'Unwavering dedication to the community': Police officer celebrated at Adelaide funeral
A South Australian Police officer has been remembered as having an "unwavering dedication to the community" at a funeral for him this morning.
Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig was allegedly shot and killed in an incident at a rural property in Senior, near Bordertown, about 11.20pm on November 16.
The funeral was held at 11am (11.30 AEDT) at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
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A police funeral was held for Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, who was allegedly shot and killed on duty. Nine
Doig's family and colleagues paid tribute to the much-loved officer today. YouTube
South Australian Police officers lined North Terrace and King William Road in a guard of honour following the service.
Acting Police Commissioner Linda Williams said the brevet sergeant embodied the hallmarks of a country police officer through his respect, integrity and courage.
"Jason was regarded by many as a quintessential bloke who embodied what it meant to be a country police officer," Williams said.
"He was courteous to criminals he had dealt with and kept them onside by his approachable demeanour."
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He has been remembered as a generous country police officer who had integrity and courage. YouTube
She said he acted with empathy and the safety and welfare of the community was always his highest priority.
"Jason was seen as firm but fair.
"Jason's pride in his work could be seen in the Lucindale police station, it was always immaculate inside and out."
Doig's career began when he was a cadet in 1989, after a couple of metropolitan stints, he went on to have a career in country policing spanning 25 years.
Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig was celebrated at a police funeral today. Nine
In his most recent area of Lucindale and Bordertown, he was a volunteer lifeguard, firefighter and local sport member.
He also helped locals with gardening and was always up for a chat at the local pub.
Doig received many awards including the SAPOL medal and national medal.
His brother Brett described him as selfless, generous and knowledgeable.
"Jason has been robbed of his future, we all feel robbed of his future, he was not done yet," Brett said.
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Doig began his policing career in 1989. YouTube
A shrine of flowers was placed outside of the police station in Lucindale after the incident. Nine
"We as a family have felt Jason's, care, generosity, love and thoughtfulness carry on.
"The various communities he served have also shown us the huge influence he has had on them.
"Love is stronger than death."
Doig was called to the property at Senior, along with two colleagues Constable Rebekah Cass and Sergeant Michael Hutchinson after reports a dog had been shot.
After being confronted, Jaydn Stimson, 26, allegedly shot and killed Doig, 53, who died at the scene despite the efforts of fellow officers and paramedics to save him.
Hutchinson was also shot before police returned fire and arrested Stimson.
Hutchinson and Cass have both been recovering at home since the incident last month.
Stimson has been charged with the murder of Doig and the attempted murder of Hutchinson.
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