CCC reports on review of WA Police misconduct investigation
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- 14 pages
Summary
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The Corruption and Crime Commission reviewed WA Police's handling of a complaint about an arrest for disorderly behaviour.
Report on oversight of a police investigation into an arrest for disorderly conduct, page 4
The Commission found the investigation inadequate, citing excessive delay, poor transparency and weaknesses in quality assurance.
Report on oversight of a police investigation into an arrest for disorderly conduct, page 14
The Commission accepted that the arrest was lawful but considered it and the subsequent assault charge oppressive in the circumstances.
Report on oversight of a police investigation into an arrest for disorderly conduct, page 5
The Commission made one recommendation to clarify timeframes for investigations and reviews, with a further review planned after 12 months.
Report on oversight of a police investigation into an arrest for disorderly conduct, page 14
In the body's own words
- Conclusion
The Commission considers the investigation inadequate.
Report on oversight of a police investigation into an arrest for disorderly conduct, page 14
- Opinion
The Commission considers the arrest, and the subsequent charge of Assault Public Officer, were oppressive in the circumstances.
Report on oversight of a police investigation into an arrest for disorderly conduct, page 13
Findings and recommendations
Allegations are not findings. A commission's finding or opinion of corrupt conduct or misconduct is not a finding that a person is guilty of a criminal offence, and the commissions say so in their reports.
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Report on oversight of a police investigation into an arrest for disorderly conduct
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