09 August 2022

Ms TRISH DOYLE (Blue Mountains) (20:25): Recently retired Chief Inspector [CI] Peter Scheinflug served as a police officer for 38 years—a remarkable achievement. The Blue Mountains Command were fortunate that he took care of the community for the last 15 years of his career. Being a police officer is a tall order. I cannot begin to imagine the challenges Peter must have faced over the span of his career. A good officer displays an array of commendable skills. They are critical thinkers with sound judgement. They have heightened communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. They have a sense of ethics and a strong moral character. Peter displayed all of those and more. We are so grateful for the work this stalwart has undertaken on the Blue Mountains front line, supporting us in mundane day-to-day activities and throughout the toughest of times, including fires, floods and rescues. It was only fitting that CI Scheinflug was recently farewelled by the local police force with such ceremony—bagpipes, a guard of honour and a PolAir flyover—celebrating the contribution that this commissioned police officer has made to the job and the communities he has served. Enjoy your retirement, Peter; you have earned it