Among the 10 distinguished employees of the New South Wales Police Force recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours, Superintendent Gina Kathrin Bostick, who served in Rose Bay and other locations, stands out for her exemplary dedication, professionalism, and service.
Ms Bostick embarked on her illustrious career with the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) in 1992, starting in general duties in various areas, including the vibrant community of Rose Bay. Today, she continues to maintain her operational capacity, a testament to her unwavering commitment.
In 1997, Ms Bostick joined the Covert Evidence Officer program within the Special Services Group. This initiative marked the beginning of a select group of skilled operatives, some of whom would become experts in covert evidence capabilities within the NSWPF.
One of the defining moments in her career occurred in 2005 when she played a pivotal role in the planning of Operation CONTEGO, the NSWPF’s response to the security and logistical demands of the 2007 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting. Her leadership, commitment, professionalism, and devotion to duty during this critical operation earned her high commendation.
Ms Bostick’s career trajectory continued to ascend when she moved to the Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command (CTST) in 2008, where she established the Business Contact Unit as a sergeant. In 2009, she was promoted to inspector and took on the role of Knowledge Management Controller of STIB. During this time, she sought engagement with other government departments, corporations, and private businesses that were vital to STIB’s operational support.
In 2019, she brought her expertise to the Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) and led the groundbreaking Digital Evidence First Responder (2.0) project. This in-house developed program included a customised training package for frontline police, enabling them to conduct forensic examinations of phones and computers using a third-party tool. In 2021, her exceptional contributions led to her promotion to superintendent commander of the High Tech Crime Branch.
Her time spent serving in Rose Bay, among other locations, has been marked by a consistent commitment to upholding the highest standards of policing, and her accomplishments have now earned her the Dynamic Leader Award and the overall Gold Award at the Commissioner’s Perpetual Award for the Advancement of Women in Policing.
Meanwhile, these outstanding NSW Police Force personnel have been awarded the Australian Police Medal for their exceptional contributions:
- Superintendent Gina Kathrin Bostick
- Detective Superintendent Despa Fitzgerald
- Detective Chief Inspector Neil Grey
- Chief Superintendent Toby Lindsay
- Chief Inspector Gregory Mahan
- Superintendent Michael Rochester
- Superintendent Joanne Schultz
- Chief Inspector Raymond Stynes
- Superintendent Sonya Tabor
- Detective Chief Superintendent Jason Weinstein
With a combined policing service spanning 332 years, these dedicated individuals have not only exemplified professionalism and high-quality work but have also demonstrated an unwavering passion and commitment to ensuring the safety of communities across the state.
Published 1-Feb-2024