00:00Police with long-armed rifles began patrolling Sydney from November 1st,
00:052026 as part of the newly created Armed Response Command. The new police powers were granted in
00:13the wake of the Bondi terror attack in December 2025, and it is intended to allow officers to
00:19respond to terrorism events quickly. The New South Wales government used $94 million to set
00:26up the ARC, which it says will be deployed for highly visible patrols at priority locations,
00:33major events, crowded public spaces, sporting venues and places of worship. ARC officers will
00:41also provide extra security during high-profile events. Officers in the unit have been given
00:47months-long training in the use of long-arm rifles, as well as advanced driver training for purpose-built
00:54faster vehicles. The ARC will eventually consist of 250 full-time officers and 28 civilian support
01:02and intelligence staff.
