Law Enforcement Conduct Commission

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is the New South Wales (NSW) police watchdog responsible for independently investigating allegations of misconduct against NSW Police officers. The LECC's role is to ensure police act lawfully and ethically. The LECC is in the news recently due to several high-profile incidents involving NSW Police. These include allegations of excessive force and misconduct during protests against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, the 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. Furthermore, the LECC has recommended the dismissal and potential criminal charges against two officers for unlawfully arresting and choking a man and attempting to delete footage of the incident. These events highlight the LECC's crucial role in providing oversight and accountability of law enforcement in NSW and ensuring public trust in the police force.