The Queensland Police Service has acknowledged that its entire stock of Glock service pistols, numbering about 15,000, may be prone to firing multiple rounds unintentionally. Deputy Commissioner Chris Stream said the potentially faulty weapons will remain in use while they undergo testing. "The ones that aren't tested will continue to be used," he told reporters.
Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie said the findings were concerning. "We are now demanding answers of the Queensland Police Service," he said. Deputy Commissioner Stream assured the public that community safety would not be compromised. He said weapons that fail further testing will be replaced with Glocks that have passed. "Yes, there is that possibility. It would only come into effect if the weapon was drawn in a lethal use-of-force situation. It doesn't diminish the wider community safety," he said, referring to the risk of multiple discharges.
The Queensland Police Service has used Glock pistols since 1999 and continues to purchase new batches, with the latest received in 2025. Deputy Commissioner Stream said new testing had revealed the issue but could not explain why it had not been detected earlier. Officers have received instructional videos about the problem. The number of affected weapons and replacement costs are not yet known, but Mr Stream said cost was not a factor in maintaining safety. No operational incidents linked to the fault have been recorded. Queensland Police are working with suppliers to identify defects.