Arm all police officers with firearms
We call on the Government to ensure all police officers can carry firearms, not just authorised firearms officers.
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Arm all police officers with firearms
We call on the Government to ensure all police officers can carry firearms, not just authorised firearms officers.
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Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
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Make comprehensive autism training mandatory for police officers
We want the government to require the police to provide mandatory, comprehensive, accredited autism training for all police officers. This training should cover communication differences, sensory needs, de-escalation strategies and appropriate responses during incidents involving people with autism.
Require police to attend all welfare calls
I would like there to be a rule where police have to attend to people if they get a welfare call of someone vulnerable or in a bad mental state without judgement.
Fund provision of defensive equipment for paramedics due to attacks sustained
Fund the provision of defensive equipment like pepper spray or stab resistant clothing for paramedics.
Require gun sellers to verify firearms certificates with police before a sale
Create legislation that a gun exchange can only happen after a seller has verified the purchaser's firearm or shotgun certificate with police. This is a simple preventative measure that could help stop individuals with evil intentions purchasing guns with false documentation.