Original sentence: " He stated that the SIG was intended to assess threats from individuals who may or may not be members of groups.Broad said that "police were not targeting peaceful protesters but if they were alerted to the possibility of violent action or vandalism they acted.News that SIG existed first emerged in public media in December 2008, when it was reported that an exposed SIG spy had spied on political parties and organisations involved in peaceful, environmental, animal and human rights activities.Police Commissioner Howard Broad said he did not believe an inquiry is needed into allegations police have been spying on peaceful protest groups and defended the use of informants, saying they were used for a range of inquiries including murder.SIG has variously been reported as having been set up in 2004 or 2005
Edited sentence: News that SIG existed first emerged in public media in December 2008, when it was reported that an exposed.SIG spy had spied on political parties and organisations involved in peaceful, environmental, animal and human rights activities.The group has variously been reported as having been set up in 2004 or 2005