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The NSW Police Force has dumped a former Network Seven producer as its senior media advisor following ongoing attention.
Veteran journalist Steve Jackson was announced as the head of the police media unit earlier in March.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said he would take on the role 'temporarily', pending another process before a permanent appointment.
However, police released a statement on Thursday afternoon to say the decision had been reversed.
'The NSW Police Force has ceased the temporary appointment for the role of the Executive Director, Public Affairs Branch,' the statement read.
'To best serve the interests of the NSW Police and community, the Executive Director, Public Affairs Branch needs to be able to fulfill the duties of the role free from external distractions and ongoing media attention.'
'The current arrangements for the role will continue for the time being.'
Veteran journalist Steve Jackson (pictured) was announced as the head of the police media unit
Pictured: NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb
