A major restructure of NSW Police has be undertaken by NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb, with the appointment of two new deputy commissioners and two new assistant commissioners.
Assistant Commissioner Paul Pisanos APM has been appointed Deputy Commissioner, Corporate Services, whilst Assistant Commissioner Peter Thurtell APM has been appointed Deputy Commissioner, Regional NSW Field Operations.
Rashelle Conroy and Bret McFadden were promoted to assistant commissioners positions.
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In a press release, Commissioner Webb congratulated the four officers on their appointments and said “strong, authentic leadership is key to our future and my vision over the next five years.”
“These four very experienced and well-respected officers bring with them over 130 years of combined service, knowledge and expertise – which will be invaluable to the organisation and community of New South Wales,” the Commissioner added.
Pisanos is definitely the right person for the deputy role. In 2018, he received the Australian Police Medal as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his key leadership in community-based policing.
He has launched a number of youth programs credited with reducing youth crime and placing disadvantaged young people with private businesses, providing work experience for possible future full-time employment.
He has also dedicated his career to reducing violence, fear and crime ever since he entered the force as a constable in 1988.
