A male constable from Northern Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer was subject to an investigation in relation to allegations of possessing child exploitation material pursuant to the Criminal Code.
He was subsequently charged with one count each of possess child exploitation material and contravening order about device information. He will apear at Cairns Magistrates Court on November 30.
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.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found here – https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at – https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/feedback
