Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Members statements
Victoria Police deaths
Cindy McLEISH
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Victoria Police deaths
Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (09:49): Two weeks ago Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart lost their lives when they were gunned down at work. Both were dedicated officers who would rather be out catching crooks than completing paperwork behind a desk. Their deaths will leave a great impact on their family and friends, particularly their policing colleagues, many of whom are active in the search for the gunman.