Andrew Colvin Explained
Andrew Colvin is an Australian police officer who was the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police from September 2014[1] to September 2019.[2] On 5 January 2020, Colvin was appointed to lead the newly established National Bushfire Recovery Agency.[3] [4] In June 2024, Colvin was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Red Cross, an organisation with a rich history of making a significantly positive impact on people’s lives.[5]
Early life and education
From July 2009 and May 2010 he studied for and received a master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.[6] [7]
Career
Colvin joined the Australian Federal Police in 1990 and has worked in policing narcotics, money laundering, politically motivated crime, illegal pornography and terrorism financing.[8] He oversaw Australia's policing response to the 2002 Bali bombings, for which he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), upgraded to the AO in 2022[6] in 2003,[1] and the Australian Embassy bombings in Jakarta.[8]
In 2008 Colvin was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM).[6] [7]
He replaced Commissioner Tony Negus as head of the AFP in September 2014[9] [10] and did not seek a contract extension and stepped down from the role in September 2019.[2]
Career chronology
- 1990: Joined Australian Federal Police[6] [7]
- 2002: Superintendent, National Coordinator Counter Terrorism[6] [7]
- 2003: Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)[1]
- 2005: Chief of Staff[6] [7]
- 2006: Assistant Commissioner[6] [7]
- 2007: Street Review[6] [7]
- 2008: National Manager High Tech Crime Operations[6] [7]
- 2008: Australian Police Medal (APM)[6] [7]
- 2010: Masters in Public Administration[6] [7]
- 2010: Deputy Commissioner Operations[6] [7]
- 2014: Appointed Commissioner[9]
- 2019: Stepped down as Commissioner[2]
- 2022: Promoted to Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2022 Australia Day Honours for "distinguished service to law enforcement, to counter terrorism initiatives, and to bushfire recovery programs".[11]
Personal life
Andrew Colvin is married with two children.[6] [7] [8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Andrew Colvin appointed new commissioner of Australian Federal Police . THE AUSTRALIAN . 1 October 2014 . Phillip . Hudson . 22 June 2016.
- Web site: Australian federal police boss Andrew Colvin stands down from job. 15 Jul 2019. 2 Oct 2019. Guardian Australia. Paul. Karp.
- News: Bushfire recovery agency established as Scott Morrison brushes off criticism . SBS News . 5 January 2020 . 5 January 2020.
- News: Bushfire recovery costs start at $2 billion but Government assistance can't pay the bills . Beech, Alexandra . Dalzell, Stephanie . Snape, Jack . . 6 January 2020 . 6 January 2020 .
- Web site: 13 June 2024 . Australian Red Cross appoints Andrew Colvin AO APM as new CEO .
- Web site: Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM - Board Member . NATIONAL SECURITY COLLEGE . 22 June 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160302100457/http://nsc.anu.edu.au/staff-and-academics/andrew-colvin.php . 2 March 2016 .
- Web site: Deputy Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM - Deputy Commissioner Operations . 2011 ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER-TERRORISM FINANCING CONFERENCE . 22 June 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160227012229/http://amlconference.com.au/colvin.html . 27 February 2016 .
- Web site: Michael . Koziol . Who is Andrew Colvin? . . 18 September 2014 . 21 August 2015.
- Web site: Megan . Gorrey . Andrew Colvin steps in to acting role as AFP commissioner . . September 18, 2014 . 21 August 2015.
- https://www.afp.gov.au/media-centre/news/afp/2014/october/Media%20Release%20Andrew%20Colvin%20appointed%20as%20AFP%20Commissioner.aspx?source=rss AFP Media Release
- News: Australia Day 2022 Honours List . 25 January 2022 . Sydney Morning Herald . Nine Entertainment Co . 25 January 2022.
