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Jackson joined Victoria Police in 1934 and served for 44 years, including postings at [[Mildura]], [[Malvern, Victoria|Malvern]] and [[South Melbourne]] as well as the Breaking Squad and the Stolen Motor Vehicle Squad.<ref name=Obituary /><ref name=Wilby> |
Jackson joined Victoria Police in 1934 and served for 44 years, including postings at [[Mildura]], [[Malvern, Victoria|Malvern]] and [[South Melbourne]] as well as the Breaking Squad and the Stolen Motor Vehicle Squad.<ref name=Obituary /><ref name=Wilby> |
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{{cite news|last=Hooper|first=Ken|title=Recruits Rise to Top Job in Police|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LxdVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bZMDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1715,2179040&dq=reg+jackson+victoria+police&hl=en|accessdate=13 December 2012|newspaper=The Age|date=15 January 1969}}</ref> He was appointed [[Inspector]] in 1961 and made responsible for police [[public relations]].<ref name=Obituary /> In 1963 he was appointed [[Assistant Commissioner]] and in 1969 [[Deputy Commissioner]].<ref name=Obituary /> Jackson was also a life member of the [[ |
{{cite news|last=Hooper|first=Ken|title=Recruits Rise to Top Job in Police|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LxdVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bZMDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1715,2179040&dq=reg+jackson+victoria+police&hl=en|accessdate=13 December 2012|newspaper=The Age|date=15 January 1969}}</ref> He was appointed [[Inspector]] in 1961 and made responsible for police [[public relations]].<ref name=Obituary /> In 1963 he was appointed [[Assistant Commissioner]] and in 1969 [[Deputy Commissioner]].<ref name=Obituary /> Jackson was also a life member of the [[Police Association Victoria]]—the police union—Chairman of the Youth Advisory Panel and a member of the Police Superannuation Board.<ref name=Wilby /> |
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On the retirement on the grounds of ill-health of [[Noel Wilby]] in 1971, Jackson was appointed Chief Commissioner at the age of 58. Jackson held the post until 1977 when he was replaced by [[Mick Miller (police officer)|Mick Miller]].<ref name=Obituary /> While Chief Commissioner, Jackson was responsible for the acquisition of the [[Victoria Police Academy]] at [[Glen Waverley, Victoria|Glen Waverley]].<ref name=Obituary /> |
On the retirement on the grounds of ill-health of [[Noel Wilby]] in 1971, Jackson was appointed Chief Commissioner at the age of 58. Jackson held the post until 1977 when he was replaced by [[Mick Miller (police officer)|Mick Miller]].<ref name=Obituary /> While Chief Commissioner, Jackson was responsible for the acquisition of the [[Victoria Police Academy]] at [[Glen Waverley, Victoria|Glen Waverley]].<ref name=Obituary /> |
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Revision as of 02:48, 13 December 2012
Reginald Jackson | |
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| 15th Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police | |
| In office 1971–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Noel Wilby |
| Succeeded by | Mick Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Reginald Jackson 1913 |
| Died | 7 August 1989 Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Reginald "Reg" Jackson CMG MVO QPM (1913 – 5 August 1989[1] ) was an Australian police officer and Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police from 1971 to 1977.
Jackson joined Victoria Police in 1934 and served for 44 years, including postings at Mildura, Malvern and South Melbourne as well as the Breaking Squad and the Stolen Motor Vehicle Squad.[1][2] He was appointed Inspector in 1961 and made responsible for police public relations.[1] In 1963 he was appointed Assistant Commissioner and in 1969 Deputy Commissioner.[1] Jackson was also a life member of the Police Association Victoria—the police union—Chairman of the Youth Advisory Panel and a member of the Police Superannuation Board.[2]
On the retirement on the grounds of ill-health of Noel Wilby in 1971, Jackson was appointed Chief Commissioner at the age of 58. Jackson held the post until 1977 when he was replaced by Mick Miller.[1] While Chief Commissioner, Jackson was responsible for the acquisition of the Victoria Police Academy at Glen Waverley.[1]
Jackson was described as a "Policeman's policeman" and "one of the most popular Chief Commissioners in the history of the [Victoria Police] force".[1] He died in 1989 aged 75.[1] Jackson was married with three daughters.[2]
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