New ‘wanding’ powers: NSW’s New Knife Detection Laws Explained
December 2024 marked a new chapter in NSW policing. For the first time, officers can stop and scan people in designated areas with slim electronic “wands.” These handheld metal detectors were legislated under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) and Other Legislation Amendment (Knife Crime) Bill 2024, a measure to tackle rising knife crime. The concept is not new. Queensland introduced “Jack’s Law” in 2022, [...]