Seven local police officers emerged from the recent Emergency Services Games with a bronze medal.
The team of seven - called the "Wild Dogs" played against 34 other netball teams compiled of various emergency services staff, and came in third place.

The day was a great success with 30 different agencies from across Victoria represented. The team played at Jells Park at the Glen Waverly Netball Centre. Seven separate games were played in poor weather and the Wild Dogs lost only one game over the day before playing in the semi finals.
Wet and tired with no bench players, they then went on to play their biggest rivals of the day, the Valley Rats (from the Latrobe Valley). After a loss, the Wild Dogs had an opportunity to play for the bronze medal and comfortably won.
The other netball medal winners were also from Victoria Police. First place went to the Victoria Police Netball Club and runners-up was the Valley Rats. All members from Wild Dogs tested themselves over the day, had fun and enjoyed a little healthy competition.
Leading senior constable Paula Fowler said the Emergency Services Games were an excellent way to connect with other police members and emergency services personnel in a fun, casual environment.
Snr cons Fowler has participated in the games several times and said it was a good opportunity to connect with members from other stations and even other units inside the same station.