Australian Federal Police member Detective Superintendent Hilda Sirec, stationed in Pakistan has been recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honour List and is awarded the Australian Police Medal in recognition of her meritorious services.
Detective Superintendent Sirec has served both in local and international operations since the last 18 years. She is currently serving as an AFP Senior Liaison Officer in Islamabad.
“She was deployed to Afghanistan as a member of Operation ILLUMINATE in 2012, and then to the Ukraine as part of Operation AREW in 2014.
"She obtained her Detective designation in 2008, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2010 and subsequently to Superintendent in 2017,” according to the 'ItsAnHonour' website.
“The majority of her career has been dedicated to roles within ACT Policing, International Operations and Counter Terrorism.
"These roles have included, general duties policing, with both the Adult and the Child Sexual assault teams, in the Office of the Chief Police Officer, on Operation HALITE, City Beats Team, People Smuggling, Counter Terrorism and she held a pivotal role in Operation AREW, the AFP's investigation into the downing of Flight MH17 and the aftermath” the website adds.
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The award recognises the services and achievements of the Australians who are making a difference in professional, public and community service.
Commander Amanda Kates, head of the AFP’s office in Melbourne and Detective Sergeant involved in planning the future of ACT Policing Ron Melis are the other two AFP members recognised in the honours list.
AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin has praised the AFP officers for their outstanding commitment to policing and protection of the Australian community.
“It is a proud moment to see these three diligent AFP officers being recognised and congratulated for their contribution not only to the work of the AFP, but the Australian community in general,” Commissioner Colvin said.
“Their roles represent various arms within our organisation – from community policing, to international liaison, to the leadership of our second largest State office – and reflect the breadth and diversity of experience I see in our workforce every day.”
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