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Police 'reservations' about expanding powers of Jewish security groups
Key takeaways
- Deputy Commissioner Hudson told the royal commission he held "considerable reservations" about expanding the powers of Jewish security groups.
- 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.
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Deputy Commissioner Hudson told the royal commission he held "considerable reservations" about expanding the powers of Jewish security groups. (ABC News: Adam Griffiths)
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.
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