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Our new, heavily armed “pro-active” police unit may make things worse

Our new, heavily armed “pro-active” police unit may make things worse

Increased police powers don’t always improve dangerous situations. And they’re hard to unwind.

02.03.2026 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew poe

NSW’s new rapid response police unit may help some people feel safer, but it also raises difficult questions

NSW’s new rapid response police unit may help some people feel safer, but it also raises difficult questions

The new police unit will attempt to prevent crime from happening before it starts. But research is mixed with this type of policing.

27.02.2026 9

The Conversation

Andrew poe