The Police Minister, Rob Johnson, has admitted that he found out about an incident involving the serious misuse of tasers by police in May. Kevin Spratt was shot with a taser 13 times by two officers at the East Perth Watch House in August 2008. ... [LINK]
One might be forgiven for concluding that the cover-up extends pretty high up the chain of command. How high?
The Premier Colin Barnett has told the Police Commissioner he is disappointed that he was not alerted about the incident. Mr Barnett says he made it clear that he should have been told about the incident before it was made public on Monday.
Apparently high, but not high enough.
Cue the rolling of heads.
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