Joe Cassar reflects on 39-year NSW Police career

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar is retiring after a 39-year career. Reflecting on his tenure, Cassar discussed the profound impact of the traumatic criminal cases he investigated.

One notable case involved the 1998 murder of Frank Arkell in West Wollongong. Cassar, who was a detective at the time, was among the first officers at the scene of the violent crime. He noted that the experiences and tragedies encountered during his service are indelible and fundamentally change an individual.