Tasmania Police Service Record - Detective Karl Matthew Jenkins
Official personnel file for Detective Karl Matthew Jenkins (Badge TAS-2847, Employee ID CID-0934), documenting his service with Tasmania Police from November 2003 until his disappearance on 2 August 2018. Includes complete service history, commendations, qualifications, and administrative details.
TASMANIA POLICE SERVICE RECORD
CONFIDENTIAL - PERSONNEL FILE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Legal Name: Karl Matthew Jenkins
Preferred Name: Karl
Date of Birth: 15 November 1975
Place of Birth: Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia
Gender: Male
Current Residential Address: [Classified - Personnel File]
Emergency Contact (Primary):
Name: Jessica Anne Hartley (née Jenkins)
Relationship: Sister
Contact Number: [Redacted]
Emergency Contact (Secondary):
Name: Elizabeth Anne Jenkins
Relationship: Mother
Contact Number: [Redacted]
SERVICE IDENTIFICATION
Badge Number: TAS-2847
Employee ID: CID-0934
Current Rank: Senior Detective
Current Division: Organised Crime Division (transitioning to Major Crimes Division - pending)
Current Station: Tasmania Police Headquarters, Hobart
Direct Supervisor: Detective Sergeant Charles William Claiborne
Date of Commission: 12 November 2003
Service Commencement Date: 15 November 2003
Current Status: Missing in Action (as of 2 August 2018)
SERVICE HISTORY - TASMANIA POLICE
2003-2007: Senior Constable
- Assignment: Hobart Division - Operations & Strategy
- Station: Tasmania Police Headquarters, Hobart
- Supervisor: Inspector Graham Whitfield (2003-2005), Inspector Margaret Chen (2005-2007)
- Duties: Operational supervision, procedural compliance reviews, command liaison, process optimisation
2008-2018: Detective
- Assignment: Organised Crime Division
- Station: Tasmania Police Headquarters, Hobart
- Supervisor: Detective Sergeant Charles William Claiborne
- Primary Partner: Detective Sarah Lahey (2017-2018)
- Duties: Major case investigations, syndicate mapping, federal agency liaison, complex casework
2018: Senior Detective (Pending Transfer)
- Assignment: Major Crimes Division (transfer approved, not completed)
- Examination Passed: 27 July 2018
- Scheduled Transfer Date: September 2018
- Status: Transfer not completed due to disappearance on 2 August 2018
PRIOR SERVICE HISTORY
South Australia Police (SAPOL)
- Service Period: November 1995 - February 2000
- Final Rank: Constable
- Final Assignment: Community & Response Unit, Adelaide West
- Badge Number: SA-11624
- Reason for Departure: Interstate transfer to Queensland Police Service
Queensland Police Service (QPS)
- Service Period: March 2000 - October 2003
- Final Rank: Senior Constable
- Final Assignment: Brisbane Metropolitan Region - North District
- Badge Number: QLD-87452
- Reason for Departure: Interstate transfer to Tasmania Police
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Academic:
- Bachelor of Criminology (Honours), University of Adelaide (1993-1995)
- Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distinction), University of Adelaide (1996-1998)
Police Training:
- South Australia Police Academy, Thebarton (1995) - Graduated with Distinction
- Queensland Police Service Advanced Training (2000-2003):
- Advanced Interview Techniques
- Applied Criminal Profiling
- Cultural Competency in Urban Policing
Specialist Certifications:
- Advanced Investigative Techniques (Tasmania Police, 2005)
- Syndicate Mapping and Organised Crime Analysis (AFP Joint Training, 2010)
- Federal Agency Liaison Officer (accredited 2011)
- Cognitive Interview Protocol for Complex Cases (2014)
FIREARMS CERTIFICATION
Current Status: Active and Current
Last Qualification Date: 15 June 2018
Certification Level: Advanced Tactical
Authorised Firearms:
- Glock 22 Gen4 (.40 S&W) - Service weapon
- Remington 870P (12-gauge) - Tactical operations
- Additional qualifications: H&K MP5, Remington 700 (rifle)
Range Qualification Scores (June 2018):
- Static Target: 96/100
- Dynamic Target: 92/100
- Low Light Conditions: 88/100
- Stress Scenario: 94/100
COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITION
Tasmania Police Service:
2006 - Commissioner's Letter of Commendation
For implementation of operational efficiency protocols that improved divisional clearance rates by 23% and reduced response times across Hobart Division.
2009 - Meritorious Service Award
For exceptional investigative work in Operation Tidewater, contributing to the dismantling of a cross-strait methamphetamine network resulting in 17 arrests and seizure of $8.3 million in assets.
2012 - Certificate of Excellence
For outstanding performance as Tasmania Police liaison to Australian Federal Police joint task force operations (2009-2012).
2015 - Community Service Recognition
For developing training materials based on field documentation that became standard curriculum at Tasmania Police Academy.
Prior Service (SAPOL):
1999 - Internal Commendation
For pattern recognition and case linking that resulted in solving a series of commercial break-ins across multiple Adelaide precincts.
Prior Service (QPS):
2002 - District Commander's Commendation
For investigative breakthrough in high-profile jewellery store robbery case resulting in arrest and prosecution of three suspects across jurisdictions.
DISCIPLINARY RECORD
Status: No formal disciplinary actions prior to July 2018
Incident Under Investigation (July 2018):
Date: 29 July 2018
Nature: Alleged excessive use of force; unauthorised entry to private property; assault on fellow officer
Location: Residence of Luke Smith and Jamie Greyson, Berriedale
Investigating Officer: Detective Sergeant Alexander Stout
Status: Investigation suspended due to subject's disappearance on 2 August 2018
Related Documentation: Workplace Injury Report (Detective Sarah Lahey), Witness Statement (Gladys Cramer), Incident Report (pending)
WORKPLACE INCIDENTS
2018-07-29: Workplace Injury - Detective Sarah Lahey sustained hand laceration during joint operation with Detective Jenkins at residential property in Berriedale. See attached Workplace Injury Report.
OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS - NOTABLE CASES
Operation Tidewater (2008-2009) - Lead Investigator
Cross-strait methamphetamine trafficking network. Result: 17 arrests, $8.3M asset seizure.
Operation Sentinel (2011-2012) - Liaison Officer
Joint AFP/Tasmania Police task force targeting weapons smuggling. Result: Multiple arrests, significant weapons cache recovered.
Operation Crossfire (2014-2015) - Primary Investigator
Organised crime syndicate investigation focusing on drug distribution and violence. Result: Key arrests, syndicate disruption.
Greyson-Jeffries Missing Persons Case (July-August 2018) - Lead Investigator
Investigation into disappearance of Jamie Greyson and Kain Jeffries. Status: Unresolved. Lead investigator disappeared during active investigation.
PARTNERSHIP HISTORY (TASMANIA POLICE)
2008-2013: Various partners (Organised Crime Division)
Note: Multiple partnership dissolutions requested by partners citing communication difficulties and excessive work hours. No formal complaints filed.
2013-2017: Detective Constable Marcus Trent
Partnership concluded upon Trent's retirement.
2017-2018: Detective Sarah Lahey
Partnership noted for exceptional case resolution rates. Terminated following incident on 29 July 2018.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
2017 Annual Review (Completed by DS Charlie Claiborne):
Strengths:
- Exceptional analytical and pattern recognition capabilities
- Outstanding case documentation and evidence management
- High solve rate on complex investigations
- Strong technical knowledge of forensic procedures
- Reliable and dedicated to case resolution
Areas for Development:
- Work-life balance concerns
- Limited engagement in team social activities
- Communication style could be more collaborative
- Tendency toward obsessive case focus
- Interpersonal relationships with rotating partners require attention
Overall Rating: Exceeds Expectations
Recommendation: Approved for Major Crimes Division examination
VEHICLE ASSIGNMENT
Current Assignment: Tasmania Police unmarked vehicle (Fleet #TAS-UD-0847)
Vehicle Type: Ford Territory (2016)
Registration: [Classified]
Status: Vehicle recovered from Granton area, 2 August 2018
CURRENT CASE LOAD (AS OF AUGUST 2018)
Active Primary Investigations: 1
- Missing Persons: Jamie Greyson and Kain Jeffries (Case #2018-MP-0847)
Active Secondary Investigations: 3
- [Details classified - Organised Crime Division ongoing operations]
Status: All case files transferred to Detective Sergeant Alexander Stout following Detective Jenkins' disappearance.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES
Medical Fitness: Current and cleared for active duty (last assessment: January 2018)
Psychological Evaluation: Last completed March 2017 - cleared for continued service with notation regarding work-life balance concerns.
Leave Balance (as of 2 August 2018):
- Annual Leave: 186.5 hours accrued
- Sick Leave: 42 hours accrued
- Long Service Leave: Eligible (not yet taken)
Special Skills/Languages:
- Fluent English (native)
- Proficient in forensic photography
- Expert in syndicate relationship mapping
- Certified in advanced interrogation techniques
MISSING PERSON STATUS
Date Reported Missing: 2 August 2018
Last Known Location: Jeffries Manor property, Granton, Tasmania
Last Seen By: Detective Sarah Lahey
Circumstances: Disappeared during active investigation while pursuing suspect Luke Smith. Exact circumstances unclear.
Investigation Status: Active missing person case (Case #2018-MP-0849)
Lead Investigator: Detective Sergeant Alexander Stout
File Compiled: 3 August 2018
Last Updated: 3 August 2018
Access Level: Restricted - Senior Command and Investigating Officers Only
File Location: Tasmania Police Personnel Records Division
END OF SERVICE RECORD
