Thousands have attended Anzac Day commemorations across Sydney, with police encouraging the community to continue to mark the day respectfully.
Operation Anzac Day 2024, a high-visibility policing strategy, was put in place to provide a safe and secure environment for the state’s largest gathering at the Dawn Service and subsequent march.
General duties officers are being assisted by specialist units across the city, as the operation continues into the evening to ensure everyone can take part in events respectfully.
Operation Commander, Assistant Commissioner Scott Whyte, said the overwhelming majority of those who attended today’s commemorations showed respect for service personnel, and each other.
“Anzac Day is an opportunity to come together to honour the courage and sacrifice of our servicemen and women both past and present, and that is exactly what Sydney did today,” he said.
“More than 8300 people attended the Dawn Service, followed at 9am by more than 11,200 marchers, with thousands of people – family, friends and supporters – lining the route to honour those marching.
“We now urge anyone continuing to mark the day to act responsibly, know your limits and look out for each other,” Assistant Commissioner Whyte said.
