Concerns over the mental health protections for police officers using firearms
Concerns over the mental health protections for police officers using firearms
20 August 2025
Armed officers shot and injured a man and killed a woman in Bryndwr on Wednesday night after she threatened them with a hunting knife.
The Council of Licensed Firearm Owners says there are very strict regulations for gun owners showing signs of anxiety or depression.
Spokesperson Hugh Deveraux-Mack says Police aren't given the same treatment - because they aren't licensed.
He says there is no requirement for their GP to raise concerns because it would breach medical privacy.
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