The duty of care owed by the State of New South Wales to police officers is in no way distinguishable from that owed by any other employer to its employees. An operational plan that fails to provide for foreseeable contingencies — such as the possibility that armed offenders might emerge before the tactical response team arrives — constitutes a breach of that duty. It is both necessary and feasible for the employer to provide protection for officers placed in harm's way.
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