AFTER 43 years working for Victoria Police, leading senior constable David Rook completed his last shift on Friday, with the Hamilton Police Station throwing a farewell morning tea to celebrate his outstanding career.

Since joining Victoria Police as a Cadet in 1979 when he was just 17 years old, Ldg Sen Const Rook has developed a reputation for always being ready to offer a helping hand and treating everyone with the same level of respect, kindness and compassion, regardless of the situation.