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Politics
Marty Silk

Jailed Qld cops to face immediate sack

Police Minister Mark Ryan has introduced a bill that will allow the QPS to dismiss a jailed officer. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Convicted Queensland police officers sentenced to prison terms will be immediately sacked under proposed state laws.

Currently the Queensland Police Service must wait until all legal appeals and internal disciplinary proceedings are finalised before dismissing jailed officers.

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