Are police riot squads doing more harm than good? | 60 Minutes Australia

May 10 2023

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You can see why they're called the riot squad. They're damn tough and they don't muck about. They patrol some of Australia's most dangerous streets, determined to stamp out violence fueled by booze and drugs. In some ways this was the last resort, a radical response to increasing street crime in the mid-2000s. It sure is full on aggressive policing. What's more, they're quite open about it. There's nothing touchy feely about these cops. No wonder they've raised a few eyebrows, critics who claim they've caused more trouble than they're worth. For over forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Nick McKenzie and Amelia Adams look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes. #60MinutesAustralia