The New South Wales Police Force is saddened to confirm the death this morning of one it’s most dedicated officers, Senior Constable Tony Tamplin who was attached to the Newcastle City Local Area Command.
Tony arrived at work this morning at Waratah Police Station and took a turn; his colleagues performing CPR until ambulance arrived.
Tony was conveyed to John Hunter Hospital but died a short time later.
“Senior Constable Tamplin was a larger than life personality who served the Hunter for more than 35 years,” Commander of Newcastle LAC Superintendent John Gralton said.
“This is an extremely sad day given the sudden passing of one our most loved police officers.
“Tony has been a dedicated and well-known community identity of the Hunter and we are all still stunned by his sudden death.”
We’ll remember Tony Tamplin in NBN News tonight at 6.
Sadness.
We have lost another of natures true gentleman today. My thoughts go out to his family and collegues on what will be an extremely sad time. Rest In Peace Tony.
Tony was one of the most professional, helpful, down to earth people I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with as a news journalist. He had the rare skill of being able convey information, often sensitive, into easy to understand language. Tony’s compassion and his strong sense of humour, as well as his involvement in charity events such as the Variety Bash, will be forever remembered. Some years ago Tony appeared in a short film I made with another former TV employee in Newcastle’s Shoot Out Film Festival, as, of course, a police officer and he impressed us with his new found acting ability. Tony Tamplin will be sadly missed.
David Gardiner
Rocky Point, Central Coast
A larger than life Character, will be sadly missed by a wide section of the greater Hunter. Will be remembered for a long time to come. R.I.P.
So sad to hear about the passing of Tony Tamplin, even though you don’t know him, it feels as though you do. Deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues, R.I.P.
Gone to soon!
RIP Tony- one of the good guys
R.I.P. Senior Constable Tamplin
One of the most respected Police Officer in Newcastle 🙁
So Sad
So sad to hear of the sudden loss of a wonderful man.
From Katherine, NT we send our best wishes to Tony’s family.
This is a sad day in deed for Newcastle. A truly wonderful character.
R.I.P. Tony
Til we meet again!
RIP Senior Constable Tamplin
Very sad day he will be missed by his colleagues and family and the community he served.
Such a sad day, we have lost another icon. My thoughts and prayers are with his loving family, friends, work colleagues and members of the public who knew this true gentleman.I will miss hearing his voice on the radio, and his face with that beautiful smile on television, still so numb and don’t want to believe it. RIP TONY TAMPLIN one of lifes TRUE GENTLEMAN.
I only knew Tony Tamplin through his piece in the STAR newspaper and listening to him on KOfm with David and Tania. I was amazed at his passion for the community and for the young kids of Newcastle and Suburbs! He will be sadly missed and My heart goes out to his wife and family and also his colleagues. R.I.P Tony Tamplin xo
I have known Tony through the Police for probably most of his 35 Yrs. Mate you did us all proud. Newcastle has lost a great man and an even greater COPPER . You wrote the book and Police and Media relations.
R.I.P. Leading Senior Constable Tony Tamplin.
A tragic loss to our community,RIP Tony you will be missed
I did not Know Tony at all but I would like to say I am Sad to hear of the Passing of this Great man he when he was on TV you could feel he was a good Guy and that he said it as it was from the way he saw it I wish all of the Police Service my words of sad to see him pass away
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David James Cox
Thankyou for being you……..and always looking out for us
I had the privilege to shake Tony’s hand once, and although it was the only time I had spoke to him, it kind of feels like we have lost a member of the family.
RIP Tony, like the soldiers lost in Afghanistan, your passing is a sad loss not only to your family but to the community. You will be sadly missed.
RIP TONY GREAT COP GREATER MAN YOU WILL BE MISSED.SO SRRY FOR YOUR LOSS SONJA.
DASH
R.I.P Tony.Thankyou for keeping our town safe for 35yrs.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family,friends and the nsw police at this very sad time xxx. Rob
R.I.P tony tamplin you did so much for everyone and you married my mum and step dad
It’s been a long sad day knowing that such a wonderful person has left us, RIP Tony, you will be missed by ALL.
Very sad to hear of Tony’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and his police workmates. The Newcastle and Lake Macquarie communities will miss him enormously.
Sorry to hear the sad news sometimes the public get a bad perception of police but this big fella touched this community in a way only Tony could the bloke was real he was genuine RIP condolences to the family
I WORKED WITH TONY FOR 10 YRS AT THE WILLOWS WEDDING RECEPTION. I remember going to work with 1 shoe and. a sandel on as I broke a toe,
next shift he brought a shoe box with a note and said Paula shops at the pink elephant and doesent look in box HE was a character to work with.
my love and thooughts go out to Sonja and family
VALE.
Worlds greatest dad, never forgotten, missed so much! Loved forever !!! <3
Great little brother too, Anikka. Gone way too soon.