A recent NT Police constable recruit undergoing on-the-job training has been charged with weapons offences, after he was observed carrying an imitation Glock gun at the Darwin Police Station, NT Police said, which led to a raid of the officer’s home.
The 23-year-old probationary constable has been suspended with pay. He was seen by other officers carrying the fake gun on Wednesday morning, which police said they believe was 3D-printed.
“Police launched an investigation and searched the officer’s residence, seizing a second 3D printed imitation Glock handgun and a 3D printer,” police media director Mark Wilton said in a statement.
The probationary constable was arrested and has been charged with two counts of manufacturing and possessing a prohibited weapon.
He was bailed to appear in Darwin Local Court on October 27.
Police said the information was “provided in accordance with the NT Police Transparency Guidelines”, but did not provide the name of the officer.
This will be an interesting case to follow. Under NT laws, a replica pistol is covered under a firearm licence. Members of the NT Police Force are deemed as licensed under the NT Police Corporate licence. Not enough information provided under the press release, but that recruit may in fact have committed no offence.
The young guy is simply enthusiastic and brought something in for show and tell!
He should be promoted!
You simply could NOT make this up…
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Let’s hope he was not the officer that asked a young English holidaying couple to report the theft of their vehicle online!
You and l failed this young couple and Territorians that daily are affected by the actions of “ the untouchables!”
Why? Because we don’t stand as one and fight for better and that is why we must each lower our heads in shame-Labor and the CLP have always failed, One Nation is all talk and couldn’t justify coming to support Territorians prior to the last election! New blood. , A better backbone with energy to drive a better you and us as one!
I can’t wait for this mast head to mention the story that sits in the front page of the other newspaper!
I’m so pissed off- our whole system is a complete failure! I’m sure l could expect better from another country if my loved ones, so far from home were in need of lawful assistance!
So l got typing-
I’m so pissed off having read this article!
Fail fail fail- that’s our NT under Liar and her Labor mates!
I sent the following to Angus Taylor and to Liars FB!
Hello Angus- please read this article and the following which l have drafted and sent to the Chief Minister of the NT Country Liberal Party!
HOW MUCH MORE MUST TERRITORIANS AND INNOCENT VISITORS ENDURE BEFORE OUR LEADERSHIP ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY?
A young English couple came to Australia expecting an experience of a lifetime. Instead, according to the account I have received, their vehicle was stolen, trashed and reportedly on its way to Wadeye in the Northern Territory.
Their reported experience when seeking police assistance is deeply concerning. Darwin police allegedly directed them to report the theft online, while attempts to contact police at Wadeye reportedly went unanswered.
Let that sink in.
A couple who came here as visitors are now facing the loss of a vehicle reportedly worth $30,000–$40,000, have been left without transport, and are returning to England earlier than planned.
Is this the standard of public protection and service we expect in the Northern Territory? Is this the experience we want visitors to take home and tell others about Australia?
This is about far more than a stolen vehicle. It raises fundamental questions about responsiveness, communication between police stations, victim support and whether the systems intended to protect the public are working as they should.
And where is the accountability?
The CLP Government cannot simply point to police officers on the frontline and wash its hands of the broader responsibility. Government is responsible for ensuring that the police service has effective leadership, clear procedures, appropriate resources and a culture in which public safety and victims’ needs are treated seriously.
If this account is substantiated, the circumstances demand a proper explanation, a review of the response and corrective action wherever failures are identified.
I want to know who is taking responsibility, what action is being taken to locate the vehicle and investigate the theft, and what assistance is being offered to this couple.
CRIME VICTIMS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO FIGHT THE SYSTEM AS WELL AS DEAL WITH THE CRIME.
Our communities deserve better. Our visitors deserve better. And Territorians deserve leadership that treats lawlessness as a serious public responsibility, not merely another political problem to manage.
I am prepared to work with representatives of any political party who are serious about addressing crime and fixing failures in our justice system. But I will not remain silent when legitimate questions about public safety and accountability demand answers.
CHIEF MINISTER, LEADERSHIP MEANS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY. THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CRIME DESERVE ACTION, NOT EXCUSES.
You as a Chief Minister are a fraud!
You should be ashamed!
You keep well
Darren Nugent