Mr Tim Priest - Politics and Police

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I was honoured to be at this panel discussion where former NSW frontline cop Tim Priest spoke passionately about the themes in his new book, Enemies of the State. Tim is a plain-talking, principled man who only speaks up when the truth needs to be told — and tonight was one of those moments. With Alan Jones (who sent his congratulations from hospital), Charlie Lynn and Jason Morrison in the room, Tim challenged both the police hierarchy and politicians, arguing that policing has been politicised and that frontline officers often become the conscience of the state. He called for accountability and an inquiry into the deaths of 14 heroin users in 1966 that occurred during a covert operation — a tragedy he says has never been properly explained. Tim also recalled giving evidence at a New South Wales public inquiry and the personal duty to honesty that drives him. This clip captures his frank critique of modern policing, a historical warning stretching back to the Neville Wran era, and a rallying cry for investigation and truth. A must-watch for anyone interested in police accountability and politics in Australia.

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I filmed this panel discussion for Tim Priest’s new book, Enemies of the State. Tim is a former frontline NSW police officer — a man who lived the job away from the limelight and only stepped forward when he felt the truth needed to be told. Tonight’s room was packed with police, media and political figures, including messages and praise from Alan Jones, a passionate address from Charlie Lynn and insight from Jason Morrison.

Tim doesn’t pull punches. He lays out a blunt critique of how politics and policing have become intertwined, quoting the old maxim attributed to Neville Wran that you can’t govern NSW without the support of the police. He told the audience about giving evidence at a New South Wales public inquiry and about the obligation to honesty that he learned on the beat. One of the most chilling parts of the talk was his call for an inquiry into the deaths of 14 heroin users in 1966 — deaths that occurred during an undercover operation and, Tim argues, still haven’t been properly explained or accounted for.

This clip is for anyone who cares about police accountability, political influence over law enforcement, or the courage of frontline officers who speak up. If you like the video, please hit like, leave a comment with your thoughts, share with friends who care about the issues, and subscribe for more clips from the event. Tell us what you think: should there be a fresh inquiry? Have you heard about these 1966 deaths before? I’ll pin the best comments and follow up with more highlights from Tim’s speech.

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