The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into a complaint which alleged an officer had behaved inappropriately towards a woman.
While a search warrant was being executed, an officer spoke with a female relative of the person Police were investigating. The officer made suggestive remarks, and subsequently sent sexual and flirtatious messages to the woman. She later told Police she felt she had to engage, as she was concerned about what would happen to her relative if she did not.
During the Police investigation, three further complaints were made, alleging the officer had made sexually motivated advances towards junior Police employees or officers.
Police concluded that the officer had acted unprofessionally, and had breached policy and the Police Code of Conduct. However, the officer resigned before any formal employment sanction could be taken.
The Authority is satisfied that the Police investigation was thorough and came to appropriate conclusions.
IPCA: 21-10153