The Australian state New South Wales (NSW) deals with a myriad of security challenges — of the state's approximately eight million residents, 5.3 million live in Sydney, the country's most populous city. Many of the remaining 2.7 million residents live in rural and remote areas, presenting unique challenges to law enforcement securing rural communities.
One significant security threat in NSW's rural areas is livestock theft. The targeting and theft of livestock has a significant impact on farmers across the state, with over $8.5 million worth of cattle and sheep reported stolen in the past two years alone.