Brendon Withers

Former Detective Superintendent (AFP International Command) with extensive experience in leading strategic investigations that dismantled organized crime networks and supported diplomatic initiatives. Proven expertise in integrity oversight and fostering cross-agency collaboration, resulting in successful management of national operations, including Australia's largest cocaine seizure. Demonstrated ability to mentor teams, enhancing professional standards and operational effectiveness.

1999 - AFP National Close Personal Protection Program

2000 - AFP National Surveillance Program

Other Programs completed included Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), Human Source Management, Money Laundering, and more.

Close personal protection and driver training, 1999 - 2011

• Completed the Close Personal Protection (CPP) course in 1999, and following this program, I continued in the role of assisting both CPP and Driver Training for the AFP for new course participants in both principal and security car movements, and incident response techniques I also provided CPP training for participants from Samoa and the Solomon Islands as well.
• Performed CPP duties at the Sydney Olympics (2000), Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) QLD (2002) and CHOGM Perth (2011). I also ran a team of CPP officers looking after Foreign Dignitaries (UK and Italy) post the events of 9/11 (USA) incident (2001). I have also performed CPP duties for numerous international visits, including Prince William as well as the USA Secretary of State, working closely with Comcar and its drivers, along with the international visits team
• I have travelled to the middle east as the Security Liaison for an Australian Parliamentary delegation responsible for their physical and vehicle security detail.

• These days, I enjoy cycling with a great bunch of like-minded people to keep fit, and more importantly, locate a great coffee spot to start the mornings
• I also have gotten back into socially competitive squash and walking a few mornings a week too

• 1999 - Queen Elizabeth II 'Group Citation Bravery Award' for duties performed in East Timor's popular consultation
• 2007 - Recognized by the Australian Bone Marrow and Donor Register for donating marrow to an ill child suffering from leukemia
• 2012 - Recognised by Heartkids QLD for raising $20,000 to support children born with Congenital Heart Disease
• 2022 - Recognition of performance in the duties performed in PNG, resulting in the successful release of an Australian citizen kidnapped in PNG
• 2023 - AFP Commissioner and Australian Minister for Home Affairs recognition of duties performed in the dedication and professionalism, contributing to the successful release of a second Australian citizen in PNG
• 2024 - AFP Assistant Commissioner's Certificate for 'unwavering commitment, integrity, and dedication to the AFP and the Australian community'
• 2024 - Summary of AFP Medals - Police Overseas Service Medal, National Police Service Medal, National Medal, Group Bravery Citation, Commissioners Group Citation for Conspicuous Conduct, Commissioners Group Citation for Hazardous Overseas Service, AFP Service Medal, AFP Operation Ironside Citation, AFP Operation Protect Citation, G20 Citation, United Nations Medal Cyprus, United Nations Medal East Timor, and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force International Law Enforcement Cooperation Medal