Police officer suspended Northern Region

A 48-year-old male Acting Senior Sergeant from the Northern Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Police say.

The officer has been issued a Notice to Appear for five counts of common assault by the Internal Investigation Group, Ethical Standards Command.

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 that 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
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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