Queensland police officers face fallout after engaging with offensive social media posts

Exclusive: Acting inspector removed from role after ethical standards command investigation into high-ranking officers' social media use

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A Queensland police officer has lost an acting inspector position while others have received formal guidance" after they engaged with lewd and offensive social media posts.

An investigation by Guardian Australia revealed high-ranking members of the Queensland police service (QPS) publicly shared and commented on vulgar social media posts over several years, including one about a sexual assault and others about pornography, masturbation and dildos.

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