Queensland police commissioner looks to oust officers accused of racism and harassment

Comes after Katarina Carroll was last week confronted with dozens of cases that were dealt with via local management resolution'

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The Queensland police service (QPS) will re-examine discipline cases against officers accused of racism, sexism, bullying and harassment, after evidence of widespread problematic behaviour and inappropriate" light punishments at an inquiry.

At the inquiry into police responses to domestic violence last week, the QPS commissioner, Katarina Carroll, was confronted with dozens of examples of cases where officers engaged in acts of sexism, racism or misogyny.

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