Weapon Guidelines
The Australian Police Force follows strict rules and guidelines when surrounding firearms. These guidelines are important to focus on safety, responsiblity and keeping excessive bodily harm to a minimum.
Firearms within Australia are only to be used as a last resort after all other non-lethal methods have been considered or proven ineffective. The following guidlines apply to any officer in which is armed with a firearm:
Guidelines
1a. Firearms should only be used when there is an immediate threat to life or serious injury. Officers must be able to justify the use of firearms as necessary and appropriate in each situation.
1b. A firearm should only be unholstered if the suspect is in a position where they are willing to injure another person with the
2a. Wherever possible, a verbal warning should be issued before unholstering a firearm, provided it is safe to do so without escalating the threat.
3a. Firearms should be used to incapacitate rather than to kill. Aim should be directed at the center mass to reduce the threat with minimal harm.
Training
Marksman trainings are the Australian Police Forces weapon and firearm safety certification. This certification is required for all officers Inspector and above. The training is optional for all officers under this rank.
The training is spilt up into 4 parts:
Standard Operating Test
Accuracy Test
Hostile Suspect Test (Non-lethal)
Hostile Suspect Test (Lethal)
Each officer must pass 3/4 parts to get the certification.
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