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Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report into a vehicle stop carried out in Hastings on 21 July 2018.
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The IPCA found that it was reasonable and appropriate for an officer to arm himself with a pistol and conduct a ‘high risk vehicle stop’, as the officer believed the vehicle being stopped matched the description of a car that had recently been stolen along with 10 firearms.?
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The IPCA also found that the vehicle stop and subsequent search of the vehicle were lawful.
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While the man involved in the vehicle stop alleged that the officer had pointed a gun at him during the vehicle stop, the IPCA determined that the officer held the pistol pointing towards the ground during the incident.?
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Eastern District Commander, Superintendent Tania Kura, agrees that the officer’s actions were appropriate and reasonable given the circumstances.?
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“I’d like to acknowledge the officer and his colleagues for their work that night.”
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“While on his way to another job, the officer observed a vehicle that closely matched the description of a car that had been stolen along with 10 firearms.”?
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“As noted by the IPCA, the officer reasonably formed the belief that an incident involving the driver of the vehicle could be life-threatening, given the potential presence of a number of firearms.”
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“The officer astutely assessed the potential risks involved in stopping the vehicle and took the appropriate steps to protect himself and others from potentially serious harm.”
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Issued by Police Media Centre.