Gavin Wood

Assistant Commissioner Gavin Wood APM joined the NSW Police Force in 1989 and is a member of the Senior Executive. His career to date has seen him make significant contributions to crime prevention, community engagement and, criminal investigation in both local and specialist areas across the state from the Sydney CBD to regional and rural NSW.

In January 2022, Assistant Commissioner Wood was appointed as the Commander of the Capability, Performance and Youth Command.

He is the current NSW Police Force Chief Risk Officer and Corporate Sponsor for Youth and Crime Prevention. Assistant Commissioner Wood is the recipient of several awards and accolades, including the Australian Police Medal in 2020, the New South Wales Police Medal, National Medal, the National Police Service Medal and, the prestigious Robert Faulkner Memorial Award for Outstanding International Investigation.