All frontline police officers in Victoria will be armed with Tasers following a major funding announcement from state government. “It will save lives, keep the community safer,” says Police Minister Lisa Neville. vicpol
All frontline police officers in Victoria will be armed with Tasers following a major funding announcement from the state government.
The announcement follows a rollout of 3000 Tasers to officers at 24-hour police stations in regional Victoria in 2018. A government statement said specialist training would be provided and police stations fitted out so the equipment can be stored safely.
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