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Senior NSW police officer found to have committed ‘serious misconduct’ following car crash after work drinks

Senior NSW police officer found to have committed ‘serious misconduct’ following car crash after work drinks



Law Enforcement Conduct Commission makes two findings of serious misconduct including for allegedly leaving crash scene in NorthConnex ‘to avoid being breath-tested’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales police watchdog has made two findings of “serious misconduct” against a high-ranking detective who crashed a work car while allegedly drunk in the NorthConnex tunnel in May 2023.The police officer, whose identity is secret due to a 40-year court order, pleaded not guilty in December to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and high-range drink-driving, nearly seven months after the incident happened last May. Continue reading…



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Author : Jordyn Beazley

Publish date : 2024-07-18 03:45:03

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