Dec 2001 Volume 82 Number 1 "serving the protectors"

Dedicated to a cause

Few would deny that police work is full of extraordinary pressures. Most see that cops’ constant interaction with violence, threats and abuse - and risks to their personal safety - leave them relishing their time away from work. Days off, annual leave and long-service leave become, understandably, treasured features of a cop’s job.

But, long-time Police Association member, Lyn White, has sacrificed years worth of police leave for a cause dear to her heart. And, that cause has taken her, for lengthy periods, away from home, family and friends.

Her obvious commitment to animal welfare - as told in Saving True Victims - is remarkable; and her work in Asia is clearly demanding and, at times, highly dangerous.

Her goal - to tear down the entrenched but tragic practice of bear farming - may seem unachievable in her lifetime. But, to her great credit, she remains focussed on precisely that end. Those who predict decades to end the practice have no chance of dissuading her.

The Police Journal supports Ms White’s efforts and congratulates her on her work. To offer support, readers should write to lwhite@animalsasia.org.

Response to the call

The Police Journal was heartened to receive many responses to its November 2000 cover story, Search for the Cop Samaritan.

This was the story of Constable Colleen Hilditch and her search for a police officer who cared for her as a baby after she lost her mother in a Gillman car crash. The story jogged many memories, and one call came from as far as Mount Gambier police station.

This solid response is yet another illustration of the police family at work - officers hearing the call and taking the time to respond.

We have not yet found the mystery Samaritan for Constable Hilditch, but have some valuable lines of enquiry to follow. As promised, we will inform readers of the outcome.

History

Known as the Police Review in 1920, the Police Journal featured a picture of country officers detailed to the royal visit to Adelaide of the Prince of Wales.

In 1960, the journal published an article titled Police Uniforms, which urged a common-sense departure from the requirement to wear tunics in the summer.

Through 2000, the journal presented over 30 human interest and feature stories, regular columnists, guest writers, police history pictorials, sports, finance and reviews.

We have a come a long way. And, through 2001, the tradition will continue.

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