Joan Lane

General Duties Officer from 1992 to 1996

• Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
• Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
• Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
• Ensured compliance with local laws by performing periodic safety inspections of businesses.
• Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, radar guns., to complete job duties.
• Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
• Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
• Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
• Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
• Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
• Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
• Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
• Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
• Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
• Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.

Crime Scene Officer 1996 to 2008

• Examine crime scenes obtaining and recording Photograph, Video, Fingerprint, DNA evidence and presenting evidence in court

Hospital Liaison Officer 2008 to 2019

• Respond to calls for service as directed by Police Communications
• Obtain witness statements from Medical Staff
• Service of Summons and Subpoenas
• Detailed reporting and investigation of reported complaints
• Utilization of appropriate specialized units to obtain further critical evidence of reported criminal activity
• Correspondence with Internal and external Stakeholders
• Reporting Coronial deaths for Sunshine Coast to Coroner
• Liaising with family members in relation to Coronial Deaths

Coronial Support Officer 2019 to 2023

• Reporting to Coroner on Coronial deaths
• Submit follow up reports to Coroner
• Liaise with internal and external staff
• Telephone advice to other Police agencies
• Liaising with family members in relation to Coronial processes
• Appropriate handling and recording of exhibits
• Designated Exhibit Officer for Coronial Support Unit
• Obtaining Fingerprint evidence for identification purposes