ERIC. S

Retired Medically Unfit:   33 yrs old

Medical Prognosis...  Never to work again.

"I worked on the frontline all of my career & did everything that was asked of me.  Most of the time I worked alone, I got assaulted many, many times.  When I became sick, there was nothing in place to help.  Looking back, what was offered was a joke.  When I was forcefully retired I was treated very badly, no one seemed to care.  The Forum has helped me realise that it wasn't me.   I soon confirmed I was not alone or the only one treated so poorly"

Compensation:   $0. 

 JEZ

Retired Medically Unfit:    Early 40's

Medical Prognosis... . Unable to work   100% T.P.I.

"I was a career frontline cop, I had planned to stay until my old aged retirement.   But I was forcefully medically  retired unfit, against my will, a lot sooner than I could have ever expected.  I became very ill because my work involved me being continually overloaded with critical incidents and injuries, whilst I was doing my duty for our community.  I urge all Retired Medically Unfit W.A Police Officers to join us, and get involved in our mission."

Compensation:   $0                                 

McGOO

Retired Medically Unfit:    43 yrs old

Medical Prognosis....  P.T.S.D.    100% T.P.I

"I was forcibly retired medically unfit from the WA Police, 25  years of policing ended just like that.  I was abandoned with mounting hospital and medical bills with no support, financial or otherwise from my employer and found myself in a downward cycle of isolation and self harm.  Members of this forum found me and I discovered that they understood my behaviour, I am no longer alone.  They have given me a hope of a future, if you are one of us, don't think twice, just join."       

Retired Medically Unfit:    52 yrs old........... Approx. 5 years to live.

Medical Prognosis.........  Clinical Depression.  Bone Marrow Cancer.

"26 years in the W.A. Police.  General Duties, Police Diver, Covert Surveillance, Forensic, Crime Scene investigator and the Video Support Unit.  The filthy crime and disaster scenes, unsafe chemical labs, exposure to x-rays, microwave surveillance gear and radars gave me incurable bone-marrow cancer, myeloma."

Compensation:   $0

ESMERALDA

Retired Medically Unfit:    31 yrs old

Medical Prognosis....  Permanently Injured

"I was very much a career cop until seriously injured on duty, and was eventually told 'don't come Monday' after 2 years of sick leave and uncountable operations/medical procedures.   I still think I could have remained a valued member of the team; just because I could no longer run didn't necessarily mean my brain had diminished.  I still miss the job every day of my life.  That's sad isn't it?"

Compensation:   No option but to accept a token ex - gratia payment.

MEL 5526

Retired Medically Unfit:    54 yrs

Medical Prognosis.... P.T.S.D.         100% T.P.I. 

"All I wanted was an apology for what they did to me,...but they wouldn't do that.  So I sued and was successful.  It could all have been avoided with a simple..."Sorry".   It was their choice and they chose to pay up instead of apologising. Thank God for the RMU Forum, they really do care."

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Compensation:   Forced to sue and won.            

Retired Medically Unfit:    Late 30's

Medical Prognosis....    P.T.S.D.     100% T.P.I.   

"I urge all Retired Medically Unfit W.A. Police Officers to join our group.  After a frontline career for many years, I was forced into early retirement.  We are seeking action from the W.A. State Government, to rectify the pathetic and disgraceful lack of adequate after-service benefits and compensation.  I have not received one cent for my work related injury.  Your membership with our movement will help change that."

Compensation:   $0        

Retired Medically Unfit:    Late 30's
Medical Prognosis.... Chronic / Complex P.T.S.D   

100% T.P.I. ....Unemployable

"I enjoyed my intended lifelong career, but was not aware of the effect it was having on me.   I ended up being found in my garden shed crawled up like a cockroach, crying and trying to hide.  I became a forgotten one and ended up living like a hermit.  I was very surprised to recently learn there are many others like me."

Compensation:   $0 

Retired Medically Unfit:     48 yrs old

Medical Prognosis....  P.T.S.D      100% T.P.I.

"I served with W.A. POLICE FORCE for 26 years and was physically injured whilst doing my duty.  I had a few months off, then some rehab at a local Police Station.  While on sick leave I had to make an arrest outside working hours and I was assaulted.  As a result of that I had breakdown.  The Commissioner of the day said I could not stay on sick leave forever so I was forcefully discharged.  No follow up medical or mental treatment.  For the last 9 years I have paid approx $5000 a year, on treatments, out of my own pocket."

Compensation:   $0                      

Retired Medically Unfit:     55 yrs old

Medical Prognosis....  P.T.S.D      100% T.P.I.

"I served 24 years plus, mostly on the streets.  When I was forced to retire at 55 years of age, I only got back the super that I had paid in, plus 2%, which was only about $30,000.  I now live off a centrelink pension which doesn't go very far.  I am on a lot of medication and have to pay the gap myself.  I wish I had stayed in the Army because they look after you much better after you have retired."

Compensation:   $0