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Ross Dallow
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Dallow in 2013
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Ross Philip Dallow
4 December 1937 |
| Died | 20 July 2020 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Relatives | Graeme Dallow (brother) Simon Dallow (son) Matthew Dallow (son) Ernie Asher (grandfather) Albert Asher (great-uncle) Jack Asher (great-uncle) |
Ross Philip Dallow MNZM QPM JP (December 4, 1937 – July 20, 2020) was a senior police officer in New Zealand. He played a big part in improving how different groups of people got along in Auckland. He also worked as a local politician in the Auckland area.
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Early Life and Family
Ross Dallow grew up in Auckland. He went to school at St Peter's College, Auckland. His older brother was Graeme Dallow, who was also a police officer. Ross was the father of Simon Dallow and Matthew Dallow. His grandfather, Ernie Asher, was a famous rugby player in the early 1900s.
When he was 19, in 1956, Ross Dallow won a national title in discus throw. He represented Auckland and threw the discus over 41 meters.
Police Career and Community Work
Ross Dallow was very important in managing relationships between different ethnic groups in the Auckland Police in the 1970s. He was an inspector and led a special police team. This team worked to help with street problems in areas where many Māori and Pasifika people lived.
Later, Ross Dallow led the Community Relations Co-ordinators for five years. In both roles, he worked hard to talk with Māori and Pasifika leaders. For example, he showed Pita Sharples, who worked for race relations, what the police faced on the streets. This helped him gain support for his work.
In 1976, Dallow wanted to expand police education in schools. He believed it was important for students to understand the police's role. He wanted to show that police were trustworthy and helpful.
After becoming a superintendent, Dallow spent a lot of time talking to community leaders. He also worked to build good relationships with the media. He wanted to improve how the police were seen, especially regarding race relations in Auckland. He worked for the police for 36 years. He was the District Commander in West Auckland.
In 1979, Ross Dallow was part of the police team that helped after the Air New Zealand Flight 901 crash. This plane crashed on Mount Erebus. He worked at the mortuary where the bodies were taken when they came back to New Zealand. For his work, he received the New Zealand Special Service Medal (Erebus).
Local Government Role
Ross Dallow was a member of the Waitakere City Council from 1992 to 2010. In 2010, he was chosen to be a member of the new Henderson-Massey Local Board. During his election campaign, some people questioned his use of police colours on his posters. He also made comments about New Zealand becoming more diverse at a citizenship event. He did not run for the board again after his term ended in 2013.
He was also part of the Waitakere Licensing Trust from 1992 to 2016. He was the chairman of this trust from 1995 to 2004.
Athletics Coaching and Administration
Ross Dallow was an athletics coach for more than 30 years. He was very successful in this role. Athletes he coached set eight New Zealand records. They also won 31 national titles. He often managed the Auckland team at national track and field championships.
He was on the committee of the Waitakere City Athletic Club. Dallow helped raise money to build The Trusts Arena and Douglas Track and Field in Henderson. His efforts were recognized with the West Auckland Legacy Award in 2015.
Awards and Recognition
Ross Dallow received the Queen's Police Medal in 1980. In 2013, he was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. This award was for his great service to the community.
Death
Ross Dallow passed away on July 20, 2020. He was 82 years old.
