The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into a notification alleging that an officer punched their adult stepson, pushed him to the ground and choked him in a dispute over the use of noisy gardening equipment.
Police were called to the incident, and the officer was arrested and charged with assaulting a family member.
Before the matter went to Court, the stepson made an additional statement to Police advising that he did not want the matter to be prosecuted. The officer completed diversion, which included attending a restorative justice conference with his stepson.
Police further addressed the actions of the officer through an employment process.
The Authority is satisfied with the investigation and agrees with the outcome.
IPCA: 24-21733