NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon will be formally appointed to the post on Wednesday. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS

Nearly four decades after starting his career, a veteran cop will return to his original posting and take charge of Australia's largest police force.

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Mal Lanyon will complete his ascension as NSW Police commissioner when he is formally appointed on Wednesday, taking the reins from the retiring Karen Webb.

Mr Lanyon, a 37-year officer, started his career patrolling Sydney's inner west and will be back there for his appointment, to be held at the Balmain police s

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