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Families Sue Police Over Wieambilla Shootings
5 Dec
Summary
- Two constables' families allege police negligence in wrongful deaths.
- Legal action seeks damages for psychological injuries from the attack.
- Families aim to drive policy changes to protect future officers.
Families of two police officers, Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold, who died in the Wieambilla shootings, have initiated legal proceedings. They are suing both NSW and Queensland Police services, alleging negligence that led to the officers' deaths and resulting psychological trauma for the families. The families seek accountability and damages, emphasizing their ongoing suffering.
The lawsuit comes nearly three years after the December 2022 attack, where the constables were killed while conducting a welfare check. The families contend that crucial evidence was overlooked during the inquest, which concluded the incident was unpredictable. They believe had information, including threats from the perpetrators, been shared, a different outcome might have been possible.
Beyond seeking compensation, the families aim to drive systemic changes within police forces. Their legal action is intended to improve training, policies, and procedures to better protect officers in the future. They also hope to prevent other families from enduring the profound pain and loss they continue to experience.
