In February 1996, Lauer's term ended in controversy with his resignation soon after the start of the Wood Royal Commission into police corruption.
[1][2][3] Tony Lauer was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, on 19 December 1935 and educated at Penrith High School, University of Sydney, Australian Police Staff College, and the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia.
Lauer served with the New South Wales Police Force for forty-one years, as a General Duty uniform officer, Traffic Patrol cyclist, and in a wide range of criminal investigation duties.
During his police service, Lauer had held the appointments of Chief Superintendent in Charge, Criminal Investigation Branch; Assistant Commissioner, Professional Responsibility; and Deputy Commissioner, State Commander.
In February 1996, Lauer's term ended in controversy with his resignation soon after the start of the Wood Royal Commission into police corruption.