Police commissioner’s new spin king prompts backlash

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The announcement of veteran news figure Steve Jackson’s appointment to head the police media unit was delayed as police became aware of Jackson’s colourful history in Sydney’s media industry.

Police Commissioner Karen Webb’s handling of the force’s public affairs has again come under fire after the appointment of a Channel Seven television producer to lead the influential police media unit caused a backlash before it was even announced.

But the replacement announcement was delayed amid a flurry of behind-the-scenes crisis talks as police became aware of Jackson’s long and colourful history in Sydney’s gossipy media industry. By midway through the last week of February, both Webb’s office and Police Minister Yasmin Catley had decided to replace Deegan, multiple sources told theIn an interview with this masthead on February 29, Catley was asked whether Webb needed better media advice. She said yes. At that point, alternative candidates were being approached. Deegan was told her services were no longer required last Wednesday.

 

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