Police 'reservations' about expanding powers of Jewish security groups
The NSW Police deputy commissioner expressed significant concerns regarding the expansion of powers for Jewish security groups during a royal commission. This discussion arose in the context of the Bondi terror attack that occurred during a Hanukkah celebration, where the Community Security Group NSW had requested police support. The deputy commissioner emphasized the potential issues of granting additional powers to specific groups, which could lead to community friction.
- ▪Deputy Commissioner Hudson has reservations about expanding the powers of Jewish security groups.
- ▪The Community Security Group NSW requested police presence for the Chanukah by the Sea event, but resources were unavailable.
- ▪The royal commission is investigating the Bondi terror attack that killed fifteen people during the celebration.
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Deputy police chief held 'reservations' over expanding powers of Jewish security groupsBy Phoebe PinTopic:Royal CommissionsWed 27 May 2026 at 12:59pmWed 27 May 2026 at 12:59pmWed 27 May 2026 at 12:59pmDeputy Commissioner Hudson told the royal commission he held "considerable reservations" about expanding the powers of Jewish security groups. (ABC News: Adam Griffiths)In short: The NSW Police deputy commissioner told the royal commission on Wednesday he had "considerable reservations" about expanding the powers of private Jewish security groups.The commission heard the Jewish security organisation Community Security Group NSW (CGS NSW) had requested a static police presence for the Chanukah by the Sea event.A CSG NSW witness told the commission NSW Police said resources would not be…
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