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The Last Shift
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Alan “Mal” Brown Brenton “Lou” Costello Peter Dunstone Alistair Robertson Peter Spence
Total years’ service: 216
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Police Journal
Senior Sergeant 1C Brenton “Lou” Costello
Detective Inspector Peter Dunstone
Comments… “I leave SAPOL content with my decision and proud of my service. “I acknowledge the ongoing support, love and loyalty from my family over an extended period, particularly my wife, Irene, and our daughter, Cassandra. “From the time I graduated, I have worked in an operational policing environment, mainly at Salisbury and Elizabeth, and I end my career within the Barossa LSA at the Gawler police station. “The general-duties members who work within Gawler Operations (Gawler, Mallala, Two Wells) and others within the station (CIB, FVIS, TAC, Highway Patrol) are amazing people who do amazing things every day. “Regional policing has, in my view, been neglected by SAPOL for an extended period. It is my hope that the regional review, which was placed in a ‘holding pattern’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic, be recommenced in 2021 and that identified deficiencies, particularly relative to staffing levels, be addressed as a priority.”
Comments… “I have been very fortunate to have worked in 15 different metro and country postings and the Solomon Islands with many wonderful people, and I will always treasure those memories. “My wife, Christine, and I were flattered at the number of people who attended our farewell at the Police Club and are very grateful to Craig and the ACB social club for organizing the event. “We thank everyone for their good wishes, warmth and generosity. “I was particularly grateful for the speeches by Mick ‘Flange’ Bristow and Doc Bray. Flange and Doc, together with my Course 55 besties, Bob Bartlett, Shepo, Reg, Brush and Myron and our respective families will continue to be a big part of our lives. “COVID-19 has affected all our lives, but I am very lucky to be living COVID-free on acreage in the Adelaide Hills. “My deep respect and gratitude to all those who are keeping Australia safe, and I look forward to global travel in a few years’ time. “To all my colleagues, friends and foes, thank you for the incredible journey. It has been tremendous.”
Gawler Police Station 46 years’ service Last Day: 10.02.21
ACB 45 years’ service Last Day: 07.04.21
