07/06/2026
Congratulations to our five Victoria Police members recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding service and leadership across the organisation.
Australian Police Medal Recipients:
🔹 Assistant Commissioner Jane Welsh
🔹 Detective Inspector Dean Thomas
🔹 Inspector Paul Hargreaves
🔹 Detective Senior Sergeant Danny Travaglini
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM):
🔹 PSO Sergeant Mohammed Shabbir Alam
This year’s recipients include a highly respected homicide investigator who has led some of Victoria’s most complex and high-profile cases, a senior leader who established a specialist cybercrime division tackling emerging digital threats, and a dedicated regional inspector who has strengthened emergency response and rural policing outcomes.
Also recognised is a gang crime specialist committed to preventing youth violence through intelligence-informed policing and global best practice, and a Protective Services Officer Sergeant whose service extends well beyond policing through significant contributions to emergency response organisations and community programs.
Their combined dedication, innovation and commitment continue to make a lasting impact on community safety across Victoria.