Ednal Palmer
The success made by police in stopping what could have been a catastrophe yesterday was not the only good news received by the police commissioner Peter Marshall.
Mr Marshall was yesterday announced by the New Zealand Government as their new police commissioner.
He was selected among two other candidates who also ran for the post.
He will replace Howard Broad who will stand down in April next year.
Mr Marshall has been given a three year term as opposed to New Zealand’s usual five year term.
The New Zealand Government has given him a clear message that he will have to perform.
Radio New Zealand stated that “Mr Marshall has been given a three year term instead of the usual five, a move Prime Minister John Key is defending."
The New Zealand Police Minister wants a three year term because it's an opportunity for the government to review performance and make sure senior appointments realise they have to deliver.
Asked when he will leave the force, Mr Marshall said his contract expires in February next year.
“I will be finishing in February and should be in Wellington by March,” he said.
Asked if he recommends a local to take up the police commissioner post, he said it’s a matter for the Prime Minister and the cabinet.
“But having said that, we have local capable officers who can take up the post.”
Mr Marshall has held a wide range of command and operational positions in the New Zealand Police.
He has successfully led large, sensitive operations which involved national security issues and liaison in the country.
The New Zealand Governor-General made the appointment on the recommendation of the Prime Minister John Key. - Solomon Star/Pacific Media Watch
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