NSW marine police allow cameras on patrol for first time
NSW Police Marine Area Command allows Ten to film its patrol unit, the first time the unit has permitted behind-the-scenes coverage.
The Marine Area Command, or MAC, patrols Sydney Harbour and all NSW waters up to 200 nautical miles offshore. For the first time, they let TV cameras film them for Ten's new series Sydney Harbour Cops.
The unit works on drug busts, finds submerged weapons, deters sharks and rescues sea turtles. Senior Constable Brendan Nix has worked with the diving unit for 23 years.
He says cameras felt odd at first. But producers gave him warnings before filming, which helped.
The series comes as Bondi Rescue's 19th season is paused for contract talks.
- 200 nautical miles offshore
- Patrol coverage
- 23 years
- Nix's diving experience
- 36 years
- Total policing career
- Sydney Harbour Cops
- First time filmed
Why it mattersFor years, one of NSW's most active rescue units has operated out of public view; the series lets viewers see the complexity and range of marine policing work.
AustraliaSydney viewers will see what their water police actually do, from rescues to crime-fighting, on a mainstream Australian TV channel.
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