A Crime and Misconduct Commission officer has been charged with an alleged contravention of secrecy under the Crime and Misconduct Act 2001.
The officer, who was suspended from duty on 7 September, has today been served with a Notice to Appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 4 October 2012.
The charge relates to the alleged unauthorised release of information contained in a confidential CMC research report prepared for law enforcement agencies only.
The alleged offence did not impact on any operational considerations, including investigations undertaken by the CMC or any other agency.
The officer was not involved in the handling of complaints or investigations at the CMC.
The CMC has released this information as a matter of transparency. No further comment will be made at this time.
