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Sep 11, 2024 | Article, This Week's Issue, Top Articles

By Nasik Swami: He is our top cop. Naracoorte’s Senior Constable Chris Mailley has been awarded the 2024 South Australia Police Officer of the Year.  The 59-year-old received the Rotary Club of Unley award for his dedication to the local community and work in assisting domestic and family violence victims.  Originally from the United Kingdom, Senior Constable Mailley became a police officer almost 30 years ago.  “I feel very humbled to be receiving this award. It’s nice to be awarded later in my career as it shows, like so many police officers, we don’t lose our passion for what we do,” Snr Constable Mailley said.  And he says he’s not slowing down anytime soon as “he’s not done yet”. “I’m hoping to see the Upper South East achieve the best domestic violence support in the state.” Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens congratulated the regional police officer on his award and […]

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