The use of Taser weapons by the Western Australia Police - Full Report
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The Corruption and Crime Commission reviewed police use of Tasers in Western Australia from 2007 to 2009.
It analysed complaints, police data and detailed force reports for a selected period.
The Commission concluded that most Taser use was reasonable, but identified compliance uses, potentially excessive force and disproportionate use against Indigenous people.
It also concluded that firearm use had increased and police injuries had not fallen following the introduction of Tasers.
Its ten recommendations address use thresholds, injury risks, restricted situations, medical assistance, repeated deployments, training and ongoing scrutiny.
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The overwhelming majority of Taser weapon use by WAPOL officers is reasonable.
- Conclusion
Not all of these incidents are identified and addressed through WAPOL misconduct management systems.
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