Police officer chargedin Brisbane Region

A 47-year-old male senior constable from Brisbane Region has been charged following allegations of drink driving.

The male senior constable returned an alleged Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.099 per cent.

The officer has been stood down from duty with the Queensland Police Service and is expected to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court on January 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.

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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