History of the NSWPF Flashcards
What was the first civilian police and by who and when was it established?
Night Watch, and was formed by Governor Arthur Phillip in 1789 to guard Sydney Town.
What and When did the Police Regulation Act commence?
In 1862, all watch teams were combined under the Police Regulation Act 1862 to form the NSW Police Force.
When was the first Royal Commission and Why?
- four special constables were ambushed at night at Jinden (near Braidwood) and killed. Their deaths represent the largest loss of Police lives in a single incident of this type in Australia.
In what year firearms became mandatory for all officers?
1894.Parliament passed legislation authorising the arming of all members of the NSW Police Force and all police have carried firearms ever since.
What happened in 1903?
In 1903, the Fingerprint Section was formed. It became the Central Fingerprint Bureau of Australia in 1941, maintaining a nationwide manual collection of fingerprints and criminal records until 1986 when it reverted to a state-based role. It now forms part of the Forensic Services Group.
Identify Key moments for female polie officers in the 1900’s.
- In 1915, Lillian Armfield and Maude Rhodes were appointed as special constables and became the first women in the NSW Police Force.
- 1948 before women were allowed to wear uniform
- 1965 before they were sworn in as constables like male officers
- 1979 before they were routinely allowed to carry firearms.
Who and in what year was the first commissioned female officer appointed?
- Inspector Beth Hanley was appointed as the first female commissioned officer in the NSW Police Force.
When was the Aboriginal Liaison Unit Formed? And what was its significance?
In 1980. This lead to the eventual introduction of Aboriginal Community Liaison Officers within the NSW Police Force.
In what year did the Police College move to Goulburn?
1984
In what period did the Wood Royal Commission take place?
1994 - 1996. It was published in 1997.
