This year’s annual Police Medals and Awards Ceremony saw dozens of officers recognsied for the varied work they carry out every day – from Inspector Peter Robertson receiving a 4th clasp to the NSW Police Medal for 30 years’ service, to the city’s newest recruit, Probationary Constable Thomas MacGregor, undertaking the oath.

Among the highlights, Sergeant Don Qvist received a swag of awards. 

He was one of 13 officers to receive the National Police Service Medal and also collected the 1st clasp to the National Medal for 25 years’ service, the 3rd clasp to the NSW Police Medal for 25 years’ service and a warrant of appointment for his recent promotion to sergeant. 

Sergeant Qvist, attached to the Highway and Traffic Patrol Command, also received the Region Commander’s Award.

Wagga police commander, Superintendent Bob Noble, also received the National Police Service Medal.

“The awards recognise something someone has done once-off or ongoing work,” Superintendent Noble said. 

“We had a lot of retired police there. There was a really strong turnout from the community.”

National Police Service Medal:

Superintendent Bob Noble, Inspector Peter Robertson, Sergeant Nigel Turney, Sergeant Paul Huggett, Detective Sergeant Tim Briggs, Detective Sergeant Brent Fletcher, Sergeant Sue Goodyear, Sergeant Tony Rice, Sergeant Bernie Nix, Sergeant Nic Brunyee, Sergeant Don Qvist, Senior Constable Matthew Shaw, Senior Constable Craig Prestage.

Former/retired Police Officers:

Francis Metz, Anthony Madigan, Kevin Wales, Thomas Burke, Leslie Peet, Garry Williams, Kenneth Sedgewick, Stephen Ross, Hughlin Hocking, Barry Winkler, Dennis Guerin, Ricky Collins, Christopher Kelly, Maurice Richards (deceased), Barry Savage, Juanita Bailey, Jeanette Murphy, Gavin Arnold, Steven Gentle, Kimberley Burness, Timothy Cahill, Rene Nixon, Frederik Loneragan, Elizabeth Reeks, Michael Robinson, Denis Morton, Ronald Beard.

The National Medal & Clasp:

National Medal for 15 years of diligent service to the community: Sergeant David Abercrombie, Sergeant Ryan Sheaff, Senior Constable Amber Brown, Senior Constable Nicole Harmer, Detective Senior Constable Elena Cooper. 

First Clasp to the National Medal for 25 years continued diligent service to the community: Sergeant Don Qvist, Senior Constable Craig Prestage. 

The NSW Police Medal:

Sergeant Tina McPherson, Sergeant Geoffrey Gray, Leading Senior Constable Symon Parsons, Leading Senior Constable Cameron Ellis, Detective Senior Constable Kelly Henderson, Detective Senior Constable Scott Blanchard, Senior Constable Geoffret Goodlock, Senior Constable Kerry Bartlett, Senior Constable Marie Frame. 

Clasps to the NSW Police Medal:

Fourth Clasp to the NSW Police Medal for 30 years of diligent and ethical service: Inspector Peter Robertson

Third Clasp to the NSW Police Medal for 25 years of diligent and ethical service: Sergeant Nigel Turney, Sergeant Tony Rice, Sergeant Don Qvist, Senior Constable Craig Prestage

Former/ Retired Police Officer: Juanita Bailey

Second Clasp to the NSW Police Medal for 20 years of diligent and ethical service: Sergeant Paul Huggett, Sergeant Nic Brunyee

First Clasp to the NSW Police Medal for 15 years of diligent and ethical service: Sergeant Ryan Sheaff, Senior Constable Amber Brown.

Warrant of appointment: 

Detective Sergeant Brent Fletcher, Sergeant Don Qvist

Regional Commander’s Award:

Sergeant Don Qvist

Local Area Commander’s Award: 

Certificate of Merit: Senior Constable Tim Hall

Certificate of Appreciation: Joanne Andrews, Diane Lippiatt

Certificate of Participation: Detective Senior Constable Scott Blanchard

NSW Police Force Oath/ Affirmation of Office:

Probationary Constables Jessica Maher, Robert Fiala, Amanda Chapman, Dylan Mugridge, Matthew Tallent, Brenton Casey, Jeffrey Downey, Aimee Bannister, Thomas MacGregor