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    HUMBLED, GRATEFUL: Leading Senior Constable Linda McLennan celebrates 40 years with Victoria Police. Picture: Paul Carracher
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    Inspector Di Thompson and superintendant Ian Milner congratulate leading senior constable Linda McLennan on 40 years with Victoria Police.

Recognition for Linda's 40 years on the force

An experienced Wimmera police officer has won recognition for 40 years’ work with Victoria Police.

Leading Senior Constable Linda McLennan has been with Victoria Police since 1981.

She is the recipient of Victoria Police’s Saint Michael coin.

St Michael is the international Patron Saint of Law Enforcement.



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Horsham Inspector Di Thomson presented Leading Sen Const McLennan  with the coin.

Leading Sen Const McLennan said in receiving the accolade that there had been many changes since she started with the force.

“There are more possibilities for women to have families now. Back then you were expected to work as a man and there was no part-time,” she said.

Leading Sen Const McLennan is a youth resource officer and part of a Proactive Policing Unit and neighbourhood policing units.

She said her work focused on getting children away from the criminal-justice system and building strong community connections.

“Building connections with the community is something I love,” she said.

Leading Sen Const McLennan said she was grateful for receiving acknowledgement for her service.

“I feel humbled and thankful for receiving the coin,” she said.

Superintendent Ian Milner said Horsham district police held Leading Sen Const McLennan in high regard.

“She has done a great job and is well valued,” he said.

“Being in the police force for 40 years is hard, especially as a woman.” 

– Nick Ridley

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