Mark Tregellas
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| Citizenship | Australian |
| Occupation | Former police officer, emergency services volunteer |
| Employer | Victoria Police (former) |
| Known for | Rural policing, community resilience, Mallacoota bushfire recovery |
| Awards | Clarke Medal for Bravery (Royal Humane Society of Australasia) |
Mark Tregellas is an Australian former police officer and emergency services volunteer whose work in rural policing and community resilience has been the subject of national media coverage. He is one of three Victoria Police members to receive the Royal Humane Society of Australasia’s Clarke Medal for Bravery[1], and has also received multiple Commendations for Brave Conduct under the Australian Honours and Awards system[2][3].
Career
Tregellas served as a Victoria Police officer in rural and regional communities. His experiences and the challenges of remote policing have been profiled in major Australian media, including The Age[4], the Herald Sun[5][6], ABC Radio[7], and national crime journalism podcasts[8][9]. These interviews and features highlighted his work in front line policing, critical incidents, and community safety in isolated areas.
Mallacoota bushfires and community recovery
Following the Black Summer bushfires of 2019–2020, Tregellas was reported as playing a significant role in the emergency response and subsequent recovery efforts in Mallacoota. Independent accounts described his involvement in coordinating local support, veteran outreach, and community-led recovery initiatives through the Mallacoota RSL Sub-Branch[10]. The sub-branch’s post-fire coordination model later received recognition in the Resilient Australia Awards.[11]
Publications
In 2024, Tregellas published a memoir, Backup Is Three Hours Away, which was covered by national media and reviewed in policing and veterans’ publications.[12][13][14]
References
- ↑ Official Secretary to the Governor-General (23 May 2011). "Royal Humane Society Australasia 2010 Clarke Medal Presentation Ceremony". gg.gov.au.
- ↑ Australian Honours (17 August 2016). "Australian Government - Office of the Prime minister and Cabinet". honours.pmc.gov.au.
- ↑ Australian Honours and Awards (21 March 2011). "Australian Government - Department of the Prime minister and Cabinet". honours.pmc.gov.au.
- ↑ Sylvester, John (2 August 2024). "Life as a country cop: When the road death isn't a statistic, it's a neighbour". The Age.
- ↑ Rule, Andrew (1 May 2022). "Backup is three hours away. Part 2". The Herald Sun.
- ↑ Rule, Andrew (1 April 2025). "Backup is three hours away. Part 1". The Herald Sun.
- ↑ Clark, Phillip (2 April 2025). "Nightlife - Life as a Rural Cop". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ↑ Sanders, Brent (27 May 2024). "10 Unexpected Things Regional Police Keep In Their Four-Wheel Drives". articles.listnr.com.
- ↑ Meshel, Laurie (1 September 2024). "Australian True Crime Podcast - Backup is Three Hours Away". audible.com.au.
- ↑ Sandy, Guy (1 April 2022). "Our Greatest Comeback" (PDF). MUFTI. 62 (1): 30 – via RSLVic.
- ↑ Emergency Management Victoria (2 May 2020). "2020 Resilient Australia Award winners". emv.vic.gov.au.
- ↑ Danes, Kay (12 December 2025). "From the Front Lines: One Officer's Journey Through Courage and Resilience" (PDF). Australian Bravery Association Newsletter - for Bravery. December 2025: 26–27 – via Australian Bravery Association.
- ↑ Police Veterans Victoria (14 August 2024). "Ragged beat of a country cop: Mark Tregellas". policeveteransvic.org.au.
- ↑ The Police Association of Victoria (August 2024). "Backup is Three Hours Away". TPAV Journal. 97 (4): 44 – via The Police Association Victoria.
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