Robert Atkinson (police commissioner)
| Commissioner Robert Atkinson AO APM |
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| Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service | |
| In office 2000–2012 |
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| Preceded by | James Patrick O'Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Ian Stewart |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | Police officer |
Commissioner Robert 'Bob' Atkinson, AO APM was the Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service from 2000 until 2012.
Honours and Awards
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Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) | 2013 Australia Day Honours |
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Australian Police Medal (APM) | 12 June 1995[1] |
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National Emergency Medal | |
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National Police Service Medal | |
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Centenary Medal | 1 January 2001[2] |
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National Medal & 2 Bars | 29 March 1985 (Medal)[3] 2 December 1994 (1st Bar)[4] 2004 (2nd Bar) Totaling 35–44 years service |
Robert has also been awarded the Queensland Police Service Medal.
Robert retired from the Queensland Police Service at the end of October 2012.
References
- ^ Australian Police Medal (Australian), 12 June 1995.
- ^ Centenary Medal, 1 January 2001, for service.
- ^ National Medal (Australian), 29 March 1985, for diligent long service to the community in hazardous circumstances, including in times of emergency and national disaster, in direct protection of life and property.
- ^ National Medal (Australian), 02 December 1994, for diligent long service to the community in hazardous circumstances, including in times of emergency and national disaster, in direct protection of life and property.
