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Victorian Taser roll-out starts in July

March 1, 2010 by admin

(SMH) After the Brumby government and the police chief had both repeatedly ruled out the introduction of stun guns, the controversial weapons are now to be trialled in two regional Victorian centres. [..] This is the second law and order announcement this week. The government announced a knife amnesty on Tuesday after a spate of stabbings.. [..] Queensland man Antonio Galeano, 39, died last June after being shot repeatedly with a 50,000-volt Taser stun gun during a violent confrontation with police near Townsville. read more

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