Region’s top cop ends career on high note

LIMESTONE Coast Police officer in charge Superintendent Grant Moyle has been awarded the Australian Police Medal just days before he will enter retirement.

The region’s leading police officer was one of many Mount Gambier residents named in the Australia Day Honours List on Saturday.

Hanging up his police hat this week after 43 years working in the police force, Supt Moyle said the honour was the “icing on the cake”.

“It is probably the pinnacle of recognition you can receive as a South Australian Police officer, so I am very honoured,” Supt Moyle said.

“I was most surprised I was nominated, but it is a great mark of recognition before I enter into retirement.”

Supt Moyle joined the South Australian Police in 1976 and was designated as a Detective in June 1989.

He eventually became the officer in charge of the Major Crime Investigation Branch where he was responsible for managing numerous high profile investigations.

Ultimately, Supt Moyle has served SAPOL and the community with distinction in roles across metropolitan and country locations.

He is held in high regard for his integrity, honesty, enthusiasm, high work ethic and professional approach.

He has developed significant leadership and investigative experience across various prominent roles.

Speaking to The Border Watch, Supt Moyle said his success with the police force is a reflection on so many others.

“It would not have been possible if I was not able to work with so many capable staff over the years,” he said.

Supt Moyle has displayed strong leadership in the local community since taking on the role as the officer in charge of the Limestone Coast in 2016.

However, after more than two years at the helm in the South East and 43 years with the South Australian Police in total, he is comfortable to be moving on to the next phase of his life.

“It has sunk in now,” he said.

“Making those final arrangements at work and packing up the desk really brings it all home.

“However, I am really comfortable that I have made the right decision at the right time.”