Cecil Abbott
| Cecil Abbott AO QPM | |
|---|---|
| 16th Commissioner of the New South Wales Police | |
| In office 30 December 1981 – 7 August 1984 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Lees |
| Succeeded by | John Keith Avery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Alma mater | Sydney Technical High School |
Cecil "Cec" Roy Abbott AO, QPM (born. 1924) was the Commissioner of the New South Wales Police in Australia from 30 December 1981 to 7 August 1984.[1]
Cecil Abbott joined as a cadet in 1941 and graduated to the Police Force in 1945. He climbed through the ranks to be Commissioner of Police for the New South Wales Police and the most powerful police officer in the State of New South Wales.
This position brought with it much prestige, as New South Wales, being the most populous state, has the largest police force in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest police forces in the world.
Abbott, arising from his vast experience and dedication as a Detective in the investigation and study of drug related crime, was recognised as a leading authority on an International level, by Drug Law Enforcement Bodies throughout the World.
[edit] Honours
- On 31 December 1976, he was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) "In recognition for services to the New South Wales Police".[2]
- On 11 June 1982 he was awarded the National Medal.[3]
- On 26 January 1985 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for "Public service particularly with the New South Wales Police Force".[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "New South Wales Commissioners of Police". New South Wales Police. http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/145137/poster_police_commissioners.pdf. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
- ^ "Its an Honour: QPM". Government of Australia. http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1111737&search_type=quick&showInd=true. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ "Its an Honour: National Medal". Government of Australia. http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=996173&search_type=quick&showInd=true. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ "Its an Honour: AO". Government of Australia. http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=885685&search_type=quick&showInd=true. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
| Police appointments | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Lees |
Commissioner of the New South Wales Police 1981 - 1984 |
Succeeded by John Keith Avery |
