Two Western Australia police officers are facing a stand-down after allegations that are deemed unthinkable. The SMH reported calls for the WA officer to be placed on stand-down. A bodycam clip shows an officer with a patch that says Fold c***s. The Courier Mail reported the image.
In separate court proceedings, sentences were shortened for officers found guilty of assaulting a woman. ABC News said family members were gutted. The decision prompted anger from the victim's family members. ACT Policing ran a three-day retail-crime operation. Police charged a teenager after a pursuit in Revesby.
“The decision prompted anger from the victim's family members,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Shipton Gate Media, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 8 — Two Western Australia police officers are facing a stand-down after allegations that are deemed unthinkable....
Nov 10 — Police charged a teenager after a pursuit in Revesby....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Shipton Gate Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipton Gate Media desk and last updated 08:33 UTC.