New data has revealed Indigenous people in NSW regional communities are excessively targeted with “invasive” police strip searches.
New data provided by the Redfern Legal Centre has revealed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people in New South Wales are disproportionately targeted for police strip searches
“Police have failed and continue to fail when a strip search occurs. Police are targeting vulnerable people, and it is very unjust,” said Ms Lee. The inner-city suburb of Surry Hills also recorded a high number, with 37 searches over the same period. Mr Stewart-Paulson said police officers should be held accountable and he agrees that the overuse of the “traumatic” strip searching practice on Indigenous people must be addressed urgently.
“It even happened to me when I was a young girl. Nothing has changed here, they will see a black person walking and straight away they just suspect they’re doing something wrong." Mr Clarke said most people who have negative interactions with officers do not share their experiences with the broader community, as they fear that no action will be taken.
The disproportionate rate of Indigenous kids in care has previously sparked rallies across the country.A spokesperson for NSW Police told NITV News that officers undergo rigorous and ongoing training for strip searches and comply with legislation that preserves people’s privacy and dignity, with additional safeguards in place to protect children and vulnerable people.
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