The longest serving police woman in the world set to be recognised on King’s Birthday!

Detective Senior Sergeant at Victoria Police, Joy Murphy, is celebrating 51 years in the force this morning and is being recognised today with a Medal of the Order (OAM) for her service.

Detective Murphy is the longest serving police woman in the world and spoke to Tony Jones on her eventful career, including a near-death experience!

“I just kept marching forward, and just got over the speed humps as they came along,” Detective Murphy told Tony Jones, filling in for Neil Mitchell.

Press PLAY to hear her extraordinary story!

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