Karen Webb has recently made headlines for her appointment as the Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force, becoming the first woman to hold this position. However, controversy arose when she faced charges including conspiracy to prepare for a terrorist act, possessing violent extremist material, and carrying a knife in public. The police were criticized for quickly labeling the incident a terrorist act without conducting a thorough investigation.
Karen Leanne Webb, formerly known as Karen Keefe, is an Australian police officer who succeeded Mick Fuller as the Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force in February 2022. Prior to her appointment, Webb had a distinguished career in law enforcement, showcasing her leadership and dedication to public service. Webb's historic appointment as the first female Commissioner marks a significant milestone in the history of the New South Wales Police Force.
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Charges include conspiracy to prepare for a terrorist act, possessing violent extremist material and carrying a knife in public
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Police have also been criticised for raising community tensions by quickly labelling the incident a terrorist act without spending time on a "thorough investigation and a review".
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Watch live as Australians gather for a candlelight vigil on Bondi Beach to pay respects to the victims of a fatal stabbing attack at a shopping centre on Sunday 21 April.
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Watch live as Australians gather for a candlelight vigil on Bondi Beach to pay respects to the victims of a fatal stabbing attack at a shopping centre on Sunday 21 April.
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Teenage suspect detained over attack that wounded a bishop and priest and triggered a riot in Sydney suburb of Wakeley.
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I’m a psychologist, writes Dr Jessica Taylor – and I can tell you that attacks like these are rarely ‘random’, ‘unpredictable’, ‘unrelated’ and ‘unpreventable’. The real ‘monster’ here is misogyny
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Attack on church clerics triggers clash between police and angry crowd
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Sainsbury's have made plans to cut around 1,500 roles as it attempts to save £1bn, the company has announced.