A Western Australian coroner determined that the police lacked sufficient training in de-escalation tactics prior to fatally shooting JC, a 29-year-old Aboriginal woman, in Geraldton in 2019. Her death was deemed preventable, emphasizing the need for improved relations between WA Police and Aboriginal communities. The coroner’s recommendations included the establishment of a dedicated branch for this purpose and the implementation of region-specific cultural awareness training. The incident, which occurred shortly after police were called for assistance, raised serious concerns about police response times and decision-making processes.
A Western Australian coroner found that the police were not sufficiently trained and failed to de-escalate the situation before fatally shooting 29-year-old JC.
The coroner's recommendations include establishing a branch to improve relations between WA Police and Aboriginal people, along with regional cultural awareness training.
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