The Last Shift

L The Last Shift

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(Annemieke) Lyndy Baker Mick Butler Andy Dummin Sonni Hamden Grant O’Dea Michael Prescott

Total years’ service: 223

Senior Sergeant 1C (Annemieke) Lyndy Baker

STAR negotiator 33 years’ service Last Day: 31.12.21

Comments…

“It has been a long and interesting ride with many hard times but there has always been an ‘up’ now and then, just something that would make what one was doing worthwhile.

“I finish just a little earlier than planned for medical reasons and while it has been very hard at times, I thank those who kept in touch, checked on me and gave support these last few months.

“As a negotiator, it has been interesting, fun at times, hard, unusual and so many other words, and I leave with so many memories from the negotiator group and the STAR operators in particular. Thank you, all.

“Thank you also to everyone who has been there along my journey and made an impression on me. I wish everyone the best for the future in policing which changes so rapidly.

“Take care and remember to always look after each other. ”

Senior Sergeant 1C Andy Dummin

Police Academy 43 years’ service Last Day: 10.11.21

Comments…

“I sincerely thank the Police Association’s dedicated committee and delegates for their continuous support and work in securing better conditions and wages for all members.

“I have been very fortunate to have worked a variety of positions with both sworn and non-sworn members. Region B, Port Pirie, Yorketown, Nuriootpa and Gawler were all areas that provided fond memories of working with some incredible police officers and support staff.

“A special mention needs to go to all the wives of members who worked in small stations in the ‘good old days’. They were a huge support in so many

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ways and were a free resource to SAPOL but mostly not thanked or recognized.

“There were a few bosses, however, who acknowledged these wives and to them I am grateful.

“There were also several operational incidents that will never leave me. They certainly tested my resilience and resolve.

“Working in the Call Centre in its early days gave me a chance to work with a large number of dedicated nonsworn members who were often faced with very serious challenges, and who were sometimes undervalued in such a difficult and important function. I will never forget their efforts.

“Completing my career at the academy in charge of a team of hardworking like-minded trainers made my time there enjoyable and rewarding. I have been blessed throughout my career and I wouldn’t change anything, given a second chance. ”

Sergeant Mick Butler

Western District Response Teams 49 years’ service Last Day: 22.01.22

Comments…

“Thank you to the association for the excellent service to your membership, and in achieving all the benefits we now enjoy. All the very best for the future.

“Thank you to SAPOL for the opportunity and the honour and privilege to serve with so many outstanding people within the organization.

“To all members, both plain-clothed and uniformed, who remain on the front line in harm’s way: please keep safe. You are my heroes and always will be. ”

Senior Constable 1C Michael Prescott

Norwood 36 years’ service Last Day: 15.12.21

Comments…

“Thanks to the members of Course 15 (1985), not many of the course now left in the job.

“I have worked with many great people over the years, from Christies Beach, Darlington/Sturt, Mt Barker and now Eastern District, as well as various squads.

“It is now time to hit the fairways even more often than I already do and also spend more time on my hobby farm with my wife and animals.

“I would encourage everyone to join one of SAPOL’s great sporting clubs. I enjoyed many years with the basketball club and now the golf club. It has given me some fantastic trips and the chance to meet police from all over the country and the world. ”

“Good luck to everyone. ”

Brevet Sergeant Sonni Hamden

Sexual Crime Investigation 30 years’ service Last Day: 25.10.21

Comments…

I thank the Police Association for all of the help and support that I have received over the past 30 years. Good luck with the future. ”

Senior Constable 1C Grant O’Dea

Operational Safety Training Team 32 years’ service Last Day: 15.01.22

Comments…

“Thank you to the Police Association for its service to members over the years.

“I have great memories of my early years in the Elizabeth police area, working in various locations.

“I am leaving my last and best posting: Firearms/IMOST trainer.

“Good luck to the remaining members of Course 25 (1988-89).

“To all members: stay safe. ”

done differently.

CEO Brett Schatto, former SA police officer and Police Association member (11 years).