Episode 27 - Shane Kelly

Casterton and District Residents were for 31 years accustomed to our “cycling cop “as Leading Senior Constable Shane Kelly rode his pushbike to and from his shift.An answered call of 36.5 years of service and duty by a Muntham born and bred policeman until enforced retirement due to ill health in 2024. This latest podcast sheds light on the Kelly 120 year “Kildare” Muntham history, Shane’s interests, experiences learned and shared from farm days and the challenging diversity of the Police Force, city life and the varied dynamics of human nature.Kane and Lois’ insightful questioning unearths Shane’s frank and direct, yet generous unpacking not only of his career but other layers including the unwavering support of wife Suzanne and his three children. Support so vital and never taken for granted by him as he walked the tricky beat of a policeman in his home town.Retired Leading Senior Constable Kelly despite the traumas faced by those on the force believes in the value of role models and positive community connections. Thisfuels his willingness to still give as best he can to helping wherever he can volunteering, enjoying membership with the Vice Regal Band and the love of farming. The Kelly affinity and Casterton Connection is bound to remain strong as in Shane’s opinion our town and wider district is “God’s Own Country… A paradise I wouldn’t want to leave.”