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I hold everyone in ACT Policing to high standards of professionalism and integrity, as do our officers, and this is in line with community expectations.
The comments of the officer during a Watch House intake in 2024 are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
It falls well below the standards expected of our officers and was dealt with swiftly after the incident occurred with the matter currently being investigated by AFP Professional Standards.
AFP Professional Standards is our robust performance management framework that operates alongside many strict external oversight bodies. Potential sanctions following an established outcome from AFP Professional Standards include formal counselling and demotion through to criminal charges.
The facts of this matter have not been fully explored and tested, and investigation of the matter remains ongoing.
Appropriate action has been taken to ensure the seriousness of the incident was understood while the investigation continues.