Armed Response Command officers begin patrolling Sydney streets
3Nov 1 2:30 AM · 7d ago · 5 articles · 1 post · 3 sources · development 3 of 4
The ARC's roughly 200 specialist officers, carrying shortened semiautomatic assault rifles and driving purpose-built BMW X5s and Toyota LandCruisers, start patrols across Sydney, replacing an earlier anti-antisemitism police operation.
Sydney Morning Herald
“Having been to many European cities where this is a common sight, you absolutely, 100% do not feel more safe. You feel like you've lost.”
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Andrew EvansDetective Superintendent, inaugural ARC commanderJulian DrooganCounter-terrorism expert, Macquarie UniversityNSW PoliceState police force implementing the Armed Response CommandSajid and Naveed AkramAlleged Bondi Beach attackersDavid HudsonNSW Police Deputy Commissioner
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Having been to many European cities where this is a common sight, you absolutely, 100% do not feel more safe. You feel like you've lost. https://www. theguardian.com/australia-news /2026/nov/01/nsw-police-armed-response-command-rifles-ntwnfb