'Inhumane': Mick's disgust at cops' justification over the tasering of his 95yo mum

The investigation has found the weapons, which are now carried by officers in every state and territory, are being used in situations they were never intended for.At the front of Mick's mind is whether NSW police officers are being properly trained about when it's appropriate to use a taser."She couldn't have been a threat to anyone if she wanted to … 95 years old, 43 kilograms, on a walking frame," he said."I've pondered in the last three years, why aren't tasers banned from aged care facilities?It was May 2023 when Senior Constable Kristian White and his colleague arrived at an aged care facility in Cooma in the NSW Snowy Mountains to search for Clare Nowland, who was holding a steak knife against her walker.When police found her inside a room, White drew his taser Police policies at the time of his mum's death already stated that elderly people should not be tasered except in exceptional circumstances.White was up to date with his training, having only completed it a few months before he killed Ms Nowland