Sergeant John Kerslake granted bail in Mackay Courthouse after computer hacking charge
A Mackay police officer accused of hacking into a restricted computer has appeared in court for the first time. Authorities will allege he used the computer without consent.
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A Mackay police officer appeared in court for the first time after he allegedly hacked into a restricted computer.
Police will allege Sergeant John Douglas Kerslake used the restricted computer without consent with intention to cause detriment, damage or gain.
He allegedly committed the offence between August 27 and August 30, 2020.
A police spokesman said the 50-year-old was stood down from official duties in order to “keep [their] commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability”.
“This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated,” the spokesman said.
Sergeant Kerslake was initially given a notice to appear and was granted bail in Mackay Magistrates Court on October 12.
He is expected to appear for a mention on November 9.
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