SocietyArmed police begin Sydney patrols after Bondi Beach attack

Sydney has begun heightened security patrols following last year's deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach. Specially trained officers will carry rifles in tourist areas, at major events and near places of worship. The planned unit will eventually number 250 officers; Jewish groups welcomed it, while others raised concerns about militarised policing and human-rights safeguards.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-01 17:56Original