The use of Taser weapons by the Western Australia Police – summary report
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The Corruption and Crime Commission examined police Taser use in Western Australia between 2007 and 2009.
It used police force reports, its misconduct assessment work and detailed analyses of reports from selected periods.
The Commission concluded that most uses were reasonable, while identifying disproportionate use against Indigenous people and increasing use in potentially excessive or improper circumstances.
It also found that more frequent Taser use had not reduced the frequency or seriousness of police injuries.
Its ten recommendations cover risk warnings, a higher threshold for use, restrictions, medical care, repeated deployments, training and a monitoring committee.
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- Conclusion
The overwhelming majority of Taser weapon use by WAPOL officers are reasonable.
- Conclusion
Taser weapons are being used disproportionately against indigenous people.
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The use of Taser weapons by the Western Australia Police – summary report
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