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News by KATE KYRIACOU, THOMAS CHAMBERLIN 3rd May 2021 6:07 AM Premium Content   The family of murdered police officer Brett Forte say they want a "fully independent" investigation into claims of bullying and poor behaviour towards his grieving wife and police partner, claiming the Ethical Standards Command has treated them "appallingly". Senior Constable Susie Forte and Senior Constable Cath Nielsen made explosive claims during the inquest into Sen Const Brett Forte's murder, alleging some officers told the grieving widow sh...

The family of a murdered policeman says the cops tasked to investigate claims of bad behaviour within the force are part of the problem.

Commissioner Katarina Carroll has revealed an investigation is under way into allegations the widow of Senior Constable Brett Forte was blamed for his death and his police partner was bullied and threatened with complaints, saying the claims are of "great concern". Breaking her silence on the matter, Ms Carroll said any allegations of bullying would be taken "extremely seriously". Senior Constable Brett Forte died at the hands of paranoid gunman Ricky Maddison. Picture: Facebook His partner Sen Const Cath Nielsen was awarded a bravery award for her actions, after she pulled her colleague...

Crime by Thomas Chamberlin, Kate Kyriacou 23rd Apr 2021 4:52 PM Premium Content Subscriber only Harrowing footage has shown the moment paranoid gunman Ricky Maddison ambushed police officers with an automatic rifle near Toowoomba, killing Senior Constable Brett Forte. The dramatic footage released shows the moment Maddison jumps from his car holding the gun, after leading police on a low-speed pursuit, which began in Toowoomba but ended on a dirt road in farmland 26 minutes away. The footage was released by state coroner Terry...

Crime by Kate Kyriacou Premium Content   The police partner of slain officer Senior Constable Brett Forte has become emotional as she described him as a "very ethical" man who knew the law "inside and out". Senior Constable Cath Nielsen is today giving evidence at the inquest into her former partner's murder after she survived the shooting that killed him. Sen Const Forte was killed on May 29, 2017, by known criminal Ricky Maddison, following a low-speed pursuit at Seventeen Mile in the Lockyer Valley. Senior Constable Brett Forte died on May 29, 20...