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Soldier's death prompts recommendation to change NZDF medical kits

Soldier’s death prompts recommendation to change NZDF medical kits

A coroner has recommended that defibrillators be included in all Defense Force medical kits after a member of the Special Operations Squad died during a training exercise off the Coromandel Peninsula. A review of the types of life jackets used by NZDF personnel has also been requested by the coroner. Sergeant Wayne Taylor, 42, died …

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Victoria Police slammed for 'inadequate' oversight of members' health, after officer fatally shot man

Victoria Police slammed for ‘inadequate’ oversight of members’ health, after officer fatally shot man

A coroner has criticized Victoria Police for delaying a ban on solo police patrols, suggesting it could have prevented the death of a man shot by a senior constable. Key points: Coroner says Vlado Micetic’s death could have been avoided if Victoria Police had banned solo patrols sooner Mr Micetic’s family lawyer said ‘Victoria Police …

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