Brett Pointing, son of Gympie resident and retired senior police officer Laurie Pointing, will be Queensland’s top cop, when he is appointed Police Commissioner this week, following the retirement of Commissioner Steve Gollschewski.
Brett Pointing has more than 40 years of experience in the Queensland Police Service, serving five years as Deputy Commissioner.
He has been a District Officer on the Gold Coast, disaster recovery coordinator for Bundaberg and the North Burnett, head of the task force targeting Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, and was active in prevention and first response to domestic and family violence.
He also has been a Deputy Commissioner in the Australian Federal Police.
Most recently, he was involved in the police service 100 Day Review, helping inform continuing reform recommendations.
“I am deeply humbled to have this opportunity, policing has always been in my blood,” Mr Pointing said.
“I am committed to strengthening community safety, stronger support for the frontline and investing resources where it matters most.”
His father is the author of the historical book series, “Keeping the Peace,” which records personal stories over generations of police administration and law enforcement.
In his 35 years service, he rose from probationary constable in 1958 to Assistant Commissioner.
Brett Pointing will be appointed Commissioner on Saturday 21 February.
Commissioner Gollschewski, who retires on Friday, said Mr Pointing Jnr had “one of the most exceptional policing brains in the country.
“He is a leader of transformation, continuous improvement and operational policing at a state and national level,” he said.
