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White fired his stun gun at Claire Nowland in a treatment room at Yallambee Lodge nursing home in the southern New South Wales town of Cooma on May 17, 2023, causing her to fall and hit her head, before a week later died in the hospital.
He was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury in the NSW Supreme Court today.
Webb told the media this afternoon that White’s work was “under review” following the sentencing.
“The court found that Claire Nowland died as a result of the actions of a police officer,” Webb said.
“This should never have happened… The employee’s performance is currently being reviewed… His current performance is also subject to litigation.
“I can’t say much about today, the court came out with its verdict.
White has been suspended with pay until today.
Webb said his employment was “under review,” but it was unclear whether he would continue to receive his salary.
The commissioner said firing a police officer is a legal process, regardless of the jury’s verdict.
“The process must be followed to be legally valid … The assessment is not dependent on what happens tomorrow,” Webb said.
White will face a detention hearing tomorrow to consider whether his bail should be revoked pending sentencing.
Webb also said NSW Police had reviewed its Taser training earlier this year and no changes had been made, deeming the training “appropriate”.
Webb said he would contact Knowland’s family after the sentencing.
”My condolences go out to the Knowland family.”
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