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Central Queenslandâs highest ranking police officer has officially been appointed to the role in a ceremony conducted by Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll.
Assistant Commissioner Kevin Guteridge has been in the central policing region since last April, but it was finally made official recently.
After serving as Chief Superintendent in Townsville, Asst Comm Guteridge replaced the central regionâs former top cop, Asst Comm Clem OâRegan, who went on pre-retirement leave.
Assistant Commissioner Guteridge is based in Rockhampton.
Queensland Police officers who rank as Inspector or above are classed as commissioned.
Officers may become commissioned after demonstrating excellence across a variety of roles and capabilities in both operational and corporate areas of the organisation.