The families of two officers shot dead in Queensland have called for immediate law changes around firearms and police communications on the first day of a coronial inquest into their deaths.
Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow were shot in cold blood by Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train after four officers arrived at the Wieambilla property in the Western Downs Region on December 12, 2022.
"Today our thoughts extend to the wider police community, who are hurting, and we also remember Alan Dare... we don't want the loss of Rachel and Matthew to be in vain" Judy McCrow said. "There is no escaping our devastating loss, the all-consuming grief and the tears. Our collective heart remains broken beyond repair," she added.She called for immediate changes to police policies and procedures to reduce the likelihood of the loss of life in similar circumstances.
The court has listed 23 issues and concerns to examine at the five-week inquest, including what information NSW Police provided concerning a missing persons report on Nathaniel Train that prompted Queensland officers to attend the property.
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