A NSW Police Force spokesperson replied via email saying “this could constitute offences under state and federal laws”, but didn’t provide any specifics. I reached out to the NSW Police Force to get clarification on what action they might take against GTA, Rockstar or the makers of the mods involved. It put emergency services members in a positive light and gave kids somewhat an insight into our emergency services and encourage and inspired them to want to join them when they were older.”
“Over the years individual polices officers have actually helped with the mod getting to where it is by showing support and providing reference pictures and encouraging the creation of the mod because they supported the harmless effects that it has, and as well as that it inspired kids to think of a career in the emergency services field.
“It’s a harmless mod designed for those enthusiastic about emergency services based in Australia who would like to role play it out as officers, firefighters and medical personnel performing good deeds,” Gaz, who wished to be identified by their online name due to their occupation, said.
A member of the Emergency Australia mod community told Kotaku Australia that the mod was created by more than 30 GTA fans from around the world.
