Simon Illingworth

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name = Simon Illingworth


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residence = Melbourne
nationality = Australian
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known_for = Fighting police corruption
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occupation = Police Officer, Writer, Business Man, Speaker
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website = [http://www.ethicalstrength.com Ethical Strength]
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Biography

Simon Illingworth is a former member of the Victoria police in Australia. He served in many different roles throughout his time in the force, but his most significant contribution was with the Victoria Police Ethical Standards Department (the Victoria Police version of Internal Affairs) where he helped weed out and prosecute corrupt police officers.

After retiring from the force he has written a book about his experiences entitled [http://www.filthyrat.com.au/ "Filthy Rat"] , selling 9,000 copies before being out of print in 2007. He also appeared on "Australian Story" [ [http://www.abc.net.au/austory/content/2004/s1114693.htm Australian Story - One Man Standing] . Retrieved 19 September, 2007.] in May 2004 to tell his unique story and offer insight on the Melbourne underworld and police corruption.

Due to the upsurge of interest in the 1995-2004 gangland war in Melbourne sparked by the recent Australian Underbelly TV series, publisher Fontaine Press has re-released [http://fontainepress.com/underbelly-TV_filthy_rat.html "Filthy Rat"] in May 2008.

Ethical Strength

Simon currently runs his own company [http://www.ethicalstrength.com Ethical Strength] with the mission to help people faced with moral and ethical dilemmas.

ee also

*Victoria Police
*Office of Police Integrity
*Police misconduct
*Police corruption
*Crime in Melbourne
*Organized crime

References

External links

* [http://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/Gscot/gsdec04/05perel.htm 2004 Perelberg Award]
* [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/05/24/1085389333229.html Police investigator: I was bashed]
* [http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Former-judge-says-Vic-police-are-corrupt/2007/01/11/1168105079090.html Former judge says Vic police are corrupt]
* [http://www.uow.edu.au/arts/sts/bmartin/pubs/07BRwhistle01.html The courage of a "filthy rat"]
* [http://www.opi.vic.gov.au/ Office of Police Integrity website]
* [http://www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au Ombudsman Victoria]
* [http://blogs.theaustralian.news.com.au/garyhughes/index.php/theaustralian/comments/whistling_in_the_dark/ Whistling In The Dark]
* [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/04/05/1081017100754.html?from=storyrhs Why our police must face a probe]
* [http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/TV-man-linked-to-sex-case-inquiry/2004/11/15/1100384500424.html TV man linked to sex case inquiry]
* [http://www.saxton.com.au/default.asp?sd8=2646 Saxton Speaker Bureau, Simon Illingworth]
* [http://www.saxton.com.au/saxton_db_data/files/Illingworth_Simon_HS30.05.04.jpgOpinionExtra: Sunday Herald Sun, May 30, 2004]
* [http://www.saxton.com.au/saxton_db_data/files/Illingworth_Simon_HS13.11.04.jpgLiving a nightmare: Herald Sun, Saturday, November 13, 2004]
* [http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,,21207134-5005961,00.html Whistleblower cop claims union bullying]