In late November 2008, Michael Strong, the Director of the Office of Police Integrity in Victoria was commissioned to report on violence by and against Victorian Police Officers. A little over 2 weeks later, Tyler was executed by 4 Victorian Police Officers. Michael Strong reports that Victorian Police resort to violence to solve issues far too readily; are inadequately trained to deal with volatile situations; and need more training in negotiation strategies before they are allowed the use of further weapons, including semi automatic weapons which have already been approved for use; and tasers which have not been.
The Report may be accessed from the Office of Police Integrity by clicking on to the aforementioned OPI name.