Eight members of the NSW Police Force will be formally recognised by the Governor-General in this year’s Queens Birthday Honours List. The Australian Police Medal (APM) is awarded by the Governor-General for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force. The awards are announced twice annually, on Australia Day and the Queen’s Birthday in June. NSW Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione, APM, has congratulated the recipients on their nominations and commitment to policing. “I am extremely proud to have these officers recognised for their dedication and commitment, not just to the NSW Police Force but also to the State of NSW,” Commissioner Scipione said. “These officers are a credit to the NSW Police Force, their colleagues, family, friends and the community. “They bring a wealth of experience, dedication and professionalism to the force and it is my pleasure to thank and congratulate them. They are all very deserving of today’s nominations.” The eight recipients of the APM are: Detective Inspector David Moss Inspector Michael Logan Senior Sergeant Michael Steggles Senior Sergeant Richard Simpson Sergeant David Rose Superintendent Craig Rae Superintendent Wayne Cox Chief Superintendent Adam Whyte Detective Inspector David Moss - Investigations Co-ordinator – Robbery & Serious Crime Squad - Detective Inspector David Moss joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Trainee in 1979 at the NSW Police Academy, Redfern. He was designated as a Detective in 1988. He has served in the criminal investigation field at the South West Region Major Crime Squad, Crime Agencies and State Crime Command. In 2007, he was promoted to the rank of Detective Inspector at his current Command. Detective Inspector Moss policing career has been dedicated to the investigation of major crime, particularly the most serious instances of armed robbery. He is recognised at the NSW Police Force’s foremost expert in investigations of this crime type. He provides mentoring and leadership to teams of highly experienced investigators in this field of investigation. He has been recognised for his role in developing and implementing the former Armed Robbery Investigation Inspector Michael Logan - Staff Officer – Traffic & Highway Patrol Command - Inspector Michael Anthony Logan joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Junior Trainee in 1980 at the NSW Police Academy, Redfern. He was attested as a Probationary Constable in 1980. In 1997, he transferred to the Olympic Security Command, where he performed duties until 2000, where after the successful conclusion of the Sydney Olympic Games, he transferred to the Traffic Services Branch. In 2006, he was promoted to the rank of Inspector as a Staff Officer at his current command. Inspector Logan has spent the last 26 years of his career performing traffic duties. He has dedicated his service to road safety and the reduction of the road toll. He is considered to be one of the most experienced and knowledgeable traffic officers in NSW. He has represented the NSW Police Force on numerous working parties and committees, both inside and outside the state of NSW. He has been instrumental with his input into the restructuring of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command with its centralised management of Highway Patrol Police for the entire state of NSW. Senior Sergeant Michael Steggles - Training Co-ordinator – Public Order & Riot Squad - Senior Sergeant Michael Alan George Steggles joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Trainee in 1989 at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn. He was attested as a Probationary Constable in 1990 where he was stationed at Newtown. He was promoted to his current rank in 2008 and posted to his current command in 2007. Senior Sergeant Steggles is the Chief Instructor and Training Co-ordinator for Public Order policing for the NSW Police Force. Senior Sergeant Steggles is the preeminent tactical public order instructor in Australia and has personally driven the increased tactical and operational capabilities of Public Order Policing, not only for NSW, but for Australia. He has been responsible for developing and delivering the Major Incident Public Order Commanders Course to 600 Senior NSW police officers, interstate police officers as well as senior officers from the NSW Ambulance, NSW Fire Brigades and Australian Military Personnel. He has re-written, or created every public order course that is currently being offered to police personnel after completing the Public Order Instructors course and the Public Order Safety Officers course at the Metropolitan Police Specialist Training Centre in Gravesend, United Kingdom in 2006. His expertise has been called upon by other Australian police jurisdictions, as well as the New Zealand Police and returning to the United Kingdom to teach on their courses. He is highly respected amongst his peers across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Senior Sergeant Richard Simpson - Instructor – Crime Management Programs - Senior Sergeant Richard Raymond Simpson joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Cadet in 1972 at the Criminal Investigation Bureau. He was attested as a Probationary Constable in 1974, where he was stationed at No. 3 Division (Darlinghurst). Senior Sergeant Simpson has spent a vast amount of his career in promoting Community Safety and Crime Prevention. In 1995, he was appointed as the Community Safety Co-ordinator for the NSW Police Force, South Region, where he worked on community safety with police and councils from the southern part of Sydney Harbour through to the Victorian border. In 1997, he worked on the development of the NSW Police Force Safer Communities Action Plan, which involved conducting police and community consultation throughout NSW and was launched in 1998, where he provided training to NSW Police Community Safety (Crime Prevention) Officers. In his current role, he is the principal tutor for both Crime Prevention and the Safer by Design Course. He has delivered the Safer by Design Course throughout NSW at the request of various Local Governments and Police Local Area Commands. He is regarded as an expert in this field and is regularly called upon to conduct audits of Crime prevention for local councils, including recently the proposed ‘Barangaroo’ development in Sydney. Sergeant David Rose - Team Leader – Media Unit - Sergeant David Rose joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Trainee in 1986 at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn. He was attested as a Probationary Constable in 1986, where he was stationed at Hornsby. Sergeant Rose, in his current role, performs a number of live radio interviews on operational incidents ranging from day-to-day policing to large scale incidents such as bushfires and floods. He applies his understanding of operations and procedures when dealing with media outlets in explaining incidents and messages in simple, understandable language that can be conveyed to the community. His work performance, enthusiasm and high level of expertise in public information have enabled him to establish an elite professional network within the NSW Police Force and the media community, where he is trusted for his knowledge, skills and acumen. He has provided high-level strategic advice to the current and former Police Commissioners during major incidents, large scale events and emergencies. His ability to facilitate change through the mentoring of staff and high professional standards has allowed the NSW Police Force to be recognised as a leader in media management. Superintendent Craig Rae -- Commander – Port Stephens Local Area Command - Superintendent Craig Rae joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Trainee in 1985 at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn. He was attested as a Probationary Constable in 1985, where he was stationed at Camden. Superintendent Rae has been a White Ribbon Day Ambassador for the past four years and is a current member of the Hunter White Ribbon Day Committee. Between 2009 and 2012, he was the chairman of the Hunter Region Domestic Violence Taskforce. His work in this area is tireless and the reforms he has introduced within his own command to address domestic violence is producing results that have other Commanders seeking his advice on how to address similar issues in their commands. He regularly hosts Command based Leadership Forums aimed at improving supervision and management skills of those officers seeking promotion. Superintendent Wayne Cox - Commander – Parramatta Local Area Command - Superintendent Wayne Michael Cox joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Trainee in 1987 at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn. During his time as Commander at Mount Druitt Local Area Command Superintendent Cox was instrumental in reducing a range of criminal offences in the local area. His innovative leadership and strategic organisational skills has led to a number of strategies which incorporate other government stakeholders in diverting young offenders from the criminal justice system. He is involved with a number of local Indigenous groups and committees as well as being the Region Spokesperson for Aboriginal Issues within the local community with the specific view of reducing Aboriginal representation in the criminal justice system. Chief Superintendent Adam Whyte – Office of the Commissioner - Chief Superintendent Whyte joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Trainee in 1988 at the NSW Police Academy, Goulburn, and was confirmed as a Constable in 1990 while performing General Duties at Bankstown. He joined the Bankstown Traffic Division in 1993 progressing onto Crash Investigation until 1999. Chief Superintendent Whyte then performed General Duties at Liverpool and in 2002 was promoted to the rank of Sergeant at Cabramatta and to Inspector at Fairfield in 2003. He then transferred to Education Services where he stayed until 2008 when he was promoted to the rank of Superintendent as the Commander of Policy and Programs. In 2009, Chief Superintendent Whyte was seconded to serve as the Staff Officer for the then Executive Director of Corporate Services. In 2010, elevated to his current rank, Chief Superintendent Whyte was seconded to serve the Commissioner as Chief of Staff, managing the Operational Response Unit and the Protocol and Awards Unit within the Office of the Commissioner. Throughout his career, Chief Superintendent Whyte has been particularly involved with community organisations including Neighbourhood Watch and Rotary, committing much of his own time to support their causes.
Posted on: Sun, 08 Jun 2014 18:40:52 +0000
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