Leichhardt Police Area Command

This challenge coin recognises the service, commitment and history of the officers of Leichhardt Police Area Command and their contribution to policing Sydney’s inner-western communities. The Leichhardt district has a long association with policing, shaped by the growth and changing character of Sydney’s inner west. From its early residential and industrial development to the diverse and vibrant communities it encompasses today, the area has presented generations of police with the responsibility of maintaining public order, preventing crime and protecting the people they serve. Leichhardt Police Area Command forms part of the Central Metropolitan Region of the New South Wales Police Force, continuing the longstanding tradition of local policing through community engagement, operational response and investigative work. Its officers serve a community rich in history, culture and character, where effective policing relies on professionalism, adaptability and strong relationships with the public.