by Ganesh Sahathevan
On 30 March 2022 the AFP announced:
The AFP will set up a major incident coordination centre with a specialised investigative taskforce to help ensure the security of high-office holders and parliamentarians during the 2022 Federal election.
The incident coordination centre will coordinate hundreds of investigators, intelligence officers and protective security specialists, including close personal protection members.
The Taskforce (Operation Wilmot) will focus on investigations and will receive all reports of electoral-related crime, including security threats to parliamentarians and candidates.
he Taskforce sends a strong message to the community that the AFP is dedicated to protecting democracy, protecting high-office holders and will not hesitate to identify and arrest those who break the law.
Hiding behind a keyboard to issue threats against politicians does not ensure anonymity.
Meanwhile, on 14 April 2022 four members of the Prime Minister's security detail were knocked off the road , leaving the Prime Minister exposed to an attack from the rear:
"Circumstances surrounding the crash are being investigated, however initial enquiries indicate that the Triton has collided with the rear of the police vehicle, while attempting to merge.
As one can see from the video above, that is not likely to have happened when Morrison visited the UK recently.
Readers can decide for themselves if the AFP is suffering a case of misplaced priorities.
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Scott Morrison speaks after two-vehicle crash that left security detail members injured
Two Tasmania Police officers and two Australian Federal Police officers have been taken to hospital after a car crash involving the prime minister's security detail in Tasmania.
Damaged vehicle from the scene in Tasmania after the incident involving the PM's security detail. Credit: ABC
Mr Morrision said in a statement that he was relieved the officers involved in the crash had all been safely transferred to hospital to receive treatment.
"We have all got to know each other over the years. They are selfless, professional and incredibly generous. I hope to hear further good news about their condition," Mr Morrison said.
Tasmania Police said it's investigating the two-vehicle crash on the Bass Highway near Elizabeth Town and have called for any witnesses to come forward.
Two of its officers and two Australian Federal Police officers who were in a security follow vehicle have been taken to hospital for further assessment.
"The crash involved an unmarked police car and a Mitsubishi Triton, which were both travelling west between Deloraine and Latrobe.
"Circumstances surrounding the crash are being investigated, however initial enquiries indicate that the Triton has collided with the rear of the police vehicle, while attempting to merge.
"Four police officers (a man and a woman from AFP, and two men from Tasmania Police) received non-life-threatening injuries, after their vehicle rolled down an embankment.
Prime Minister's security detail involved in crash in Tasmania
"Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact police on 131 444. Dashcam or other footage can be submitted via the Evidence Portal."
All officers were conscious when transferred and the driver of the other vehicle was not injured.
"The PM is always extremely grateful for the protection provided by his security team and extends his best wishes for their recovery and to their families."
Thursday afternoon’s campaign event was cancelled.
Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews praised the affected police officers for their duty.
"I wish the members of the Australian Federal Police and Tasmania Police injured today in a traffic incident a speedy recovery. They were on duty, providing protection to the Prime Minister. My thoughts are with them and their families, and I thank them for their service," she said.
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