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The Commission has now heard expert evidence concerning several proposed witnesses and considered detailed submissions before deciding that its examinations should not be conducted in public. The Commission will now conduct private examinations to ensure that the allegations being investigated in Operation Merkur are properly and thoroughly examined.

On 13 August 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Artarmon. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

On 11 August 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Wollongong. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

On 11 August 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Leura. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

The NSW Police Force has updated its policy to require officers undertaking operational policing duties to wear and use a body worn camera unless it is reasonable impracticable or an exemption applies, telling officers ‘When the job’s on, switch on’.

Operation Merkur Public Hearings due to commence on 6 August 2026 have been deferred,

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has found no serious misconduct or maladministration in the handling of sexual assault investigations at a metropolitan police command, following an investigation arising from complaints received in 2022 and 2024.

On 31 July 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Menangle Park. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission will be holding public examinations in Operation Merkur commencing on 6 August 2026. Anticipated duration of examinations - 4 weeks.

On 21 July 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Ashmont. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

On 19 July 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Kunghur. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

On 25 June 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Fairfield. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Police Watchdog calls for review of Police Radio Room Operations and Critical Incident Guidelines – LECC Operation Almas report tabled today

On 12 June 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Narrandera. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

On 12 June 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Toukley. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

The Commission has been reviewing hundreds of hours of CCTV and body worn footage and begins witness interviews in Operation Makalu. The Commission has also confirmed that it will hold some public examinations which will start no earlier than September 2026.

On 5 May 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Rankin Springs. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

On 5 May 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Walgett. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

On 28 April 2026, a critical incident was declared by the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) at Mount Druitt. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) was notified of the critical incident by the NSWPF. The NSWPF are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s review of NSW Police Force investigations of police officers involved in domestic and family violence incidents finds low compliance by police with key risk management strategies designed to protect victims of domestic violence by officers.