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‘Reprehensible’ Facebook posts emerge as Qld police boss lauds ‘excellent’ domestic violence response

Posts on space for law enforcement officers belittle victims and imply Queensland police avoid responding to DV incidents

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2022

‘Shit area, shit house’: Queensland police officer allegedly told not to waste time investigating woman’s death, inquiry hears

Survey of 53 QPS officers revealed ‘prettier’ domestic violence victims more likely to receive attention from police, inquiry hears

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2022

Former detective tells inquiry Queensland police recruits are taught how to avoid making domestic violence orders

Queensland police say they are "DV fatigued" and fearful of scrutiny over their response to a large volume of domestic violence cases, leading to a culture of "taking shortcuts" to avoid making DV orders.

ABC News · Jul 27, 2022

First Nations woman turned away by Queensland police despite ‘clear’ domestic violence issues

Inquiry also told police take up to six hours to respond to calls from some Torres Strait islands

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2022

Indigenous DV victims turned away: inquiry

An inquiry has been told Indigenous domestic violence victims have been turned away or misidentified as the perpetrator by Queensland Police.

AAP · Jul 18, 2022

QPS officer faces court on drug charge

A police administration officer has faced Townsville Magistrates Court accused of attempting to possess a dangerous drug.

AAP · Jul 18, 2022

Queensland police response to domestic and family violence inquiry hears of ugly comments, crews avoiding call outs

Inquiry into domestic violence responses by Queensland police hears of "dehumanising" and "derogatory" comments about victims and female officers.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

Qld police culture probe at DV inquiry

Queensland police responses to domestic and family violence are the focus of an inquiry that has begun its public hearings in Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 10, 2022

‘Placate her anger’: investigation dismisses allegations of domestic violence against Queensland police officer

Exclusive: In latest revelations from submissions to inquiry into police culture, former officer says she was told to ‘calm down’ colleague’s wife who had made complaint against him

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022

‘Is this a real rape?’: female officers detail misogynistic culture within Queensland police

Exclusive: submissions by women to inquiry describe sexist comments and sexual harassment, affecting responses to domestic violence

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2022