17 Facts About Andrew Scipione

Andrew Scipione retired from the New South Wales Police Force on 31 March 2017.

Andrew Scipione immigrated to Australia with his family as an infant.

Andrew Scipione attended Padstow North Public School in South-West Sydney and left his high-school, Sir Joseph Banks High School, at the age of 14 due to his father's death.

Andrew Scipione is married to Joy, with whom he has three children.

Andrew Scipione is a devout Baptist who often speaks of his commitment to reducing alcohol fuelled-violence and domestic violence.

Andrew Scipione joined the Australian Bureau of Customs in 1978 before moving to the New South Wales Police Force in 1980.

Andrew Scipione worked in a number of sections, including a secondment to the National Crime Authority of Australia in 1985, with Bankstown detectives, the Special Gaming Squad, Hurstville and Sydney City general duties.

Andrew Scipione was promoted to Deputy Commissioner in 2002 having served as both the Deputy Commissioner Field Operations and Specialist Operations.

Andrew Scipione holds a master's degree in Management from Macquarie University.

Andrew Scipione is a graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute.

Andrew Scipione is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Andrew Scipione has an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Western Sydney.

Andrew Scipione played a crucial role as the head of the New South Wales Police Force for APEC Australia 2007 leaders week held in Sydney and the World Youth Day 2008 held in Sydney during July 2008.

Andrew Scipione extended his term as commissioner at the request of Premier Mike Baird, and was expected to remain until July 2017.

However, in February 2017 Andrew Scipione announced he would retire earlier.

Andrew Scipione retired from the Police Force on 31 March 2017.

Andrew Scipione was awarded the National Medal on 8 November 1996, and the Australian Police Medal on 26 January 2003.