Shawn Kostiw
Acting Inspector 28981
NWMR SSD Health Safety & Wellbeing
(e) shawn.kostiw @police.vic.gov.au (e) skf2040@gmail.com
(m) 0431-974-105 (m) 0419112246
- Reformed Regional Injury De-brief Reporting.
- Reduction of injuries and increase RTW rates.
- Regional awareness of safety issues increased.
- Management of three 24 hour police stations.
- Echuca Flood event (A/Insp).
- Hostile vehicle attack - CBD (A/Insp).
- Ovens Fire event (S/Sgt).
- Increased perception of safety through community engagement.
- Reduction of crime & PSC complaints.
- Significant decrease in injuries & UPL.
- Implemented a rostering team across the PSA.
- Deputy Chair MEMPC.
- CERA Steering Committee.
- Co-ordinated multi-agency seige exercise at Latrobe University.
- 2018-2023- ND 5 IPOC Logistics cell manager.
- Identified and created external partnerships to improve public safety.
- Mitigated risks relating to large scale events.
- Improved work unit performance and reputation.
- Effected cultural change within the workplace (gender equality).
- Mitigated risk of mental injury to CSS members.
- Managed investigation during a series of high profile arson attacks.
- Built key relationships with DoJ.
- Reduced risks associated with high speed driving.
- Developed members resulting in their promotion.
During the course of my policing career I have worked at a a number of varied work units which has provided transferrable skillset (maybe check Word Doc) including Uniform, Crime Command, CIU's, DRU's, Road Policing and Transit.
2023 - National Service Medal (Bushfires 19/20)
2020 - Victoria Police Service Medal (30 years)
2018 - National Medal Clasp 1
2015 - National Police Service Medal
2015 - National Service Medal (Bushfires 2009)
2013 - Regional Commendation
For dedication and outstanding leadership in 2009 during Operation Howlet.
2011 - Divisional Commendation
For exceptional leadership in 2009 in response to the Black Saturday fires.
2003 - Regional Commendation
For teamwork and investigation skills in 1998 during Operation Griez.