Grant Stevens (police officer)
Grant Stevens | |
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 Grant Stevens in 2023 | |
| Born | 1963 or 1964 (age 60–61)[1] |
| Alma mater | University of South Australia |
| Office | Commissioner of Police (South Australia Police) |
| Term | 21 July 2015 – present |
| Predecessor | Gary Burns |
| Spouse | Emma[2] |
| Children | 5[2] |
| Awards | Australian Police Medal |
Grantley John Stevens is an Australian police officer and as of June 2015, the Commissioner of Police for South Australia Police.
He notably served as State Coordinator for the COVID-19 pandemic in South Australia.
Police career[edit]
Stevens started in the South Australian Police around 1986. Through his career, he has been involved in a number of high-profile programs.[3] He has experience in counter terrorism, community programs, drug and alcohol management and human resource management. He led the police response to child sexual abuse from 2004 and also domestic violence in the community.[1]
As a senior sergeant, Stevens was awarded the National Medal for long (15 years) service on 27 February 2001.[4] He was assistant commissioner when he was awarded the Australian Police Medal in the 2012 Australia Day Honours.[5]
Stevens studied for a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Development) and Graduate Certificate of Management at the University of South Australia.[6]
Stevens was appointed deputy commissioner in September 2012. He was announced as the next Commissioner in March 2015[1] and took up the job on 21 July 2015.[7]
As the state emergency coordinator, he declared a state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic on 22 March 2020. The declaration was extended many times.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Stevens is married to Emma, and has one daughter and four sons.[2]
In January 2022, Stevens was diagnosed with COVID-19, but continued in his role remotely.[9]
His youngest son, Charlie, was the victim of a hit-and-run during 2023 Schoolies celebrations in Goolwa Beach, South Australia. He died in hospital on 18 November 2023.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Hunt, Nigel (17 March 2015). "Deputy police commissioner Grant Stevens to become SA's next police chief". The Advertiser. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Hough, Andrew (6 December 2020). "Police Commissioner Grant Stevens finally celebrates daughter Sophie's wedding with advice to new son-in-law". Sunday Mail. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Grant Stevens". APS 14th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference. Australian Psychological Society. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "National Medal entry for Senior Sergeant Grantley John STEVENS". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 27 February 2001. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Australian Police Medal (APM) entry for Assistant Commissioner Grantley John STEVENS". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Commissioner Grant Stevens APM LEM". 2021 Alumni Awards. University of South Australia. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Commissioners". South Australian Police Historical Society. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Emergency Declaration". covid-19.sa.gov.au. Government of South Australia. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens and Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas among state's COVID cases". ABC News. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens's son, Charlie Stevens, dies after alleged hit-and-run crash south of Adelaide". ABC News. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
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