Brett Pointing has been named the interim Queensland police commissioner following the retirement of Steve Gollchewski. A veteran with four decades of experience in law enforcement, Pointing is a former deputy commissioner of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and previously served as the deputy commissioner of operations for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). In his new role, he expressed pride at being able to contribute to public safety in Queensland.

Pointing has identified several high priority areas that he intends to focus on during his interim tenure. These include reducing car thefts, unlawful entries, and robberies, as well as addressing the urgent issues of domestic and family violence. He emphasized the need to decrease road fatalities and combat child exploitation as part of his broader strategy to ensure a safer community. Pointing's approach reflects an understanding of contemporary challenges faced by law enforcement in Queensland.

The appointment of Pointing as acting police commissioner comes at a time when public safety concerns, particularly regarding violent crimes and property offenses, are prevalent. His extensive background in policing positions him well to address these challenges effectively. As communities seek stronger assurances of safety, the measures Pointing implements could have significant implications for policing strategies and community relations in Queensland.