Deputy Chief Police Officer

The Deputy Chief Police Officer is responsible for supporting the Chief Police Officer in delivering effective, community-focused policing across the Australian Capital Territory. The role provides strategic and operational leadership, overseeing frontline services, major investigations, and organisational performance, while ensuring alignment with ACT Government priorities.

Assistant Commissioner Richard Chin commenced his policing career with NSW Police in 1997 before joining the AFP in 1998, starting the AFP’s Sydney Office. Richard has worked in and led numerous areas across the AFP including ACT community policing, specialist capabilities and national/international investigations including organised crime, cybercrime and online child protection.

In 2018, Richard joined AUSTRAC as the National Manager Intelligence Operations, addressing illicit financing in national security and global money laundering organisations. In 2020, Richard returned to the AFP as Commander leading Operation IRONSIDE, a global operation focussed on encrypted communications used by organised crime. He also led AFP’s efforts targeting the highest levels of transnational serious and organised crime, apprehension of national/international fugitives and counter people smuggling operations under Operation Sovereign Borders. During 2024, Richard undertook the role of Commander Professional Standards and in July 2024 he was appointed as the Assistant Commissioner of Cyber Command.

In March 2026, Richard was appointed as Deputy Chief Police Officer, ACT Policing.