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Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on the findings of the inquiry into the treatment inequities depending on race, sexuality, gender, mental health

Published: Aug. 21, 2024, 8:14 p.m.

Police say gaps in how they treat people are often explained by things outside of their control. \xa0

They commissioned a three-year inquiry which has revealed ongoing inequities in treatment of people based on their race, sexuality, gender, and mental health. \xa0

It's offered 40 recommendations.\xa0

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told Mike Hosking it found there's different outcomes for people they deal with, depending on their background. \xa0

He says the report also finds many of the gaps are explained by things upstream of Police, like drug, alcohol, and mental health issues.\xa0

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