A 53-year-old male Sergeant from Far North Region has been served with a Notice to Appear for a common assault offence.
The officer has been suspended from duty with the Queensland Police Service and is expected to appear at Cairns Magistrates Court on March 6.
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