00:00She's been described as a trailblazer and now Karen Webb is also the shortest serving
00:07top cop since the 1980s, announcing she won't be seeing out the rest of her five year term.
00:14I always wanted it to be my decision rather than someone else suggesting it for me.
00:18This has been a big three and a half years.
00:21As the state's first female commissioner, Webb admits there have been highs and lows.
00:26She came under fire several times for her public handling of major incidents, while also
00:32enduring a consistent campaign of criticism from media and rivals within the force.
00:38Is that gendered or not?
00:40It's hard for me to say.
00:42Some may argue yes and others may say no.
00:45Among her achievements is launching the Independent Culture Review, following an ABC investigation
00:51which uncovered allegations of a long-standing toxic culture driving officers out of the
00:57job.
00:58But that review has barely begun.
01:00I won't be able to control things after I'm retired.
01:03What I've done though is set this up for success.
01:06This review is well underway.
01:07I've been very clear about what it needs to do.
01:11She hoped to announce her resignation on the 38th anniversary of her recruitment.
01:16Her service has been loyal, it has been long, it has been dedicated and I thank her for that
01:21and I wish her well.
01:22The Premier and the Police Association both praised the outgoing Commissioner for her lasting
01:28legacy of positive change for the force.
01:31Webb will officially finish up in September.
01:33I think, for sure, with the specific circumstances, what she wants to do, she's from the British
01:47Marina and the Queen.
01:50But the third is a positive process.
01:54What she wants to do in October.
01:56What she wants to do in October?
01:59What is her commitment to the Awality?
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