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flag NSW Police's Western Region Commander, Andrew Holland, leads 72% of the state's police operations, focusing on community trust amid rising domestic violence and officer shortages.

flag Andrew Holland, Assistant Commissioner and Western Region Commander of NSW Police, has served 40 years, beginning in Blayney in the late 1980s. flag He built lasting community ties while mentoring young Kurt Fearnley at Carcoar Public School, a relationship that shaped his leadership focused on communication and trust. flag Today, he leads the state’s largest police region, overseeing 72% of NSW across 118 stations and seven districts, traveling over 60,000 km annually. flag He managed major crises including the 2020 pandemic airport quarantine and the 2024 Fairfield stabbing and riots, leading Strike Force DRIBBS. flag Despite declining crime in most areas, domestic violence assaults have risen by 3%—occupying about 60% of police time—and a statewide officer shortage persists. flag Holland, who has never used a gun or taser, emphasizes dialogue and community engagement as core to effective policing.

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