Nat Barr loses out to NSW police boss Karen Webb in trainwreck interview. What the top cop said makes you doubt her leadership: ‘Haters’

Sunrise presenter Nat Barr has confronted NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb after an officer allegedly shot his ex-boyfriend and his new partner with his service pistol.

Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, 28, is behind bars after being charged with the murders of former Ten reporter Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, in Sydney on February 19.

Investigators allege Lamarre-Condon’s crimes were the result of a months-long campaign of “predatory behavior,” which culminated in the fatal double shooting.

Webb was confronted about her lack of leadership during the week-long investigation by Barr and her cohost Matt Shirvington.

Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, 28, (left) is behind bars after being charged with the murders of former Ten reporter Jesse Baird, 26, (right) and Luke Davies, 29, in Sydney on February 19

“You have been criticized for your lack of public presence on this issue. It wasn’t until three days later that I actually heard from you,” Shirvington said. ‘Why was that so?’

Webb responded, “It really was a live investigation. The officer reported himself on Friday. He has not been charged and will appear in court in the afternoon. I got up yesterday. I issued a statement on Sunday.

“I’ve been off doing other things, I have a big organization and a $5 billion budget for 22,000 people.

“The great thing about being a commissioner and a leader is that you have great people around you,” Webb continued.

‘I have a great director. I have a great team. And they all have a role to play. I let them do their job and they do it well.’

But Barr was unimpressed by her response.

‘Commissioner, it is about leadership. You said you’re the leader. And no matter how busy you are, you have a police officer who is allegedly involved in this.

“Do you have three days to speak for a crime that has gripped this nation, and especially this city? Come on.’

Webb hit back.

“It’s still a live investigation, it’s very complex.”

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has been criticized for not speaking publicly about the killings of Mr Baird and Mr Davies until three days after the murder.

Detectives are still searching for the bodies of missing Sydney couple Davies and Baird

But Barr kept calling for Webb.

‘You don’t have to argue with anyone. To stand there and speak and be human, would it be a mistake not to do that?’ she continued.

Webb responded, “What I did on Sunday was talk to Jesse’s family. What I did yesterday was discussed with Luke’s family.

“I want them to know we’re doing everything we can to find Jesse and Luke.”

She was then asked if she deserves the criticism.

“There will always be haters. Haters love to hate. Isn’t that what Taylor says?’ she said.

‘I have work to do. It’s a big job. This is just one of many. We had seven murders last week. Although this is of course a complex matter. All we have to do now is find Jesse and Luke.”

Commissioner Webb, who earns a salary of $679,050, was criticized for remaining silent during a news conference Monday about the alleged double homicide.

Deputy Commissioner Dave Hudson answered questions about the investigation for more than 30 minutes, while Ms Webb spoke for just 12 minutes.

Many of the questions asked focused on the fact that the commissioner did not speak publicly about the case until three days after the alleged murders.

She said criticism of her leadership was “offensive” after she was accused of “absconding” by MP and former police officer Rod Roberts.

More to come.