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6 dead, including 2 police, in Queensland shooting. How dangerous is policing in Australia?

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Abstract

On Monday night, two police officers, Constable Rachel McCrow, 29, and Constable Matthew Arnold, 26, were shot and killed, and two other officers were injured, after being ambushed by offenders at a remote property in Wieambilla, in Queensland’s Western Downs. A civilian was also shot and killed. Specialist police then arrived at the scene, where they shot and killed three suspects, two men and a woman.

Such events are relatively rare in Australia, and shock us when they occur. So how dangerous is policing in Australia?
Original languageEnglish
JournalThe Conversation
Publication statusPublished - 13 Dec 2022

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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