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Kinetic impact projectiles
In relation to kinetic impact projectiles that are in use by police: What are the make and model of any of the following used by police —
(a) rubber bullets, also known as baton rounds or flash ball rounds;
(b) plastic-metal composite bullets, also known as plastic or rubber bullets;
(c) scattershot, also known as multi-projectile rounds or rubber pellet rounds;
(d) attenuated energy projectile, also known as AEP;
(e) flexible baton rounds, also known as bean bag rounds;
(f) sponge rounds, also known as foam-tipped plastic bullets or sponge grenades;
(g) pellet rounds, also known as birdshot or buckshot;
(h) pepper-spray projectiles, also known as pepper balls or FN 303; and
(i) kinetic impact weapons launchers.
Due to operational and community safety considerations, Victoria Police is unable to release the requested information.
Hon Anthony Carbines MP
Minister for Police
Minister for Crime Prevention
Minister for Racing
30 December 2023
9 February 2024