Meeting
Sixty-two Retired Police Officers Association members
attended their monthly meeting in Fenwick Hall on Feb 6. RPOA president, Les
Morris, welcomed the gathering, before Assistant Commissioner Graham Barton
gave an excellent talk on his recent exchange trip to Britain, where he worked
with the Kent Police.
That force’s extensive use of technology to apprehend
criminals and clear up offences seemed mind-boggling. Without the use of visual
aids, Asst Commissioner Barton managed to enthral the gathered. Most harked
back to the period between the 1940s and ’80s, when they had served in the
job and few had ever dreamt of the use of such technology.
Trips
Tuesday March 18 is the RPOA’s first arranged trip for
its members. The bus leaves from the front of the Police Club at 9am. The more
occupied seats, the cheaper the ride. Vice-President Lex Teague is taking
bookings. The cost if $15 per person.
Port Augusta region
Arrangements are in hand for several RPOA committee members to
entertain members at a luncheon at Port Augusta on Thursday May 15, 2003.
New members
The RPOA welcomes Brenton Daulby, Edmunds Sudrabs, Graham
Fraser, David Paxon and Lindsay Cremin.
Graduation
President Les Morris presented the RPOA trophy to
Probationary Constable Arno Kungel, who graduated from Course 47 on Wednesday,
January 29, 2003.
Vale
The RPOA extends its sympathy to the families of Gladys
Peaks, Geoffrey Browne, Veronica Stewart and Stan Swaine.
Diary dates
Dates to remember include:
- Sunday October 19, 2003 (picnic at Fort Largs).
- Thursday November 20, 2003 (annual dinner at the Police
Club)
