For many Queensland mums, Mother's Day means a rare sleep-in and breakfast in bed.
But for Senior Sergeant Angelique Maloney, the proud mum of two dedicated Queensland Police Service (QPS) constables, it will be business as usual with a 6am shift start.
The Gold Coast's District Duty Officer (DDO) would not have it any other way.
Senior Sergeant Maloney, who recently received the Queensland Women in Policing Award for Most Outstanding Female Leader, says her job is very fulfilling, and she takes great pride in her work to keep her community safe.
"I love my job, it's the best job at QPS. It's very stressful but also very rewarding. I love operational policing, it's what I've been doing for the past 34 years,'' Senior Sergeant Maloney said.
The 53-year-old's Mother's Day highlight will be Facetime phone calls with her two sons, Constables Matt and Josh Munckton, who are based at Mt Isa and Townsville, respectively.
25-year-old Constable Matt Munckton and 22-year-old Constable Josh Munckton said their mum was a big part of the reason why they joined the QPS.
They said her work ethic, dedication, and calmness under pressure were key reasons for them choosing this career path.
"The camaraderie that I saw she had with her colleagues, and the way she talked about her job, were massive motivators for me joining the police service," Constable Matt Munckton, who works for the Tactical Crime Squad, said.
"My mum has been a huge inspiration for my career.
"I didn't quite understand the job she did when I was younger, especially the position of DDO, but now I'm in the job, I have a whole new appreciation.
"She's such a hard worker and always stays calm under pressure. When I've had a bad day, she's someone who is great to talk to and always has great advice."
Constable Josh Munckton, who is about to finish his first year in General Duties, echoed his brother's sentiment about their mother's commitment and drive to work.
"She's always calm on the big jobs, and I look up to her for that,'' Constable Josh Munckton said.
Senior Sergeant Maloney has worked as a DDO on the Gold Coast since 2012.
She received the award for Most Outstanding Female Leader last month, not only for her work as a DDO, but also for her work mentoring upcoming officers.
"To be recognised by my colleagues in this way is an honour,'' Senior Sergeant Maloney said.
"My goal has always been to ensure the Gold Coast District is a safe place.
"I like to help the community, but I'm also looking after the welfare of my police colleagues and I want to inspire the young people in the Service.''
Senior Sergeant Maloney always aimed to strike the right balance between juggling her career and prioritising her family. This didn't go unnoticed by her sons.
"I admire her work ethic as she was a super mum with her job and we never stopped playing sport. No matter how tired she was, she would get us to school and sport. It was awesome she won the award – she deserves it," Constable Josh Munckton said.
More than just a day to honour all mothers, Mother's Day is a day to celebrate all the dedicated, strong and inspiring women who do incredible work every day, just like Senior Sergeant Angelique Maloney.
The QPS extends warm wishes to all mothers today and acknowledges the profound impact they have on their families and communities.
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