A Greek Australian Police officer have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Awards.
Chief Superintendent Joanne Shanahan has received the Australian Police Medal, award that recognise her distinguished service.
Chief Superintendent Joanne Shanahan joined the South Australia Police in 1981 and was designated as a Detective in December 1992. She served in both uniformed and CIB roles, including specialist crime areas, until her promotion to the rank of Inspector in 2002.
She has shown superior leadership and commitment in the field of family and domestic violence with her involvement in this complex area beginning in 1999 as the Officer in Charge of a Local Service Area Family and Domestic Violence Investigation Unit.
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