NSW to appoint Karen Webb as first female police commissioner
Karen Webb will replace Mick Fuller as NSW Police Commissioner, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the state's history.
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Karen Webb joined NSW Police in 1987
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said she would be an "inspiration for women'
Mick Fuller's five-year tenure will end in April next year
NSW Premier
She has served in the force for over 30 years and is currently the Deputy Commissioner.
Commissioner Fuller announced his resignation in July this year, noting the job required "enormous energy".
Deputy Commissioner Webb said NSW Police had the right "foundations" thanks to Commissioner Fuller but she wanted to put more focus on helping victims of crime.
"It’s now time for a new leader and a new direction," she said.
"The key focus will be on victims of crime, in particular child abuse victims, victims of sexual assault and victims of domestic violence."
The incoming commissioner said she would direct police back to their more "traditional role" of keeping the community safe after almost two years of focusing on enforcing pandemic health orders.
She said the first priority would be to re-engage with communities and protect people against crime.
"We will have a zero-tolerance for criminals."
Deputy Commissioner Webb said when she first joined the police only 10 per cent of the total organisation were women and she hoped to inspire more to sign up.
She said she was very proud two of her nieces had joined the police force.
"I joined to make a difference and I applied for this job for the same reason."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-24/karen-webb-to-become-first-female-police-commissioner-for-nsw/100646074
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