NSW Commissioner's Past Experience
A home invasion when Mal Lanyon was a kid had a profound impact on his life, fueling his desire to become a police officer.
At the age of 14, Lanyon skipped school and returned home to find a stranger in overalls inside his house. The man claimed to be there to paint the house, but Lanyon was skeptical.
"I asked what he was doing here and he said 'I'm here to paint the house', and I said 'no, mum would have told me',"
Lanyon threatened to call his mother, and the man fled the scene. This incident inspired Lanyon to pursue a career in law enforcement.
"I decided I didn't want that to happen to anyone,"
As the newly appointed NSW Police Commissioner, Lanyon remains committed to working with the community to reduce crime.
Author's summary: Commissioner Lanyon's past shapes his policing approach.