Overview
- NSW Police Legacy announced that Inspector Amy Scott has a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer and launched a public appeal to support her family.
- The fundraiser surpassed $350,000 in just over 24 hours, with more than 6,000 donations reported after setting a $25,000 goal.
- NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said Scott and her family have been dealing with the diagnosis for months and emphasized the force’s full support.
- NSW Premier Chris Minns praised Scott as an Australian hero, while Police Minister Yasmin Catley thanked donors and highlighted the community’s response.
- Scott is credited with ending the April 2024 Bondi Junction stabbing by shooting attacker Joel Cauchi, an action that earned her the Commissioner’s Valour Award.