The importance of PANSW Associate Membership
Kevin Morton
PANSW President
Members would be aware that through successful PANSW campaigning, police recruits are again being paid whilst they train. Class 362, who attested in June 2024, are the first graduating class of this new era. Registered numbers over 60,000 will soon be common – think about that at your 50-year reunion!
Serving and associate members will have fond memories of their Police Academy days at Redfern or Goulburn. You may even recall the day that PANSW officials handed out application forms to join the Association.
Today, just as before, graduating police enthusiastically join PANSW and will remain members until their last day of service.
Police retirements have featured prominently in the media in recent months. You may have seen stories about long-serving police, sometimes with 40 or more years in the job, marching out on the TV news.
If you are one of those officers who has recently disengaged, thank you for your service and membership of PANSW. I ask that if you haven’t already done so, please re-join us, this time as an Associate member.
There is an affinity between serving and retired officers. Those who attended a Retired Police Day function on 5 September 2024 would have felt it when you extended your hand in friendship, either as a guest or as a host. Retired Police Day is becoming more popular each year with events held throughout the state by Police Area Commands/Districts, and specialist commands.
Of all the avenues and opportunities for retired officers to find camaraderie, the Police Association is unique. What do I mean?
Advances in technology and successful lobbying can result decades-old matters being re-opened. This is not a hypothetical scenario. Retired police can find their actions and decisions scrutinised by people who may not have been born when those decisions were made.What happens then?
Although our primary focus is the welfare and conditions of sworn members of NSWPF, there are occasions when PANSW assistance can be activated for Associate members.
Whether your registered number is in the 6,000’s or the 60,000’s, being a PANSW member is essential.
UPCOMING REUNIONS & RETIREMENT FUNCTIONS
RETIREMENT
LSC Bruce “Tapey” Tape
When: Friday, 24 July from 6pm
Where: Gladstone Park Bowling Club, Balmain
Cost: $50 includes finger food, retirement gift and limited bar tab.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Payment: BSB 815 000
Ac. No. 100015577
Boatshed tea fund
No tickets available at the door.
RSVP: Mick MORRIS morr2mic@police.nsw.gov.au
RSVP by 17 July 2026
60 Year Reunion- Class 106 of 1966
WHEN: Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th September 2026
WHERE: Club Mingara, Tumbi Umbi, Central Coast
CONTACTS: Lee Rankin 0407 206 327 Email lvrankin@bigpond.com
Irene Juergens( IJ ) 0402 063 140 tomsie3@bigpond.com
Phil Martin 0413 771 770 phil.martin@optusnet.com.au
RSVP: Please advise if attending so a booking can be made.
Accommodation is available at Encore by Mingara which is
adjacent to the Club Phone 02 4327 1000