Dubbo Police Sergeant Peter Trow attracted a jam of Traffic and Highway Commanders last week when he bowed out of the force to retire after 42 years of service.
Colleagues and the family of Sergeant Trow gathered at the Dubbo Police Station on Friday (12 July) to mark the popular officer’s retirement and acknowledge his exemplary service over the past four decades.
Chief Inspector of NSW Police Traffic and Commander of Highway patrol, Phillip Brooks attended the farewell at which he spoke highly of the newly-retired officer and his long history with the force.
“In 1977 the State’s road toll was 1,268, last year it rounded off to 354, courtesy of the dedication of yourself and others in patrolling our roads,” Chief Inspector Brooks said.
“But the challenge we have now is replacing the experience you’ve given us in our organisation,” he said.
“[Sergeant Trow] has received numerous commendations, as well as the National medal, the NSW Police Medal, and NSW Police Force Commissioner’s Sesquicentenary Citation to name a few.”
Chief Inspector Brooks said Sergeant Trow’s career with the NSW Police began in July 1977 as a Probationary Constable, aged 19 and spending time in metro areas.
He said Sergeant Trow spent his regional quest at Goulburn, Tamworth, Bourke, Walgett, and Coonabarabran.
“I am deeply honoured to be able to represent every member of the NSW Police Force to farewell such a highly regarded and dedicated officer,” Chief Inspector Brooks said.
“Peter is a credit to the police uniform he wears so proudly, and to the community he serves so diligently,” he said.
