‘If they don’t comply, they die’: family of fatal NSW police shootings call for independent inquiry

Exclusive: Premier says such an inquiry into use of force against vulnerable people isn’t necessary, despite four fatalities in as many months

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The families of vulnerable people fatally shot by New South Wales police have united to call for an independent inquiry into the way officers use force when responding to mental health emergencies.

Their call has been backed by an ex-coroner and leading lawyers after four fatal police interactions in as many months.

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