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Journal archive
2008 journal articles
145 journal articles from 2008.
Police Credit Union
The greatest legacy you can leave your loved ones?
Police Superannuation Scheme
Part-time employment
Chaplaincy
Leaving
RPOA
Constitution review
The fallen
Anniversaries from the role of honour
Real Estate
SA real estate markets ease
Recreation
East Gippsland road ride
Police Scene
Police ANZAC Memorial Service; Graduations
Cinema
Unfinished Sky, The Savages
Books
Gospel, Shatter, Biggles' Big Adventures, Star Foods, The Circuit
Motoring
Mazda CX-9; Mazda2; Nissan X-Trail; Nissan Dualis
Health
Success in treating anxiety disorder
Opinion
Safe Workplaces
Industrial
Salary increases
The Readout
Letters to the editor
President
Presidential Election
Personnel
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In the name of the king
Mounted Constable Robert Pyne's police career comes to a sad and, in some respects, indignant end.
A post-retirement career in medals
An endless stream of medal recipients continues to make its way to the door of a former police officer who provides them with an invaluable service.
National police service medal a step closer
Federal Home Affairs Minister Bob Debus has outlined in writing a "target date for commencement" of this medal.
GAV trial underway
Yes, another trial in NSW, but this time with the vest modified to police specs.
Off the hip and onto the thigh
New South Wales Highway Patrol officers have a plan which might just bring an end to the injuries their police-issue holsters continue to cause them.
Staying safe and healthy - at work
Police Association assistant secretary Tom Scheffler outlines the mechanisms through which police officers can minimize harm to themselves and others.
Down to (core) business
Those close to new Police Association president Mark Carroll say he was destined from childhood for a role protecting others.
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Police Credit Union
Fallen in love with a car?
Police Superannuation Scheme
Police Pension Scheme stats
Chaplaincy
Clearing out the desk
RPOA
Meetings
The Fallen
Anniversaries from the role of honour
Real Estate
Battling interest rates
Police Scene
Graduations
Cinema
Gone Baby Gone; The Counterfeiters
Books
Volk's game; A Question of Death; Duma Key; Bleeding Kansas; It's your time you're wasting; Murder on the Apricot Coast
Motoring
Holden ute; Subaru Tribeca; Toyota LandCruiser; Hyundai Elantra
Health
Dealing with a tough part of police work
Opinion
Let there be consultation - especially on police cars
Editorial
Man who changed police profession
Industrial
New delegates endorsed
The Readout
Letters to the editor
President
Membership our greatest asset
Personnel
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Police golfers raise record sum for charity
SA police officers once again jumped at the chance to take part in the Port Augusta Police Charity Golf Day, which benefits those in need.
Police Association role on PFA industrial planning committee
Police Association assistant secretary Tom Scheffler recently made his first contribution to this committee, and now explain just how it works.
The argument for unique industrial arrangements for police
Giuseppe Carabetta, a senior lecturuer in commercial and employment law, recently addressed the PFA federal council on this vitally important issue.
Owed an enormous debt
Observers talk openly about outgoing Police Association president Peter Alexander and his unparalleled success as Australia's most senior police union official.
Police Club
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Police Superannuation Scheme
Commonwealth Government co-contributions
Police Credit Union
Gain access to more than $2,000 in savings and value
Chaplaincy
Compassion fatigue
RPOA
Constitution
Real Estate
New laws now in force
Police Scene
Graduations
Cinema
Burn after Reading
Books
Inside their Minds, Left for Dead
Motoring
Ford Falcon, Jeep Cherokee, Toyota HiLux, Lexus SUV
History
Bloody arrest of the Hicks brothers
Opinion
Irresponsible to strip police of pursuit power
Editorial
The capacity to adapt
Industrial
Charge appropriate offence - assault police
The Readout
Letters to the editor
President
Never fail to honour the fallen.
Personnel
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Police work still not for KG
Veteran sports commentator Ken Cunningham had one the great experiences of his life when he acted as patron to a police recruit course.
PASA-PCU sponsorship deal re-signed
Both the Police Association and the Police Credit Union say that this long-running agreement helps keep the two organizations connected.
Still in the job, 50 years later
Sgt Brian Johnson might find SAPOL wonderfully high-tech compared to the days of clunking manual typewriters and motorcycle outfits, but does he plan to retire any time soon?
When the career paths split
Ambition is likely to separate the almost identical working lives that two assistant police commissioners have leave for nearly three decades.
Tina & Hooch
So was there a clash of the sexes when Tina-Marie Hewkin turned up at the Dogs Operations Section as South Australia's first female police dog-handler?
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Police Superannuation Scheme
Report to members for 2007-08
Police Credit Union
New partnership helps members
Chaplaincy
Value in saying thanks
RPOA
Police Remembrance Day
Police Club
Pageant party
Real Estate
SA property market reliable in long term
Sport
Vic police crunch another footy championship
Police Scene
Graduation
Cinema
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Books
Second Strike; In Harm's Way
Motoring
Honda Jazz and Accord Euro; Mazda 6; Holden Sportswagon; Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Health
Beware the cough
Industrial
Delegate training courses
The Readout
Letters to the editor
President
Much achieved during fast-paced year.
Personnel
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Jess a champ in the rink
She might have taken on a new police career recently, but Jessica Jarc continues to excel in a little-known sport she has played around the world.
Police culture the beating heart of Police Health
Created by the Police Association in 1935, Police Health is now set to become a more major player than ever on the national health insurance scene.
New PASA industrial officer
Lawyer Matoula Makris has embraced this important role, which she was "very excited to have won".
Recognition of great commitment
Ten long-serving association committee members and delegates were delighted to receive formal awards at their annual conference.
Destiny fulfulled for new life member
The tables were turned on Police Association secretary Andy Dunn when he received, rather than awarded, life membership at the annual conference dinner.
New legal service for association members
Lawyer Morry Bailes outlined to the conference exactly how this service will work and when it will begin.
Dangerous Work
Opposition leader Martin Hamilton-Smith suggested to conference delegates that SA might need bikie legislation tougher than that which the Rann Government had delivered.
Police numbers, falling crime rate
Premier Mike Rann told the conference his government "is committed to increasing resources for our police" to fight bikie crime.
Critical need for appropriate front-line uniform
Local and interstate conference speakers not only displayed superior uniform items but also spoke of smarter ways to purchase them.
Uni survey reveal hig-level stress among police
Professor Maureen Dollard and Dr Peter Winwood told conference delegates of the serious mplications in the survey's findings.
Police work ever-changing but officer safety still paramount
President Mark Carroll responded passionately at the Police Association annual conference to the findings of the UniSA survey on police-officer stress.
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Police Credit Union
Thanks, Eddie
Police Superannuation Scheme
Proposed legislative amendments
Chaplaincy
a lion ready to pounce
RPOA
Meetings
The Fallen
Anniversaries from the role of honour
Real Estate
SA house prices soar
Police Scene
Graduations
Books
Deaths' Door, Skin and Bone
Motoring
Mitsubishi Lancer; Nissan Micra; Suzuki Grand Vitara; Toyota Kluger
Health
Effective treatment for gout
Opinion
My Thanks
Editorial
President to retire
Industrial
Salary increases; Police housing dissuades potential transferees
The Readout
Letters to the editor
President
Enterprise agreement endorsed
Personnel
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Outwitting the self-assured villain
Three offenders would fail to prove a match for either the smart-thinking Robert Pyne or the police who would capture them after their escape.
Hearing-loss claims
Lawyer Morry Bailes explains that "many police officers have an entitlement to be compensated... for noise-induced hearing loss caused by employment".
Professional registration for Australian police
Police Federation of Australia CEO Mark Burgess outlines the union support for this scheme, which he says will help enable inter-jurisdictional mobility.
New president for PFA
Northern Territory Police Association president Vince Kelly has taken over from Peter Alexander, whose departure, he says, represents "ongoing generational change within the police industrial movement".
The Rudd promises on national policing priorities
A look at some of the commitments the Rudd-led Labor Party gave the Police Federation of Australia in the lead-up to last year's federal election.
Life Member 39
Deputy President Trevor Haskell, who recently became the latest recipient of association life membership, reflects on his years of service.
High participation rate helps deliver essentials
Assistant Secretary Tom Scheffler explains how the Police Association, with its 99 per cent membership, secures "appropriate remuneration and improved working conditions".
Leave Entitlements
Police Association assistant secretary Mark Carroll details not only paid leave but also special leave without pay.
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Police Superannuation Scheme
Pay-as-you-go payment summary
Police Credit Union
Now is a great time to save with Police Credit Union
Chaplaincy
The departure
RPOA
Angel Flight
Real Estate
House prices stable
Police Scene
Retiring Members Dinner; Graduations
Cinema
Not Quite Hollywood
Books
The darker side; The Bloomsday Dead
Motoring
Chrysler 300C, Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Subaru Forester
Health
To achieve the best image
History
By reason of insanity
Opinion
More than one way to be a victim
Editorial
Equipment, equipment, equipment
Industrial
New branch endorsed
The Readout
Letters to the editor
President
Police work perilous
Personnel
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Prestigious awards for police ICT system
Police Federation of Australia CEO Mark Burgess says this award-winner is 'a wonderful system'.
Blessed to have served cops
As senior police chaplain David Marr retired from his 30-year SAPOL career recently, he hailed it as the best job in the world.
The year of controversy
A brutal murder and a football incident thrust former Homicide Squad investigator and high-profile SANFL coach Dick Jones into the public spotlight for much of 1958.
The STAR survivor
STAR Group brevet sergeant Brett Girardi always knew how to meet a challenge, but the one he faced last year could have cost him his life.