Peter Brewer

Skilled in high level complex and sensitive investigations, leading and managing teams in high-pressure environments, I possess a proven track record of success in police commissioned officer positions. With a strong background in strategic planning and decision-making, I consistently deliver results while prioritizing the safety and well-being of those under my command. Experienced in fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, I effectively motivate and mentor individuals to reach their full potential. Dedication to excellence, adaptability, and strong communication skills make me a valuable asset in any leadership role.

• Appointed Detective (QPS) since 1998
• 2021, ANZSOG Master Class – Future Public Sector Leader series – Leadership in uncertain times
• 2021, ANZSOG – Qld Public Sector – On Line
• 2019, Command Continuum Phase 1 & 2
• 2018, Australian Institute of Company Directors Course
• 2017, Suncorp Scholarship - A systematic approach to financial crime
• 2017, AIM Managing Workplace Diversity short course
• 2017, National Security Executive Level 1 Development Program ANU
• 2016, ANZ Counter Terrorism Committee Senior Investigation Officer Course

• Development of COP priority project – DFV process efficiency and victim protection
• Delivery Aust Ind Family Violence Conf 2019 Cairns
• Indigenous Mayors COP forum 2018 & 2019
• Operationalised QPCYWA Deed of Agreement, formalising 76 yr. partnership and rejuvenate partnership
• Hibernation strategy QPCYWEA – Pandemic recovery plan
• Oversee DFV Unit development of Vulnerable Persons Framework
• Champion Independent evaluation of PCYC operations, community benefit and staff engagement
• Oversee Independent evaluation of Project Booyah – delivering valued engagement and recidivism reduction
• Initiate Cultural capability Training – satisfy Qld Govt CAP for QPS ELT
• Development & delivery DFV Specialist Training for QPS
• Forward planning – Covid19 response plans, Con Ops, Command decision tools and represent QPS to Industry groups
• Department of Child Safety, Australia Day Award
• Full and half Marathon events
• Commissioner’s Certificate (Opr.) Circumstantial Murder of Jessica Gaudie (body not located)

• Chair, Complaint Reform Working Group, Joint agency CCC, QPCOUE, QPUE, QPS to progress key reforms to the QPS Integrity Framework and specifically legislative and policy amendments.
• Chair, Complaint Assessment Committee ESC, Daily assessment of misconduct matters for investigation and where relevant referral to CCC as oversight body.
• Lead, Key agency engagement for police integrity and complaints, Including Queensland Human Rights Quarterly Meeting, Queensland Corrective Services Quarterly Meeting.
• Member, Cultural Agency Leaders group, Qld Govt, delegate and proxy member.
• Host Champion, Police Ethnic Advisory Group
• Board member/Judge, Australian Crime & Violence Prevention Awards Canberra

• 2019, SSC JP’s Community presentation
• 2019, President – Christian Police fellowship
• 2019, Redcliffe Dist radio Club presentation
• 2015, Chaplaincy & DV liaison NGO sector
• 2013/14, Endeavour, Complaint Management Committee
• 2003-09, Laurel House – Sunshine Coast & Cooloolah Sexual Assault Service (Pres, Secretary)

• Act Assistant Commissioner, Domestic Family Violence & Vulnerable Persons Command, 02/2022, Current
• Act Assistant Commissioner, Ethical Standards Command, 01/2022, 01/2022
• Act Det Chief Supt, Internal Investigations, Ethical Standards Command, 08/2021, 01/2022
• Det Supt, Senior Investigator, COP Office, 06/2021, 08/2021
• Superintendent, Integrity & Performance Group Ethical Standards Command, 03/2021, 05/2021
• Superintendent & Chief Supt Commander, State Police Operations Centre Covid19 Taskforce, 03/2020, 03/2021
• Superintendent, Community Engagement Group, 01/2018, 12/2020
• Operations Manager, Act Operations Co-ordinator Financial & Cyber Crime Group, SCC, 11/2015, 12/2020
• Special Investigator/Liaison, Qld Organised Crime Commission of Inquiry, 05/2015, 10/2015
• Operations Manager, Act Operations Co-ordinator Fraud & Cyber Crime Group, SCC, 12/2014, 04/2015
• Operations Manager, Act Operations Co-ordinator Child Safety & Sexual Crime Group SCC, 07/2013, 11/2014
• Special Investigator, Qld Child Protection Commission of Inquiry, 07/2012, 06/2013
• Ministerial Liaison Officer, Office of Minister for Police, and Emergency Services, 03/2011, 06/2012
• Project Officer/Staff Officer, Commissioner’s Office, 01/2011, 12/2011
• Acting Staff Officer, North Coast Regional Office, 11/2009, 12/2010
• Det Sen Sgt, Redcliffe/ Caboolture SCAN Rep, Act OIC Redcliffe CPIU, 01/2005, 12/2009
• Det Sgt, SSC JAB and Child Abuse Unit, 01/2000, 12/2004
• Det S/C, SSC CIB, 01/1995, 12/2000