In his final week in office, Tonga’s outgoing Police Commissioner Shane McLennan shares a bittersweet sentiment as he prepares to hand over responsibilities.
Having served as the Kingdom’s top cop for three years, he was sworn in by Chief Magistrate Folau Lokotui in 2022. He is the first Australian to hold this position following three New Zealanders, and brings over 40 years of policing experience.
A formal marching-out parade is scheduled for Friday, marking the official end of his service, with Commander Geoff Turner from the Canberra Australian Federal Police set to assume the role on 12 May.
Speaking to John Pulu on PMN Tonga, McLennan describes his departure as “happy in one…