Career of Senior Constable Stephanie Vogler celebrated

The 33-year career of a Gympie police officer has been celebrated, with the Senior Constable being piped out at a special ceremony.

It was a bittersweet moment as Senior Constable Stephanie Vogler was piped out of the Gympie police station last week, surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and members of the Gympie community.

The tireless work, compassion and leadership shown by a police officer with 33 years' experience has been recognised after her retirement.

Senior Constable Stephanie Vogler, 59, was piped out of the Gympie police station earlier this month surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and members of the Gympie community.

Sn Const. Vogler served the community tirelessly, touched the lives of countless individuals, always committed to the wellbeing of others and helped guide them to make positive choices.

She said helping people get back on their feet, listening and providing counsel is what fulfilled her in her role.

Snr Const. Vogler was sworn in to the service in 1992 and quickly worked to establish neighbourhood watches in Gympie and Nanango.

As a Women’s Safety Officer, she conducted lectures on personal safety and participated in domestic and family violence educational events.

Snr Const. Vogler said being a police officer would never just be a job title for her, but it would remain a pivotal part of who she was.

It was a bittersweet moment as Senior Constable Stephanie Vogler was piped out of the Gympie police station last week, surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and members of the Gympie community.

“There are so many reasons I came back here every day and, even though there are challenges, being able to help people through what can be the darkest time in their lives and see them come out the other side is so rewarding,” Snr Const. Vogler said.

“For me it has always been about keeping my community safe and that starts with trust, listening, empathising and doing what I can show individual members that I care.

“I am incredibly grateful to the community in Gympie for their trust and openness with me.”

Officer in Charge of Gympie police station, Senior Sergeant Dean Heyworth, commended the work Snr Const. Vogler has done within her community.

“Senior Constable Vogler has made such a positive impact, not only in the Gympie community but in the service,” Senior Sergeant Heyworth said.

“She is such a positive role model for new officers, and the mentoring she has provided to new members of our team means she will continue to make a difference in the community long after her retirement.”

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Originally published as Career of Senior Constable Stephanie Vogler celebrated