Police Association Region 5 director Sergeant Sarah Stirling recently clocked up 42 years in the blue uniform, putting her near the top of the list of the longest-serving women in Police.

This column is written by a frontline police member. It does not represent the views or policies of the Police Association.

After dozens of delegate reports to the Police Association’s 2023 conference drew attention to the appalling state of stations and custody units across the country, recent Police News inquiries confirm the momentous infrastructure issues that Police face within its property portfolio. CARLA AMOS reports.

It was 3.40am on a Sunday when a “beat shift” crew of four decided to do one more lap of Hamilton’s nightclubs before they called it a night. Minutes later, with flames licking at their faces, they were trying to save two men in a burning car.

This column is written by a frontline police member. It does not represent the views or policies of the Police Association.

As many association members know, the effects of being involved in a fatal police shooting are long lasting. ERICA GEORGE investigates how Police is continually improving the way it reintegrates staff after such events.