Superintendent Danielle Emerton APM commenced her policing career in 1994 (30 years).
Her primarily operational / front-line career has seen her work at Newtown, Redfern, Eastwood, The Hills, Northern Beaches, Burwood and Auburn Police Area Commands.
She has completed a Bachelor of Secondary Education with Honours at Sydney University, a Bachelor of Policing Degree, a Diploma of Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Management.
In 2004 she was Assistant to Commissioner Ken Maroney’s Chief of Staff.
She was involved in the Redfern Riots as part of the Sydney District Operational Support Group (OSG) and was part of the Incident Response Group for the Maroubra Riots.
In 2014, she attained the rank of Inspector performing tactical duties at Burwood and Northern Beaches Police Area Commands.
During 2017 and 2018, she was Staff Officer for two South West Metropolitan Region Commanders.
From 2016 to 2021, she relieved extensively as Police Area Commander in all three Metropolitan Regions.
Supt Emerton developed the iLead Women’s Development Program which is currently contributing to significant development and advancement of female officers within the NSW Police Force.
From 2021 to 2023 she was the Commander of Auburn Police Area Command.
Supt Emerton is a Counter Terrorism Pioneer Commander.
In January 2023 Supt EMERTON was awarded the Australian Police Medal for her meritorious policing service.
Supt EMERTON is the Commissioner’s Representative on the NSW Police Legacy Board.
In April 2023, Supt EMERTON was appointed as Commander of the Domestic and Family Violence Registry (DFVR), and she briefs both the Corporate Sponsor and Owner regarding all issues central to domestic and family violence. She is responsible for the creation and implementation of the DFVR and she leads the coordination of Operation AMAROK. She is also a member of the DCJ/Attorney’s Committee to recommend High Risk Offender referrals.