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A 47-year-old male senior constable from Southern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties.

The officer is the subject of an investigation regarding unauthorised access to QPS information and inappropriate comments and remarks.

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.

https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2019/09/16/police-officer-stood-down-south-eastern-region-13/

Joe Marsden on Sep 16, 2019 @ 10:37am

A 55-year-old male sergeant from the South Eastern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties.

The officer is subject of an investigation into allegations of having an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable person.

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.

https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/futuretense/the-creeping-militarisation-of-our-police/11481368?fbclid=IwAR0KbWstaIChHzEpCZk0spMrXBhulqgyg_08XDbUvfoDuZhn5ERNkCvFIqY

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Police officers in many western countries now dress like paramilitaries.

Special police units are being trained and organised along military lines and issued with military-grade weapons.

In the US, that even means grenade launchers and tank-like vehicles for the local constabulary.

Is this creeping “militarisation” justified and what are the future implications for the effectiveness of policing in democratic societies?

Guests

Jeremiah Mosteller – Police Liaison, Criminal Justice Reform, Charles Koch Institute

John Sutton – lawyer and a former commissioned officer, Australian Defence Force

Dr Terry Goldsworthy – Associate Professor in Criminology, Bond University

Patrick Quill – Chief of Police, Combes Police, Texas

Duration: 29min 5sec

Broadcast: Sun 15 Sep 2019, 10:30am

https://www.9news.com.au/national/wa-police-officer-christina-johnston-alleged-corruption-court-case-crime-news-australia/890e27bf-3748-41b5-93e0-92fc2c460d66

By Darius Winterfield • Reporter

9:36pm Sep 13, 2019

A WA police officer accused of corruption says she will "vigorously defend" the charge after facing court today.

Senior sergeant Christina Johnston attended Perth Magistrate's Court today charged with one count of a police officer acting corruptly.

The 42-year-old gave a brief statement as she left court, saying "I entered a plea of not guilty, and I look forward to vigorously defending this matter in court.

A WA police officer accused of corruption says she will "vigorously defend" the charge after facing court today. (9News)

"I'm a proud police officer, I've given 21 years of service to the community of Western Australia and I would never do anything to tarnish the reputation of WA police."

The exact circumstances of the charge are unclear, but 9News understands the allegation relates to police office supplies.

9News has been told the business unit Christina Johnston was in charge of needed to cut back on costs.

Senior sergeant Christina Johnston was at Perth Magistrate's Court charged with one count of a police officer acting corruptly. (9News)

It's understood she sought a contract on plastic cups from a relative.

The corruption element of the case at this stage is unclear.

More will be revealed when the 42-year-old is back in court in November.

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The creeping militarisation of our police

Senior WA policewoman accused of corruption pledges to 'vigorously defend' charges