Queensland police commissioner vows to do more to protect whistleblowers after inquiry revelations

Officers who made complaints say internal witness support unit is understaffed and overwhelmed

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Queensland's police commissioner has vowed to do more to protect whistleblowers, after an inquiry revealed that officers who expose sexual abuse, misogyny and racism in the service often face reprisals from their colleagues.

Police who made complaints against their colleagues have told Guardian Australia that the internal witness support unit - established to support whistleblowers who report breaches of discipline, misconduct or corrupt conduct - is understaffed and overwhelmed.

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