Mark spent decades protecting people. His work killed him
The widow of a former police detective is lobbying the NSW government to change laws regarding occupational health recognition. Her husband died of cancer, which she attributes to his long-term exposure to toxic chemicals while working as a crime scene investigator.
Why it matters
It highlights the lack of legal protections and compensation for first responders suffering from long-term health issues caused by their professional duties.
A gaping hole in laws designed to protect first responders has left grieving families thousands of dollars out of pocket and police officers without proper recognition.
Elizabeth Bransgrove is lobbying the NSW government to change laws that would recognise police officers like her late husband, Mark. George Chan Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
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Share A A A In old gumboots, daggy cotton overalls and rubber gloves, Mark Bransgrove dug through the charred remains of buildings and belongings, looking for the cause of the carnage around him; like a bloodhound, he followed his expertly trained nose through the destruction, painstakingly sifting through the remnants of lives and property lost.
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