07-05-2025
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to reign after controversial three-year tenure
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb is expected to step aside later this month after three years as the state's top cop.
Ms Webb will resign on May 18, The Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday.
The 55-year-old made history as the state's first female police commissioner, though her tenure was marked by controversy.
Ms Webb came under fire for her handling of the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland by NSW Police officer Kristian White.
She also faced criticism over her handling of the alleged double murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davis by officer Beau Lamarre-Condon.
The top cop dismissed the criticism at the time by quoting Taylor Swift, saying 'the haters (are) gonna hate'.
The purchase of thousands of dollars worth of gin, which was given out as gifts, with taxpayer funds also stirred controversy.
During her tenure, Ms Webb handled the police force's response to the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing and the alleged Dural 'terror' caravan plot.
