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The roll-out of Taser stun guns to all frontline police in NSW was approved, despite serious problems in an official review, which was kept secret by the State government. Police say a non-lethal option can be vital – but portions of the review released after a Freedom of Information fight show officers have misused Tasers. Instead of a last resort option, the review found the guns have been used as a compliance weapon.

 

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