Top cop, union boss recalled to Qld DV inquiry after bombshell revelations
The Police Commissioner has been recalled to the inquiry into the way cops handle domestic and family violence after submissions were sensationally reopened.
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Commissioner Katarina Carroll has been recalled to give evidence at the Commission of Inquiry into Queensland Police Services to domestic and family violence.
Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers has also been asked to give evidence in the inquiry.
The new hearings come after the inquiry sensationally reopened submissions following evidence given by Ms Carroll.
Ms Carroll faced intense questioning of the service at the inquiry last month and denied a widespread cultural problem with police. But she agreed there were issues relating to sexism, misogyny and racism.
DFV inquiry Commissioner Judge Deborah Richards said it was “necessary” to re-open submissions after current and former members contacted the inquiry following evidence given by the state’s top cop.
“More than 550 submissions have now been received by the Commission, including more than 250 since the submission period re-opened,” a statement from the commission of inquiry said today.
Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor resigned a day after the DV inquiry heard he’d referred to a gynaecologist friend as a “vagina whisperer” during a formal speech at a leadership conference.
The inquiry also heard another senior officer, Chief Superintendent Ray Rohweder, called out “did she shut her legs on you”, after the emcee of a separate leadership conference joked about a “rough promotional process” while referring to a cut on his face.
Both Mr Taylor and Chief Supt Rohweder were dealt with at the time with “local managerial resolution”, which involved a discussion with a more senior officer about their behaviour.
Chief Supt Rohweder is on leave and the service has said Ms Carroll is seeking legal advice about the officer.
The Courier-Mail has also confirmed the inquiry has requested all disciplinary records of the executive leadership team.
The commission of inquiry will sit for public hearing on October 5-7, with Ms Carroll listed for October 5 and Mr Leavers listed for October 7.
The report from the inquiry is due to be completed by November 14.
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