Tragedies Reflected on Blue Ribbon Day

Tragedies reflected on Blue Ribbon Day

Ahead of Blue Ribbon Day, Acting Superintendent Scott Dwyer’s thoughts turn to fresh tragedy – the 11 police employees who have died in the past 12 months. Some succumbed to illness, others include the tragic loss of Detective Leading Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, who were killed in Porepunkah last month. As the manhunt for suspect Desi Freeman continues, the shootings are yet another “reality check” of the ever-pr…

‘Spectre of self-sacrifice’: Remembering Tony Clarke

Australia will recognise the sacrifice of police officers this National Police Remembrance Day on 29 September. 2025 has been a significant year for the police force, with the alleged shooting of detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson and senior constable Vadim De Waart-Hottart in Porepunkah… Read more The post ‘Spectre of self-sacrifice’: Remembering Tony Clarke appeared first on Star Mail Community.