Hundreds turn out to wreath laying service for SA police officer Jason Doig killed in shootout in Senior, near Bordertown, last week
Deputy Police Commissioner Linda Williams fought back tears at an emotional tribute to Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, who was killed in the line of duty.
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The nicest man ever, a career country cop and an obsessive Ducati enthusiast.
That is how slain police officer Jason Doig has been remembered during an emotional memorial in the state’s south east.
Hundreds of heartbroken community members and some of South Australia’s top police officers packed Lucindale’s main street to pay tribute to Brevet Sergeant Doig.
Acting Commissioner Linda Williams fought back tears as she thanked South Australians for their support in paying tribute to Sgt Doig.
“It’s clear that Jason was a part of many families,” she said.
“Today we’re celebrating and honouring the life of one of our own who had his life taken, wrongly taken, trying to protect us all.
“On behalf of SAPOL, thank you for showing your respect and thank you for coming here today and we would just like to say thank you for the love that we have felt more recently.”
After the service, Acting Commissioner Williams said the large turnout showed Sgt Doig’s value to the Lucindale community.
“This overwhelms people but it gives people a sense of comfort that what they do in the community really means a lot to the community,” she said.
“It shows to the police officers and it certainly shows to me and our leadership team that we have the right people in the right communities doing the right thing because you wouldn’t get this otherwise if people did not feel that there was respect and honour for the police officer, and particularly Jason.
“You can tell he was a much-respected man in his community.”
Acting officer-in-charge of the Naracoorte police station Sergeant Simon Haebich remembered Sgt Doig as a close friend and colleague and a police officer dedicated to his community.
Remembering his mate’s passion Ducati motorcycles, Sgt Haebich said Sgt Doig “loved his toys”.
“Jason was a good man who paid the ultimate sacrifice keeping the community safe,” he said.
“He took his duty seriously and always performed to a high standard.
“He lived for his friends and his family.
“One thing is for certain, if you’d met Jason, you’d certainly not forget him in a hurry and I hope that some day, people say the same thing about me.”
The community of Lucindale has gathered at the local police station to pay tribute to Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig who died in the line of duty in a shootout at Senior. 7NEWS Adelaide at 6pm | https://t.co/yfOptgyf4a#7NEWSpic.twitter.com/kiOEHckKHB
— 7NEWS Adelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) November 21, 2023
Sgt Doig was shot and killed during an incident at Senior, near Bordertown on Thursday.
Sgt Doig, the officer-in-charge of the Lucindale police station, together with Bordertown police officers Constable Rebekah Cass and Sergeant Michael Hutchinson, were called to a home on Senior Rd about 11.20pm after reports a man had shot a dog.
They were allegedly confronted by Jaydn Stimson, 26, when they arrived at the property.
Sgt Doig was shot and killed, while Sgt Hutchinson was also shot and wounded.
Mr Stimson, who suffered life threatening injuries as a result of gunshot wounds, appeared in court from his hospital bed in the Royal Adelaide Hospital on Monday afternoon charged with murder and attempted murder.
Mr Stimson made no application for bail when he appeared via speakerphone from hospital, where he is under heavy guard.
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