“I’m not saying any racist behaviour is acceptable but let’s look deeper into what has happened … most police are damaged, if not by three to five years, they will be,” Leavers told the inquiry.racism and sexual assaults by Queensland police officers“I don’t think that’s the intent of this inquiry but there has been a significant effect on the membership … A lot of them have felt under siege,” he said.
He said “instances of individual failings and shortcomings” were “more likely due to workload pressures or inadequate training” than cultural issues.“I think going back to the ‘80s and ‘90s [it was] a different world,” he said. “I will stand by my statements that 98% of police are doing the right thing. But I’m under no illusions that abhorrent behaviour takes place.”by the state’s women’s safety and justice taskforce last year due to “concerns about deeply ingrained problems in police views and attitudes” towards domestic violence victims.
Leavers originally opposed calls for the commission of inquiry, labelling recommendations by the taskforce another “woke, out-of-touch report”.Hannah Clarke and her three childrenAsked about the comments, Leavers told the inquiry they were made “out of frustration”, but he did not accept that they were belittling and dismissive.
“I’m sick and tired of this government, every time there’s an issue we’re going to have an inquiry and meanwhile nothing happens,” he told the inquiry.Our Australian morning briefing email breaks down the key national and international stories of the day and why they matterNewsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our
He’s an Apologist no matter what the police do. We need a justice wave to come in & wash away the Filth in the system even if that involves top brass.. Then & only then Will the public have any ounce of faith in the system..
Most Queensland police are animals they are not man or woman they have no integrity or courtesy and what day is appreciation day to show our appreciation in how u treats us but some might get let off with a warning or drug diversion
Either should citizens, but Qld police are happy to enforce zero tolerance policies chasing revenue. Good for the goose....
I have watched IL for two decades now. He has a significant presence on QLD Media. Whenever I see him I think, ‘I would hate to meet him in a dark alley’.
Not all but the perpetrators should be. So name and shame them as soon as it happens. QldPolice QldPoliceUnion 9NewsQueensland 7NewsBrisbane Police
If the silly comments are indicative of widespread attitudes to the very people they are supposed to be working for, then yeah I think there do need to be consequences for silly comments. Otherwise QldPolice will continue to churn out Peter Duttons.
The comment 'woke, pandering, nonsense' really the thing that brought more woke, abhorrent abuse of people that look out for the general public Sorry if I'm wrong, but this sort of absolute garbage needs to stop. Rioting about a few comments made? Call me a c*nt if you want.
Who else should be held accountable for their professionally statements then?
Meanwhile Queensland police continue to hang, draw, quarter Indigenous people for being Indigenous in public. Not to mention the shameful human rights violations they are allowed to commit according to the law.
No we should do it anyway
If he thinks these guys losing their job is like being brutally murdered, I've got somw real bad news about the shit they're supposed to be intervening to prevent when sought out for help, but have instead been reinforcing a culture that encourages, & shield from consequence.
Racist, sexist comments aren’t ‘silly’, silly.
Shame!
Did anyone tell him the suggestion they were in danger of being ‘hung, drawn and quartered’ was 'a silly comment'?
Union guy whinges about people being 'woke'.
Just goes to show that Domestic Violence isn't taken seriously by police.
How about just appropriately held to a minimum standard of behaviour for someone who should be an exemplar of lawful and respectful conduct?
A veteren police officer of 40 years was forced to resign after being hauled in front of the royal commission for calling his gynaecologist friend as 'vagina whisperer'. Absolutely no respect for the hard working police. Katarina Carroll should be ashamed of this inquisition.
Body cams for all cops on the beat.
Any element of a police service which admits to being fearful of, or threatened by, scrutiny, is outing itself as unfit for purpose and should be summarily excised.
Have you ever had a conversation with an officer?
Just quartered will do.
This man should resign immediately
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