The Commissioner of Police, Mr John McRoberts, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Assistant Commissioner.

Mr Reece Kershaw has been selected for the position of Assistant Commissioner Crime and Specialist Services.
"Mr Kershaw has a wide range of experience in law enforcement at a national and international level. He joined the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in 1988 and is currently the Commander for Serious and Organised Crime within the AFP Crime Program". Said Commissioner McRoberts.

In his existing role, Mr Kershaw is responsible for implementing the new Crime Program operating model, managing national and international serious and organised crime Joint Task Forces and establishing the Organised Crime Investigation Innovation Centre.

"Internationally, Mr Kershaw's service includes an appointment with the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands, and holding down the AFP Senior Liaison Officer role at The Hague in the Netherlands and the United Nations in East Timor". Said Commissioner McRoberts.

As well has his career experience, Mr Kershaw holds a Master of Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Business and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the FBI Law Enforcement Development Program.

"Mr Kershaw will commence his appointment in the Northern Territory Police Force as soon as the appropriate arrangements can be made". Said Commissioner McRoberts.

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