Instead, Lyn and Adam were targeted by the offender, simply because they were Police officers. A life taken in just moments has left behind family, friends and colleagues who are still feeling deep pain at Lyn’s loss. “Lyn gave her community over 38 years’ service and was highly respected by her colleagues. I want to acknowledge the incredible strength and dignity shown by Lyn’s family. And to all the staff, particularly in Nelson, this incident has been a bitter reminder of the dangers of policing.