The Northern Territory Police Force would like to send its sincerest congratulations to Superintendent Mark Grieve who has been recognised with the most prestigious award for police officers across Australia, the Australian Police Medal.
The Australian Police Medal was established in 1986 to recognise those who have rendered distinguished service as a member of an Australian police force.
With a career spanning just over two decades, Superintendent Grieve has demonstrated what it takes to be recognised with this type of award.
Superintendent Grieve has enjoyed a storied career with the NT Police Force since joining in August 2004 and is quickly approaching 22 years of serving the community.
Throughout his career, Superintendent Grieve has carried out exemplary work over a multitude of roles across Tennant Creek, Palmerston, Casuarina and Darwin.
These roles have included general duties policing, Major Crime, Palmerston and Tennant Creek Investigation Units, the Special References Unit, and Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes.
In his role as Superintendent of Crime Intelligence Command, he has taken on more responsibility and oversight of serious and complex matters with aplomb and has also become a key figurehead in relation to the Peter Falconio investigation, which marks its 25th anniversary next month.
To Territorians, Superintendent Grieve has become a familiar face when speaking on issues and has always offered a calm and steady presence in his press conferences while discussing complex investigations.
Upon hearing the news he would be awarded the coveted medal, Superintendent Grieve said it was an honour and privilege to be recognised with something so prestigious.
"I feel immensely proud that I was firstly nominated and ultimately decided that I would receive the highest honour for police in Australia.
"Throughout my career with the Northern Territory Police Force, I have been fortunate to lead dedicated teams in some of the Territory's most complex and demanding environments.
"I have been guided throughout my career by the values of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and respect. I have been fortunate to work alongside outstanding colleagues, mentors, and community leaders who have demonstrated the importance of listening, leading by example, and putting the community first.
"The resilience and strength shown by many Territory communities have also been a constant source of inspiration.
"Serving the Northern Territory has been a privilege I have never once taken for granted and I feel so lucky I can continue to do so."
Police Commissioner Martin Dole offered his congratulations and well-wishes to Superintendent Grieve.
"Superintendent Grieve is a model Territorian cop and someone emerging police and emerging leaders can look up to.
"Throughout his successful career with the Northern Territory Police Force, he has displayed admirable dedication, versatility, patience and care.
"On behalf of NT Police, I would like to extend the warmest congratulations to Superintendent Grieve in receiving this wonderful honour.
