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Taken from 9 News.


'Naked romp officers' stood down
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
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Five Queensland police officers allegedly involved in naked romps through Brisbane on Sunday have been stood down.

Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson said on Wednesday it was "probable" the officers would be disciplined, but it was also "possible" they could face charges.

The charges could include wilful exposure, public nuisance or the criminal charge of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Mr Atkinson told ABC radio.

The Ethical Standards Command will investigate reports of the highly-trained Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) officers allegedly running naked around a police vehicle while stopped at several sets of traffic lights in Brisbane during a buck's party, which had also involved a river cruise with strippers.

The latest scandal for the Queensland police came to light after a member of the public reported an incident of naked men running around a small bus at traffic lights.

A number plate check revealed it was a police vehicle, apparently authorised for use by a police sergeant.

A sergeant from the Metropolitan North district, an acting sergeant from Operational Support Command and three senior constables from Operational Support Command will work in Brisbane-based non-operational roles outside the command while the investigation is finalised.

Mr Atkinson said the investigation was likely to take at least a few weeks.

He said he did not believe the incidents were symptomatic of a wider problem in the police service.

"We have a problem now, we will fix the problem," he said.

"It doesn't represent the whole organisation, it's a small group of people doing the wrong thing."

The state's Crime and Misconduct Commission has been advised and will overview the investigation.

The officers have the backing of the Queensland Police Union, which says the naked romps are not a sackable offence.

Deputy Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg said while the officers' behaviour was "absolutely unacceptable", disciplinary action should be left to their superior officers.

"They certainly didn't lead by example," Mr Springborg said.

He said they had shamed the reputation of the police service.

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact the Ethical Standards Command on 3364 4054.

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"It doesn't represent the whole organisation, it's a small group of people doing the wrong thing." -------> Yes they did ... zzzzzzzzz


"They certainly didn't lead by example," Mr Springborg said." ----> DUUUHHHH !!!

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"It doesn't represent the whole organisation, it's a small group of people doing the wrong thing"

I wish they thought that way when they pull us over for doing SFA.

[seul_avec]

hell yeah .... using a police car ... its within the context of the police force so YES it represents the WHOLE DAMN organisation ... 1 guy gets pulled over in a Skyline, WRX etc ... all of us gets fked .... dumb thing for them to say ...