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Former Detective Sergeant Glenn Teske, centre, with his mother-in-law Kaye Wolski, Kingaroy; wife Tammy, daughter Grace Teske, Wondai; and grandson Toby, 8 months<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 3, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

The bravery of a police officer shot at during an investigation more than 30 years ago was recognised in a small ceremony at Kingaroy Police Station on Monday morning.<\/p>\n

Mr Glenn Teske retired from the QPS in 1995, just two years after an armed man fired a solid shotgun slug in his direction, missing him by centimetres.<\/p>\n

After retiring from the QPS, Mr Teske turned his hand to other activities – including working with Powerlink and various resources companies – before retiring to be close to family in the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

Superintendent Douglas McDonald, the District Officer for the Darling Downs Police District, travelled from Toowoomba to present Mr Teske with the Queensland Police Valour Medal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr Teske also received the QPS Medal and clasp and the National Police Medal, for 15 years diligent and ethical service.<\/p>\n

Supt McDonald read out the commendation from Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll PSM (see below).<\/p>\n

Queensland Police Union of Employees vice-president Shane Prior praised Mr Teske’s actions on that fateful day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Glenn Teske had rounds fired at him, he returned fire, protected his colleagues and successfully detained an offender,” Mr Prior said.<\/p>\n

“His actions were textbook. This incident could have been a tragedy. A few more millimetres difference and we could have had multiple officers injured or murdered.<\/p>\n

“We are proud of you. Your family is proud of you and I hope this award will have pride of place in your home.”<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mr Teske’s commendation read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 30 January 1993, Mr Glenn Teske (then a Detective Sergeant) from Mareeba Stock Investigation Squad and Assistant Commissioner Maurice Carless (then a Detective Senior Constable) of the Mareeba Criminal Investigation Branch attended an address at Silver Valley to investigate a suspected deprivation of liberty and other offences.<\/em><\/p>\n

This location was an isolated, complex rural property containing a farmhouse, two adjacent caravans and a trailer.<\/em><\/p>\n

Due to the high-risk nature of this investigation, the officers attended this location with Special Emergency Response Ream member Senior Sergeant Ivan Brodie.<\/em><\/p>\n

The officers moved through bushland adjacent to the farmhouse in search of an armed offender.<\/em><\/p>\n

Assistant Commissioner Carless was confronted by the offender who raised a shotgun towards him and discharged two rounds.<\/em><\/p>\n

The second discharge was so close the displacement of air caused instant hearing loss in Assistant Commissioner Carless’ left ear.<\/em><\/p>\n

Whilst taking evasive action, Assistant Commissioner Carless sustained numerous bodily injuries.<\/em><\/p>\n

Despite his pain and hearing loss, he remained vigilant of his surroundings and was able to recover his rifle to return defensive shots to protect himself and his colleagues,<\/em><\/p>\n

The offender then fired a shot directly at Mr Teske, who saw the muzzle flash from the offender’s weapon and heard the impact of the round as it landed behind him.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mr Teske sought cover and despite the clear threat to his own safety maintained verbal contact with the offender.<\/em><\/p>\n

The offender did not immediately respond to police commands and remained concealed behind a small bush.<\/em><\/p>\n

Believing the offender intended to continue shooting, Mr Teske discharged a round in the offender’s direction and provided direct and heavily emphasised verbal instructions to the offender, leading to the offender eventually surrendering to the officers.<\/em><\/p>\n

For their exceptional bravery when confronted with a violent armed offender, Mr Teske and Assistant Commissioner Carless are awarded the Queensland Police Valour Medal.<\/em><\/p>\n

– Katerina Carroll APM, Commissioner<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Superintendent Douglas McDonald presented Mr Teske with the Queensland Police Valour Medal …<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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… and the QPS Medal and National Police Service Medal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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