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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Eden Gillespie

Queensland police officers face fallout after engaging with offensive social media posts

The Queensland Police emblem
A number of officers have received ‘formal guidance’ on their personal use of social media, a Queensland police spokesperson says. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

A Queensland police officer has lost an acting inspector position while others have received “formal guidance” after they engaged with lewd and offensive social media posts.

An investigation by Guardian Australia revealed high-ranking members of the Queensland police service (QPS) publicly shared and commented on vulgar social media posts over several years, including one about a sexual assault and others about pornography, masturbation and dildos.

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