As more than 1800 Canberra schoolchildren in Gungahlin and Belconnen have discovered so far, Constable Kenny Koala has a new handler who travels with him everywhere.
But while Constable Kenny's handler has changed, everything else will remain the same, including the character's gruff but friendly voice.
David "Packy" Packwood recently retired after seven and a half years working at the Australian Federal Police with Constable Kenny, providing safety information on everything from crossing the road to COVID.