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25.01.2022 The Police Journal turns 100 years old this month! The Police Association of South Australia published the very first issue of the journal in October 1920. To be in production today, 100 years later, is a rare achievement.... This edition’s video features some of the professionals who work to produce every issue of the journal. This is how we see the Police Journal we love to produce for you, our readers. Click the link to read this centenary edition of the journal. https://issuu.com/policeassociati//policejournal_oct2020_5

21.01.2022 Roll of Honour I October 21, 1980 I First-Class Constable James Webb, 35 - Special Tasks and Rescue (STAR Force) A passenger in a police car in pursuit of a speeding motorcyclist at Seacombe Gardens, FCC Webb died as a result of injuries he sustained in the ensuing motor vehicle accident.

21.01.2022 Roll of Honour I August 15, 1970 I Motor Traffic Constable Brian Joseph Kain, 26 No 4 (Traffic) Division MTC Kain, while riding his police motorcycle north along Railway Terrace, Edwardstown, and negotiating a left-hand bend, collided with a truck which was on the wrong side of the road.

19.01.2022 Roll of Honour I September 18, 1985 I Sergeant Martin Henry Harnath, 49 Special Tasks and Rescue (STAR Force) - Underwater Recovery Squad Sgt Harnath was working on a police vessel at the Thebarton Barracks when it exploded. He died as a result of his injuries.

15.01.2022 Roll of Honour I November 10, 1883 I Mounted Constable John Charles Shirley, 27 - Barrow Creek Police Station, NT MC John Shirley died of thirst near Attack Creek in the NT. Shirley was a member of the rescue party comprising 8 men and 18 horses tasked with finding the manager of the Brunette Downs Station, Harry Readford and his party. According to a message via the Overland Telegraph Line, a band of Aborigines had attacked Readford’s party. Further, it was reported that Re...adford and several of his stockmen, including some Aborigines, had been speared to death. While Readford and his party were later reported to be safe, all but two of the rescue party perished of thirst. (The South Australian Government assumed control of the Northern Territory in 1863. South Australia was, therefore, responsible for policing the Northern Territory until the Federal Government took control of the Northern Territory in 1911.) MC Shirley was the first police officer to die in the line of duty in the Northern Territory. South Australia police officers helped raise a sum of 347 which was given to Shirley’s mother.

15.01.2022 Roll of Honour I October 27, 1852 I Mounted Constable John Forsayth - Port Lincoln Police Station MC Forsayth accidentally shot himself with his own carbine when he struck at a snake in Port Lincoln.

14.01.2022 Roll of Honour I August 29, 1985 I First-Class Constable Lyncon Robert Dix Williams, 30 - Holden Hill Police Station With his junior partner, FC Williams responded to reports of gunfire at Ross Avenue, Blair Athol. Before he had even emerged from the patrol car, he was shot by a 17-year-old man. The young man was arrested, tried for murder, convicted and sentenced to imprisonment at the Governor’s pleasure. Subsequently, a non-parole period was fixed at 13 years.

13.01.2022 Roll of Honour I October 14, 1880 I Mounted Constable John Barwick Porter, 38 - Yongala Police Station Returning from duties at the Yatina Show, MC Porter was thrown from his horse. He later died of the injuries he sustained in the fall.

13.01.2022 The mood of the police family becomes sombre and somewhat reflective as Police Remembrance Day draws near. Most of us have known a colleague who has lost his or her life in the line of duty. Nothing strikes closer to the heart of the police community than the death of a mate and colleague.... Police Remembrance Day keeps the images of our fallen renewed in our hearts and memories. Firmly in the consciousness of the Police Association and its members this Remembrance Day will be our four lost Victorian brothers and sister. Along with our own 61 - who have fallen since 1847 - we will acknowledge and honour: Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor. Constable Glen Humphris. Senior Constable Kevin King. Constable Josh Prestney. COVID-19 precautions will limit the attendance at memorial services so a live stream of the national Police Remembrance Day service will be available from 4:30pm on Tuesday, September 29 at this link vimeo.com/event/299960 The SAPOL website will also have a tribute. Please honour those who gave their lives in service to others.

08.01.2022 Police Journal editor Brett Williams tells readers what they can find in the latest issue. Click the link to read the journal online: https://issuu.com/policeassoci//policejournal_august2020_4

06.01.2022 Roll of Honour I July 26, 1990 I Senior Constable David Thomas Hill Barr, 31 - Para Hills Police Station Along with his partner Jamie Lewcock, SC Barr responded to a report of a man threatening a woman at the Salisbury Interchange on Gawler St, Salisbury. When the two officers tried to arrest the man, he stabbed SC Barr in the chest. David Barr, husband of Gwenda and father of two little girls, Nicola and Sarah, was rushed to hospital.... Despite the desperate efforts of the doctors who attended him, he died of massive blood loss. His attacker was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. SC Barr had served his community as a police officer for 15 years. He and Officer Lewcock were awarded the Australian Bravery Medal.

04.01.2022 Roll of Honour I September 12, 1980 I Motor Traffic Constable Jerry George Preston, 23 CI Traffic Division MTC Preston died of injuries sustained when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Redhill Bridge, Port Adelaide. Police charged the driver of the other vehicle with drink-driving offences.

01.01.2022 Roll of Honour I October 11, 1956 I Motor Traffic Constable William Lawrence McInerney, 31 No. 4 (Traffic) Division MTC McInerney died of injuries he sustained in a collision with another vehicle on West Beach Rd. MTC McInerney’s vehicle struck a large pothole causing it to veer into the path of the other vehicle.