North Qld policeman charged, suspended over alleged possession of child abuse material
A North Queensland police officer has been suspended after being charged with possessing child exploitation material.
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A North Queensland police officer has been suspended after being charged with possessing child exploitation material.
In a statement, Queensland Police confirmed the 27-year-old male constable from the Northern Region is expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on February 18.
It will be alleged the material was obtained while the officer was off duty.
The member has been charged with one count of use carriage service to access child abuse material.
“In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when a member of the Service faces serious allegations of misconduct,” QPS said in a statement.
“This does not mean that the allegations against the member have been substantiated.”
Originally published as North Qld policeman charged, suspended over alleged possession of child abuse material
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