An inspector with Tasmania Police has been dismissed from the force after an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at a Christmas function in Hobart in December last year.
The officer’s termination follows an “extensive professional standards investigation” into internal complaints launched earlier this year.
Police Commissioner Donna Adams had lost confidence in the officer and her suitability to continue in the role.
“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,” Adams said.
“The conduct of every police officer can impact on the community’s confidence in police to deliver this service.”
The officer was placed on leave following the incident and was dismissed under section 30(1) of the Police Service Act 2003.
