After almost 3 1/2 years in the role, Jamie Chalker APM has retired his commission as Northern Territory Police Commissioner and CEO for Fire and Emergency Services.
The announcement comes as Mr Chalker, who has served as a NT police officer for more than 25 years, and the NT Government resolved proceedings in the Supreme Court. The Administrator has accepted Mr Chalker’s application to retire from the post of Police Commissioner.
The retirement of his commission follows Mr Chalker’s highly decorated career as a NT police officer, during which time he was awarded a medal for bravery, ran investigations into homicide and organised crime and held several leadership positions.
As Police Commissioner, Mr Chalker served on many national law enforcement boards including as Chair and Deputy Chair. He also received prominent acknowledgement for his strong leadership as the Territory Controller through several natural disasters and the Territory’s successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic including the management of the Centre for National Resilience.
Through challenging times, Mr Chalker has been dedicated to public service and focused on the safety and security of all Territorians. Prior to being elevated to Police Commissioner, Mr Chalker was CEO of the Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development, overseeing a significant and successful program of reform.
The NT Government is grateful for the Commissioner’s service and wishes him well in the next phase of his career.
“It has been a tremendous privilege to have worked amongst the brave, hard-working women and men of the NT Police Force, Fire and Rescue Service, and Emergency Services, and an honour to have led them as they have tirelessly devoted their lives to making the Territory a better place. I want to wish all of my colleagues the very best in the future and thank them for their ongoing dedication to all Territorians. Personally, I am looking forward to the next chapter of my career and the opportunities that await,” Mr Chalker said.
The Commissioner and the Territory Government will not be making any further statements concerning the terms of his retirement and the settlement of the Supreme Court proceedings as they are both bound by confidentiality obligations.
Northern Territory Government
