Constables Doug Larche, Fabrice Gevaudan and Dave Ross were killed, while constables Eric Dubois and Darlene Goguen were injured when gunman Justin Bourque went hunting police officers in a Moncton neighbourhood.

The RCMP is accused of failing to provide its members with enough information, instruction, equipment and training to adequately handle the rampage.

Paulson took the stand at the force's Labour Code trial in Moncton, N.B., and said he worried the weapons could create tension between the public and officers.

Paulson declined comment as he entered the court.

Const. Martine Benoit couldn't recall anyone being in charge as confused officers scrambled to respond to the June 2014 Moncton massacre.