A new Armed Response Command unit of 250 police officers armed with assault rifles has begun high-visibility patrols in Sydney, created in response to the Bondi Beach attack last December that killed 15 people. The A$94 million unit is the first of its kind in Australia, drawing criticism from Amnesty International Australia over the militarisation of policing.
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SYDNEY, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A new police unit armed with military assault rifles has begun patrolling the streets of Sydney, in an Australian-first measure set up in response to the Bondi Beach attack last December.
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The tragic events at Bondi demonstrated the devastating consequences when an alleged armed offender attacks innocent people
ARC ensures we have highly trained officers in the right places, with the right equipment, ready to act when seconds matter.
serious questions about the increasing militarisation of policing and the safeguards in place to protect human rights.
New South Wales state police · The Armed Response Command will conduct "high visibility" patrols at major events, crowded public spaces, sporting venues and places of worship.
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The A$94 million ($66.08 million) unit is composed of 250 police officers armed with Australian combat assault rifles.
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The A$94 million ($66.08 million) unit is composed of 250 police officers armed with Australian combat assault rifles.
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The move comes after two men opened fire on a Jewish celebration at the famous beach, killing 15 people in an antisemitic attack motivated by Islamic State ideology.
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