This document contains data released by the NSW Police Force in response to a request under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. It contains data relating to the Use of Force for financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25.

NSW Police Force, '[Use of Force] - Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 - Document released by the NSW Police Force' (25 July 2025)

Police may use ‘reasonable force’ while policing, including when arresting people or in self-defence. Aboriginal people are disproportionately subject to police use of force.