The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is refusing to comment on the sudden resignation of one of its most senior figures, who was last year formally decorated for 'distinguished service' and until recently was the ACT's deputy chief police officer.
Doug Boudry received an Australian Police Medal for distinguished service last year.The AFP is refusing to comment on the sudden departure of one of its most senior figures.
In an internal AFP message published earlier this month, and seen by the ABC, staff were informed Assistant Commissioner Doug Boudry was leaving after 26 years in the force. According to the AFP, the long-serving officer played an "influential" role in Operation Ironside, the country's largest-ever crime sting,trafficking illicit drugs and weapons via an encrypted communications app.
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