That a critical evaluation be undertaken as to the merits of a firearm being the only effective weapon to counter an attack by an assailant using an edged weapon. While I am satisfied that such a response was appropriate in this case, I am concerned that there appears to be a universally held belief among operational members, that all edged weapons should be treated equally and that in defence from attack, it is necessary to shoot until the threat is neutralised, regardless of the circumstances and in all probability, having the effect of killing the assailant. As the inquest finding will be referred to the Ministerial Task Force on Police Shootings, it is requested that they ensure the identification of an appropriate independent investigator to make such evaluation, in conjunction with the Victoria Police Policy Unit or its nominee