David Hudson
David Hudson is the Deputy Commissioner of the New South Wales Police, known for his leadership in law enforcement and public safety initiatives. Recently, he was in the news for his testimony regarding a caravan investigation that initially raised concerns about a potential terrorist plot, which he later described as being possibly orchestrated by crime figures to mislead authorities.
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NSW Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson told the commission he believed giving the Community Security Group additional powers would be 'problematic'.
Intelligence gaps in firearms registry posed major risk to safety
Australia· 2026-05-27
David Hudson is an associate law professor at Belmont University who commented on the legal aspects of the case.
Δύναμη Δέλτα: Ψάχνοντας τις ρίζες του «κομάντο»
Greece· 2026-01-11
Deputy Commissioner David Hudson approved the operation and said officers were seeking a 'clearer picture' of what was potentially going to occur yesterday.
Seven men detained after Sydney ‘violence’ warning may be released
New Zealand· 2025-12-19
NSW police deputy commissioner David Hudson told ABC radio on Friday officers conducted a high risk vehicle stop.
Seven men arrested in Sydney over fear of ‘violent act being planned’ held Islamist ideology, police allege | Sydney
United Kingdom· 2025-12-19
NSW Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson said 'some indication' that Bondi was one of the locations they were considering visiting.
Australia announced gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-19
David Hudson is the NSW Deputy Police Commissioner.
How can Australia stop the National Socialist Network from thriving?Australia· 2025-11-14
David Hudson, who oversees counter-terrorism operations, was not aware of the protest despite officers in his command providing a briefing.
NSW neo-Nazi protest blunder exposes Minns government’s race hate lawsAustralia· 2025-11-13
NSW Deputy Police Commissioner David Hudson was briefed about Zakaria’s likely deportation from Turkey.
How Masood Zakaria’s murder case was jeopardised by the AFPAustralia· 2025-09-12
David Hudson, now-Acting NSW Police Commissioner, stated that the water cannon probably never should’ve been deployed.
NSW Police water cannon purchased in Cronulla Riots aftermath sold at auctionAustralia· 2025-08-19
Acting NSW Police Commissioner David Hudson commented on the officers' lack of engagement with the woman during the incident.
Former NSW Police officers learn fate after attack on mentally ill womanAustralia· 2025-08-08
David Hudson is a deputy who is popular with many serving police.
NSW Police deputy commissioner Mal Lanyon a front runner for top job despite incident outside Big MerinoAustralia· 2025-06-20
Deputy Commissioner David Hudson announced Taskforce Falcon to address gangland violence.
NSW Police set up taskforce over gangland warfare fearsAustralia· 2025-05-27
Deputy Police Commissioner David Hudson told a state parliamentary inquiry on Monday he was sceptical from the outset it was a bona-fide terrorist plot.
NSW Police told to sign NDA as part of caravan investigationAustralia· 2025-04-07