July 2001 Volume 82 Number 7 "serving the protectors"

Dear Andy

This was going to be one of those long, ranting, pissed-off-at-the-world resignation letters, but when it came down to it I just couldn’t be bloody bothered any more. After 15 months of haggling, lost files and missed court dates (why am I the only one who goes to compulsory conferences?), the government eventually got around to settling my claim and I’ve finally gone out on invalidity as of Anzac Day this year.

For those who were around Elizabeth in 1989, the flogging I got has caught up with me. My back and neck are so buggered as a result of the injuries caused by that assault that I can’t be an operational copper any more.

Unfortunately, that pretty much means I can’t be a copper any more - full stop. It seems that just about all the old non-operational jobs have been taken away from us or made “operational” with the stroke of a pen. In fact, if you’re injured it seems you may as well chuck it in unless you want to work at Communications or Records, neither of which really appeals to me.

On the up side, I had the chance over the last 15 years to meet and work with some dead-set legends and have a lot of fun doing it. Believe it or not, there are still a lot of people out there being treated like mushrooms, led by the uncaring and the incompetent, doing the impossible with nothing by five minutes ago, and getting kicked in the arse for their efforts. Just try to remember that every kick in the butt is only a little bit short of a pat on the back.

I can’t name all of the people I’d like to thank, but I’ll mention Mark Carroll from the Police Association, Ian Hutchison from Rehab and, last but not least, Gillian Broadbent from the other side of the marital bed. I know there’ve been a lot of other mates and associates over the years but, without the help of those three, I would have lost the plot long ago.

A couple of points:

• Shortsightedness and narrow-mindedness are actually not good attributes in a leader.
• Never ascribe to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.

For those who’re interested, I’ve taken a job with a Stirling accounting firm. They’re a friendly bunch and the coffee’s always on if anyone ever wants to drop in for a quick chat over BAS.

Peter Broadbent
bent@iweb.net.au

Police Association of South Australia

I am writing to advise of my resignation from the Police Association due to resigning from SAPOL. This is due to a job offer outside the department, which I have decided to accept. My last day of service was May 16, 2001.

Yours sincerely

David Bronzi
Constable 9485/6

Dear Sir/Madam

Having resigned from South Australia Police on May 21, 2001, I also wish to cancel membership as of this date.

Accordingly, I wish to cease contributions to the Police Association.

Regards

Michael J. Wright
Formerly 5917/7

Andy Dunn

I wish to advise the Police Association that I have resigned from SAPOL. My last effective day of service will be June 18, 2001.

Matt G. Williams
Constable 958/8
Tea Tree Gully Patrols

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