Former COVID Leader Appointed Acting Police Commissioner in Queensland

The man well-known for leading Queensland’s COVID-19 police response has stepped into the role of acting police commissioner, amid the sudden and swift departure of top cop Katarina Carroll. Steve Gollschewski was handed the interim role following the commissioner’s surprise announcement that she would step down on March 1, months ahead of her contract’s end. Amidst the pandemic peak, Mr. Gollschewski managed hotel quarantine, airport security, and border patrols along Queensland roads.  He’s the state’s most seasoned deputy commissioner, boasting over a decade in the role and drawing from over 40 years of experience as a policeman. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said he worked closely with Mr. Gollschewski during their response to COVID-19, and praised him as an “extraordinarily competent and experienced leader.”...