❓ A WA parliamentary question raises concerns about the adequacy of Taser training for regional police officers, particularly regarding tactical communication, de-escalation, and potential disproportionate use on Indigenous people. The Minister denies any inadequacy.
AnsweredQoN 770Legislative Council
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TASERS — TRAINING FOR REGIONAL POLICE OFFICERS
I refer to the observation at page 72 of the WA Police report titled “Post Implementation Review of Taser”, released earlier this year, that — As a whole regional Taser training lacks access to resources such as Interactive Tactical Training Simulator scenario training and, in some instances, a Taser suit to facilitate live practical exercises. (1) Does this mean that regional officers are short-changed on training on tactical communication and de-escalation of incidents? (2) Is this lack of training a contributing factor in the doubling of Taser use on Indigenous people in the past three years? (3) What steps is the Barnett government taking to adequately resource training for regional police? Hon PETER COLLIER
I refer to the observation at page 72 of the WA Police report titled “Post Implementation Review of Taser”, released earlier this year, that — As a whole regional Taser training lacks access to resources such as Interactive Tactical Training Simulator scenario training and, in some instances, a Taser suit to facilitate live practical exercises. (1) Does this mean that regional officers are short-changed on training on tactical communication and de-escalation of incidents? (2) Is this lack of training a contributing factor in the doubling of Taser use on Indigenous people in the past three years? (3) What steps is the Barnett government taking to adequately resource training for regional police? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
(2) Is this lack of training a contributing factor in the doubling of Taser use on Indigenous people in the past three years? (3) What steps is the Barnett government taking to adequately resource training for regional police? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
(3) What steps is the Barnett government taking to adequately resource training for regional police? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
(1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
(3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
(2) Is this lack of training a contributing factor in the doubling of Taser use on Indigenous people in the past three years? (3) What steps is the Barnett government taking to adequately resource training for regional police? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
(3) What steps is the Barnett government taking to adequately resource training for regional police? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
(1)–(2) No. (3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
(3) Not applicable. Training in regional Western Australia is adequate.
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