INTERVIEW: Police Commander Jo Stafford on the law enforcement response to the Middle East crisis

ISRAEL VIGIL MELBOURNE

Police say they are stepping up their patrols as the Middle East war sees almost daily protests. Source: AAP / CON CHRONIS/AAPIMAGE

Police have been stepping up their patrols as the Middle East conflict intensifies and brings people to the streets with almost daily protests. In Victoria, police say they've made over 650 patrols and visits to schools and places of worship since the conflict erupted and are engaging closely with the community. Alex Anyfantis spoke to Commander Jo Stafford about the police response.


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