my room

[rod g]

a few of my tunics wish I had more room to display

[rod g]

a few more waiting for room lol

[rod g]

Victorian Police assistant commisioners uniform circa 1990s 2000s

[rod g]

this article courtesy of the south Australian historical society. Women Police

The South Australia Women Police Branch came into operation on 1st December, 1915. Miss Kate Cocks and Miss Annie Ross were appointed as Constables, the primary reason being the growing social problem of immorality in the community, particularly in relation to young girls. The Branch was the first Women Police Service in the then British Empire, and the second in the world. (Los Angeles appointed a Women Police Office in 1910.)

Since their inception, South Australia Women Police have had the same powers of apprehension as male officers. For many years, the work of Women Police was oriented largely towards preventative policing in social welfare fields where they performed very useful but restricted duties, dealing with matters relating mainly to women and children. They performed their duties in plain clothes.

The only opportunity for promotion came within the Branch and they were usually not regarded as part of the general seniority list. By 1974 there were 45 Women Police in South Australia and soon after this, following an extensive survey into the role of women in the Force, the Branch was re-organised. The majority of Women Police are now employed in uniform patrol and general duties in metropolitan and country areas and the remainder work in a wide range of specialist areas including C.I.B., Drug Task Force, Prosecution, Academy, Administration ,Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Units.

Until 1973 only single women were permitted to join, and they had to resign if they married. Now married women are accepted as recruits and women who marry after joining are allowed to remain in the Force. Part time employment and maternity leave is also available to Women Police members.

Until 1979 all female recruitment was for adult women, but in March 1979, for the first time, girls from 17 years of age joined the Force as Cadets. In later years police recruits [female and male] were appointed Constables when they reached the age of 19 years with their training period varying between six and twelve months. Female recruits undergo the same selection, standards and training as male officers. There are no restrictions as to the career paths or promotional opportunities offered

Kate Cox

[Mervyn Mitton]

Rod - you continue to amaze us with the quality and variety of your collection. I would say that this must rank as one of the top Police Collections

in the World - if specific to one Country.

One of the things that stands out for me - is the quality and sensible use of local animals and fauna in the badges and their designs.

Should not already have a book - then I would say that you are the ideal person to produce one on Australian Forces and insignia. Mervyn

[rod g]

Thanks for those kind word Merv, there are other collectors here in Australia that have far larger collections than I of Aussie Police items, there is no book as yet but a few guys are working on an Idea for one

but in the mean time I will keep posting info here Rod G

[rod g]

Vitorian mounted police sadle blanket hanging from a Lance circa 1970s

[rod g]

Western Australian police pipe band plaid brooch circa 1980s

[rod g]

Commonwealth police Cristmas Island cap badge circa 1920s

I dont have this particuler badge in my collection wish I did

Edited June 3, 2013 by rod g

[rod g]

assorted Commonwealth police badges circa 1920to 1960s

[rod g]

Norfolk island police cap badge circa 1960s ?

[rod g]

Norfolk Island Police cap badge current just issued

another I would love

[rod g]

commonwealth Police commisioners cap badge circa 1920s

another for my wish list

[rod g]

Commonwealth police capbadge circa 1920s

another I nead

[rod g]

Federal police cap badge circa 1979

[rod g]

Federal police cap badge circa 1980s

[rod g]

norfolk Island police breast fob ?

more for my wish list

Edited June 3, 2013 by rod g

[rod g]

The South Australian Police Force, now renamed the South Australia Police, or SAPOL, is unique in the history of Australian police forces inasmuch as since its foundation on 28 April 1838 it has been continually centrally administrated. That makes it the oldest police organisation in Australasia and one of the oldest established police forces in the world. See the section Our Foundation for more detail on its origins.

artical courtesy of the South Australian police historical soc

[rod g]

standard rig for Australian police officers

[rod g]

NSW police Load bearing rig and stab vest

Edited June 4, 2013 by rod g

[speagle]

REF #170:

Is that a tattoo on his arm?

ALSO: What is that below the patch?

Edited June 4, 2013 by speagle

[Spasm]

See this

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/fresh-ink-rules-out-a-career-in-police/story-fn6b3v4f-1226256304156

[rod g]

See this

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/fresh-ink-rules-out-a-career-in-police/story-fn6b3v4f-1226256304156

yes I did and thanks for that It was the only good pic of the rig I could find

[rod g]

these are the four different chaplains shoulder patches of the NSW police force. current Jewish, muslim. christian and buddhist

Edited June 5, 2013 by rod g

[rod g]

Victorian police chaplains shoulder patch current

Edited June 5, 2013 by rod g