After nearly four decades in uniform, Senior Sergeant Jeff Lansdown has officially hung up his boots, closing the chapter on a remarkable 37-year policing career with the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
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His final shift on 23 July was nothing short of symbolic, not just for its significance, but for the company he kept. Side by side with his wife, Sergeant Deb Lansdown, and their son, Plain Clothes Senior Constable Bryce Lansdown, Sgt Lansdown signed off on a career defined by resilience, commitment and service.
However , there was no quiet farewell for Sgt Lansdown on his final shift. Instead, he, Deb, and Bryce were called to a high-risk incident involving dangerous driving in Murrumba Downs, a situation that ended with the successful apprehension of the alleged offenders. Even on his last day, Sgt Lansdown was right in the thick of frontline policing.
Sgt Lansdown first walked into the Police Academy on 15 August 1988, where he met his future wife, Deb, as part of the same squad. He was officially sworn in on 3 March 1989. Over the years, he served in a number of locations including City Station, Holland Park, Chermside, North Brisbane District and Moreton District, always choosing to remain on the frontlines as a first response general duties officer.
“I wanted to make the place where we all live a better and safer community,” Sgt Lansdown said. And by all accounts, that’s exactly what he did.
His last day was filled with emotion, action, and pride. For his son Bryce, who now has nine years’ service under his belt, working alongside his dad on his final shift was a full-circle moment. “Seeing his professionalism, how much he was respected by colleagues, and working with dad on his last day definitely made me proud to be his son,” he said.
Sgt Lansdown’s wife Deb, who now works in Intelligence, reflected on the many shared experiences of being married to a fellow officer. “Over the last 37 years we have been a sounding board for each other for various jobs which I believe has helped both of us navigate through the emotions that police officers experience daily,” she said. “Communication is essential for your emotional survival.”
Sgt Lansdown, known for his long debriefs and storytelling, has seen the full spectrum of policing — the daily challenges, the camaraderie, and the heartbreak of losing colleagues. “Policing is a rollercoaster,” he said. “All can be experienced in one shift, many times over.”
Despite the challenges, Sgt Lansdown has no regrets. “I will miss being a police officer, the friendships, the chats, the camaraderie and being involved in making the place we live a better and safer place.”
Moreton District Officer Chief Superintendent Adam Guild commended Sgt Lansdown’s leadership and dedication, noting his role in major operational responses and mentoring younger officers. “His 37 years’ service demonstrates his life-long commitment to community safety,” he said. “We thank Jeff for his service and wish him all the best in retirement.”
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Now, Sgt Jeff Lansdown looks forward to a slower pace of life, with plenty of fishing, jet skiing and mountain biking on the horizon. But for those who have worked with him, the impact of his service will continue to be felt long after his final shift.
Published 6-August-2025