The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into concerns that a Police officer had potentially accessed the Police intelligence database and provided information to a family member, who is involved in the cultivation of cannabis. It was also alleged that the officer was indirectly receiving money from the sale of cannabis, and that his home had been used for cannabis production and related offending.
Police conducted a search warrant on the officer’s address and analysed phone data from the officer’s phone and others involved. Police also reviewed the officer’s use of the Police database and interviewed the officer.
The criminal investigation concluded there was insufficient evidence to show that the officer had committed any criminal offences. However, analysis of the officer’s phone data showed he had provided information to a family member and another associate about upcoming road policing activity so they could avoid it.
Police conducted an employment process which found the officer had breached the Police Code of Conduct and they were sanctioned.
The Authority is satisfied that Police conducted an appropriate investigation and employment process to consider the officer’s behaviour.
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