Secretary of the Police Association, Wayne Gatt, has delivered a message ahead of Thursday’s planned protests in the CBD.

Police have been granted special powers under terrorism legislation in preparation for the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

“I’d certainly encourage people to turn the temperature down a little bit,” the police union boss said on 3AW Drive.

Press PLAY to hear what his members are hoping for on Thursday

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