife Peg what we did
Bryan and Peg Kelly enjoying the
beach side in their early years
Victoria Police Legacy 11President QC Governor of Victoria, for his “long and
Inspector Bryan Kelly valuable service to the Victoria Police Force
and efforts in regard to the welfare of Police
Vice President
Families through both the Police Credit Co-
Deputy Commissioner Ron Braybrook
operative and Police Legacy.”
Secretary Superintendent Peter
Bryan remained at Dandenong & District
Ryan APM (who is here today
until 1982 when he transferred to the Police
with his wife Jenny)
Careers Office and took up the position
Assistant Secretary of Recruiting Officer. In this role, he found
Superintendent yet another mission to pursue. He found
Murray Burgess the height restriction was preventing
women from entering the force as they
Treasurer
were restricted by height. He suggested
Sergeant Ron Clapton
the height restriction be abolished and
Assistant Treasurer Constable subsequently recruited large numbers
Leslie John Thompson of women to the Police Force. Bryan felt
Bryan Kelly QPM the inclusion of Police Women, especially
and Superintendent with domestic situations and where
Peter Ryan OAM APM
(retired), both of whom Our historical records also children were involved was essential to our
played a pivotal role in indicate that, “It was the creation community. Although called to Williams
establishing Victoria
Police Legacy and successful operation of Street monthly to explain why he was
QPLS and the tragic murder recruiting so many women, he was told for
of Detective Senior Constable the 30 positions being recruited 25 of them
Robert Lane of Swan Hill CIB on 13 July should be men. He requested they, “Put that
in Victoria about our widows. Peg 1979 that contributed significantly to the to me in writing,” but they never did! Thank
immediately spoke to Bryan who chatted establishment of VPL”. I wanted to mention you Bryan for being a pioneer of gender
to the two blokes for one and a half hours this as legatee Val Lane and her two equality in Victoria Police 40 years ahead of
(a short conversation for Bryan!). This daughters are at today’s funeral and from its time.
conversation ignited Bryan’s enthusiasm to our perspective, Val has often expressed her
I think it’s probably appropriate at this point
establish Police Legacy for Victorian Police thanks to Bryan for all the support she and
to share my first meeting with Bryan, when
members and their families. the girls were given in the early days of VPL.
I went onto the Board of Legacy in 2010. I
In 1978, Bryan was transferred to was asked to write a piece on the beginnings
Dandenong and District, and was stationed
at Noble Park which included being in
Bryan served as of Legacy for our Care magazine, and I met
Bryan at a local café to do the interview. Of
command of all staff, including the CIB for
No 2 Division. At this time Bryan utilised the
Legacy’s President course, we had never met each other before
and I quickly scanned the restaurant to work
forum of the Police Association’s Journal from 1980 to 1985 and out which man was the retired policeman,
and I introduced myself as Inspector
to start writing articles to gain support for
‘Police Legacy.” then a second term Lauren Callaway from Ethical Standards.
He seemed to be really assessing me and
In 1980, he was the initiator of a pilot
committee that lead to the formation of
from 1992 to 1994. considering what I had just said, and after a
the ‘Victoria Police Legacy’. In his February Bryan is also a Life few moments silence, he said to me, “Well
they certainly are making Inspectors very
memo he cited, “the plight of some of
the families of deceased members and Member of Police young these days!” And we both laughed,
and I said I will take that as a compliment!
the imbalance of the system afforded,
in some instances to these families has Legacy. Bryan undertook the Chief Inspectors
made members aware that an organised course, however in 1985 - two years before
body is set up to care for them”. The Chief Bryan’s influence in ensuring Victoria Police he retired - it is noted on his Victoria
Commissioner of the day Mick Miller Legacy would thrive right from the start, Police Personal Report Card, “That he
expressed his opinion, “That such a scheme had a lot to do with the discussions he was had indicated he was content to remain
is overdue,” and indicated his willingness to having with Chief Commissioner Mick Miller. at his present rank”. Although Bryan
attend the formation meeting. Together they were able to encourage was pressured to complete his Chief
another 15 like-minded people to come Inspectors course, he was told that this
On the 6th February 1980, the Pilot promotion would result in removing him
forward and then Mick Miller determined
Committee set the formation meeting and from Recruiting. As Bryan didn’t want to
that every Police member would contribute
Bryan was elected President. Whilst his leave recruiting, he remained in the Careers
to Police Legacy and a notice was put in
memo also acknowledged that, “some Officer until he retired as the rank of
the Police Gazette. Anyone from the Force
financial consideration on a voluntary basis Inspector on the 4th July 1987.
who objected could come and see Inspector
would be necessary, he set up an Account
Kelly with their reasons why! No one came Bryan attended his last official ceremony
No: 901800 in the name ‘Police Legacy’, so
forward! on Wednesday 20th July 2018, at the
contributions could be forwarded”. From our
records of the VPL short history the office On 14th June 1980, Bryan was named in the dedication of the new Police Legacy Building
bearers elected at the first meeting of VPL Queen’s Birthday Honours List and awarded at 71 Drummond Street in Carlton, with
were: the Queen’s Police Medal by Governor Sir Peter Ryan and retired Chief Commissioner
Henry Winneke AC, KCMG, KCVO, OBE, Mick Miller, his friend and mentor.
12 Victoria Police LegacyBryan retained his sense of humour until to share some of the last words said
Awarding the
the end when his Doctor told him to prepare to Bryan by our esteemed retired Chief
his affairs he replied, “So don’t buy green Commissioner Mick Miller, only hours before
bananas then!” he passed. “When you get to heaven save a
Today we put to rest an incredible man, a
leader, a true humanitarian whose passion
seat for me beside you as you always did for
Police Legacy Meetings and may the Force
be with you”.
late Sergeant
John Cain
and enthusiasm along with his sheer
determination drove results that saw: Together, not separated, from your beloved
Peg who followed close behind you for a
the establishment of a centralised
long rest in peace.
banking system
the Police Association Credit Union, now
Bryan’s eldest daughter, Therese Kelly, A few weeks ago, a moving
Bank Vic and
recently shared the following words which ceremony was held for the
just goes to show how passionate Bryan
Victorian Police Legacy remained about caring for those within the
late Sergeant John Cain.
policing family who have lost a loved one: The posthumous presentation of the
An Increased population of female
National Police Service Medal was accepted
Police Members “A few days before my father died, he woke
by John’s proud wife, and police legatee,
in the middle of the night and called me as
31 years of a distinguished career in the Trish Cain.
he’d had vivid dreams about many police
Victoria Police Force
standing at the end of his bed, their hats in John’s daughter’s, Sarah and Rachel, were
Bryan your legacy will live on, assisting their hands. I asked him whether they were also in attendance at the Victoria Police
police members and their families for angry, he said, no, they looked very calm North West Metro - Division 5, Honours and
generations to come. and looked like they were waiting. I said that Awards Presentations, which was held at
perhaps they are the police who want to the Heidelberg Golf Club
At the building dedication, as I have done at
thank you for looking after their families. He
many, many police functions in the past few John was a remarkable member, serving
seemed to accept this…”
years, I thanked the founding members of from 1974 until his retirement, due to ill
Victoria Police Legacy for setting in motion Bryan thought of those within the policing health, in 1993.
a sustainable and highly regarded charity family who have lost a loved one until his
He was a well-known policing identity,
that has helped police families for almost passing.
in and around the northern suburbs of
40 years.
Thank You Bryan Kelly QPM – You will be Melbourne, especially at the former West
As custodians of Police Legacy, we have remembered and your legacy will live on! Heidelberg Police Station where he served
been gifted an amazing organisation for a number of years.
whose culture is values driven, whose
In his later years, within Victoria Police,
financial stability is unshakeable and whose
John’s key focus was on Community
Vale Peg Kelly
reputation sits at such a professional level,
Policing.
it is deserving of Chief Commissioner
patronage and support. That is Bryan’s
enduring gift to us.
We celebrate the life of our beloved and Sadly, a few days following
esteemed colleague, and I would like the passing of our inaugural
President, Inspector Bryan
Kelly QPM (retired), Bryan’s
wife, Peg Kelly, passed away
peacefully at the Alfred.
Peg had been suffering from a long term
health issue for some time. Peg provided
great support to Bryan as he worked with
others in establishing the then Police
Credit Co-op (now BankVic) and Victoria
Police Legacy.
Married in 1957, their union spanned 61
years with Peg and Bryan having seven
children.
Victoria Police Legacy thanks Peg for
allowing Bryan to give so much of his
time in support of police families and
for the friendship and warmth she gave
towards police legatees and their children,
especially in the early years.
VPL Ambassador Superintendent Peter O’Neill
APM with Trish Cain and VPL CEO Lex de Man
Bryan and Peg Kelly, 61 years of marriage, we
remember them both
Victoria Police Legacy 13Reflections by Jeni Bennett - a retiring his 3 children Candy, Ryan and Tania, and
my Alexandra.
police member & police legatee Here I had to retrain to use firearms, radio’s
and paperwork etc. I then moved to Morwell
SOCAU, as a Youth Resource Officer for
police station. It was very interesting times Latrobe, which saw me complete a 31 year
to say the least. career until my retirement @ 61 years old in
I moved on to Russell Street, Community November 2018. It’s not the easiest job to be
Policing Squad, during which I was in, but it keeps you on your toes.
seconded on two 3 month stints at the I’ve seen things I would never have seen if
newly formed Rape squad, which included I’d stayed in my banking job, and met many
the investigation of Mr Cruel. interesting characters and made lifelong
Retiring Police member friends.
After Russell Street, I snapped up an
and legatee, Jeni Bennett, interesting position at the VP Forensic I lost my darling Wayne in 2003 and had
spoke at the VPL Frankston Science Laboratory McLeod for a few years amazing support from caring members and
Regional Lunch about her 31 as a Crime Scene Photographer. staff, I thank you sincerely. Not to forget
years of service. I then met my life’s love, Wayne Bennett, our Police Legacy, which includes all our
which resulted in a new name tag for Vic Pol members who support them to
Jeni has also been a police legatee since 2003 support us.”
me - Jeni Bennett. Wayne worked in the
following the passing of her husband Wayne.
open cut mine at Loy Yang Power Station
“I joined the Victoria Police in November in Latrobe Valley. I transferred up to
1987, as Jeni Walters and graduated in 1988 Traralgon police station, back to uniform Jeni Bennett (centre) with VPL Ambassador
spending my training phase at St. Kilda road after a long time, to begin life with Wayne, Martin Park (far right)
Victoria Police Legacy Have you
purchased a
2019 Charity Breakfast ticket?
The annual Victoria Police Legacy’s between VPL and the Victoria Police
2019 Charity Breakfast will be held Provident Fund. VPL continues to
at the MCG Members Dining room on directly support families who suffer
Thursday 6th June from 7.30am to the most tragic consequences of
9am. mental health, and this breakfast is
an important way in which we try to
Following on from the success of
reduce the stigma of suicide and PTSD.
the previous events held over the
past two years, this is our signature To purchase a ticket ($95 individual OR
fundraising effort to support initiatives $900 table of 10 ) go to the ‘trybooking. Proudly sponsored Special guest
that address the mental health of com’ website and click on VPL 2019 by BankVic The Hon Brendan Nelson AO
Victoria Police employees. All funds Charity Breakfast . BMBS FRACP (Hon) FAMA FRSN
raised from the event are jointly shared
14 Victoria Police LegacyMeet the new members to the VPL Board
Inspector Kerrie Hicks Anthony De Fazio
Following the retirement of Glenn Owen We are also pleased to welcome Anthony
from the VPL Board, Inspector Kerrie De Fazio, CEO BankVic, to the VPL Board as
Hicks has been appointed to fill the casual a Non-Member Director.
vacancy.
Anthony is the Chief Executive Officer of
Kerrie comes to the board with a strong BankVic, one of Australia’s largest mutual
background in policing having joined banks. Founded 45 years ago as the
Victoria Police in 2001, with the majority Police Association Credit Co-op for Police
of her career being in operational policing members, BankVic now provides banking
roles in General Duties and Criminal services to over 110,000 of Victoria’s police,
Investigation Units. Kerrie served initially as health, emergency and public service
an Ambassador for VPL, and has a strong employees and holds $2B in assets.
understanding of the importance of our
“We want to support our police community
work.
as much as they support the Victorian
“It’s essential we never forget our community. I’m incredibly proud to be
organisation’s history which includes those joining the board and it will be an honour to
who have served before and for us, and that assist the VPL to deliver the tireless support
we continue to support and stay connected they provide to families and communities of
to their loved ones.” Congratulations and Victorian police members who have suffered
welcome to the team, Kerrie! the loss of a loved one.“
THE VPL
ZERO HARM
SAFETY AWARD
In 2015, to assist with the Training Zero Harm Safety Award, it is
has been sponsored by and known as the
vision of zero harm for all Victoria Police Legacy - Zero Harm Safety
members of Victoria Police, Award.
Chief Commissioner Graham This award is presented to one recruit
Ashton AM introduced the from each graduating Police and Protective
Zero Harm Safety Award. Services Officer recruit squad and is
presented based on:
Its aim was to instill a mindset in the newest
members of the Constable and Protective Their commitment to Health and Safety:
Services Officer ranks that the health and Consistently demonstrates and models
safety of members is important to Victoria safe behaviours
Police – in the same way that the health and Their commitment to raising the profile
safety of all community members to whom of Health and Safety: Proactive, focusses
they serve is important. on promoting better health and safety
And to demonstrate that, as an organization, Congratulations to Constables and
Victoria Police reconises and supports Protective Services Officers who are Protective Services Officer Angus Anderson
positive health and safety behavior. presented with the Victoria Police Legacy – receiving the Victoria Police Legacy Zero Harm Safety
Zero Harm Safety Award. Award from Assistant Commissioner Kevin Casey APM.
While initially presented as the Foundation
Victoria Police Legacy 15MEET OUR NEWEST
AMBASSADORS at
Victoria Police
Legacy
Meet Meet
JANET STEVENSON SANDRA GAFFE
Janet joined Victoria Police Sandra joined Victoria Police
in 1985 but resigned a few officially just over 10 years
years later, so she could ago, and is currently situated
begin her family. at the Bendigo Police Station
Janet was re-appointed in 1992 and as an Administration Officer
continued to perform frontline duties. Once for Uniform Section.
Meet her children were settled into school she
During her 10 years, Sandra has also
MARK WARD pursued a career in criminal investigation.
worked within the Highway Patrol and
In 2000, Janet obtained her first position SOCIT offices. Her involvement with Victoria
Mark Ward is a Detective as detective at the Tactical Response Police, however, has been over 30 years, as
Squad where she investigated kidnappings, her husband is a serving member and she
Senior Sergeant at the extortions and product contaminations. also has a brother-in-law and now a son in
Armed Crime Squad within She transferred to the Homicide Squad the organisation.
the State Anti-Gangs two years later then took a promotion to
Sandra is an active committee member
Division of Crime Command, Detective Sergeant at Ethical Standards
with the Bendigo Branch of Victoria Police
Department.
Victoria Police. Blue Ribbon Foundation and through her
Janet obtained the position of Detective involvement with both the Foundation and
After joining Victoria Police in 2000, Mark Senior Sergeant at the Sex Offender Victoria Police, has been fortunate to meet
has spent the majority of his career working Registry and established the Sex Offender many wonderful legatees over the last 10
at the Special Operations Group and Crime Specialist Response Unit before her years.
Command – Clandestine Laboratory Squad, promotion to Inspector in 2016 at the
Vehicle Crime Squad and the Armed Crime “One of my greatest achievements is
Operations Response Unit.
Squad. coordinating and managing the Central
Janet has received several Divisional and Victoria Police Remembrance Day Service,
A husband and father of 3, Mark enjoys Regional Commendations throughout her which I have great pride in and have also
outdoor activities such as surfing, fishing career and has received an ACWAP award witnessed the impact of Victoria Police
and diving. Mark is also actively involved in for leadership. She is an Ambassador for Legacy on those left behind.
his local community and his children’s sport. Ovarian Cancer and Victoria Police Legacy.
“I wanted to be involved with VPL because I saw the Ambassador role as a way to
I could see how children, in particular, Janet lives with her partner, and has two continue to support the legatees (and of
thrive within a supportive community children and four grandchildren (with one course enjoy some great lunches with
environment.” more on the way!). These grandchildren are the Police legatees) and promote and
the light of her life and occupy most of her encourage the wonderful work that Legacy
As an Ambassador, Mark feels he can assist spare time so have replaced any thoughts of does for our members and their families.”
police legatees to enjoy community support having time for hobbies. Although she does
and connection. like to cook and play in the garden.
In Memoriam In this edition of CARE, we
December 2018
Kate Sinclair of Blackburn
Jess Morris of Rye
Sylvia Hanrahan of Newlands Arm
January 2019
Maureen Ellison of Corio
remember Police Legatees, who Our thoughts and prayers are with
have passed away in recent months their family and friends.
16 Victoria Police LegacyDonna’s amazing
challenge for
mental health The map showing the route of Donna’s walk
In honour of her late Unfortunately, because we lived so far from
emergency support services, the ambulance suicide causes to those left behind.
husband, Leading Senior service asked me to cut him down from the
Constable Anthony Bowman tree. This has created a memory that I will I plan to leave on the 1st anniversary of
Tony’s death which is on the 18th of March
27521, Donna Bowman set never forget. I replay it in my mind and hear
2019. I will continue fundraising along the
the sound every time I close my eyes. I have
off on an epic 3000km/9 now been diagnosed with complex PTSD. way, which will take 9 weeks.
week charity fundraising There are no answers, there never will be, These funds are designed to provide the
walk that reached nearly but those of us who are left behind, will welfare Unit with additional staff and
every corner of Victoria. suffer for the rest of our lives. resources to help those people who are
Tony left behind, myself (his wife), dealing with the suicide of a loved one and
Her mission was to raise funds and
four children and their partners, three to assist members with their mental health
awareness for the Victoria Police
grandchildren at the time, (we now have struggles.
Psychology Unit, which assists those left
behind after suicide. Victoria Police Legacy six), a sister, a brother and many other I have had the privilege of the help of one
was proud to assist Donna, who trained for family members. He also left behind many Psychologist particularly throughout the
eight months, with financial support. friends and ex colleagues who attended the whole ordeal, and even with her assistance
home that day. I tried to take my own life. I am okay now
Before leaving, Donna told VPL the
After I found Tony, I went through some very but have this dream to make my devastating
reason for undertaking such an incredible
dark times. To the point where I actually situation assist others rather than it
challenge:
tried to take my own life. While in hospital I destroying more lives.
“Everyone thinks it will never happen to made up my mind to not do the same thing I believe this is an urgent situation
them! I am sure that no-one wakes up in to my children that Tony had just done, so that needs attention. While people are
the morning and thinks, someone I know began to think about how I could change my committing suicide, the ramifications are
and love will commit suicide today. I know I life and deal with my grief. The answer was ever-lasting and often leads to the “Ripple
didn’t, but that is exactly what happened on to help others. Effect”.
the 18th March last year. I woke to find my
husband, Tony Bowman, hanging in a tree I want to do this to save lives and help those
on our property, just outside the door.
By sharing my who have been left behind, this is for my
healing too. It will help me to overcome the
struggles, I hoped
Tony was a retired police officer and there
trauma by making something good come
was no sign of depression, PTSD or any
out of something so tragic.”
change that I, or anyone else, noticed. He
was the same as he had been for the 28
years that I had known him. He left no note, to help others. How you can
no reference as to ‘why’.
I then had to try to decide what that was support Donna
going to look like. I decided on a walk To follow Donna on her journey and support
around Victoria to raise awareness of a very worthy cause, ‘Like’ her fundraising
“those left behind” after suicide, and to try page here:
to encourage people to open up about their www.facebook.com/thoseleftbehindcause
mental health struggles.
You can donate to ‘Those Left Behind’ here:
I also wanted to raise money to assist the www.gofundme.com/jh62tv-those-left-behind
Victoria Police. My aim is to raise 1 million
dollars to be donated to the Victoria Police
Welfare unit. They have been instrumental
in keeping me alive over the past 12
months.
My aim is to walk 3000kms around Victoria
to draw attention to those people left
behind after such tragic circumstances.
Donna is wished all the best at the start of Along the way I will be talking to groups of
Donna with her support van and some enthusiastic
her walk at Geelong by police legatees Loreen people, including the Police Officers to try supporters just before heading off from the Geelong
Thompson and Ros French to bring awareness to the life-long damage Police Station
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At Victoria Police Legacy, we celebrate the
21st birthday of each of our young police
legatees with a cheque for $550. This is
thanks to the ongoing generous donations
received from Victoria Police members.
March April
Zoe Nation William Elliott
Connor Meehan
Jayson Talam
Victoria Police Legacy is proud Benjamin Rowley-
to create the opportunity for Janssen
police legatees to make new
friends with people who have
had similar life experiences.
This is true for Barbara Thomas, Bernadette
Thank you from a Mum
Jenkins, Susan Balkwell and Jan Cooper, On the occasion of her twin
who catch up a few times a year for lunch son’s 21st birthday, Jacki
in Melbourne. These wonderful ladies have
now formed a lasting friendship. Ireland reflected:
“Police Legacy has made it very comfortable
for me to raise my two boys. The funds
Latte, cappuccino or short black? provided at critical times of the year (over
many years!) have lifted a huge financial
burden from my shoulders and allowed us
It’s the Geelong coffee club! to live the life we have today. My boys are
happy, healthy and well adjusted, although a
Geelong Morning Coffees, organised by Police pain in my rear at times!
Legatee and VPL volunteer, Ros French, Thank you to all of the Victorian Police
have become a tradition in the past couple of Legacy family, you have certainly made my
years. They’re held in different suburbs of the job easy.Personally, thank you for being at
beautiful regional city of Geelong, every two the end of the phone or email queries of
months on the second Friday. which there have been many.”
It’s a lovely time for police legatees who Thank you to Police Members and Protective
live in the area to catch up and swap news. Service Officers who contribute every week
In February, 15 local Police Legatees came to allow this type of support to happen. Your
together to enjoy their favourite choice of contributions continue to support those who
coffee, a cake and a chat! have suffered the loss of a loved one.”
18 Victoria Police LegacyVPL honours
a fallen
The KFC Big
member from Bash is a Midsumma
the 1800s.
Big Winner Festival
Earlier this year, five of our
Police Legatees had the honour Sixteen of our male Police
Legatees, accompanied by
2019!
of attending the dedication of a
restored grave site at the Greta coordinator Lindsay Cummins
Cemetery. and Board Member Darren
Kenos, enjoyed an action
The grave is for former Mounted Trooper
Constable John Alexander Duff, No. 2364,
packed evening at the KFC Big
who tragically passed away in 1871, after Bash in January.
falling from his horse. The dedication was In a close match, the right team, for many,
presented by Chief Commissioner Graham won. Go Stars! However, the real winners
Ashton AM, and was followed by lunch at on the night were the police legatees who
the Wangaratta Police Complex. Our Police made new friends during the game and
Legatees then enjoyed a tour of the police enjoyed a great night out.
station, including a highway patrol vehicle
display.
Police legatee and Volunteer Krisztina Toth
and VPL Volunteer Pamela Palioportas
For the second year, Victoria Police Legacy
joined in the Midsumma Festival, which is
held in the Alexandra Gardens in January.
This fabulous carnival is a celebration of
gay pride and is always a fun and colourful
Police Legatees Iris Heydon, Betty Mahoney,
event. Police legatee and volunteer Krisztina
Margaret Lindupp, Colleen Sheridan (uniform)
and Elaine King join members of Victoria Police Toth, VPL volunteer Pamela Palioportas, and
including Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir, VPL’s Carol Jenkinson, had a great day at the
VPL Volunteer Niall Warring, Vic Pol Cycling
Club President Inspector Boris Buick, Chief Carnival handing out bubbles and windmills
Commissioner Graham Ashton AM, and VPL L to R: Police legatees Anthony Marks, and spreading the word about the good work
Board member Kerrie Hicks. Richard Brown, Damien Chalkley, Jason Randall done by Victoria Police Legacy.
and Shane James.
Enjoying the Graduation Ceremony
Attending the graduation ceremony of Victoria’s Police
Constables, at the Victoria Police Academy in Glen Waverley,
has become a fortnightly highlight on the VPL Calendar.
This opportunity is provided
to all police legatees through
the generosity of the Assistant
Commissioner Kevin Casey APM -
People Development Command.
Police legatees enjoy an afternoon
tea before attending the graduation
ceremony as special guests.
If you’re a police legatee and
would like to be a guest at a future
graduation, please contact Carol
Police legatee Maureen O’Donnell with Police legatees Leading Senior Constable Anthony Marks Jenkinson on 03 96634280.
her son, Inspector Stephen O’Donnell, at the and son Justin, join Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton AM
graduation of Recruit Squads 3 & 4 -2018/19. at the graduation of Recruit Squads 47 & 48 -2017/18.
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