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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.
Andrew Holland, Assistant Commissioner and Western Region Commander of NSW Police, has served 40 years, beginning in Blayney in the late 1980s.
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.
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.
He managed major crises including the 2020 pandemic airport quarantine and the 2024 Fairfield stabbing and riots, leading Strike Force DRIBBS.
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.
Holland, who has never used a gun or taser, emphasizes dialogue and community engagement as core to effective policing.
El comandante de la región occidental de la Policía de Nueva Gales del Sur, Andrew Holland, lidera el 72% de las operaciones policiales del estado, centrándose en la confianza de la comunidad en medio del aumento de la violencia doméstica y la escasez de oficiales.