Media Statement - Outcome of preliminary investigation into allegations that Commissioner Webb breached Media Policy

Preliminary investigation outcome

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Upon receipt of a complaint the Commission conducted a preliminary investigation pursuant to s 52 of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Act 2016 into an allegation that on 13 April 2024 NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb, breached the NSW Police Force Media Policy by releasing the confidential details of a deceased person to Ray Hadley of 2GB Radio, prior to the deceased’s next of kin being notified.

The Commission undertook a range of investigative strategies as part of the investigation.

The investigation was concluded in March 2025 and the Commission was satisfied that there was no misconduct by the Commissioner of Police in relation to this matter. 

The Commission will be making no further comment in relation to this matter.

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