This year, a Logan City police superintendent is the recipient of the Australian police medal.
Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan welcomed the announcement of the six recipients from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) who will receive the Australian police medal (APM).
Superintendent Melissa Adams from Logan district is one of the six recipients.
Superintendent Melissa Adams has been a member of the service for more than 29 years and is currently serving in the Logan district of the south eastern region.
During her policing career, she has served in general duties roles in a variety of police stations throughout the state.
She is an outstanding leader for QPS in responding to disaster events. During her role as officer in charge (OIC) of Rockhampton police station, she coordinated the local disaster management group (LDMG) response to bushfires, multiple flood events and cyclones.
She has subsequently supported the state disaster coordination centre (SDCC) during disaster events and in recent years, has been involved in the Ipswich LDMG response to COVID-19.
Commissioner Carroll said each of the APM recipients demonstrated the exemplary attributes of a QPS officer and she recognised their commitment to their roles.
“The Australian police medal is a fitting acknowledgement of each recipient’s outstanding contribution and dedication to serving Queensland,” Commissioner Carroll said.
“The recipients personify our QPS values and are committed to their duties and keeping the Queensland community safe.
“I would like to congratulate and give my personal thanks to each of them.”
Minister Ryan said he was proud to recognise the six officers who displayed courage, fairness and pride in all that they do for the Queensland community.
“The deserving APM recipients each have shown commitment and professionalism to all their duties,” Minister Ryan said.
“They have each provided dedicated and exemplary service to the QPS and the Queensland community, throughout their careers.
“I would like to congratulate them for receiving this high honour today.”
