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On 8 April last year, a decorated chapter in SAPOL’s history closed with the passing of pioneering policewoman Dorothy Pyatt OAM. The 100-year-old was renowned for her dedicated service to the community – both as an officer and then as a volunteer. A lover of music, Ms Pyatt bequeathed a sum of money to the Band of the South Australia Police. Recently, the band used the generous donation to purchase a beautiful Kawaii piano – the first brand new piano the band has ever owned. Constable Melissa M