Veteran cop Mick Fuller named as new Police Commissioner
MICK Fuller has been named NSW’s new Police Commissioner. Premier Gladys Berejiklian made the announcement following this morning’s cabinet meeting, at which the appointment was rubber-stamped.
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MICK Fuller has been named NSW’s new Police Commissioner.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian made the announcement following this morning’s cabinet meeting, at which the appointment was rubber-stamped.
“I am very glad that the robust selection process has delivered an excellent new commissioner,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“The depth of talent in the top tiers of NSW Police, and among those external candidates who put their hand up for the job was extraordinary.
“Public safety is obviously a key priority for the NSW Government. Despite our crime rates trending down, we know the community is concerned about terrorism, and violent crime, and Mr Fuller will make sure NSW Police continue to keep our citizens safe.”
Mr Fuller, 49, is a veteran of 30 years in the police force including 15 years as a commissioned officer. He has been an assistant commissioner since 2010.
The Daily Telegraph revealed Mr Fuller was the frontrunner for the job when Mr Scipione announced his retirement in February.
Two other applicants for the top cop’s job yesterday told The Daily Telegraph they had heard that Mr Fuller had been given the job.
“All the indications are its going to be Fuller,’’ said one person who was interviewed for the position.
“Apparently his is the only name going to cabinet.’’
The appointment will come ahead of Mr Scipione’s marchout ceremony tomorrow at Bankstown police station, where he started his police career. He will be farewelled by colleagues with a guard of honour before he officially leaves his posting on Sunday.
There are rumours that Mr Scipione could be in line for a future government appointment, such as NSW Governor.
Among those who have been vying for the police commissioner’s job are former deputy commissioner Nick Kaldas, deputy commissioner Catherine Burn, Australian Border Force chief Roman Quaedvlieg, deputy commissioner Dave Hudson and assistant commissioners Jeff Loy, Carlene York and Geoff McKechnie.
All underwent recent interviews with Department of Premier and Cabinet head Blair Comley, former senior assistant commissioner Peter Walsh and Justice Department head Andrew Cappie-Wood.
The Police Association had backed Mr Loy but is understood to be accepting of a Fuller appointment, having requested that the government ensure a NSW police officer be appointed.
Mr Fuller began his career as a general duties police officer at Kogarah in 1987 at the age of 19.
He then became a detective at the City of Sydney, Organised Crime and was promoted to Detective Sergeant at Kings Cross.
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In 2002, Mr Fuller was promoted to Inspector before becoming a Detective Superintendent in 2004 and a Local Area Commander, including the City Central Local Area Command.
He became an Assistant Commissioner in 2010 and served since as Commander of the south Region, Professional Standards Command and Central Metropolitan Region.
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Mr Fuller came to prominence in government with his handling of new strategies to tackle domestic violence.
He was the initial Police Commander for the Lindt Cafe siege in Martin Place in December 2014.
The Premier’s office declined to comment last night.
Ms Berejiklian had indicated when Mr Scipione retired he may participate in a handover to the new commissioner.
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