It was a fitting ceremony for retired police sergeant Peter Paterson, who devoted so much of his life to the Mounted Command of NSW Police.
The NSW Police Force’s Mounted Command Officer-in-Charge, Inspector Sally Rodgers, led a contingent of the command to 90-year-old Peter’s home at St Vincent’s Care Services Heathcote, a suburb 36km south of Sydney’s CBD, on Wednesday.
It was a surprise visit to present one of their former officers with a National Police Service Medal.
“I had no idea, no idea at all,” said Peter, according to the NSW Police.
Peter began his career with the Mounted Police in 1959 and served on and off with the unit before retiring in 1988.
In 1976, the retired sergeant received the award for Excellent Work Duke of Edinburgh. He was also awarded the Herbert Field Trophy and the Abraham-Stirling Trophy, during his time as a Mounted Officer.
“It was an honour to give retired Sergeant Paterson the medal, at an event where people could come together and celebrate his contribution to policing,” Insp Rodgers said.
“This medal recognises Mr Paterson’s years of diligently serving in the Mounted Command, as well as other areas of the NSW Police Force, and his dedication to protecting the community.”
A well-deserved award then.
