A senior law enforcement official with more than 25 years of experience with South Australia Police has been appointed to lead the state’s consumer watchdog, Consumer and Business Services.

For nearly two years, Brett Humphrey has been the Officer in Charge of SAPOL’s Licensing Enforcement Branch, leading their work policing liquor, tobacco, security, gaming, casino, hydroponics and tattooing.

Prior to that, he oversaw SAPOL’s Prosecution Services Branch, the operation of South Australia’s five COVID Medi Hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic and managed the implementation of body-worn cameras throughout the police force.

Mr Humphrey is set to begin in the role on January 6 next year, taking over from Acting Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Steph Halliday, who will return to her regular duties in the Attorney-General’s Department.