Law Enforcement Conduct Commission

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is a New South Wales (NSW) oversight body responsible for investigating misconduct within the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission. Its purpose is to ensure police act lawfully and ethically, maintaining public trust and accountability. The LECC is newsworthy due to recent incidents involving NSW police and subsequent investigations. Specifically, the LECC recommended the dismissal of two officers after finding they unlawfully arrested and choked a man, made offensive comments, and attempted to delete footage of the incident. This comes amid other incidents involving police use of force, including a fatal shooting of a man armed with a bow and arrow during a welfare check and the death of a man after being pepper-sprayed during an arrest. These events highlight the LECC's crucial role in scrutinizing police actions and ensuring transparency and justice in NSW.