KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is also referred to as
the "LECC" which is an independent watchdog to
investigate corruption or misconduct by authorities such as the NSW
Crime Commission and NSW Police. It also overlooks how these
authorities handle complaints. The LECC are empowered to conduct
its own investigations, and hold examinations with the main purpose
of preventing, detecting and investigating misconduct to ensure
accountability. It's role is limited to investigate and monitor
matters involving serious misconduct or maladministration. These
powers come from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Act 2016
(NSW).
Similar to the
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), The Law
Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent
investigative commission. The LECC focuses on potential misconduct
or corruption involving the NSW Police Force or
NSW Crime Commission.
