Police Officer Charged in Central Region 26 March, QLD

A 50-year-old male police officer from the Central Region has been charged with child sex offences.

The former senior sergeant has been charged with one count of possessing child exploitation material, and three counts of using a carriage service to access child exploitation material, which relate to alleged incidents that occurred whilst off-duty.

He is due to reappear at Mackay Magistrates Court on June 19.

He was suspended from the Queensland Police Service, and subsequently resigned.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.

If there’s an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.

There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.

For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.

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