On Saturday 13 July 2019 a 22 year old man was arrested at Morphett Vale for disorderly behaviour and assault police matters. At the time, there was vision provided to the media of the arrest.
A review of the arresting police officer's actions in this matter was undertaken; and as a result, there will be no further action taken against that officer.
As the original arrest proceedings are still before the courts – there is no further comment regarding this particular matter.
Commissioner Grant Stevens said, "Police officers regularly confront dangerous and often violent situations and they take their obligation to protect the community seriously".
"My officers should not tolerate being assaulted and I expect them to take reasonable action to protect themselves so they can go home unharmed to their families. I fully support the professional way they deal with those in the community who think it's ok to threaten or assault police".
