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SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens Acknowledges Probe Into 1990s Firearm Discharge

He says the incident was properly reported to the internal investigations branch under the protocols in place at the time

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Overview

  • Stevens confirmed he was the subject of an internal investigation into a 34-year-old accidental firearm discharge during a 1990s Adelaide drug raid
  • He told FIVEaa radio the shot that entered a northern suburbs house caused no injuries and occurred while forcing entry on a heroin dealer
  • The commissioner said he filed the required report, a supervisor was present, and the matter was handled under then-current procedures
  • Stevens has denied media reports suggesting there was a second accidental discharge in the same period
  • He has led South Australia Police since 2015, is contracted until 2028, and previously gained national recognition for his pandemic leadership and family’s post-2023 fundraising