January 2002 Volume 83 Number 1 "serving the protectors"
By Ray Williams Assistant Secretary

Picnic

Under the shade of willow trees in a beautiful part of the Brownhill Creek Reserve, RPOA members watched the flowing creek and enjoyed a BYO picnic last November.

Graduation

RPOA members attended the graduation of course 36 on November 21 and saw 28 new probationers inducted into SAPOL. President Les Morris presented the RPOA trophy to Probationary Constable Craig Van Zuydam.

Police medal

On behalf of those members who just missed receiving the Imperial Police Medal, President Morris wrote to Commissioner Mal Hyde. He requested that the new police medal be made retrospective to 1976, when issue of the Imperial Medal ceased.

In his response, the Commissioner wrote of his regret and inability to grant the request due to expense and collation of past entitled members.

Annual dinner

More than 100 attended the RPOA annual dinner, which members enjoyed on November 22.

Vale

The RPOA extends its condolences to the family of Rex Parsons.

Reminder

The next RPOA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 7.

New Year

The RPOA committee wishes all members a healthy and prosperous New Year.

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