Smith should apologise, says Crouch

State Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch has condemned statements made in parliament by Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith about crime on the Peninsula and has called on her to apologise.

"I'm personally appalled by the statements made in parliament by Kathy Smith criticising our local police force," Mr Crouch said.

"Without speaking to the local area superintendent Danny Sullivan, she obtained her facts from Facebook rather than having the decency to speak directly to the Brisbane Water LAC," Mr Crouch said.

"Had Ms Smith bothered to do so, she would have been informed that the people she referred to 'as roaming the streets' are actually in custody with bail refused," he said.

"Our local police service headed by Supt Sullivan is one of the best in NSW with crime figures on the decline.

"Kathy Smith should stand in parliament, withdraw her comments and apologise to the outstanding men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe," Mr Crouch said.

Media release, 3 Mar 2016

Debra Wales, Office of Adam Crouch