Revocation of stand downin Brisbane Region 29 April

A 49-year-old sergeant from the Brisbane Region who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service will now return to operational duties.

The officer was stood down on June 21, 2016 in relation to ‘Misconduct in relation to public office’ under the Criminal Code. The criminal charge has now been withdrawn and the matter will continue to be progressed as a disciplinary issue.

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.

Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: 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://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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