Six Queensland Police Service officers receive Australia Day honours

Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson and Police Minister Neil Roberts have congratulated six deserving Queensland Police Service officers from across the organisation who have received the Australian Police Medal in recognition for their distinguished service.

The Australian Police Medal recipients are Chief Superintendant Ray Pringle (Northern Region), Superintendant Daniel Mahon (Crime and Misconduct Commission), Inspector John Fox (Cultural Advisory Unit), Senior Sergeant Peter Flexman (Police Pipes and Drums), Senior Sergeant Kevin Gleeson (Far Northern Region) and Detective Senior Sergeant Karyn Murphy (State Crime Operations Command).

Chief Superintendant Pringle joined the QPS in January 1973 and has served with distinction in a range of police appointments state-wide throughout his career. He is recognised for his leadership and excellence in organisational improvement, change management, and operational planning. Chief Superintendent Pringle's previous ro le was as the District Officer at Mount Isa. He is currently based in Townsvillle.

Detective Superintendant Mahon has 35 years of policing experience and has been recognised for his dedication and commitment to the various roles he has undertaken during his service. These roles have included a wide range of detective duties in specialist areas in addition to his recent role as the Manager of the Recruit Training Program for the QPS. His professionalism, expertise, leadership and judgement in his current role of Detective Superintendent, Crime and Misconduct Commission has earned wide respect.

Inspector Fox, Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Cultural Advisory Unit (CAU) is acknowledged for his service to the community through his dedication to developing and maintaining effective relationships between members of the Queensland Police Service and Indigenous and Multicultural communities across the State. He is also recognised for his commitment to the safety of th e community of Queensland whilst performing duties as a traffic police officer for large portion of his career. Inspector Fox has in excess of 38 years of service.

Senior Sergeant Flexman commenced his policing service in 1977. He is recognised for his dedication to community support throughout Queensland as a long term member of the Queensland Police Service Pipes and Drums and for his success and effectiveness in working in partnership with community groups across Queensland. He was promoted to the position of Officer in Charge of the QPS Pipes and Drums in 2005 and has led the band at prestigious events including the 2006 Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Senior Sergeant Gleeson is currently the Officer in Charge of Cairns Police Station. He is recognised for his dedication to serving the community of Queensland, particularly in the far north of the State. He currently supervises 160 staff in the Cairns Police Division and has worked in a variety of positions inc luding positions including Brisbane Stations, Cairns, Mareeba, Cooktown, Thursday Island, Cape York Communities and the Far Northern Tactical Crime Squad. He has also performed duties with the Brisbane, Cairns and Thursday Island Water Police.

Detective Senior Sergeant Murphy, Operations Leader Organised Crime Group with the State Crime Operations Command (SCOC) has had a career focused in the investigative field, most notably in 2006 as the first female appointed a the Officer in Charge of the Armed Hold Up Unit. In 2011 she was appointed as Acting Detective Inspector to the Operation Resolve Task Force responsible for investigating Gold Coast armed robberies. She has performed with distinction and demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to duty particularly to the area of protracted investigations within the Queensland Police Service.

All six officers are considered to be worthy recipients of the award of the Australian Police Medal.

Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services
The Honourable Neil Roberts
26/01/2012
Six Queensland Police Service officers receive Australia Day honours

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Publish Date: 27 Jan 12

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