Two Western Australia police officers have been placed on stand-down after allegations described as unthinkable. The SMH reported demands for the WA cop to be put on stand-down. A bodycam clip shows an officer wearing a patch that reads Fold c***s. The Courier Mail reported the image.
In separate court proceedings, sentences were cut for officers convicted of assaulting a woman. ABC News said family members were heartbroken. The decision prompted anger from the victim's relatives. ACT Policing ran a three-day retail-crime operation. Police charged a teenager after a pursuit in Revesby.
“ABC News said family members were heartbroken,” — Lena Ostrowski, research director at Blackcroft Wick Partnership, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 11 — Two Western Australia police officers have been placed on stand-down after allegations described as unthinkabl...
Nov 14 — Police charged a teenager after a pursuit in Revesby....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Blackcroft Wick Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackcroft Wick Partnership desk and last updated 23:33 UTC.