Officer charged - Central Metropolitan Region 4 October

A serving police officer has been charged following an investigation by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).

Following inquiries, LECC requested the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) review their brief of evidence in relation to an alleged incident on Wednesday 24 February 2021.

The ODPP provided advice to LECC, before a 24-year-old constable was issued with a future court attendance notice earlier today (Tuesday 4 October 2022).

The constable – attached to the Central Metropolitan Region – is due to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday 17 November 2022, for the offence of fabricate false evidence with intent to mislead judicial tribunal.

The officer's employment status is under review.

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