Australian Police Journal

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Former policeman Ronald Cornish talks about his time as a police peacekeeper with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Sixty years ago, Australia sent its first contingent of police to UNFICYP, to undertake monitoring duties of Greek Cypriot police. Australia’s contribution to UNFICYP eventually lasted 53 years, concluding in 2017.

In 1965 Constable Ron Cornish of the Tasmania Police was selected to be a member of the second contingent (at the time called the ‘Australian Police Element’). In this interview he recalls his experiences, the duties of the Australians, the challenges they faced on a daily basis, where they lived and what he and his colleagues did after-hours.

The interview was recorded as part of a special project regarding Australian police peacekeeping. A book about Australian police contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations – titled ‘IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE’ – will be released on 16 September 2024. It will be sold through AFP Legacy (www.policelegacyafp.org.au) and the Australian War Memorial (www.awm.gov.au).

The podcast can be downloaded via any of the major podcast apps, or listened to at www.apjl.com.au/podcast/

Elder abuse is a crime long ignored or downplayed in society. This needs to change, especially as society ages. Abuse can be physical and/or psychological, is often committed by people the victim relies on or trusts, and can hasten a victim's death.

Rob Critchlow APM is the author of the article titled 'Dignity and Safety: Responding Effectively to Abuse of Older Persons', which is in the new (June 2024) issue of the APJ. In our latest , Rob joins host Jason Byrnes, to talk about elder abuse awareness, the forms that abuse can take, and what police should be alert to when dealing with people over the age of 65.

Rob recently retired after 34 years as a police officer, and he also offers some insight into a busy and rewarding career, especially detective duties and being a local area commander.

The podcast can be downloaded through any major app, or listened to at www.apjl.com.au.

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The June 2024 issue of the APJ has been printed and is being posted to subscribers. The issue has also been uploaded to the website, and can be read by subscribers online - at www.apjl.com.au

The issue has a fascinatingly diverse range of articles which are of interest to readers from all jurisdictions. They are outlined below:

'Pervert, Predator, Prisoner' charts an intriguing and disturbing case. NSW Police Force officers were presented with a case where the offender provided a mountain of evidence, which sealed his fate.

'Peacekeeping During an Epidemic' gives insight to the experiences of Greg Hinds, an Australian Federal Police officer who was the commissioner of the United Nations Police in Liberia between 2014 and 2016. One of the many challenges Hinds faced was continuing operations during a prolonged outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus.

'Where's Otto?' is a Western Australia Police Force missing persons case with a twist!

The APJ welcomes Commissioner Steve Gollschewski APM, of the Queensland Police Service.

A Lonely Death describes a Queensland Police Service search & rescue operation in Far North Queensland.

'The Pizza Hut Heist' tells the sad story of the impact of an armed hold-up gone wrong, on the family of the victim.

A review of the book 'Motivated by Love'. The book's author is the father of the victim of the homicide outlined in The Pizza Hut Heist.

Dignity and Safety is an informative piece advising police how to respond effectively to cases where older persons have been abused, whether it be physically, financially or psychologically. This is a must-read for any operational police officer.

The Toni Tiki Mystery is the latest in the APJ's 'unsolved' series of cold-case articles.

Don't forget you can also listen to Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal, which can be downloaded through all major podcast apps, or listened to at www.apjl.com.au/podcast/. The latest episode is a conversation with the recently retired Chief Police Officer of the Australian Capital Territory, Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan APM. - ACT Policing

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Check out our latest podcast - an interview with the recently retired Chief Police Officer (CPO) for the Australian Capital Territory, Neil Gaughan APM. As the head of ACT Policing, the CPO is responsible for community policing services in our nation's capital.

Gaughan talks about a range of issues including the challenges facing locally and nationally, some of the amazing work and the pressures on ACT police officers, and gives advice to young police and future leaders. He also talks about the human cost arising from a high profile criminal investigation into the alleged r**e of a woman at Parliament House.

Looking forward to seeing this on TV tomorrow!

Congrats again to all the police and staff involved in bringing an armed robber to justice.

The article of the story is in the March 2021 edition of the APJ - 'Sydney's Audacious Bank Robber (A Very Cold, Cold Case)'. The article and APJ podcast can be accessed at www.apjl.com.au.

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Interested in learning about the challenges of leadership in the 21st Century?

The day before she retired from the role of Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Katarina Carroll APM spared some time to talk to Jason Byrnes about a range of topics. These included the challenges facing police now and into the future, the skills future leaders should possess, how the QPS responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact on the organisation in the wake of the murder of two police officers in December 2022. Ms Carroll also revealed the roles in her career she found challenging, gave an insight into her experience in previously leading Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES, and also how she dealt with government, parliament and the opposition.

This episode continues the APJ’s efforts to inform and educate police and the community about the challenges of policing at all levels. It is particularly relevant for serving police from any agency, keen to gain an understanding of the priorities, pressures and opportunities that face senior police leadership.

The episode can be downloaded through all major podcast apps, or can be listened to at www.apjl.com.au/podcast/

The March 2024 edition of the APJ has been printed and is being posted to subscribers. The electronic version is available online at www.apjl.com.au.

The issue is packed with amazing and moving articles about sacrifice, heroism, duty and perseverance.

The Angry Sea charts the furthest rescue mission by an Australian police vessel, with the crew of the launch Nemesis having to sail well past Lord Howe Island in 2022.

Crash or Accident is a moving story of a police officer and father who has brought about change in one police force's approach to categorising crashes, in the wake of the death of his son (also a police officer).

Forensic Peacekeepers gives insight into the unique and fascinating work undertaken by Australian crime scene and ballistics officers who served with the United Nations in Timor-Leste. The article contains some graphic images.

Hasten the Dawn is a moving account of the funeral for Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, who was murdered while on duty in November 2023.

To***co Wars provides an overview of the illicit to***co industry and how it is linked to organised crime networks.

APJ Unsolved is the first in a series about unsolved crimes.

The APJ also marks the 10 year anniversary since the eligibility requirements for the National Police Service Medal were expanded.

You can subscribe to the APJ by registering online at www.apjl.com.au.

Our latest is a fascinating conversation with two experienced squad detectives who investigated the brutal deaths of three men at South Yarra, Melbourne, in 2002.

‘Asian Gangs Blood the Yarra’ is the story of the investigation into the murder of a young gang member who was hacked to death with samurai swords, in a Melbourne street. Three of his friends were then chased into the nearby Yarra River; two of them drowned.

In the podcast retired Victoria Police detectives Brett Smith and Jeff Maher talk about the challenges facing them and their teams at the crime scene, during the investigation and the subsequent court case.

The podcast is available through all major podcast apps, or you can listen to it at www.apjl.com.au/podcast/ The article 'Asian Gangs Blood the Yarra' can be read at https://apjl.com.au/asian-gangs-blood-the-yarra/ .

In our latest Deputy Editor Barry Fay joins host Jason Byrnes to give an overview of the NSW Police Force investigation into a horrific 1978 crime where a mother and two of her young children were abducted from their home. The mother was r**ed and all three subsequently murdered.

Barry discusses the course of the investigation and explains some of the procedures used to identify and bring the offender to justice. As with many such investigations, chance played a major role a various points throughout the story of this case.

Barry's article, 'They Walk Amongst Us', appeared in the June 2008 issue of the APJ, available at www.apjl.com.au

Our latest - The Tip Off - has been released.

The main story is a fascinating crime case in which a burglar literally left a part of himself at the Bondi crime scene. The part - a small chunk of his finger - proved pivotal in identifying the offender.

Editor Simon Bouda also appears in the podcast to discuss the contents of the June 2023 edition of the APJ.

The podcast can be downloaded through all major podcast apps, or can be listened to (for free) at www.apjl.com.au

Our latest issue has been published!

It is being posted to subscribers now, but subscribers can also read it online at www.apjl.com.au

Articles in the issue are the case for a national fi****ms registry, three case studies (cases involving the NSW Police Force and Victoria Police, an overview of terminology used in juvenile , an analysis on the implications for Australian policing arising from a recent review into London's Metropolitan Police Service, and a bizarre case where a burglar was identified after leaving part of his finger at a crime scene.

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Our latest pays tribute to two fallen police officers, and the actions of other police in investigating the crime.

On 30 September 1971 two officers were murdered at a house in Toongabbie, Western Sydney. The murderer had earlier shot his brother dead, and sexually assaulted his brother’s de-facto partner. After the shootings the murderer fled the house but was later chased by police. The pursuit ended in a crash between the murderer’s car and a police truck, and then another shooting.

In this episode APJ Deputy Editor Barry Fay talks about this tragic story, and his article. about it titled ‘Always Expect the Unexpected’. It was published in the September 2018 issue of the APJ and can be read online at www.apjl.com.au

The podcast can be found at all major apps, and at our website.

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Hear about the response of police to the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. Forensic Police Officer Tania Curtis APM talks about her role at the event.

As the Tasmania Police State Manager for disaster victim identification (DVI) duties today, Tania also talks about how the agency is positioned to respond to contemporary DVI operations.

Download the podcast through you podcast app, or listen at http://apjl.com.au/podcast/

In our latest podcast, Magistrate Greg Grogin talks about his article titled ‘Court Craft’ – the essential skills required for police to be effective in court. Mr Grogin has over 30 years of legal expertise (including as defence barrister) and before that was a police officer – so he’s seen ‘all sides’ of a court room. The tips and issues raised in the podcast are relevant for police in all jurisdictions.

Also appearing in the podcast is APJ Editor Simon Bouda. He discusses the various articles which appear in the March 2023 issue of the APJ, which has been posted to subscribers and can be read at www.apjl.com.au

The podcast is available through all major podcast apps, or can be listened to at www.apjl.com.au/podcast/

The March 2023 issue of the APJ has been published and is being posted to subscribers. The digital version is online at www.apjl.com.au

Articles in the issue include an overview of the AFP's Technology Detection Dogs (trained to sniff out hidden IT devices such as thumb drives), the unsolved case of the mysterious disappearance of of Margot Clement (pictured below), the successful investigation into a murder in Queensland (including the use of bugs to determine human decomposition rates), and a violent siege in the centre of Canberra.

If you want to read the articles, or subscribe to the APJ, go to www.apjl.com.au and click on subscribe.

Our latest podcast has been released!

Learn about Australia’s only human body farm.

The Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research – AFTER – is dedicated to better understanding the physical, chemical and biological process of human decomposition down under. Part of this process involves conducting training exercises for police and forensic scientists, using donated cadavers in bushland.

AFTER’s Director, Associate Professor Jodie Ward (University of Technology), and Queensland Police Senior Sergeant Ritchie Callaghan, talk to podcast host Jason Byrnes about AFTER and the training exercises designed to prepare authorities for conducting disaster victim identification (DVI) operations.
The podcast also explains how you can donate your body to AFTER, after you die.

The podcast is available through all major podcast apps or at www.apjl.com.au/podcast/

Host:
Jason Byrnes

Guests:
Associate Professor Jodie Ward, Director of AFTER
Senior Sergeant Ritchie Callaghan, Queensland Police Service

The January 2023 episode of our podcast is an overview of the 1945 murder that resulted in Tasmania’s last hanging.

Retired Tasmania Police Detective Inspector David Plumpton joins host Jason Byrnes to talk about the case, as well as his plans regarding the victim’s place of rest. Evelyn Maughan is buried in an unmarked grave and David wants to erect a headstone to honour her, but he first needs the permission of a family member.

For a few weeks the APJ will also display on its homepage (www.apjl.com.au), the 1992 article about the case titled Tasmania’s Last Hanging. The article is written by historian, Reg Watson.

Our most popular podcast in 2022 was 'Nabbing Ned Kelly' with David Dufty. Have a listen, through any major podcast app, or at https://apjl.com.au/podcast/ It's free and without ads.

Our sincerest condolences to the family of the drowned NSW Police Force officer. He died in the service of his community. NSW Police Force
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Our latest podcast is out – a story of a kidnapping and the fortunate series of events which led police to rescue the victim before she succumbed to the elements and her injuries. Also find out about the offender's subsequent violent demise.

The podcast is available through all major podcast apps, or at www.apjl.com.au

The December 2022 issue of the APJ is online, with hardcopies being posted to subscribers. A wide range of articles from newly appointed Commissioners to the Bali bombings, stories of police heroism & sacrifice, police bands, court craft and drug law reform. www.apjl.com.au

The 'Jane Doe Murdery Mystery' podcast has been released.

APJ Deputy Editor Barry Fay discusses one of the more difficult police investigations he was involved in as a fingerprint expert.

Detectives and support staff spent months trying to identify the body of a young woman, left abandoned on a suburban street in late 1991. One of the more gruesome elements was a fingerprint found on newspaper that had been forced into the mouth of the victim. The unique circumstances of the murder meant the prints could not be easily identified. Justice was eventually attained, but only after many twists and turns.

Note – explicit content is contained in the podcast.

The podcast is available through all major podcast apps, or can be listened to at www.apjl.com.au. Barry's original article about the case can also be read at the website.

Police have joined military personnel to commemorate 75 years of international peacekeeping operations. For more information, check out www.apjl.com.au

In the latest episode of ‘Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal’, retired Detective Inspector Dennis Bray talks to Jason Byrnes about his high-profile investigation regarding the disappearances and murders of Kerry Whelan and Dorothy 'Dottie' Davis. Bray’s article, ‘Crueller than Murder’, is the feature article of the September 2022 issue of the Australian Police Journal.

Rather than canvassing each step, Dennis talks about aspects of the complicated and complex operation – topics discussed include management of the investigation, the work undertaken to find key evidence, the challenges of dealing with the offender (a sociopath) and lessons regarding establishing and maintaining successful relationships between investigators and the families of the victims.

Visit www.apjl.com.au to subscribe to the journal and to access the story ‘Crueller than Murder.’

Veteran crime reporter and new APJ Editor, Simon Bouda AM, joins host Jason Byrnes to talk about his journalistic career, themes in crime reporting and the contents of the latest issue of the APJ (September 2022).

Retired US police officer Sean Grogan then joins Jason to talk about body language and its implications for policing. Sean currently teaches body language to police around the world; his conversation with Jason ranges from basic principles about body language to the use of polygraphs/lie detector tests. Sean also mentions how his police canine became injured during a drug search a few years ago.

The podcast can be listened to at www.apjl.com.au/podcast/ or through any of the main podcast apps.

Money laundering is an insidious crime which harms the Australian way of life. Author and financial crime expert Nathan Lynch talks to podcast host Jason Byrnes about money laundering and some of the excellent work being done by Australian law enforcement and criminal intelligence agencies in countering the crime.

Examples discussed include failures by banks to monitor financial transactions, public/private partnerships to investigate offences, and Australia’s tardiness in implementing anti-money laundering legislation. Nathan’s book ‘The Lucky Laundry’ has just been published.

You can listen to the podcast either by going to www.apjl.com.au/podcast/ or downloading the episode from your podcast host of choice.

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Chris Dawson APM was the 29th Commissioner of the Western Australia Police Force. This week he retired from the role and yesterday was appointed Governor of the state of Western Australia – the first time a former police officer has occupied the viceregal position.

Before he left the force, Commissioner Dawson spoke to Policing Australia to discuss his thoughts on policing. He also talked about his 38-year career in law enforcement, including his three years leading what is now called the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.

The podcast is available at all major podcast host sites, and at our website (www.apjl.com.au).

Visit the website to read, hear and look at more content. Drop us a line at [email protected] to suggest what topics, personalities or stories we can cover in future issues.

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Missing, Presumed Dead

Listen to barrister Mark Tedeschi QC as he discusses one of the more notable episodes in his prosecutorial career – the prosecution of notorious murderer Bruce Burrell. As Crown Prosecutor, Tedeschi worked with a legal team and police to secure the conviction of Burrell for two vicious murders, committed for financial gain.

In episode 14 of Policing Australia: The Official Podcast of the Australian Police Journal, you will head Tedeschi talk about a range of issues including lessons for police in preparing thorough briefs of evidence, the strategies used to get the cases to court, changes to legislation that partly arose from the cases, and some of the decisions regarding what evidence was and wasn’t allowed to be presented at trial.

Tedeschi’s book – Missing, Presumed Dead – is a fascinating insight to the challenges facing police and prosecutors, and also touches on what was probably a third murder committed by Burrell.

Our podcast is available through all major podcast sites, as well as www.apjl.com.au/podcast/

From the vaults: 'The Albatross Arsonist' is now uploaded and free-to-read at www.apjl.com.au. It's the story of the investigation into an arson which destroyed most of 's airborne anti-submarine capability in 1976.