Chris Cahill: Police Association Chief Executive on police using force more often and facing increasing levels of violence

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Police are using force 9 percent more often and are facing increasing levels of violence.

The Annual Tactical Options Report provides an overview of what officers face and the tactics they use.

Nearly 1 in 10 events where force is used involves a gang member. The report reveals gang members are 25 percent more likely to be armed with a firearm than any other offender.

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