NSW top cop should have declared link to supplier of gin bought with taxpayer funds, police watchdog finds

Karen Webb admonished but cleared of serious misconduct over purchase of Commissioner's Gin' after investigation

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An investigation into claims the New South Wales police chief bought alcohol with taxpayer funds has cleared her of serious misconduct, but warned she should have disclosed her association with the supplier.

Karen Webb had been under investigation by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission after it received an anonymous complaint that she failed to declare a conflict of interest over the purchase of bottles of gin.

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