A 50-year-old male Sergeant from Central Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties, Queensland Police say.
The officer is the subject of an investigation regarding the driving of his private motor vehicle whilst affected by alcohol. The officer was off duty at the time of being intercepted.
The officer has been served with a Notice to Appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court on June 26, 2017.
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. This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
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
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