One officer from Tasmania Police and two state service employees from the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management (DPFEM) will be recognised in the Australia Day Honours today.
- Director Matthew Richman has more than 40 years' service with Tasmania Police, including most recently as an Inspector, and currently holds the position of Director of Wellbeing Support. Today he is receiving the Australian Police Medal.
- Inspector Brenda Orr has more than 24 years' service with Tasmania Police and currently holds the position of Inspector, Southern Regional Prosecution Services. Today she is receiving the Australian Police Medal.
- Mr Warwick Brennan has more than 25 years' experience working as a communications practitioner in the government sector, and currently holds the position of Stakeholder Engagement Manager within DPFEM. Today he is receiving the Public Service Medal.
Expressing her congratulations to the recipients, Commissioner Donna Adams said, "On behalf of Tasmania Police, and the broader Department of Police Fire and Emergency Management, today I congratulate Director Matthew Richman, Inspector Brenda Orr, and Mr Warwick Brennan as they receive awards in the Australia Day Honours."
"Within Tasmania Police, Director Richman and Inspector Orr have a combined service of more than 64 years' and they have made a significant and enduring contribution to our policing service, and the Tasmanian community."
"They are highly respected within Tasmania Police, and regarded for their experience, leadership and genuine care of others.
"Their commitment to policing and service to the community exemplify the highest standards of public service and makes them very worthy recipients of the Australian Police Medal."
"Within the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Mr Warwick Brennan will today be awarded the Public Service Medal."
"Mr Brennan has made a significant contribution to public sector communications through key leadership roles across government, with outstanding service in relation to emergency and incident management communications."
"He has managed public information and communications teams across a range of Tasmanian Government responses including bushfires, whale strandings, and the COVID-19 pandemic; and he currently provides high-level strategic communications advice across DPFEM."
"On behalf of Tasmania Police, and more broadly DPFEM, I thank Director Richman, Inspector Orr, and Mr Brennan for their ongoing service and dedication."
"I also thank the award recipients from Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania State Emergency Service for their unwavering commitment to assisting our services and the community."
