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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
I am not sure this is really going to make people feel safe. I don’t. Wouldn’t more training around de-escalation and less guns have better long term outcomes for the community?
we had a recent fatal shooting in a suburb close to me.
can Sane get involved in policy on these issues?
@tyme @moderator @RachSANECEO
In response to: General community wellbeing
AppleblossomSenior Contributor
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-26/northland-shopping-centre-machete-brawl-melbourne/105334876
this seems reasonable.
I do believe in the importance of good law and order. Even Peels approach to policing emphasises appropriate levels of force.
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JlolSenior Contributor
Concerning mental health, unless the person is indeed doing something or threatening to do something illegal, than police should not be involved. Full stop.
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