Man who became distraught after viewing footage of the fatal shooting of his son crashed into officer the next day The distraught father of an 18-year-old shot and killed by police in Cincinnati allegedly killed a police officer with his car less than 24 hours after the death of his son The double killing has shocked the Ohio city amid ongoing concerns about US law enforcement’s involvement in lethal encounters with citizens The incident began last Thursday with the shooting death of Ryan Hinton who police said had appeared to point a gun at an officer as he fled from a stolen vehicle with three other people Body camera footage released by police shows an officer shouting: “He’s got a gun The blurry and unclear footage then shows Hinton emerging from between two dumpsters When Hinton’s family viewed the footage at a meeting with police was present at the meeting and they were understandably distraught as they watched the bodycam video,” a statement from the family’s lawyers said “After the meeting with the police department Ryan Hinton’s father left in his own vehicle and that was the last we heard from him until learning about the tragic incident involving a law enforcement officer who was working a traffic detail near the University of Cincinnati.” That incident happened on Friday afternoon when a police officer – who has not yet been named publicly – was hit by a car as he directed traffic at an intersection Police identified the driver of that vehicle as the teen’s 38-year-old father He was later charged with aggravated murder The slain police officer was not believed to have been involved with the killing of Ryan Hinton “This is a horrific tragedy on both sides … This family lost their son, and this police officer lost his life,” Michael Wright, the Hinton family attorney, told the Cincinnati Enquirer. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) MONDAY, MAY 05, 2025 PlayLoading... Suspected insurgents bomb police investigating the murder of a blind elderly woman; one officer killed, two injured in Narathiwat’s Chanae District.Police in Chanae District, Narathiwat Province, responded to a reported explosion on May 4, 2025, at approximately 1.30pm at a CCTV protection box mounted on a utility pole at an intersection in Ban Ai Lako, Chang Phueak Subdistrict.  The blast injured three officers from the Narathiwat Provincial Police's Security Investigation Division. At the scene, authorities found an aluminium ladder leaning against the pole. The CCTV protection box, located about three metres above the ground, had been blown apart by the explosion. Bloodstains and fragments of an improvised explosive device (IED), including an unidentified container and triggering components, were scattered across the area. Due to continuous rainfall and poor visibility, the area was cordoned off for further investigation scheduled for May 5.  The injured officers were initially taken to Chanae Hospital. After receiving first aid, they were transferred to Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Hospital for further treatment. According to the investigation, a team of eight officers had been dispatched to the area to collect evidence related to a shooting that occurred on May 2. In that incident, an assailant shot and killed a blind 76-year-old woman and seriously injured her son on a village road in the same subdistrict. The explosion occurred while Pol Cpl Phakkaphong Suwanchana climbed the utility pole to retrieve a memory card from the CCTV box, which had become inaccessible due to a technical malfunction at the monitoring centre. As he reached out to open the box, it detonated.  The blast shattered the box and cracked the utility pole, injuring Phakkaphong and two other officers standing below holding the ladder. It was later reported that Phakkaphong succumbed to his injuries. Authorities believe the bombing was the work of insurgent elements operating in the region. CCTV cameras installed nearby reportedly captured suspicious activity believed to be linked to the perpetrators, and security forces are using the footage to expand the investigation and bring those responsible to justice. According to local security officials, the incident reflects a high level of surveillance and planning by the attackers. It is believed the perpetrators had monitored police routines and knew that officers would access CCTV footage mounted on utility poles following violent incidents.  Anticipating this, they planted an IED inside the camera control box on the pole, intending to target police when they attempted to retrieve evidence from the camera system. This method—concealing an IED within a CCTV control box—marks the first known use of such a tactic in the area. Since there had been no precedent for this form of attack, officers had no reason to suspect the box might be booby-trapped and therefore opened it without heightened caution. Initial investigations suggest that the attack was carried out by the same group responsible for the fatal shooting of a 76-year-old blind woman and the serious injury of her son on May 2. Authorities believe the bombing was a calculated follow-up attack, directly linked to the earlier shooting, and intended to inflict further harm on police investigators. Thai Schools Gear Up for Term Start with Safety Checks and Tablet Rollout Tawee visits Narathiwat, pledges to tighten security for Buddhist communities Trump orders 100% tariff on foreign-made movies to save 'dying' Hollywood Ratchada Night Market Shuts Doors Suddenly, Leaving Businesses in the Lurch Chadchart confident search for 14 missing workers will be completed in four days An investigation is underway into an incident where an off-duty police officer was allegedly threatened with a knife while attempting to arrest a shoplifter in Lindisfarne The confrontation occurred at approximately 4:45pm on Thursday at the Woolworths supermarket on Franklin Street when the officer intervened in a shoplifting incident While the officer was in the process of arresting a female suspect a male accomplice allegedly approached the scene armed with a knife and threatened the officer Both the male and female suspects fled the scene on foot following the confrontation Police confirmed the officer was not physically injured during the incident and the stolen product was successfully recovered The brazen daylight incident has prompted police to appeal for public assistance as they continue their investigation Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed the confrontation or who has information about the suspects’ identities or current whereabouts Anyone with information about the incident can contact police directly on 131 444 Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time CCTV footage of the moment WA Police Constable Anthony Woods was run over by a suspected car thief he was attempting to apprehend has been shown to a jury at the start of the alleged killer’s trial charged with manslaughter over Woods’ death three days after he became trapped under a car allegedly driven by Chown in 2023 WA Police Constable Anthony Woods.Credit: WA Police Chown denies being responsible for the 28-year-old’s death but has pleaded guilty to stealing a car and driving in a reckless manner prosecutor Justin Whalley opened his case to the jury outlining the alleged events in Ascot on the evening of June 8 two years ago Whalley told the jury Woods was a passenger in a marked police car that responded to an alert on a vehicle that was being driven with stolen number plates before activating lights and sirens to direct the driver to stop did not slow down and Whalley claims the pair reached speeds over 97km/h in a 40km/h zone along Epsom Avenue The accused then allegedly turned into a dead-end road and stopped approach the driver’s side of the stolen car and open the door “The accused pulled it shut again and either then or before or after put the vehicle into reverse and accelerated backwards,” Whalley said He said Woods opened the driver’s door again after which he got “trapped or wedged” between the open door and the car Chown then allegedly shifted into reverse and Woods deployed his Taser at him while still trapped “The accused continued reversing,” Whalley told the jury “Woods fell from the trapped position and ended up trapped under the vehicle.” Whalley illustrated the series of events during his opening address with CCTV footage of the incident taken from a nearby home Woods can be heard yelling: “Stay where you are Woods was freed by his colleague and taken to hospital Whalley told the jury a blood sample taken from Chown following his arrest showed he had methamphetamine in his system and that during a police interview Chown “took the position it was Constable Woods’ fault” ‘If I didn’t get hit by the Taser none of this would have happened’,” Whalley told the jury “He said ‘It’s not like I wanted to f---ing hit the accelerator “And when he was asked by police why he hadn’t just pulled over he said ‘I just wanted to go to a comfortable place where I felt comfortable’.” The state’s first witness – Woods’ partner Detective Sergeant Aaron Fisher – told the jury he watched on as the constable got “caught up” with the car before getting “dragged” “I just saw him start going under the vehicle and the vehicle going over the top of him,” Fisher said The jury was then shown body-worn camera footage of Fisher pulling Chown out of the vehicle moments after Woods was pinned underneath Is he OK?,” Chown can be heard repeatedly asking Fisher as he is placed in handcuffs Woods’ mother Natalie left the courtroom when he could be seen in the background of the footage lying under the vehicle told the jury his client was not in control of the car due to the effect of the Taser “Some people may think he was ultimately responsible,” Bevilacqua said and it wasn’t in reverse this wouldn’t have happened’ and you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking that.” But he told the jury the trial was not about moral responsibility “It was disgraceful criminal behaviour that is all too common these days,” he said referring to Chown stealing a car and driving it recklessly “But the answer to all of this is your oath – to bring a true verdict without sympathy or prejudice.” The court heard one of the witnesses due to give evidence was an American medical practitioner who specialised in the effects of Tasers on the human body They would help determine whether Chown was incapacitated in the moment he put the car into reverse and allegedly Woods over Other witnesses will include a man and a woman who were passengers in the car with Chown during the incident The trial expected to last fewer than 10 days Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter CCTV footage of the moment WA Police Constable Anthony Woods was run over by a suspected car thief he was attempting to apprehend has been shown to a jury at the start of the alleged killer\\u2019s trial charged with manslaughter over Woods\\u2019 death three days after he became trapped under a car allegedly driven by Chown in 2023 Chown denies being responsible for the 28-year-old\\u2019s death approach the driver\\u2019s side of the stolen car and open the door \\u201CThe accused pulled it shut again and either then or before or after put the vehicle into reverse and accelerated backwards,\\u201D Whalley said He said Woods opened the driver\\u2019s door again after which he got \\u201Ctrapped or wedged\\u201D between the open door and the car \\u201CThe accused continued reversing,\\u201D Whalley told the jury \\u201CHe hit a pole and got stuck on a post \\u201CWoods fell from the trapped position and ended up trapped under the vehicle.\\u201D Woods can be heard yelling: \\u201CStay where you are and that during a police interview Chown \\u201Ctook the position it was Constable Woods\\u2019 fault\\u201D \\u2018If I didn\\u2019t get hit by the Taser none of this would have happened\\u2019,\\u201D Whalley told the jury \\u201CHe said \\u2018It\\u2019s not like I wanted to f---ing hit the accelerator \\u201CAnd when he was asked by police why he hadn\\u2019t just pulled over he said \\u2018I just wanted to go to a comfortable place where I felt comfortable\\u2019.\\u201D The state\\u2019s first witness \\u2013 Woods\\u2019 partner Detective Sergeant Aaron Fisher \\u2013 told the jury he watched on as the constable got \\u201Ccaught up\\u201D with the car before getting \\u201Cdragged\\u201D \\u201CI just saw him start going under the vehicle and the vehicle going over the top of him,\\u201D Fisher said Is he OK?,\\u201D Chown can be heard repeatedly asking Fisher as he is placed in handcuffs Woods\\u2019 mother Natalie left the courtroom when he could be seen in the background of the footage lying under the vehicle \\u201CSome people may think he was ultimately responsible,\\u201D Bevilacqua said \\u201C\\u2018If he wasn\\u2019t driving a stolen car and it wasn\\u2019t in reverse this wouldn\\u2019t have happened\\u2019 and you wouldn\\u2019t be blamed for thinking that.\\u201D \\u201CIt was disgraceful criminal behaviour that is all too common these days,\\u201D he said \\u201CBut the answer to all of this is your oath \\u2013 to bring a true verdict without sympathy or prejudice.\\u201D Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories It was a particularly happy Friday for 14 new Police Security Officers (PSOs) who today graduated from the South Australia Police Academy Nine men and five women bring a diverse range of backgrounds and experience to the role today’s graduates from PSO Qualification Program 6 provide an invaluable boost to SAPOL’s Police Security Services Branch Following weeks of training in law and procedure and operational safety the new PSOs will now be posted to a variety of metropolitan locations including high risk and critical infrastructure sites Hannah is looking forward to ensuring the safety and security of government buildings while working closely with police officers “I like the idea of every day being different and the range of pathways and opportunities,” she said “I applied for SAPOL as soon as I turned 18 Prior I was working at a supermarket as a front-end supervisor while also balancing out university and studying early childhood education I also have a passion for playing footy.” Hannah has gained confidence in her abilities “I found the first few weeks of written exams stressful but overcame that and passed the exams,” she said “Out phase was a great experience and helped me relate to my academy learning.” Fellow graduate Nikhil worked in Victorian corrections as a prison officer and played indoor cricket before making the move to South Australia and joining SAPOL “This experience developed my communication in conflict resolution and resilience skills which I found very helpful throughout the training and will continue to benefit me as a PSO,” he said “The opportunity for personal growth and development and chance to contribute meaningful safety to the community are reasons why I applied to SAPOL “The application process was thorough and it was encouraging to see the support offered throughout the recruitment process.” The support of mentors and course mates enabled Nikhil to overcome initial challenges offering support and help during assessments exams and celebrating each other’s successes,” he added confident and better at managing high-pressure situations calmly and professionally.” Hannah hopes to one day become a police officer and to join Dog Operations Unit while Nikhil aims to develop his skills as a PSO and eventually explore opportunities in operational support units If you are looking for job security, career progression pathways and a chance to make a real difference in local communities visit Achievemore - Join Us (police.sa.gov.au) Nikhil and Hannah are among 14 new Police Security Officers to graduate today from the South Australia Police Academy. File pictureAn off-duty police custody officer's driver's licence has been suspended after he was caught allegedly drink driving in Redan All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 26-year-old was breath-tested by police on Skipton Street just after 8.30am on Thursday Police allege he returned a blood alcohol reading of .101 while his licence was immediately suspended for 10 months It happened during a statewide road policing operation over the Easter and Anzac Day weekends Police expressed extreme concern over the large number of drivers making bad choices on the roads in the Ballarat region during Operation Compass 106 offences were detected and 12 vehicles impounded over the 10-day operation They include 13 drink drivers and five drug drivers as well as four disqualified and seven unlicensed drivers Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Expert testifying for the defense acknowledged that Memphis officers’ blows had been unnecessary A police training expert testifying on Saturday as a defense witness in the trial of three former Memphis officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols acknowledged that kicks and punches to Nichols’s head had been unnecessary and excessive. Don Cameron took the stand on the sixth day of the trial of Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith, who have pleaded not guilty to state charges including second-degree murder. They already face the prospect of years in prison after they were convicted of federal charges last year. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, fled a January 2023 traffic stop after he was yanked out of his car, pepper-sprayed and hit with a stun gun. Five officers who are also Black caught up with him and punched, kicked and hit Nichols with a police baton, struggling to handcuff him as he called out for his mother near his home. Read moreFootage of the beating captured by a police camera also showed the officers milling about, talking and laughing as Nichols struggled. His death led to nationwide protests, calls for police reforms in the US and intense scrutiny of police in Memphis The officers are charged with second-degree murder official misconduct and official oppression Prosecutors have argued that the officers used excessive force in trying to handcuff Nichols The officers also had a duty to intervene and stop the beating and tell medical personnel that Nichols had been struck in the head Former Memphis officers Desmond Mills Jr and Emmitt Martin also were charged in the case They have agreed to plead guilty to the state charges and are not standing trial where sentencing for all five officers is pending Defense attorneys have sought to chip away at accusations that the officers used unnecessary force to subdue Nichols They have argued that Nichols was actively resisting arrest by running away and failing to give his hands to officers so that he could be handcuffed They also have argued that their use of force complied with police department policies Cameron was called to the stand by the defense lawyer for Haley who was at the traffic stop and arrived at the location of the beating after Martin had kicked and punched Nichols in the head as Nichols was being held by Smith and Bean Cameron said Nichols had not yet been handcuffed and Haley used proper force in kicking Nichols once in the arm The veteran police trainer said Haley kicked Nichols in order to facilitate the handcuffing of Nichols by the other officers under cross-examination by prosecutor Paul Hagerman Cameron acknowledged that the punches and kicks by Martin to Nichols’ head had been unnecessary Officers who saw those head blows had had a duty to intervene and stop the beating at that point The prosecutor also asked Cameron about Haley’s comment to “beat that man” as he got out of his car and approached Nichols Cameron said he believed Haley made the comment in order to get Nichols to comply with being handcuffed after Nichols repeatedly ignored expletive-laced orders to do so who hit Nichols three times with a police baton testified on Tuesday that he regrets his failure to stop the beating which led to Nichols’s death three days later from blunt-force trauma the medical examiner who performed the autopsy testified on Wednesday that Nichols had suffered tears and bleeding in the brain The trial comes months after the US justice department said in December that a 17-month investigation found that the Memphis police department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people Our Disaster Management Team are seeking a self-motivated and engaging Disaster Resilience Officer to join the team for a 2 Year Fixed Term Our organisation offers excellent working conditions and a range of generous employee benefits including flexible working arrangements and supports and encourages our employees with training and professional development opportunities APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5pm Friday 16 May 2025 We need to distinguish between good DEI and bad DEI You have /5 articles left.Sign up for a free account or log in DEI is under fire—not just from politicians What began as a push for equity now faces an existential crisis students and even longtime advocates are questioning whether DEI has lost its way—whether it’s become too symbolic too scripted or too powerless to make real change I spent five years as a DEI officer in higher education I pushed for change in an academic system that claimed to want it I’ve seen how often it fails—not because the ideas are wrong when thoughtfully and strategically embedded checkbox exercises or top-down mandates imposed without trust or buy-in I write this because I still believe in the work—and because belief without scrutiny is dangerous more humility about the complexity of this work One of the biggest problems I’ve seen is the reduction of diversity to only race When diversity becomes a proxy for visible identity markers alone we miss what actually makes institutions stronger: a wide range of lived experiences Inclusion isn’t about agreement—it’s about making space for people who see the world differently The danger of focusing too narrowly is that we create institutions that look diverse yet whose members still think the same—and that kind of monolith doesn’t solve complex problems We live in a time of extraordinary complexity. Whether we’re addressing climate change, artificial intelligence, mental health or global conflict, these challenges require collaboration across differences. Research shows that diverse teams produce better results more innovative and more likely to challenge assumptions that would otherwise go untested But it only works when inclusion is real—not performative Diversity without inclusion is like assembling a symphony and never letting half the musicians play This is why we can’t afford to get DEI wrong the consequences ripple out—not just in missed opportunities for innovation while politically weaponized in many cases is also fueled by real problems with DEI itself We need to be honest about one of those problems: the silencing of dissenting views When DEI is framed in a way that suggests there is only one acceptable perspective—or when people who raise legitimate critiques are dismissed as regressive—it undermines the very values of inclusion and dialogue True equity work must make space for disagreement especially when it’s respectful and grounded in a shared desire for improvement When critical questions are treated as threats or when people fear professional consequences for expressing dissent we risk undermining the values of intellectual rigor and inclusion that DEI is meant to uphold It’s a short path from ideological clarity to rigidity which can shut down the kind of dialogue that progress requires Inclusion must mean inclusion of unpopular opinions Another challenge that continues to undermine trust in DEI efforts is the perception of the so-called diversity hire toxic and—when DEI is done badly—not entirely baseless In institutions where hiring is reduced to checking demographic boxes the person hired is immediately set up to fail but because their colleagues are convinced they were chosen for the wrong reasons breeds resentment and delegitimizes the entire process doing targeted outreach and making sure the applicant pool reflects the full range of talent that exists It means interrupting the biases that shape hiring—especially in homogeneous departments the candidate pool becomes more diverse and more competitive During my time as DEI officer, we developed a faculty hiring tool kit to address these challenges. It supported broader outreach and inclusive job ads and helped search committees examine how bias can influence evaluations. The tool kit was adopted across the university and became the basis for a peer-reviewed publication Search committees reported feeling more confident and hiring outcomes began to reflect that intentionality That’s what it looks like when DEI becomes a tool for excellence rather than a threat to it But even the best tools can’t fix a broken structure Many DEI leaders are hired to drive change but denied the power or resources to do so They’re tasked with transforming the institution but positioned on the margins of decision-making And I’ve seen how it erodes trust—not just for those doing the work but for the communities they’re meant to serve we have to stop treating DEI as both a priority and an afterthought It can’t be the institution’s conscience and its scapegoat at the same time The truth is that a DEI office or officer does not matter in the slightest What matters is what these offices and individuals are empowered to do—and how the institution responds DEI structures are set up with grand titles but little actual authority overburdened and expected to carry the weight of transformation without the tools to do it they’re sometimes used for symbolic signaling while real decisions happen elsewhere Here’s a hot take: Land acknowledgments are one of the clearest examples of symbolic DEI gone wrong Even many DEI advocates are uneasy about saying this out loud—but it’s a conversation we need to have Originally intended as respectful recognition of Indigenous peoples When institutions recite them without engaging Indigenous communities investing in their successes or addressing systemic issues affecting them today Sometimes it’s even counterproductive—giving the appearance of moral action without the substance That’s the danger of symbolic DEI: It feels good in the moment but it can do more harm than good by masking the real work that needs to be done resource investment and sustained commitment Another hot take: Sometimes constraints make the work better Guardrails—even legal ones—can force us to get more creative more deliberate and more focused on what actually works DEI work has operated under the legal constraints of Proposition 209 which prohibits public institutions from considering race a ballot initiative to repeal Prop 209 failed—leaving the status quo intact but reigniting debate about what equity should look like in a race-neutral legal landscape the 2020 vote reaffirmed the challenge California institutions have been navigating for nearly three decades Public colleges and universities have spent years adapting—expanding outreach and pipeline programs and investing in mentorship and faculty development—all without using race-conscious criteria Without relying on the most legally vulnerable tools they were pushed to build models of reform that were legally sound broadly applicable and less susceptible to political attack California is not alone—some other states have adopted similar restrictions And while the state is not immune from the scrutiny and investigations now facing institutions across the country the constraints of Prop 209 forced a more intentional and durable approach to equity—one that may offer useful lessons for others As backlash to DEI spreads—through lawsuits legislation and public discourse—it’s easy to dismiss it all as reactionary But sometimes it’s a response to real flaws: lack of transparency We need to distinguish between bad DEI and good DEI Here’s the reality: The alternatives to diversity inequity and exclusion—aren’t values any institution should embrace The real debate isn’t about the values themselves—it’s about how they’ve been implemented and whether the methods we’ve used actually advance the outcomes we claim to care about Not into something shinier or trendier—but into something real And that trust won’t come from more committees or statements owning our mistakes and staying committed to the values that brought us into this field in the first place The ground is shifting—but that disruption brings opportunity It’s fertile soil for building something better If we bring more humility to our certainty more evidence to our strategies and more courage to our conversations It could be the beginning of something stronger Yassa is a professor of neuroscience at the University of California He served for five years as associate dean of diversity equity and inclusion and continues to work on institutional reform and mentoring in higher education The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect the official policies or positions of UC Irvine The abrupt end of the private South Carolina institution follows a last-minute fundraising effort by the board that c This alumnus is happy Harvard is fighting for all of higher ed As colleges hire high-powered lobbyists to battle threats to federal funding Framing DEI policies as “reverse discrimination” distorts reality Subscribe for free to Inside Higher Ed’s newsletters 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Victoria Police Recruitment Team 8am-4pm (Monday - Friday) two shots ended Sydney’s worst mass murder in more than a decade As an inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbings continues the question remains: what more could have been done When police inspector Amy Scott entered a Sydney shopping centre in pursuit of a man who was stabbing people with a large knife she did so without a partner or a bulletproof vest “Because, in my head, I had resigned myself to the fact that I was probably going to die”, she told the New South Wales coroners court this week It was 3.37pm on 13 April 2024. Four minutes earlier, Joel Cauchi, 40, who had schizophrenia, had begun a stabbing rampage inside the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping mall The inspector was the first police unit to respond to the initial radio call-out. She had been driving her police car from Bondi beach Insp Amy Scott after receiving the commissioners valour award in 2024. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP“I remember the radio operator said … ‘We’re getting multiple calls, multiple stabbings, multiple locations at Bondi Junction Westfield.’ I knew right then that it was very real,” Scott told the state coroner, Teresa O’Sullivan, on Tuesday. When she arrived at the Westfield, her initial plan was to execute a “dynamic entry”, with other officers entering the centre at multiple points. But running from the shopping centre were people screaming: “He’s killing people, he’s hurting people.” Read moreShe told Lidcombe coroners court she then knew she was dealing with an active armed offender officers were told they had a 60% to 70% chance of non-survival “and that is if you are partnered up and vested up as makeshift backup she had Silas Despreaux and Damien Guerot – two French nationals who had become friends since moving to Australia Guerot arrived in Australia to learn English about 10 years ago and is now a carpenter Despreaux told Guerot: “Let’s go catch him.” 2:20Footage shows Australian police arriving on scene after Bondi Junction attack – videoThey tried to stop Cauchi using heavy bollards from a clothing store throwing them down an escalator as he moved up it towards them Scott told the court that the men told her which way to go she unclipped her gun and one of the Frenchmen told her: “You’re on your own [without other police] You have to have your gun ready because this guy is dangerous.” A short distance from the top of the escalator and with the men behind her “I’ve got eyes on him … and I’m in foot pursuit,” she radioed When he stopped about 20 metres ahead of her She silently signalled to a mother with a pram then called out “mate” to get Cauchi’s attention He turned towards her and started sprinting she told the court that she thought “that he was going to kill me” Less than six minutes after his rampage began Cauchi lay motionless outside an art and craft shop Two of the bullets had hit him; one missed and struck a pot plant Read moreThat morning, after sleeping rough near Maroubra beach, he picked up his backpack and knife from his rented storage locker, searched Reddit for accounts of the Columbine school shooting, then made his way to Bondi Junction. There, while standing in a queue at a cafe in the sprawling Westfield shopping centre, he took his knife from his bag and, just before 3.33pm, fatally stabbed Dawn Singleton. The 25-year-old bride had been shopping for wedding makeup. Five seconds later, he stabbed Jade Young, 47, an architect, once, as she stood beside her daughter. She died within minutes. He next fatally stabbed an economics student, Yixuan Cheng, 27, then new mother Ashlee Good, 38, a security guard, Faraz Tahir, 30, and Pikria Darchia, 55. After being stabbed while protecting her baby, Good was able to contact her mother-in-law who was also in Westfield. She “made her way to assist … and was there to comfort her and her granddaughter in the midst of that fear”, the senior counsel assisting, Dr Peggy Dwyer SC, said. Young’s daughter used her dying mother’s phone to call her father, who was also at Westfield. On his way to them, he encountered the attacker and “warned others that Mr Cauchi had a knife before running to find his wife”, the court heard. Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Free daily newsletterOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters An early assumption was that Cauchi targeted women: of his 16 victims, just three were men. But that theory was debunked by Det Chief Insp Andrew Marks, the police officer in charge of the investigation. “From the start of his attack, he moved very quickly and he appeared to attack people that were not ready, [who] didn’t know what was happening,” Marks said in court. “I just believe that whoever was in his way … is who he attacked.” It was clear that the death toll might have been far higher. In 2021, Cauchi had sought and been given initial psychiatric approval for a gun licence – something he did not follow through on, which the court heard was “very, very fortunate”. The court watched CCTV footage that showed Cauchi, seconds before he was shot, hesitating in front of a man, who appeared to have no idea of the danger he was in. Read more“I don’t even know to this day if they realised,” Scott said from the stand the bravery of the young officers who had also run towards danger that day – some of whom have not been able to return to work since The level of preparedness for an active armed offender from security alarms to interagency communication and command is central to the inquest for which the brief of evidence contains some 50 volumes and on which at least 18 barristers are working Australia is a country in which mass casualty attacks are rare – the Bondi Junction attack was Sydney’s worst mass murder in more than a decade – and the triage response was perhaps a function of that fact communications issues also hampered responders’ efforts Multiple victims spread over three floors of the massive mall, combined with the sheer number of people there on that ordinary Saturday – not to mention its infamously maze-like layout – would have added to the fear and chaos that quickly descended. Dwyer’s opening address led what has become a theme of the inquest: every witness, and many of the barristers, have begun their words with condolences to those affected. Injuries have been acknowledged as being both physical and psychological. “The grief of the families who are impacted is raw and deep … and the extent of their loss is truly unfathomable for the rest of us. The inquest is a huge strain on their emotional reserves,” Dwyer said. As well as many witnesses, the state coroner, too, was affected. On Tuesday, O’Sullivan stopped proceedings after Whalley was overcome with emotion when recalling how, late in the evening of 13 April, a team of young police officers had not wanted to leave the side of a deceased victim. “I’m grateful for the break too,” O’Sullivan told him after a five-minute pause, “because I found what you said very moving.” We'd love you to join the team at Victoria Police Take the first step to becoming a police officer by taking our 13 question interactive eligibility and suitability quiz Each suitable answer will progress you to the next eligibility question Learn more about our age and education requirements (link opens new tab) Refresh form who shot dead Bondi Junction Westfield attacker Joel Cauchi accepted she was “probably going to die” as she faced down the killer and two French nationals who confronted Cauchi with bollards laid bare the lasting scars in emotional evidence to a coronial inquest one year after the massacre arriving on Tuesday at the NSW Coroner’s Court in Lidcombe.Credit: Kate Geraghty was armed with a Ka-Bar USMC military knife when he stabbed 16 people in the crowded shopping centre on April 13 The attack lasted just over three minutes before Scott heard an emergency call over the police radio The inquest has also heard of Joel Cauchi’s troubled mental health history at Bondi Junction Westfield,” the voice on the scanner broadcast just after 3.30pm “I knew right then that it was very real,” Scott said People were pouring out of the centre and flagged down Scott’s car Two French nationals and a security guard were among the group begging the lone officer for help They were Damien Guerot and Silas Despreaux who had courageously stepped between Cauchi and a woman metre-long bollards and threw them at Cauchi trying to halt his advance up an escalator even if it meant hurting him,” Despreaux later told police French nationals Damien Guerot (left) and Silas Despreaux (right) address the media at the NSW Coroner’s Court.Credit: Kate Geraghty Scott said she knew police facing such attackers have a 60 to 70 per cent chance of survival when accompanied by a partner I resigned myself to the fact that I was probably going to die,” Scott said The group raced to the fifth floor of the centre where Scott instructed everyone to stay behind her Cauchi had stopped on the air bridge on level five and was rocking on his feet but another had hidden behind a large pot plant about 15 metres on the other side of Joel,” Scott told the inquest Inspector Amy Scott was alone when she confronted the knife-wielding Joel Cauchi Cauchi turned and looked towards the woman with the pram “I yelled out ‘mate’ to get his attention back to me,” the inspector said Cauchi sprinted towards the officer with the large knife out CCTV showed Scott drawing her weapon and stepping back I knew my first shot had hit him from the jolt of his body Scott receiving the NSW Police Commissioner’s Valour Award.Credit: Kate Geraghty the third hit the pot plant where the mother had been sheltering seconds earlier Scott has been universally hailed as a hero for her actions and was recognised with the Commissioner’s Valour Award she used her first moments in the witness box to reach out to the families of the dead and the survivors of the attack Scott was resolute throughout her evidence except for one moment when her voice broke don’t feel the burden and pressures of what everyday humans do,” Scott said “And whilst I was the person that faced Joel those young officers ran [into Bondi Westfield] with the exact same intentions.” restored some faith in humanity and the goodness of the people.” took command of the scene at Bondi that afternoon Damien Guerot on a Bondi Junction Westfield escalator facing off with the attacker He asked a group of young police officers why they were standing in a strange location before realising they were near one of the bodies “Because I don’t want to leave them alone,” the officers replied “It’s an incident I won’t forget,” Whalley said The officer in charge of the investigation said police officers who use lethal force experience “vicarious trauma” “It is almost the case that 9/10 cases involve mentally ill people,” Marks said on Monday The central theme of the inquest is shaping up to be failures of the mental health system to properly treat Cauchi Cauchi had come off medication five years before the attack His Queensland psychiatrist told Cauchi to “self-determine” whether he should take medication again But Cauchi’s mother was found notes from her son expressing belief he was “under Satanic control” Queensland police were called to the family home in Toowoomba after Cauchi’s father confiscated his son’s knives but he does not know he is sick,” his mother told police Scott told the inquest it would have been a useful opportunity for a mental health service to have accompanied police and intervened in Cauchi’s deterioration “NSW Police are regularly called and required to respond to people in mental health crisis,” Scott said are dealing with at least one job of that nature.” the mental health co-ordinator for Sydney’s eastern suburbs said his officers record up to 170 mental health crisis responses each month Mental health is second only to domestic violence in occupying police resources “The involvement of police generally is not helpful,” he said “I think there’s an opportunity to improve outcomes for people and those outcomes might not involve police.” If you or anyone you know needs help, call SANE on 1800 187 263 (and see sane.org), Lifeline on 13 11 14 (and see lifeline.org.au) or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 (and see beyondblue.org.au) accepted she was \\u201Cprobably going to die\\u201D as she faced down the killer at Bondi Junction Westfield,\\u201D the voice on the scanner broadcast just after 3.30pm \\u201CI knew right then that it was very real,\\u201D Scott said People were pouring out of the centre and flagged down Scott\\u2019s car even 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don\\u2019t want to leave them alone,\\u201D the officers replied \\u201CIt\\u2019s an incident I won\\u2019t forget,\\u201D Whalley said said police officers who use lethal force experience \\u201Cvicarious trauma\\u201D \\u201CIt is almost the case that 9/10 cases involve mentally ill people,\\u201D Marks said on Monday His Queensland psychiatrist told Cauchi to \\u201Cself-determine\\u201D whether he should take medication again But Cauchi\\u2019s mother was found notes from her son expressing belief he was \\u201Cunder Satanic control\\u201D Queensland police were called to the family home in Toowoomba after Cauchi\\u2019s father confiscated his son\\u2019s knives but he does not know he is sick,\\u201D his mother told police Scott told the inquest it would have been a useful opportunity for to have accompanied police and intervened in Cauchi\\u2019s deterioration \\u201CNSW Police are regularly called and required to respond to people in mental health crisis,\\u201D Scott said are dealing with at least one job of that nature.\\u201D the mental health co-ordinator for Sydney\\u2019s eastern suburbs \\u201CThe involvement of police generally is not helpful,\\u201D he said \\u201CI think there\\u2019s an opportunity to improve outcomes for people and those outcomes might not involve police.\\u201D Lifeline on 13 11 14 (and see ) or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 (and see ) Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 12 new Custodial Correctional Officers to the frontline of public safety in Maryborough after a graduation ceremony on Thursday Having now completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program the new officers will be deployed to Maryborough Correctional Centre where they will work toward making Queensland safer through prisoner reform The 10-week paid Custodial Officer Entry program has equipped each officer with fundamental skills in conflict management tactical skills and QCS policies and legislation the CCOs will work to stop the cycle of reoffending through the safe and secure management of prisoners and correctional facilities with a range of roles available to grow their careers Continued on-the-job training and professional development opportunities ensure officers can progress their careers and develop skills to keep our communities safe in dynamic situations The graduation ceremony also acknowledged four officers with the National Medal in recognition of 15 or more years of service in a frontline public safety agency Laura Gerber praised the new officers for their dedication highlighting their crucial role in protecting Queensland communities “The Crisafulli Government is committed to restoring community safety and our QCS officers play a vital role in delivering this,” Minister Gerber said “Today’s graduates are stepping into an important job and I congratulate them on the hard work and dedication they have shown over the past 10 weeks in finishing their training “These officers will soon join their QCS colleagues on the frontline and our Government is committed to giving them the resources and support they need to make our community safer “I would also like to express my thanks to the officers who have dedicated more than 15 years of service to QCS.” General Manager Maryborough Correctional Centre Chief Superintendent John Owens welcomed the new officers and congratulated them on their graduation “We welcome our 12 newest Custodial Correctional Officers to Maryborough Correctional Centre and thank our most experienced officers for their commitment to making Queensland safer,” Chief Superintendent Owens said and we strive to ensure they are supported as they carry out their often-unseen duties “Every interaction our officers have is an opportunity to address offending behaviour and to improve the vocational and life skills of prisoners assisting in their rehabilitation and safe reintegration back into the community.” Queensland Corrective Services is actively recruiting for good public safety focused jobs and careers including trade instructors cultural liaison officers and administration Becoming a Custodial Correctional Officer is the starting point for an exciting career with Queensland Corrective Services with a wide range of career paths and opportunities Custodial Correctional Officers enjoy excellent employment conditions including a competitive salary and superannuation salary packaging and health and wellbeing programs © The State of Queensland (Queensland Corrective Services). Queensland Government Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) welcomed 144 new Custodial Correctional Officers (CCOs) to the frontline of public safety in South East Queensland after a graduation ceremony in front of hundreds of friends Having now completed the Custodial Officer Entry Program the new recruits will bolster officer numbers at correctional centres across South East Queensland and play their role in making Queensland safer The new Custodial Correctional Officers will be posted to Arthur Gorrie Woodford and Palen Creek correctional centres Seventy-four of the new officers will gain experience in centres in the south-east until Queensland’s newest men’s high security centre is opened in the Lockyer Valley later this year where they will be part of the 800-strong workforce The 10-week paid Custodial Officer Entry Program has equipped each officer with fundamental skills in conflict management the CCOs will work to stop the cycle of reoffending through the safe and secure management of prisoners and correctional facilities with a range of roles available to grow their careers seven experienced officers were also presented with the National Medal or Long Service Good Conduct medals for their exemplary service and commitment to making our communities safer Minister for Corrective Services Laura Gerber MP congratulated the graduating officers on their commitment to making Queensland safer and praised them for their dedication “Today’s graduates are stepping into an important job and I congratulate them on the hard work and dedication they have shown over the past 10 weeks in finishing their training and our government is committed to giving them the resources and support they need to make our community safer.” QCS Commissioner Paul Stewart APM welcomed the graduating officers to Corrective Services “We are seeing record numbers of new officers joining QCS to help restore community safety through prisoner and offender reform,” Commissioner Stewart said “Our officers work hard every single day to address offending behaviour and deliver reformative justice through every interaction they have to rehabilitate prisoners to avoid reoffending “I am very proud to welcome each and every one of our new officers who bring a variety of background skills and experience to the frontline of community safety “We thank our graduating officers for their commitment and extend that appreciation to their friends and families – hundreds of which were at today’s graduation ceremony – whose support is invaluable to our new officers as they embark on a challenging but rewarding career with Queensland Corrective Services.” Lockyer Valley Regional Council Deputy Mayor congratulated the latest cohort on their achievements “It takes a special type of person to put themselves at the forefront of public safety and I applaud all the graduates on their decision to undertake this important role and for completing their comprehensive training,” he said “Not only will these Custodial Officers help keep our communities safe they will also contribute positively to the rehabilitation of prisoners – a rewarding task and one that has long-lasting benefits for our society as a whole.” Becoming a Custodial Correctional officer is the starting point for an exciting career with Queensland Corrective Services with a wide range of career paths and opportunities A police officer was unjustified in pushing a protester during a pro-Palestine protest in Christchurch last year A police officer was unjustified in pushing a protester during a pro-Palestine protest in Christchurch last year the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found It happened during a fracas between police and protesters in which another protester was arrested outside an eatery where National MPs were dining They were in the city for a caucus retreat a two-day strategy and team-building exercise that kicked off the beginning of the political year in 2024 when they used buses to leave the area at the conclusion of their function An Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) investigation found a number of protesters ran out in front of the buses and blocked the road as the buses left Police warned the protesters to get off the road Videos shared of the protest showed police engaging with the protesters which included members of the Palestine Solidarity Network Christchurch Another video showed protesters shouting “shame on you” as MPs filed into a bus to leave a restaurant where they had been dining A protester ran across a pedestrian crossing and remained in front of one of the buses pulling them off the road and restraining them using a headlock the officers escorted the protester to a patrol car the protest group started to surround and follow the arresting officers and the handcuffed protester Police then formed a line to separate the two groups with officers having to push protesters back Once the arrested protester arrived at the patrol car they were advised that they would receive a formal warning before being released without charge to their home address The police investigation found that the arrest of the protester was lawful and that the officers’ use of force in restraining them was reasonable and justified Police identified that there were no grounds to issue a formal warning in the circumstances with no warning ultimately being given to the protester The IPCA found that the police investigation was conducted appropriately and agreed with the findings In balancing the rights of the protester and of those who were obstructed on the road the authority found that it was reasonable for officers to effect an arrest after issuing the necessary verbal warning The protester offered some resistance when arrested for which the use of the headlock was not unreasonable or excessive in the circumstances Police agreed with the authority that one instance of an officer pushing another protester back from the police line was unjustified The push did not warrant a criminal charge however police carried out a confidential employment process in respect of the officer The authority was satisfied with the process undertaken by police and agreed with the outcome reached National Deputy Leader Nicola Willis, at the time of the protest, said she respected the protesters’ right to protest “All New Zealanders have a right to protest and we respect that right She said it was for the “police to judge” whether the incident was peaceful “They were there to ensure everyone was kept safe and I think everyone was.” Gang member Elijah Daveron used phones that were smuggled into prison for the deals this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read NZME editor-in-chief Murray Kirkness joins the company's executive including the return of the company’s editor-in-chief to the top table and the resignation of its chief commercial officer Kirkness’ elevation will ease concerns within some quarters of the NZME newsroom that the top editorial role has not been part of NZME’s top-level team for more than two years Alongside Kirkness on the executive will be other new appointees including chief operating officer Matt Wilson and chief information officer Kate MacDiarmid of departing chief digital and publishing officer Carolyn Luey who announced last month that she will leave in June to join Contact Energy as chief retail officer “All three are fantastic operators with a huge amount of experience in their chosen fields - their input will be invaluable,” chief executive Michael Boggs said in an email to staff today he also announced the resignation of NZME chief commercial officer James Butcher Butcher would take a short break “before focusing on new opportunities” Luey and Butcher had made an “immense contribution” to NZME “James joined NZME in 2021 as head of digital audio where he did an excellent job growing our digital audio business across iHeartRadio and our NZME podcast network before joining the exec as chief commercial officer in February last year.” Butcher’s role on the executive - no easy task at a time when media companies face tough economic challenges - will also be split He will be replaced by two people - Greg McCrea as the chief commercial officer - agency and Renata Hayward as the chief commercial officer - direct “I’m really excited about these changes and the injection of new skills ideas and expertise at the exec level,” Boggs told staff in his email Greg and Renata will all bring fresh perspectives and we’re well-positioned to continue to execute on our strategic priorities accelerating growth across all areas of our business.” The executive changes come less than a month before NZME’s critical annual shareholders’ meeting where shareholder and businessman Jim Grenon is seeking a board overhaul He has been critical of the company’s operational and financial performance and wants to see improvements in the company’s editorial endeavours Crump is a board member of NZ on Air and a Waitangi Tribunal member He was also the launch editor of the ZB Plus platform in the NZME newsroom from September 2023 and he said it was clear from his time at the media company the “downgrading of editorial leadership was not taken well by staff” “This reinstatement would ensure that editorial perspectives are embedded in the company’s strategic decisions fostering a culture where journalism is not just a product measured by clicks but a public good.” NZME has not responded to questions about Crump’s assertions The full new-look NZME executive team will be chief executive Michael Boggs chief content officer (editor-in-chief) Murray Kirkness chief commercial officer - agency Greg McCrea chief commercial officer - retail Renata Hayward Luey and Butcher will remain on the executive until they leave the company Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie is one of New Zealand’s most experienced senior journalists and media leaders He has held executive and senior editorial roles at NZME including Managing Editor NZ Herald Editor and Herald on Sunday Editor and has a small shareholding in NZME A potential compromise is on the horizon in NZME's board battle A Sydney police officer has been accused of making false domestic violence complaints against colleagues and misusing Crime Stoppers Police seized several electronic devices from the home of 25-year-old Jemma Hoban a serving NSW police officer with the South West Metropolitan Region during a raid on her Campbelltown home on November 29 last year Jemma Hoban has been charged with knowingly providing false or misleading information regarding police conduct.Credit: officers attached to the Professional Standards Command (PSC) had established Strike Force Potsdam to investigate reports of alleged false complaints made by Hoban The PSC is a specialist command that is responsible for setting standards for performance Following further investigations and forensic examinations of Hoban’s devices police served her a court attendance notice on Thursday They charged her with knowingly providing false or misleading information regarding police conduct According to sources not authorised to speak publicly Hoban allegedly put in false complaints against fellow cops Police said in a statement that Hoban’s employment status is under review knowingly making a false complaint or giving false or misleading information during the investigation of a complaint is punishable by up to one year in jail Hoban is due to face Picton Local Court on Thursday Following further investigations and forensic examinations of Hoban\\u2019s devices Police said in a statement that Hoban\\u2019s employment status is under review ShareSaveCommentInnovationHealthcareGoogle’s Chief Health Officer Is RetiringByDr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights innovation and technology.Follow AuthorMay 02 Karen DeSalvo was appointed as Chief Health Officer for the company in 2019 DeSalvo’s career at the company has spanned nearly 6 years and has witnessed some of the most crucial and historical milestones in healthcare both for the organization and society as a whole she spearheaded the company’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic in addition to building out the larger framework for the approach to artificial intelligence and healthcare her tenure also oversaw significant expansion of the healthcare ecosystem across devices information sharing and the growth of industry partnerships Previously a celebrated public health leader and a practicing physician DeSalvo started the role in 2019 with a noble goal: enable technology to make the delivery of medicine and clinical care better in order to ultimately improve societal health outcomes Google’s healthcare function saw significant growth and expansion Google and YouTube became one of the primary sources of information for billions of people worldwide the portfolio has continued to rapidly expand; much of Dr DeSalvo’s time at the company has been devoted to meeting industry leaders and operators on the ground to better understand pain-points and obstacles first-hand from communities and partners Though Google has always invested significantly in data this work was focused on using that data and information as a meaningful tool to help communities organizations and patients stay informed and make decisions about their health have certainly made their intentions clear and have invested billions of dollars to establish their own sub-organizations dedicated to the field DeSalvo says that one aspect she is most proud of during her time is the subtle yet crucial transition of the Google Health function being viewed as solely advisors to becoming true partners across the company: “We’re in a great place as a team and as a company to leverage the best in technology and information to help billions of people.” She also describes how proud she is of the immense work that has been done across the wider portfolio A few examples include: the growth of Google Cloud which has enabled scores of partners to better scale services for their patients; a robust ecosystem for medical content creation and information on YouTube which has enabled an entirely new way of knowledge sharing and education; and most recently the company’s aggressive push into generative AI which has empowered an incredibly promising road ahead for the company An extremely crucial aspect of Google Health’s growth journey and success is chief clinical officer, Dr. Michael Howell started at the company as a principal scientist with Google Brain and quickly transitioned to becoming a leader across the wider healthcare portfolio His work has undisputedly been one of the key ingredients in Google Health’s success story Howell explains that during his time working with Dr he’s seen the clinical team expand significantly the mission has always been consistent: “we know what good care should look like; we have spent so much time thinking and talking about what is the right model to build healthcare products that will actually help people." DeSalvo comments—“he is the perfect person to step into this role He is always thinking about the person at the other end of the technology and brings his lived experiences for the team and the products Because healthcare and technology have become remarkably intertwined over the past decade and technology companies will undoubtedly redefine the course of the industry for decades to come The people and leaders that undertake this momentous task matter it is upto innovators to figure out how to use that data to actually move the needle on improving health outcomes technology giants across the board are investing billions of dollars in the sector and are dedicating entire divisions to work on healthcare’s hardest problems South Australia Police (SAPOL) members who lost their lives while serving overseas were commemorated this morning during an early Anzac Day memorial service Around 110 people united at SAPOL’s Wall of Remembrance at the Fort Largs Police Academy in memory of 25 police officers killed on active service leave from SAPOL including 11 police officers in World War I and one in Cyprus while on peacekeeping duties with the United Nations Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC joined Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens APM LEM Minister of Police Stephen Mullighan and other dignitaries and guests to honour those who paid the supreme sacrifice “We remember all 25 officers and their families affected by their unwavering commitment to their state and country with honour they served,” Commissioner Stevens said “We acknowledge the sacrifice of each officer who joined other Australians fighting overseas and sadly never returned home.” Reverend Mark Kleemann led the memorial service which paid tribute to former SAPOL Foot Constable Alexander Graham – one of the first SAPOL officers to enlist in World War I and first to die on active service A commemorative address by Dr Barry Blundell APM LEM explored the fallen officer’s service until his passing on 24 September 1915 Alexander Graham was born on the Isle of Rona is believed to have served with the British military He joined SAPOL on 1 August 1914 and worked as a Foot Constable based at Adelaide Station for a short time before moving to Port Adelaide for nearly eight months until enlisting on 8 March 1915 with the Australian Imperial Forces “Graham embarked with the 6th reinforcements of the 10th Battalion on 23 June he then travelled to the Dardanelles on 1 August joining his Battalion on August 4,” Dr Blundell said during his address “Graham’s first engagement with the enemy was two days later at the Battle of Lone Pine where over four days some 6000 Ottomans and more than 2000 Anzacs were killed or wounded the 10th Battalion was losing 10 men a day to dysentery Graham succumbed to the disease on 18 September where on 24 September he died of his illness.” Private Alexander Graham was buried in the Chatby War Cemetery in Alexandria the Band of the South Australia Police contributed to this morning’s service playing of The Last Post and a minute’s silence SAPOL members will also participate in and support other Anzac Day services throughout the state on Friday 25 April – the national day of remembrance SAPOL Foot Constable Alexander Graham June 16 Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens APM LEM paying his respects at today's Anzac Day service at the South Australia Police Academy Around 110 people united at SAPOL’s Wall of Remembrance at the Fort Largs Police Academy Wreaths laid in tribute to 25 police officers killed on active service leave from SAPOL or use the navigation above to locate the post Keep up-to-date with our latest campaigns, activities and advice! Former NSW Police officer Kristian White entered NSW Supreme Court for sentencing surrounded by supporters the former police officer responsible for the taser death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland has been sentenced to a two-year community correction order He was found guilty of manslaughter by a NSW Supreme Court jury in November 2024 is also required to do 425 hours of community service Link copiedShareShare articleFormer police officer Kristian White has avoided jail over the taser death of a 95-year-old great-grandmother with the victim's family describing the sentence as a "slap on the wrist" During sentencing in the NSW Supreme Court on Friday almost two years after Clare Nowland's death White was handed a two-year community correction order and will be required to perform 425 hours of community service tasered Mrs Nowland at the Yallambee Lodge aged care facility in Cooma in the early hours of May 17 2023 after a staff member called triple-0 to report an elderly resident was wandering the property initially with two knives and a jar of prunes was later located by police officers and paramedics in a nurse's room in the administrative wing of the care facility using her walker and holding one serrated steak knife Officers attempted to get Mrs Nowland to drop the knife and stop moving before White Clare Nowland died in Cooma Hospital in May 2023 after being tasered hit her head and died a week later in Cooma Hospital after suffering an inoperable brain bleed A 12-person jury found White guilty of manslaughter in the NSW Supreme Court last November Justice Ian Harrison told the court White's crime was not premeditated and fell on the lower end of objective seriousness He said White "misread and misunderstood the dynamics of the situation" and White felt motivated by an "honest but mistaken and unreasonable belief about the existence and nature of the threat that was posed" "Mr White made what by any measure was a terrible mistake," Justice Harrison said Today, the court was told White sent a one-page letter of apology to Mrs Nowland's family in which expressed regret for his actions which was taken into account upon sentencing "Mr White has expressed remorse," Justice Harrison said "I have no doubt that he regrets what he did...it would be remarkable if it were otherwise Justice Harrison said the harm White caused to Mrs Nowland resulted from "an error of judgement" but general deterrence plays a "minor role" in sentencing "The prospect of a police officer in New South Wales intentionally or recklessly causing harm to elderly members of the community in the same or similar circumstances when confronted by an elderly and frail woman in her 90s is so small as to be unlikely to reoccur," he said Manslaughter in NSW carries a maximum punishment of 25 years in jail Justice Harrison told the court a custodial sentenced would be "disproportionate to the objective seriousness of the offence" He said White had already suffered consequences for his actions and had become an unwelcome member of the Cooma community Justice Harrison also said it would also be difficult for White to live in prison "Mr White does not present a risk or a danger to the community," he said "Mr White does not pose a risk of re-offending."  White sat still as the sentence was handed down Some members of the Nowland family shook their heads Mrs Nowland's eldest son Michael spoke outside the court about the family's reaction to the sentence Michael Nowland says the sentence was a "slap on the wrist" Kristian White's defence lawyer Warwick Anderson said outside court his family were "very relieved" at the outcome "They're now going to take their time and move on with their lives," Mr Anderson said You can look back on today's developments below, or download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for the latest updates. Copy link28 Mar, 12:57amFri 28 Mar 2025 at 12:57amWhite's lawyer speaks to the mediaKristian White's defence lawyer, Warwick Anderson, spoke to the media outside court. He says White and his family are "very relieved" at the outcome. "They’re now going to take their time and move on with their lives," Mr Anderson says. Asked about whether White will get his job as a police officer back, Mr Anderson says: "We don't know yet". Copy link28 Mar, 12:48amFri 28 Mar 2025 at 12:48am'It was a slap on the wrist'Clare Nowland's son, Michael Nowland, has given the family's first reaction to White's sentence. He says he needs more time to process the decision and will make further comments at a later date. "It was a slap on the wrist for someone that has killed our mother so it's very, very hard to sort of process that," Mr Nowland says. "I'd rather have a little more time to process the decision and then give a more informed interview." 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