Cecil Abbott
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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.
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.
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
, QPM
Queen's Police Medal
The Queen's Police Medal is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for gallantry or distinguished service. Recipients may use the post-nominal letters "QPM", although the right to use these was only granted officially on 20 July 1969...
(born. 1924) was the Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner is in principle the title given to a member of a commission or to an individual who has been given a commission ....
of the New South Wales Police
New South Wales Police
The New South Wales Police Force is the primary law enforcement agency in the State of New South Wales, Australia. It is an agency of the Government of New South Wales within the New South Wales Ministry for Police...
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
from 30 December 1981 to 7 August 1984.
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
New South Wales Police
The New South Wales Police Force is the primary law enforcement agency in the State of New South Wales, Australia. It is an agency of the Government of New South Wales within the New South Wales Ministry for 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
Southern Hemisphere
The Southern Hemisphere is the part of Earth that lies south of the equator. The word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' or "half sphere"...
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.
Honours
- On 31 December 1976, he was awarded the Queen's Police MedalQueen's Police MedalThe Queen's Police Medal is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for gallantry or distinguished service. Recipients may use the post-nominal letters "QPM", although the right to use these was only granted officially on 20 July 1969...
(QPM) "In recognition for services to the New South Wales Police".
- On 11 June 1982 he was awarded the National MedalNational MedalNational Medal can refer to:* National Medal * National Medal of Arts* National Humanities Medal* National Medal of Science* National Medal of Technology and Innovation...
.
- On 26 January 1985 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of AustraliaOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(AO) for "Public service particularly with the New South Wales Police Force".