He has also held various positions including as the Sarawak police commissioner, Perak state police chief, Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department director and Bukit Aman Strategic Resources and Technology Department director.
Acryl replaces Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, who is set to retire when his contract expires on May 3, after serving two years as police chief.
He was appointed as Deputy Inspector-General of Police on August 14, 2020.