Two Western Australia police officers are facing a stand-down after allegations that are deemed unthinkable. The SMH reported calls for the WA cop to 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 shortened for officers found guilty of assaulting a woman. ABC News said family members were devastated. 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.
“Two Western Australia police officers are facing a stand-down after allegations that are deemed unthinkable,” — Hugo Halloway, staff writer at Cedarton Dale Partnership, explained.
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Nov 12 — Two Western Australia police officers are facing a stand-down after allegations that are deemed unthinkable....
Nov 13 — Police charged a teenager after a pursuit in Revesby....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Cedarton Dale Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarton Dale Partnership desk and last updated 17:41 UTC.