By Brendan Rees
A high-ranking police officer and former president of the Cranbourne Cricket Club Glenn Weir has received a Queen’s Birthday honour.
Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir, whose career spans almost 40 years with Victoria Police, was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) for his outstanding police service and contribution to community safety.
His career has been broad and varied, encompassing fields of general policing duties, special projects, such as the Deputy Commander Operations at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, and as the Assistant Commissioner responsible for policing the eastern half of Victoria including eastern metropolitan Melbourne.
Mr Weir, who joined the force in 1980 as a cadet, is renowned as a great leader and revered for his determination, persistence, strong community involvement and compassion.
In 2000, he was promoted to Senior Sergeant which included a stint at Frankston Police Station, one of the busiest 24 hour police stations in the state.
He also has a long history of community service outside his policing role, is a life member of both the Cranbourne Junior Football Club and the Cranbourne Cricket Club, and a former school council president at his children’s primary school.
Associates at Cranbourne Cricket Club described Mr Weir as a “good all-round guy” and the “fairest guy you’ll probably come across”.
“He’s a pretty impressive bloke,” Cranbourne Cricket Club president Chris Lamb said.
“He’s the sort of the guy you go to for advice – if he doesn’t have the answer he’ll try and find the answer. He will always help you,” he said.
Mr Weir, who has been a part of the club for about 20 years – five of which he served as president, played an integral role when the cricket club made the transition from Cranbourne Racecourse to Casey Fields.
Mr Weir is highly regarded in the wider community and through his efforts the organisation continues to evolve to meet the changing environment of policing.
Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir was praised by Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton who also acknowledged 10 other Victorian Police officers who received the APM.
“We are thrilled that so many of our employees are receiving well-deserved recognition for their leadership, diligent service and significant contributions to the Victorian community,” Mr Ashton said.
