Police watchdog finds ‘serious misconduct’ after senior officer’s drink driving – report

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In a new report conducted by a New South Wales law enforcement watchdog, a senior NSW police officer allegedly engaged in two counts of “serious misconduct” when they crashed an unmarked police car while intoxicated in Sydney’s NorthConnex tunnel in May 2023. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) found that the officer, known as Officer AB, was treated leniently by senior officials after the incident, leading to a loss of confidence in the integrity of the NSW Police Force. A second case of misconduct involved Officer AB being dishonest in an insurance claim form. Chief Commissioner Peter Johnson SC emphasized the importance of equitable treatment for all police officers and the potential consequences of favoritism within the force.

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