NSW Announces Security Review For Security Personal Protective Equipment.
NSW Announces Security Review – NSW Government has announced a review of personal protective equipment for security officers in the wake of an attack at Westfield Bondi Junction which killed 6, including security officer Fazaz Tahir, and wounded 8, including security officer Muhammad Taha.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has ruled out allowing security officers with stun guns or firearms but said the government would consider other measures. These might include batons or immobilising sprays. In an importantly development, security officers at Westfield are now wearing protective vests, a trend likely to grow.
“We don’t believe that more firearms in the community is a good decision,” Minns said. “But we’re looking at the current restrictions that are in place for equipment for security guards, and the resulting training that would be required if there was to be a policy change.”
NSW Announces Security Review
Security industry national peak body ASIAL has welcomed the independent review announced by NSW Premier Minns of current restrictions on the use of personal protective equipment for security officers.
“Every worker should feel safe in their workplace, security officers are no different,” said ASIAL’s president, John Gellel.
“As the peak body for security professionals, ASIAL looks forward to participating in the review to ensure that there is a thorough and measured approach that results in meaningful and long-lasting outcomes that strengthen protections for security officers.
“ASIAL has long called for security officers to be recognised for the important role they perform by including them within the definition of a frontline worker. This would afford greater protection of their role as frontline workers against serious threats and assault made against them in the course of carrying out their duties.”
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“NSW Announces Security Review.”
