First Constable charged

A first constable from Western Region has been charged following a Professional Standards internal investigation.

The 28-year-old has been charged with one count each of transmit material using a carriage service - the material being child abuse material – and use a carriage service in a way that a reasonable person would regard as being, in all the circumstances offensive.

It is alleged the incident occurred in January 2025 while the member was off duty.

He was charged on Monday 19 October and summonsed to appear before court at a later date.

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