Tasmania Police has launched an investigation into the entire career of former officer Dale Cook, who faces a charge of allegedly accessing child exploitation material.
Acting Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said the investigation is examining whether Cook “used his position” as a police officer to commit child sexual abuse crimes or any other criminal offences.
“The investigation has independent oversight by the Integrity Commission and is being run concurrently with the criminal case he is currently facing charges over,” Acting Commissioner Higgins said.
“We strongly encourage anyone with information to come forward, as every piece of information, no matter how small, can be key to the outcome of an investigation.”
Higgins said investigators want to hear from anyone with information by May 5, but say information received after this date will still be examined.
“The specialist investigation team recognises the need to offer choice and confidentiality to anyone wanting to provide information,” Higgins said.
“An important part of the investigation is also receiving any relevant information from people who have previously been in the workplace with Dale Cook and our staff are being contacted to facilitate this.”
Information can be shared with investigators through several methods outlined on the Tasmania Police website.
