Fair Cop: Christine Nixon
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (922 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0522856853 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Page Turner N. Hoang As a person living in Victoria, this is undoubtedly the most contemporary and relevant biography I've read in a while. The book is easy to read and enjoyable. It was really interesting to learn about Christine Nixon's experiences growing up in a police family, the challenges she faced in the work force, and her views on people and topics that still make the news today. It's given me insights into some of the attitudes and behaviours prevailing within our community, and the challenges we. Lee Wills said Christine Nixon has given us a factual account of the. Christine Nixon has given us a factual account of the situations that troubles most police forces, I'd imagine. She was, I believe much maligned, but rose above the unfair criticism of the sensation-seeking journalists. She achieved much as the first Women Chief Commission of Police and we should never forget this.. "Great read!" according to Bronte. I really enjoyed this - I loved Christine's style and I was easily engaged in all of the great stories she shared, some about some very tough times.
Christine Nixon was the first woman in Australia to be appointed a police commissioner.. About the AuthorJo Chandler is a senior writer with the Age newspaper, writing in-depth reports and analysis across a broad spectrum of topics, but with a particular interest in humanitarian and women's issues, aid and development, indigenous affairs, and climate change
A police officer for more than 35 years, Christine Nixon shares the pressures of a life in the public eye and coping with difficult aspects of the job, such as losing a colleague in the line of duty. Honest and engaging, this memoir reveals the remarkable rise through police ranks of Australia's first female chief commissioner. Documenting a cultural shift in policing as well as in the role of women in Australia, this narrative portrays Nixon’s eight year tenure as being characterized by her tough anticorruption stance, her frequently acrimonious relationship with the police association, and her high approval ratings with the Victorian public. Written from a unique point of view, this account explores one woman’s personal and professional life.
Christine Nixon was the first woman in Australia to be appointed a police commissioner.. Jo Chandler is a senior writer with the Age newspaper, writing in-depth reports and analysis across a broad spectrum of topics, but with a particular interest in humanitarian and women's issues, aid and development, indigenous affairs, and climate change