Commissioner Darren Hine – Chair

Darren Hine was appointed Commissioner of Police and Secretary of the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in October 2010.

Commissioner Hine was awarded the National Medal in 1995, the Commissioner’s Medal in 1999, the Australian Police Medal in 2002 and the National Police Service Medal in 2012.

In 2020, Commissioner Hine was inducted as an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to law enforcement, and to the community.

In 2022, Commissioner Hine was awarded the Public Service Medal for his extraordinary contribution to keeping Tasmanians safe from the threat of COVID-19 through exemplary leadership and management of Tasmania’s response to the pandemic.

Commissioner Hine is committed to supporting a healthy and resilient workforce, building frontline capability, enhancing trust and strengthening community relationships and capitalising on interoperable emergency services.