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Hey guys, don't be shy, let's get to know a bit about each other. Just click on the cork board to pin a post.

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Hello everyone!  I’m a Detective Inspector in the Queensland Police Service with 36 years’ service as a police officer.  Throughout my career I have worked in metropolitan and country areas at small and large stations in both uniform and plain clothes.  As an Inspector I have undertaken duties as Ministerial Liaison Officer and provided executive support to the Commissioner and members of the Senior Executive.  In my current role as Assistant Regional Crime Coordinator, Brisbane Region I support the Regional Crime Coordinator in the overview of; and management and coordination of major criminal investigations and emerging crime issues.  This study forms part of my current professional development I am undertaking with a view to enhancing my leadership.
Kind regards
Anthony

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Hi everyone, I’m a Senior Constance with Victoria Police in my seventh year. Although very junior I have been lucky enough to work in a variety of areas from uniform, tasking teams and specialist response. I’m currently in a plain clothes tasking team and loving every moment of it. I’ve enjoyed my studies with CSU and am in my third and final year. Outside of work I love riding my horse, walking my dog and hanging out with my friends. Good luck to everyone this year!

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G'day all :) Another student from Queensland Police here in my 26th year of service. Have built a pretty colourful resume working everywhere from Dog Squad, Crime Squad, Bike Squad, Investigations, Community Policing and GD's to management roles as an OIC, Crime Manager, District Duty Officer and most recently in the Ethical Standards sphere. Add in a couple of lengthy external secondments to the AFP International Deployment Group and as full time Aide-de-Camp to two Governors of Queensland and I have to say I'm still really enjoying the journey. This will be my final subject in the Master of Leadership & Management - wish you all the best for your studies and continuing careers :)

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I have been with Ottawa Police Service (Canada's National Capital / Municipal Police Service) for 30 years.  I currently am the Superintendent responsible for our Frontline Directorate. I have a recent background in strategic planning and leading a change project in our service delivery.  However, the majority of my policing experience has been in our Emergency Operations Directorate (Tactical / Explosives / Event Planning / Specialty Uniform Operations / Incident & Event Command).  I am involved with a very Canadian charity, the Ottawa Snowsuit Fund- which gives 17k snowsuits a year to less fortunate children.

Away from work, my wife (Susan) and I have a blended family of 5 kids.  We love travel, hiking, fitness, hockey, yoga, cottaging and live music...in no particular order.

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Hello Everyone, I have been with the Medicine Hat Police Service for 19 years and have truly enjoyed it. I am currently assigned to our Admin Services Section, which oversees our Information Technology Department, which is my current focus. The majority Of my career I have been in operations, specifically our Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Units.  Just like Michael, I am a huge Green bay Packers fan and had the chance to journey to Lambeau field in 2010.

During my downtime, I enjoy fitness and travelling...

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Hi all I am Patrick Hayes just finished my Masters of Emergency Management in 2017 and smashing out this Masters program this year. I am a current Victoria Police member with the 18 years experience currently at the Sergeant rank and transitioning to Senior Sergeant hopefully in next 6-12 months. Looking forward on hearing from everyone and their experiences which I am guaranteed to lean something from. Currrntly holidaying in Vietnam so my first post to you comes live from Hanoi airport 😃 my email is patrick.hayes@police.vic.gov.au love to hear from everyone Cheers Pat 👍😃

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I’m currently employed as the Chief of Staff for the Canadian Forces Military Police Group; Canada’s only Military Police organization. While trained as a Military Police Officer I have spent most of my career supporting Canadian Armed Forces in counter-intelligence, detainee, and police mentoring operations abroad.  I’m a father of two living in Canada’s capital of Ottawa.  My wife Natalyee truly enjoys me furthering my education as it typically allows me to stay close to home.  However, I’m looking forward to finishing this course as it will hopefully provide me an opportunity deploy once again before I retire from active service. I’m looking forward to sharing and working with all of you to further our understanding of leadership.
My email is lionel.smith@forces.gc.ca

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Hi everyone, my name is Peter Vizadis. Many years ago I was an artillery gunner in the Australian Army before receiving an honourable discharge to take over my families business (IGA Supermarket) after my father calling severely ill. 15 years later and that business sold I am now a member of the Australian Border Force working primarily in Border Operations and Command (BOC). My role is an interesting one,  overseeing the plethora of people entering and exiting Australia and the steps involved in visa granting etc.

I'm hoping this unit won't be to stressful. My beautiful wife and I will be welcoming our first bub into the world in June.

My email is peter.vizadis@gmail.com and I hope to chat to you all in detail.

All the best for the unit and your future studies.

Pete

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Hello everyone, I am a Detective Sergeant with the WA Police currently working in the Cold Case Unit. I have worked in many regional areas and various different locations. I am a mother of 3 and have one adorable grandchild. I am a volunteer surf life saver and conduct surf patrols. This is also my final subject in this degree and am looking forward to graduation. Good luck everyone!!! My email is shell.cornwall@outlook.com

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Good evening all,

Im a Detective Sergeant with the WA Police currently seconded to the ACIC in Canberra where I am rapidly gaining some experience on the relationship between state and federal agencies and getting to play in the LEA international space.

I left "the job" many years ago which highlighted how much I enjoyed the LEA/Intelligence world we all obviously have an interest in, so I quickly returned.  I believe in what we do and I believe its important that our leaders in this field demonstrate that passion.

Trying to juggle this unit along with learning Spanish and balancing family life.

Buena suerte! (Good luck!)

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Hello everyone. My name is Mark STEWART. I am an Inspector with the Queensland Police Service in Australia.  I am currently the Operations Inspector for the South Brisbane District over viewing operations, major events and planning including CT responses and networks. I have 38 years as a Queensland police officer (21 years as a Detective) and have worked in several jurisdictions in Australia and overseas including secondments to the Australian Crime Commission and in management positions (3 yrs) with the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands - Law and Justice program. Good luck and study hard. Mark.

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Hello everyone. My name is Mark STEWART. I am an Inspector with the Queensland Police Service in Australia.  I am currently the Operations Inspector for the South Brisbane District over viewing operations, major events and planning including CT responses and networks. I have 38 years as a Queensland police officer (21 years as a Detective) and have worked in several jurisdictions in Australia and overseas including secondments to the Australian Crime Commission and in management positions (3 yrs) with the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands - Law and Justice program. Good luck and study hard. Mark.

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Good evening everyone. I am a Captain in the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police. I served with the British Royal Military Police for twenty three years before transferring to Australia in 2008. I have been an investigator for the last twenty eight years and find it amazing that I have worked in Medicine
Hat where Brent is from. Hey Brent! I am looking forward to working through this subject which will get me closer to finishing the Master of Investigations. Best of luck everyone. Cheers Ian.

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Hello everyone,

I have 27 years with the Fredericton Police Force which is the provincial capital of New Brunswick, Canada and I am currently the Inspector in charge of the Major Crime Team.

I have had the opportunity to experience a broad base of police roles within Primary Response, Major Crime and our Contemporary Community Policing team both as a supervisor and manager.

I recently completed the Executive Development in Policing course from Canadian Police College with Brent Secondiak and Mark Ford.  We had an opportunity to travel to Hong Kong and mainland China where we were treated to some of the finest cuisine.  (Hi guys)

I am really looking forward to the course and happen to know that Mark would very much like to be the class spokesperson.

Good luck.

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Hello all. My interest in this course comes from being a part-time Army officer, a private enquiry agent and a trainer in leadership and management. I am a father of five, and do my best to balance all of that with studies. Best of luck to all.

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Hi all, my apologies for the delay in posting.

I am currently a Detective Sergeant in the WA Police, having served for 17 years. I am completing this unit as part of the Master in Leadership and Management, and it is my second last unit. I have previously completed a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and I cannot wait to get this course completed as I think I will be giving up studying for a while after this one!

Apart from policing, I am a serving member of the Australian Army Reserve where I am a Company Sergeant Major holding the rank of Warrant Officer Class Two in the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police. I have been in the Reserve for 19 years and have deployed domestically, on border protection operations, and overseas in East Timor.

I am married with a daughter who is  two and a half and also have a 7 month old boy. I definitely have my hands full with work, study, family and Army Reserve hence my desire to complete this course!

Anyway, I look forward to participating with this group and wish you all well in your studies.

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I like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain ... oops wrong site!
Hello all,
I am a Senior Sergeant with the Queensland Police, presently Support Officer (Staff Officer) at Cairns in Far North  Qld. I have 31 years service in a vast array of roles from General Duties, Detective, Internal Investigation, Policy, Duty Officer and have been in Cairns for the last two years in the present role. Since coming to Cairns, a Police District the size of France with remote indigenous and island communities, rural and urban issues, my experiences have broadened considerably and I have been able to apply my learnings from the Masters considerably.
I have this subject to go for the Masters and am looking forward to it.
Outside of study and work, I am into physical fitness, rugby union, paddleboarding, and walks in in the rain...(it is FNQ!)
I look forward to interacting with you all, meeting new and old acquaintances.

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Mat JohnsonHello everyone. I currently work for NSWPol on the Far North Coast in Lismore. Academically, I focus upon leadership and management functions within emergency management. Good luck to you all. 

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Mat JohnsonHello everyone. I currently work for NSWPol on the Far North Coast in Lismore. Academically, I focus upon leadership and management functions within emergency management. Good luck to you all. 

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Hi everyone.

I'm an Acting Superintendent with the NT Police, currently overseeing the Road Policing, Firearms and East Arnhem Division, probably the most eclectic Division in the NT! Just coming into my 13th year of Policing. I hold a Bachelor of Policing (Investigations). Currently half way through my masters and am looking forward to this subject. Have worked mainly in operational roles throughout the NT, including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and remote Aboriginal Communities. Have also worked in major crime, sex crimes and regional investigations.

Looking forward to interacting with you all.

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Hello folks,

I am an Inspector with the Winnipeg Police Service in my 23rd year of service.  As most of you with significant tenures, I have been assigned to a variety of roles but my ongoing passion has always been crowd management and special event planning.  I am currently assigned to our Investigative Branch as the Commander of our Intelligence, Covert Operations, and Forensics Unit.  Next week however I will be moving to be the Commander of our largest uniform division which patrols the downtown area.

Aside from policing, I also served for 25 years in our Army Reserve as an Artillery Officer.

I am married and have two young (8 & 9) children.

I look forward to the content and study that this course will challenge me with .

Good luck to everyone!

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Hello everyone
I work for the Brisbane City Council as a Planning and Intelligence Tactician in the City Safety Unit. I have 18 years of experience in Local Government enforcement across the Brisbane City Council jurisdiction. I believe that this course will assist me in gaining an understanding of senior leadership, the thinking and the rationale behind strategic decision making. I am currently completing a masters degree in intelligence analysis.
Good luck
Regards
Craig
emailcraig.pillay@brisbane.qld.gov.au

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Hello everyone.
You will have read from Greg's recent announcement that he is handing over responsibility for the course to me. I am delighted to be relocating from Abu Dhabi where I am Program Chair for Policing and Security at Rabdan Academy,  to CSU at Port Macquarie. I would like to thank Greg for his fantastic help and support, and I wish him every success in his new role.  He will continue to work with me over a couple of weeks to ensure a smooth transition.
I wish everyone well with their studies and I look forward to working together with you all.

Kind regards
Andrew

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Hi all! I'm Michael and I'm a Detective Senior Constable from the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. I've been with WAPOL for over 10 years. I'm a husband and a father of two. This is my final subject of the Master of Leadership and Management (Policing & Security). I've definitely enjoyed the journey but I'm also looking forward to a break from study to spend more time with my family. I've attached a photo from my visit to Green Bay, Wisconsin. I'm a huge Green Bay Packers (NFL) fan and watching a game at Lambeau Field back in 2012 was amazing. Looking to the future, I hope to continue with my studies. There is plenty to learn about the field of policing. I believe this subject will be very challenging for me as I haven't had any experience in the executive realm of policing. I look forward to learning about this subject, hearing about your experiences and sharing our future predictions of this profession. Cheers!
michael.smith@police.wa.gov.au

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Hi all,

I am currently on a career break from An Garda Siochana, the police force of the Rep of Ireland.  I am living in Australia.  I have recently completed my Grad Diploma in Investigations and I am now hoping to complete the Masters.

I have a career background in homicide and terrorism investigations.

Good look to you all,

Alan