AFTER five years of triumphs, unthinkable tragedies and coordinating unprecedented border closures, Western Region Mallee Superintendent Rebecca Olsen has handed over the baton.

However Supt Olsen said the role was in the very good hands of long-time colleague Superintendent John O'Connor who she met during her first posting in St Kilda more than 30 years ago.

"I'm always sad about leaving all t...