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Police officer charged, Southern Region
A 46-year-old Senior Constable from the Southern Region has today been arrested by officers from the Ethical Standards Command and charged with two counts of unlawful stalking. The officer is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday April 16.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct. This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm
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Magistrate Sue Ganasan described Ms Muranga s actions as indulgent and careless
In sentencing, Magistrate Ganasan noted Ms Muranga had been demonised
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Subscriber only A 46-year-old Senior Constable from Queensland s Southern Region has been arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful stalking. The police officer was charged by officers from the Ethical Standards Command on Thursday and was due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday. Queensland Police issued a statement that revealed they would continue to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct, the statement read.
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