By ALENA HIGGINS
SOME of the region’s longest serving police personnel descended on Warwick on Tuesday to receive medals in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
About 25 people, including family and friends turned out to Warwick RSL Club to see Assistant Commissioner Tony Wright present the medals to staff and officers, many of whom had donned their navy blue finery for the occasion.
It was a special day for Warwick prosecutor Sergeant Ken Wiggan, who was awarded a “4th clasp” medal for an impressive 30 years of service.
Sergeant Wiggan said enjoyment was a key factor in his longevity with the Queensland Police Force.
“You need to find what you like to do,” he said.
“It will make it a lot easier to come to work every day.”
To be eligible for the prestigious awards, medal recipients had to display “diligent and ethical” service over their entire tenure.
Medal recipients
National Medal Recipient (15 years)
Acting Inspector Stewart Day – Warwick Patrol Group
National Police Service Medal Recipients (15 years)
Former Sergeant Peter Gray
Sergeant Kenneth Wiggan – Warwick Prosecutions
5th Clasp (35 years)
Staff member Victor Steer – Warwick Station
4th Clasp (30 years)
Former Sergeant Peter Gray
Sergeant Kenneth Wiggan – Warwick Prosecutions
3rd Clasp (25 years)
Acting Superintendent Benjamin Marcus – Darling Downs District Office
Staff member Yvonne Baguley – Warwick Station
Senior Constable Dominic Cremasco – Warwick Rd Policing Unit
2nd Clasp (20 years)
Senior Constable Gregory Burton – Clifton Station
Staff member Sheena Kyte – Goondiwindi Station
1st Clasp (15 years)
PLO Michael Maxwell – Goondiwindi Station
Senior Constable Stephen Chapman – Yelarbon Station
Senior Constable David Kinsley – Warwick Station
Senior Constable Jeremy Lambert – Warwick Station
10 years
Senior Constable Clayton Binney – Warwick Station
Staff member Neil Judge – Goondiwindi Station
