More than 2,500 police will be deployed throughout metropolitan Sydney, including some with long-arm weapons Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales premier has urged Sydneysiders to come out for New Year’s Eve, saying the heightened police presence was not due to any specific threat but a response to keep people safe. More than 2,500 police will be deployed throughout the Sydney metropolitan area for New Year’s Eve celebrations and some will be carrying long-arm weapons. Continue reading...