Queensland Top Cop to Stand Down, Says Not a Scapegoat

Published on February 20, 2024

Queensland’s top cop will step down, fast-tracking her departure amid mounting pressure but insistent she is not a “scapegoat”. Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll ended speculation about her future after an outcry over youth crime and reports of officer unrest. After almost five years at the helm, Ms. Carroll says she will not renew her contract set to expire in July and will instead mark her final day on March 1. Queensland’s 20th police commissioner had been set to discuss her future with the state government in the coming weeks. However, the first woman to take over as Queensland’s top cop fast-tracked her decision after media scrutiny intensified....

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