A 56-year-old male police officer from the Northern Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service.
The male sergeant is subject to allegations of dangerous operation of a vehicle whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, driving whilst under the influence of liquor and disobeying the speed limit.
It will be alleged a blood specimen was taken, with subsequent analysis detecting a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.199%.
The officer has been issued with a notice to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on 22 August 2023.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when a member of the Service faces serious allegations of misconduct.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-04/QPS%20Integrity%20Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm
