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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 maintained his membership of the Police Association Victoria.<ref name=Beach /> He 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 maintained his membership of the Police Association Victoria.<ref name=Beach /> He was responsible for the acquisition of the [[Victoria Police Academy]] at [[Glen Waverley, Victoria|Glen Waverley]].<ref name=Obituary /> |
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Jackson was Chief Commissioner during the [[Beach Inquiry]], established by the Victorian government to |
Jackson was Chief Commissioner during the [[Beach Inquiry]], established by the Victorian government to investigate corrupt behaviour by police officers relating to illegal abortion activity. The inquiry was unpopular with serving police officers and over 4,000 police officers met at [[Festival Hall (Melbourne)|Festival Hall]] to discuss possible strike action. Jackson addressed the meeting and urged officers to show restraint. At the end of his address, the officers unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Jackson as Chief Commissioner. The meeting put forward a series of demands that were accepted by the government and strike action was averted.<ref name=Beach /> |
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Jackson was described as a "Policeman's policeman" and "one of the most popular Chief Commissioners in the history of the [Victoria Police] force".<ref name=Obituary /> He died in 1989 aged 75.<ref name=Obituary /> Jackson was married with three daughters.<ref name=Wilby /> |
Jackson was described as a "Policeman's policeman" and "one of the most popular Chief Commissioners in the history of the [Victoria Police] force".<ref name=Obituary /> He died in 1989 aged 75.<ref name=Obituary /> Jackson was married with three daughters.<ref name=Wilby /> |
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Revision as of 01:54, 16 April 2013
Reginald Jackson | |
|---|---|
| 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 part president and 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][3]
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 maintained his membership of the Police Association Victoria.[3] He was responsible for the acquisition of the Victoria Police Academy at Glen Waverley.[1]
Jackson was Chief Commissioner during the Beach Inquiry, established by the Victorian government to investigate corrupt behaviour by police officers relating to illegal abortion activity. The inquiry was unpopular with serving police officers and over 4,000 police officers met at Festival Hall to discuss possible strike action. Jackson addressed the meeting and urged officers to show restraint. At the end of his address, the officers unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Jackson as Chief Commissioner. The meeting put forward a series of demands that were accepted by the government and strike action was averted.[3]
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]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Former Police Chief Commissioner dies at 75". The Age. 7 August 1989. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ^ a b c Hooper, Ken (15 January 1969). "Recruits Rise to Top Job in Police". The Age. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ^ a b c Haldane, Robert (2009). "The Beach Inquiry" (PDF). The Police Association Victoria Journal: 22–23. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
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