Andrew Coster
Andrew Coster | |
|---|---|
| 33rd Commissioner of Police (New Zealand) | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Bush |
Andrew Coster is a New Zealand police officer. He has served as the New Zealand Commissioner of Police since 3 April 2020.[1]
Career
Coster joined the New Zealand Police in 1997 and has worked in both frontline and investigative roles. As his career progressed he was appointed to a number of senior roles, including Auckland City Area Commander, South District Commander. Prior to his appointment as Commissioner, Coster was the acting Deputy Commissioner: Strategy & Partnerships. While in this role he oversaw the development of firearms reforms introduced by the Government following the March 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings.[2]
Coster has also spent time at the Ministry of Justice, having being seconded on a two-year term from 2016 to 2018 as the Deputy Chief Executive for the Ministry.[3]
Coster holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Auckland and a Master of Public Management from Victoria University of Wellington.[4]
References
- ^ "New Commissioner of Police appointed". New Zealand Government. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ "Andrew Coster named as New Zealand's new police commissioner". Radio New Zealand. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ "2-year secondment to Justice Ministry". Otago Daily Times. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ "Commissioner, Executive and District Commanders". New Zealand Police. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
External links
- "Commissioner of Police, Executive and District Commanders". Police.govt.nz. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
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