Ken SNov 4

Police and Welfare checks:
“In their darkest moments, too many Australians are being met with lethal force instead of love and care.”

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/04/mental-health-first-response-callouts-police-lethal-force
#AusPol #ACTPol #PoliceAccountabilityProject #PolicingReform

I agree with pretty much everything … but the conclusion.
Police should be the first responders. What we are seeing is the failure of a militarised Police force and providing Police Executives, Police Union and Ministers an excuse/escape instead of making them admit failure and reforming the Police force.

In their darkest moments, too many Australians are being met with lethal force instead of love and care

Police are often not equipped to deal with mental health callouts. Alternative first responders are better placed to de-escalate tension and reduce harm

The Guardian
Ken SJan 31, 2025

Not surprised.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/31/perth-floreat-shooting-double-murder-jenny-gretl-petelczyc-mark-bombara-investigation-police-response-ntwnfb
#WAPol #PoliceAccountabilityProject

Police missed red flags before WA man killed a mother and daughter on hunt for ex-wife, report finds

After Ariel Bombara claimed WA police ignored repeated warnings her father was dangerous and had guns, eight officers now face disciplinary action

The Guardian
Ken SDec 4, 2022

@KarenWyld Its astounding that in a liberal democracy, Police feel its appropriate to intimidate an expert witness, using dud search warrants.

#PoliceAccountabilityProject #WAPol #WALaw #Corruption

Ken SDec 3, 2022

Counter-opinion to
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-02/nsw-police-tactics-likely-change-after-bill-spedding-expert-says/101724734

NSW Police has paid out over $148 million towards 'civil claims for police misconduct' over the last five financial years
from 2016 to 2021 for various controversial tactics and conducts. (Source:
https://obriensolicitors.com.au/nsw-police-fork-out-33m-police-misconduct-claims-2020-21/ )

Hard to imagine any major changes for a drop in the water.
#NSWPol #NSWLaw #PoliceAccountabilityProject

NSW Police investigation tactics may change after Bill Spedding pay out, criminologist says

A win by former suspect in toddler William Tyrrell 's disappearance, Bill Spedding, against NSW Police for malicious prosecution may force detectives to change the way they pursue suspects when they are not making progress in a case, a leading criminologist says.

ABC News
Ken SNov 30, 2022
Queensland Police,
The roots of the problem are deep. From recruitment (Valuing brawn over brain and soul); to training and cultural awareness (tick box culture); to mentorship; to organisational structure (separation of duties); to technological controls(data privacy and monitoring); lack of shared mission and vision (philosophy); lack of respect for human rights (ethics vs politics); and lack of respect for transparency and accountability (protectionism of police over public).
Until more is publicly said about how Queensland Police will change, and reports published of the specific plans,
… everything that is said so far is akin to hollow promises that a repeat DVA offender says to their former partner(s).
Queensland Police as a collective have gaslighted and turned a blind eye to the problems for far too long for the public to take an apology on face value.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-01/qld-assistant-commissioner-brian-codd-on-police-culture/101717306
#QldPol #QldGov #QldLaw #QldPolice #PoliceAccountabilityProject
Queensland police leadership is facing up to uncomfortable truths after a series of damning inquiry findings, says senior cop

Assistant Commissioner Brian Codd says issues raised in several inquiries about toxic police culture and a "failure of leadership" have given senior police pause, but he's determined to rebuild public trust and improve attitudes and morale within the ranks.

ABC News