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NSW Police Reject Armed Jewish Security | Melbourne News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Summary
NSW Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson is resisting calls to arm private security at Jewish events, insisting community protection is the police’s responsibility—not private groups’. His stance follows the Bondi terror attack, amid pressure to arm the Community Security Group. Hudson favors a “user pays” model, where event organizers hire police directly, as done after a Westfield knife attack, warning that granting special security privileges could deepen community divisions. Jewish advocates, including risk consultant Gavriel Schneider and AJA president Robert Gregory, argue armed private guards are essential for safety at open-air events where police presence is limited. While the royal commission found no legal gaps, it urged better policing coordination at Jewish festivals. A counter-terrorism expert noted police response was swift but highlighted the need for specialist officers trained in handling armed threats. In response to Bondi, NSW Police launched a new armed response command and 24/7 operations center to work with the CSG, with Hudson pledging rapid deployment if threats demand it—while affirming the police remain committed to Jewish community safety. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c80db2c4591031dd