Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said Tasers could help in de-escalating violent situations.
Tasers will be rolled out to all frontline Victorian police officers after the state government committed $214 million in funding.Specialist training will be provided and authorities said the Tasers will be connected to body-worn cameras to ensure they are used appropriately.
"This is a really significant announcement about making sure that police have an extra non-lethal piece of equipment that will save their lives and help keep our community safer," Ms Neville told reporters.More than 300 metropolitan and regional police stations will be fitted out to ensure the equipment is stored safely and securely.Tasers have been used by specialised police in Victoria since 2004 and were rolled out to 37 regional 24-hour police stations in 2018.
Metropolitan frontline police currently have three tactical options available to them - a baton, capsicum spray or foam and a firearm. "Where there's physical harm that could be being committed by a person on themselves, we can stop that harm occurring, where there's the risk of serious injury or death, we now have another option," he said.Thanks for your support, David. The government
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