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Police officer investigated for making an inappropriate, sexualised comment about a female member of staff

17 May 2021


The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into a notification from Police where it was alleged that a Police officer made an inappropriate, sexualised comment about a female member of staff. The Police investigation determined that the officer's actions breached the Police Code of Conduct. Subsequently, the officer received an employment sanction from Police.

The Authority is satisfied with how the Police conducted the investigation and the outcomes they reached.

IPCA: 20-4094

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