Michael Phelan (police officer)
| Michael Phelan | |
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| Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner for National Security | |
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Assumed office 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | Police |
Michael "Mike" Phelan is one of three deputy commissioners of the Australian Federal Police.[1] He is the deputy commissioner responsible for national security. He served as the Chief Police Officer of the Australian Capital Territory Police (ACTP).[2] The ACTP is a police unit under the Australian Federal Police.
| Michael Phelan | |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory Police Chief Police Officer | |
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In office 2007–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Audrey Fagan APM |
| Succeeded by | Roman Quaedvlieg |
Career
Phelan commenced his career with the Australian Federal Police in 1985.[3] Subsequent to being promoted to the rank of commander in 2002, he became assistant commissioner in 2004.[3] He was appointed to his current position in September 2007 at the age of 44.[3] In March 2010, Phelan was succeeded as Chief Police Officer of the ACT Police by Roman Quaedvlieg.[4]
During his time with the AFP, Phelan was responsible for international operations and border security in relations to narcotics and people smuggling in 2005.[5] This role led to the investigation of the Bali Nine.[5] He and the AFP Commissioner Colvin made statements about the case on 4 May 2015 after the execution of the ringleaders of the Bali nine[1]
References
- 1 2 "http://www.afp.gov.au/~/media/afp/pdf/b/bali9-150504-soc-transcript.pdf" (PDF). www.afp.gov.au. Retrieved 2015-05-08. External link in
|title=(help) - ↑ "ACT Policing". Australian Federal Police. Retrieved 2009-12-23.
- 1 2 3 "New ACT police chief named". News.com.au. 12 September 2007. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ↑ "New police chief envisages a force for all occasions". The Canberra Times. 20 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
- 1 2 "Australian Story - Interview with Mike Phelan, AFP". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 2015-05-08.