Tony Lauer

Anthony Raymond 'Tony' Lauer, APM (born 19 December 1935) was the Commissioner of the New South Wales Police from 1991 until 1996. In February 1996, Tony Lauer's term ended in controversy with his resignation soon after the start of the Wood Royal Commission into police corruption.

Education

Tony Lauer was born in Newcastle, New South Wales and educated at Penrith High School, University of Sydney, Australian Police Staff College (Manly), and the F.B.I. Academy, Quantico, Virginia. Lauer is also a graduate of the F.B.I.'s 17th National Executive Institute.

Involvement in the police force

Lauer served with the New South Wales Police Force for forty-one years altogether, as a General Duty uniform officer, Traffic Patrol cyclist, and in a wide range of criminal investigation duties. During his police service, Tony had held the appointments of Chief Superintendent in Charge, Criminal Investigation Branch; Assistant Commissioner, Professional Responsibility; and Deputy Commissioner, State Commander.