Officer charged, contravention of DVO

The Queensland Police Service has charged a male police officer from Brisbane region with five counts of contravening a Domestic Violence Order.

The 39-year-old Sergeant is due to appear in Sandgate Magistrates Court on June 26.

The officer has been suspended from duty with the Queensland Police Service.

In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.

This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.

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