An internal inquiry into a complaint arising from an incident at Davenport near Port Augusta in November 2024 is almost complete.
The complaint related to two allegations that police used excessive force and one allegation about the use of unprofessional language.
As part of the inquiry, the Body Worn footage of all officers present at the incident was reviewed in its entirety in order to assess the full set of circumstances, in context.
The police officer captured in public footage of the incident was also interviewed in relation to their actions. The officer has since resigned from SAPOL to pursue alternative employment, however that decision was unrelated to the incident or this inquiry.
Subsequently, the two allegations of excessive force were not substantiated, however the allegation about the use of unprofessional language was substantiated. Had the police officer involved not resigned from SAPOL, it is likely they would have been subject to management resolution under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.
This inquiry is being overseen by the Office of Public Integrity.
As this incident is the subject of a complaint, the Police Complaints and Discipline Act would ordinarily prohibit the disclosure or publication of information in connection with it.
However, the Police Commissioner has determined to authorise both the disclosure and publication of the above information in relation to this complaint as it is in the public interest to do so.
