A senior police officer’s employment has been formally terminated following an extensive Professional Standards investigation into internal complaints of sexual misconduct at a Christmas function with colleagues in Hobart in December 2023.

The officer, an inspector of police, was dismissed under section 30(1) of the Police Service Act 2003, which determines that a commissioned officer can be terminated if the Commissioner does not have confidence in their suitability to continue as a police officer.

Commissioner Donna Adams said that Tasmania Police was committed to delivering a policing service in line with our Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Support.

“The Tasmanian community has high expectations of its policing service, and we are entrusted with significant powers to perform our duties to keep people safe. The conduct of every police officer can impact on the community’s confidence in police to deliver this service,” she said.