Police are continuing proactive patrols at Bondi and other key locations as part of Operation Shelter.
Operation Shelter was first established in October 2023 to coordinate the gathering of intelligence and the response to protest activity, to ensure the safety of the community and reduce antisemitic and other hate crime activity.
Since then, taskings have been undertaken at a wide range of locations, including places of worship, transport hub and crowded places, to ensure the community feels safe.
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack on Sunday (14 December 2025), Operation Shelter has been strengthened, with an increase in support and resources.
Currently, the high-visibility operation includes public place patrols and proactive taskings – with assistance from officers attached to Central Metropolitan, South West Metropolitan and North West Metropolitan Region, Public Order and Riot Squad, Tactical Operations Unit, PolAir, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Marine Area Command, Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit and the Dog Squad.
Since last Sunday's Bondi Beach attack, Operation Shelter has undertaken 751 taskings.
Operation Shelter Commander, Assistant Commissioner Stephen Hegarty, said the priority of the operation is to ensure the community feels safe and supported.
"NSW Police officers, tasked under Operation Shelter, have been conducting proactive patrols at key locations and working closely with locals in Sydney's eastern suburbs and across the state," Assistant Commissioner Hegarty said.
"Every Australian, no matter their race or religion, should be able to live without prejudice or discrimination.
"There is no place in New South Wales for hate-related crimes or discrimination of any kind; anyone with intent to incite or cause fear, harm, or commit any criminal offence will be dealt with accordingly."
"Police are dedicated to promoting social cohesion and ensuring all members of the public feels safe and supported."
Operation Shelter taskings will continue.
The NSW Police Force takes hate crimes seriously and encourages anyone who is the victim of a hate crime or witnesses a hate crime to report the matter to police through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
It is important that the community and police continue to work together to make NSW a safer place for everyone.
