SHORT STORIES : History of the Irukandji Police

©2008 Andrew Thompson.  A tale from the Irukandji virtual world.

The Irukandji Police operated throughout the kingdom during its fast-paced period of expansion from late 2007 until November 2008.

During that time, the Irukandji Police devoted themselves to maintaining order and greeting newcomers throughout the 65 sims of Irukandji and Jillaroo Estates.

The original Irukandji Police Station was located on Tamita Island but was later moved to its best known home at Valkyrie Shoals.

With the downsizing of the estate in November 2008 and various restructuring issues, it was mutually agreed to dissolve the force, bringing an end to a significant piece of Irukandji history.

Irukandji Police was administered by Lemuel Recreant, whose ancestral ties date back to the first colonial Governor of Irukandji.  The Recreant Family burial plot is a local landmark on Manatu Island, at what is now the Irukandji Fish Farm.

NOTE CARD ISSUED BY IRUKANDJI POLICE

The Irukandji Police force was set up at the request and through the generosity of Xay Tomsen, the owner of the Irukandji resort.

Most of the officers are residents in the local community.  All of our officers are unpaid volunteers and we are here to help.

Our primary task is to uphold the rules of SL, and in practice our work includes the prevention and investigation of incidents ranging from griefing to illegally rezzed objects.

We like to think that our primary weapons are words, and our style of policing is friendly and low-key.

However, we are well equipped to deal with any serious threats to the community.  If you have any difficulties with which we can help you, please contact us.  This includes incidents involving persistent intruders on your land.

It is our honour to serve and protect the people of the islands of Irukandji.  Feel free to drop in to visit us.

Help us to ensure that these beautiful islands remain the home of a happy and flourishing community.

Commissioner Lemuel Recreant
Irukandji Police HQ, Valkyrie Shoals - July 2008

Related stories:
The Tamita-Pinjarra War
The Recreant Family Plot