Two officers in Western commands are facing multiple charges each, including hindering an investigation and perverting the court of justice, following an investigation into police misconduct.
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The charges come after a a 56-year-old sergeant attached to the Western Region was arrested at Forbes last Thursday.
A 35-year-old male senior constable and a 40-year-old female senior constable, face three charges each.
The joint investigation was initiated in 2018 by Central West Police District and Professional Standards Command following reports of misconduct.
The two officers were charged with misconduct, hindering an investigation into a serious offence and acting with the intention to pervert the court of justice.
They will face court in Parkes on August 3 and both remain suspended with pay.
Investigations are ongoing.
Max Stainkamph
Max joined the CWD in September 2017, leaving the big smoke of Melbourne to come to Orange, where he stayed until 2020.
Max joined the CWD in September 2017, leaving the big smoke of Melbourne to come to Orange, where he stayed until 2020.
