A critical incident investigation has been launched after a police officer sustained an injury during a training exercise at Goulburn Police Academy on Tuesday, October 31.
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Police said that at about 1.30pm Tuesday, October 31, an officer attached to the Tactical Operations Regional Support Unit was struck by a flash bang, which is an explosive device producing a flash of light and sudden loud noise. It is designed to stun, distract or disperse people.
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Detectives established a crime scene. A spokesman said a critical incident team from the Hume Police District would now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident.
That investigation will be subject to an independent review.
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