NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has today announced five new assistant commissioners and three new commands as part of the re-engineering of the NSW Police Force, NSW Police say.
- Superintendent Kyle Stewart has been appointed Assistant Commissioner, Operational Communication and Information Command.
- Superintendent Joe Cassar has been appointed Assistant Commissioner, Capability, Performance and Youth Command.
- Superintendent Tony Crandell has been appointed Assistant Commissioner, Education and Training Command.
- Superintendent Karen Webb has been appointed Assistant Commissioner, Police Transport and Public Safety Command.
- Superintendent Mark Walton has been appointed Assistant Commissioner, Region Commander, Central Metropolitan Region.
Commissioner Fuller said the new Assistant Commissioners bring a dynamic mix of youth, investigative, operational and corporate experience across regional and metropolitan NSW and specialist commands.
"These five diverse individuals have decades of experience across all areas of policing and bring new focus, energy and ideas to the executive level of the NSW Police Force," Commissioner Fuller said.
"The new assistant commissioners will help shape the future of the organisation in this evolving environment, ensuring our focus remains on community service, disruption and prevention of crime and responding to incidents.
"The appointments are another step in the re-engineering process of NSW Police, enhancing the capability of the current structure into more dynamic commands.
Police Minister Troy Grant said today represents another significant milestone for the NSW Police Force.
"Commissioner Fuller has put together a tremendous leadership team, which offers a snapshot of the depth and breadth of talent within the NSW Police Force," Mr Grant said.
"I would like to congratulate each of the new assistant commissioners and look forward to seeing the new executive working together as we embark on the next stage of re-engineering the force."
Earlier this month the Minister and Commissioner signed off on transfers for five current Assistant Commissioners:
- Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy to Commander, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command;
- Assistant Commissioner Peter Barrie to Region Commander, Southern Region;
- Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell to Region Commander, Northern Region;
- Assistant Commissioner Mark Jenkins to Commander, State Intelligence Command; and
- Assistant Commissioner Malcolm Lanyon to Commander, State Crime Command.
Under the new structure, a relieving Assistant Commissioner will be appointed to the Major Events Incident Group and the State Services Group Commands while the re-engineering process re-allocates their functions into a new command.
The five new Assistant Commissioners will take up their positions from 1 August 2017.
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER BIOS
Superintendent Kyle Stewart
Supt. Stewart joined the NSW Police Force in 1985 as a General Duties officer in Maroubra before moving into investigations across regional NSW in Cowra, Gunnedah and Moree.
He was later the Crime Manager at Barwon and then Commander at Shoalhaven and Wollongong.
Prior to his promotion to Assistant Commissioner, Mr Stewart was relieving as the Acting Assistant Commissioner at the Major Events Incident Group.
Superintendent Joe Cassar
Supt. Cassar joined the NSW Police Force in 1987 working first as a General Duties officer in Goulburn and Wollongong before joining investigations in Southern Region.
He later worked as a Criminal Investigator in Homicide, Drugs Squad and Child Abuse Squad before being promoted to Superintendent in 2011.
Prior to his promotion to Assistant Commissioner, Mr Cassar was Wollongong LAC Commander.
Superintendent Tony Crandell
Supt. Crandell joined the NSW Police Force in 1987 as a General Duties officer in Flemington, Bankstown and Bass Hill before moving to Lismore and the Blue Mountains where he worked as both a General Duties officer and an investigator.
He was later promoted to Inspector in Deniliquin and then Superintendent and Commander at Kings Cross and Surry Hills Local Area Commands.
Prior to his promotion to Assistant Commissioner, Mr Crandell was relieving as Acting Assistant Commissioner, Education and Training Command. He is also the NSWPF Corporate Sponsor for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.
Superintendent Karen Webb
Supt. Webb joined the NSW Police Force in 1987 as a General Duties officer at Castle Hill before moving to Criminal Investigations across metropolitan, regional and specialist areas including Drug Enforcement Squad, Lismore and Dapto.
She later worked as an instructor and training officer, Manager of the Professional Services Branch and Holroyd Local Area Commander.
Prior to her promotion to Assistant Commissioner, Ms Webb has been the Commander of the State Surveillance Branch. She is also the NSWPF Corporate Sponsor for Women in Policing.
Superintendent Mark Walton
Supt. Walton joined the NSW Police Force in 1984 as a General Duties Officer in Kogarah and in Investigations at Rockdale, before becoming Commander of Redfern and Eastern Suburbs LACs.
As Superintendent he held the position of Staff officer to the Deputy Commissioner, Field Operations in 2008; Director of the Professional Standards Command; and Commander, City Central LAC.
Prior to his promotion to Assistant Commissioner, Mr Walton was Commander, St George LAC.
