A Memorandum of Understanding to reform the police discipline system in Queensland has been signed by representatives of the Crime and Corruption Commission, the Queensland Government, the State Opposition, the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Police Union and QLD Police Commissioned Officers Union of Employees.
Reforming the police discipline system has been a focus of the CCC. A trial of the new system has been operating since 1 November 2016. All stakeholders have now agreed to implement the new framework which will deliver a more efficient and consistent approach to managing police discipline matters.
A press conference will be held today to outline the key reforms to the police discipline system and to acknowledge the support from all stakeholders in developing the new system.
Press conference details:
Where: CCC Headquarters - Level 2, North Tower Green Square, 515 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley.
When: 12:00pm. Media are asked to arrive earlier (11.45am) to ensure appropriate time for signing-in procedures.
Who:
- CCC Chairperson Alan MacSporran QC
- Commissioner of Police Ian Stewart APM
- Assistant Commissioner Ethical Standards Command Clem O’Reagan APM
- General President and CEO of the Queensland Police Union Mr Ian Leavers
- Inspector Chris Hobbs QLD Police Commissioned Officers Union of Employees
- Minister for Police, Fire & Emergency Services and Minister for Corrective Services The Hon. Mark Ryan MP.
- Shadow Minister for Police, Fire & Emergency Services; Shadow Minister for Corrective Services Mr Tim Mander MP.
What: Discussion on reforms to the police discipline system
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