Police officers recognised for commitment and service

Commissioner Stewart presenting Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski with his 5th Clasp to the QPS Medal.

Police Commissioner Ian Stewart congratulated QPS officers and staff who received medals and awards at a ceremony held at Police Headquarters in Brisbane today.

Today’s ceremony saw the Queensland Police Service Medal presented to a number of officers and staff members. The QPS Medal is an award approved by the Commissioner in recognition of diligent and ethical service by QPS employees after 10 years of full-time qualifying service.

Commissioner Stewart presented Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski, Acting Deputy Commissioner Peter Martin, Inspector Tim Deakin and Former Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Dent with their 5th Clasp to the QPS Medal for 35 years’ of dedicated service.

Rachel Bowman, Detective Sergeant Adam Edwards and Acting Sergeant Karl Dodd received their clasps for 25 years’ service, Wayne Brummer received his clasp for 20 years’ service, two officers and three staff members received their 1st Clasp for 15 years’ service, and a police officer and two staff members received their inaugural QPS Medal.

Commissioner Stewart said the recipients reflected the professionalism that is a hallmark of the QPS.

“I would also like to acknowledge the family and friends who stand alongside them during both the challenging and the rewarding times,” Commissioner Stewart said.

“Your support is essential for each of us to perform our roles.

“It is the comfort, support and counsel that you provide that gives police officers the strength and confidence required to fulfil their duties, even in the face of adversity.

Commissioner Stewart also presented 15 police officers with the National Police Service Medal in acknowledgement for their past and future commitment to give ethical and diligent service. This award recognises the special status sworn police officers have because of their role protecting the community.

The National Medal recognises 15 years of diligent service by members of Australian police forces, defence forces, and members of the ambulance and fire services. Clasps to the National Medal are awarded for a further period of ten years’ service. Commissioner Stewart presented Senior Sergeant Leonie Daly will her inaugural medal.