This is Tas Police
By TasPolice
This is Tas PoliceMar 01, 2023
Episode 23: You Can't Ask That
This episode of This is Tas Police is the last of series one, and we've taken a different approach. We ask some of the questions you've been curious about, but never felt brave enough to ask.
You'll hear first-hand from officers on the job about the qualities we are looking for in potential recruits, including fitness and age requirements, as well as education requirements and driving abilities.
Episode 22: Sniffing out a career as a dog handler
Wouldn't you like to take your pet to work? Some of our officers get to do that every day, but those pets are really more like colleagues. On this episode Senior Constable Josh Tringrove is here to tell us about what it’s like to train, work and live with a police dog.
Episode 21: Working in forensics
Today’s guest will be talking to us about what it is like working for forensics services.
Constable Tania Curtis is a skilled forensic practitioner, inspirational leader and mentor who has been recognised across the country for her expertise in forensics. She has worked on some interesting cases in her time and will no doubt have some stories to tell.
Episode 20: Working in Search and Rescue
We’ve got a lot of talented officers at Tas Police, and they all dedicate their skills and expertise to helping others and keeping people safe every day.
Today’s guests take that to the next level, often delving into the remote Tasmanian wilderness – some of Australia’s most rugged and unforgiving terrain - to track down and rescue people who have found themselves in life threatening situations.
We have search and rescue crews across the state, ready to jump into action when people are missing, when bushwalks take a dangerous turn or when something goes wrong on the water.
Kristy Eyles and Callum Herbert are both experienced officers who have more than a few stories up their sleeves.
Today we’ll find out about some of their most memorable rescues, why they love the job and how their careers at Tas Police have progressed to get them where they are today.
Episode 19: Behind the scenes of a murder investigation
Detective Sergeant Leah Adams is an experienced investigator at Tas Police. In this episode, Leah is going to take us along with her as she's called in to investigate a suspicious death. We’ll get to follow the case as it unfolds, and we'll go behind the scenes to find out what it’s really like to work as a detective on a murder case.
Episode 18: On the fast track
If you love your job as a police officer but can hear the Tasmanian lifestyle calling, this episode of the podcast is for you as we are going to be talking to Senior Constable William Broadbridge who made the move from NSW Police.
We often talk about how people can become police officers once they finish school, or if they want to change careers, but some people might be surprised to know we also have a recruit course available for existing police officers in other jurisdictions across Australia and New Zealand.
We call it our accelerated training, or fast track program.
It runs for 12 weeks and includes modules on Tasmanian legislation and Tasmania Police policy and procedures, as well as physical training and instruction on firearms and operational safety tactics.
We’ll find out what the application process and training course for fast track recruits is like, as well as hear about what policing is like on the north east coast of Tasmania.
Episode 17: I used to be a dolphin trainer
We often say Tasmania Police officers come from all walks of life, with diverse experiences behind them, so we thought it was about time we chatted to one of our officers about their life before policing, and how they navigated the career change.
In this episode, we’re talking to a former dolphin trainer.
In 2014, Constable Nikki Mackintosh decided it was time for something new, swapping her blue-finned friends for a blue Tasmania Police uniform.
🚔 If you are interested in joining Tas Police, head to our website to learn more about the process, and what a career at Tas Police could do for you.
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Episode 16: Partnering with the University of Tasmania
On this episode, we are talking to Dr Kate Cashman from the University of Tasmania about our partnership with the university.
Kate is one member of a team who provides our recruits with all the information and skills they need to know about policing and emergency management in Tasmania.
We will get some answers to frequently asked questions that new recruits may have, as well as some tips and tricks for those who may not have experienced university study before.
🚔 If you are interested in joining Tas Police, head to our website to learn more about the process, and what a career at Tas Police could do for you.
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Episode 15: Celebrating Women in Policing on International Women's Day
As today is International Women's Day we are celebrating women in police, and it is therefore appropriate that our guests today are three female police officers who between them have a wealth of experience in policing in Tasmania.
👮♀️ Listen to Bec, Michelle and Kellie talk about their time in the service, their achievements, their thoughts on #EmbracingEquity, and how they get their work/life balance right.
👂 To listen, head over to your favourite podcast player and search for 'This is Tas Police', or you can find the episodes on our website: https://recruitment.police.tas.gov.au/podcast
🚔 If you are interested in joining Tas Police, head to our website to learn more about the process, and what a career at Tas Police could do for you.
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Episode 14: Policing in the country
In episode 14 of This is Tas Police, we are taking a look at what it's like to be a police officer in rural Tasmania.
James Scicluna is a sergeant at Rosebery Police Station in the central west of Tasmania. Since joining the service, James has worked in various areas of Tas Police before his most current posting at Rosebery.
We are going to find out what it’s like to be a country police officer, and some of the different kinds of incidents James has been involved in.
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Episode 13: Being a detective
In this episode, we’re once again looking at the work that goes into a long-term missing person’s case.
We will be chatting with Detective Inspector Troy Morrisby about missing person Ian Nichols, who was last seen at Tasmania’s Lake Sorell in 1989.
We’ll hear from Troy about the challenges that come with historical cases like this, and we’ll get an update on where things are at.
Episode 12: Family life
Today we’re changing things up a little. For the first time in this series, I won’t be speaking with a police officer… instead we’re going to hear from Caroline, whose husband Ben works as a constable in Hobart.
We’ll be talking about what it’s like to be the family of a police officer, and how the job fits in and around normal life.
We’ll also discuss how close friends and family can support someone as they go through the recruit training process, and we’ll find out how it feels to see a loved one in blue for the very first time.
Episode 11: Law and Water
In this episode, we talk to Senior Constable Matthew Smith and Constable Fiona Russell about marine policing to find out what it's like to work on the water at Tasmania Police.
Matt currently works in Marine and Rescue Services, and Fiona worked with the team between 2005 and 2012 prior to moving to King Island, where she spent eight years as part of the marine team for the island.
Both Matt and Fi have spent a lot of time travelling around Tasmania on the 34 Marine vessels that make up the Tas Police fleet, like the Vigilant, the Dauntless and the Van Diemen.
Episode 10: Getting the balance right as a police officer
On this episode of This is Tas Police, we talk to Senior Constable Harriet Green from Kingston Uniform Branch in southern Tasmania.
Harriet has worked in Launceston, Glenorchy and Hobart police stations and is now based at Kingston station where she works as a uniform officer on the watch.
We talk about what it is like working in a smaller community after her experiences in the busy city stations as well as getting the balance right between family life and policing.
Episode 9 (Part 2): Tas Police Live Stream playback
This episode of This Is Tas Police is part 2 of a recent recruitment info session we held live on Facebook. If you missed part 1, go and listen to that first, you can find a link down below.
Part 2 is a Q&A session where our recruitment staff and Tas Police officers answer questions from the live stream chat so you will get some great tips to help if you are considering applying.
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Join us. - Tasmania Police Recruitment
Episode 9 (Part 1): Tas Police Live Stream playback
Today’s episode of This Is Tas Police might sound a little different.
We’re sharing Part 1 of a recent recruitment info session we held live on Facebook. If you’re tuning in on Spotify it might look a bit different too because it’s a video episode.
You will hear from Commissioner Donna Adams and some other friendly Tas Police officers as they talk about the recruitment process, and what it's like to work with Tas Police. It will give some tips to help if you are considering applying as well.
Once you've finished this episode, go and listen to the Q&A session that makes up Part 2.
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Episode 8: Day in the Life of a Constable
Constable Deanna Wadley graduated from the academy last year, and is relatively new to the job. Dea takes us through a day (or night as the case may be) in the life of a uniform officer at Tas Police.
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Episode 7: Investigating a missing person's case
In this episode we are going to go down the true crime path and talk to Sergeant Felicity Boyd about her investigation into a long-term missing person’s case.
Listen to find out what investigating a case like this entails and get a sneak peek into the role of an investigator with Tas Police.
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- Coronial finding
- Australasian Council of Women and Policing
- Non-emergency police contact number: 131 444
- Crimestoppers: 1800 333 000
If this episode brings up any issues for you, there are a number of services you can use, including:
- 1800Respect on 1800 737732
- Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral line: 1800 633 937
- Lifeline on 131114
- beyondblue on 1300 224 636.
And of course, if you're experiencing an emergency situation, always call 000.
Episode 6: Week in the life of a Tas Police Fast Track Recruit
In this episode of This is Tas Police we are following Trainee Constable Shannon Foden who is a recruit from the Accelerated Training Program around to find out exactly what a day in the life of Tasmania Police fast track recruit looks like.
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Accelerated Training Program: Accelerated Training Program - Tasmania Police Recruitment
Episode 5: The Police Academy
On episode 5 of This is Tas Police we talk to Inspector Natasha Freeman, from Learning and Development Services about the Tasmania Police Academy.
We often talk about the academy in relation to our new recruits, but as a learning organisation we are committed to providing ongoing opportunities for all our officers, allowing them to gain skills and continuously develop these skills throughout their careers. The role of Learning and Development Services is to ensure that Tasmania Police officers have access to ongoing training and professional development so they can best serve our community.
This episode explains the promotional process and the opportunities that exist for those who want to advance their careers.
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Episode 4: So, you want to be a cop
In this episode I talk to Sergeant Simon Clayton and Senior Constable Ruth Purcell from Recruiting Services, Tasmania Police.
Ruth and Simon are part of the team that gets out and about across the state, talking to interested people, young and old, about joining Tasmania Police.
As police officers themselves, they know exactly what values and skills are needed in the job, and they can tell pretty quickly whether or not someone has what it takes.
They talk about what the recruiting team is looking for when someone applies to join. They also share some tips to help you make sure you’re as ready as possible when you apply.
Episode 3: Police in Training
On this episode of This is Tas Police we talk to Trainee Constable Richard Sochacki and Trainee Constable Olivia Palmer who are both recruits at the Tasmania Police Academy. They talk about what motivated them to join the service, how the application process was for them, and what their experience at the academy has been like so far.
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For information about applying for Tasmania Police visit: recruitment.police.tas.gov.au
Episode 2: Passing the Baton
In this episode, Inspector John Pratt interviews Commissioner, Darren Hine and Deputy Commissioner, Donna Adams.
They’ll discuss what encouraged them to join, what to expect when joining Tas Pol, history and anecdotes from their careers, and passing the baton from Commissioner Hine to Commissioner Adams.
For information about applying for Tasmania Police visit: recruitment.police.tas.gov.au
Episode 1: This is Tas Police
Subscribe to the This is Tas Police podcast to get a sneak peek behind the scenes of some officers who work for Tasmania Police. You will find out their reasons for joining the police services and what motivates them every day.
For information about applying for Tasmania Police visit: recruitment.police.tas.gov.au