Racist awards allegedly handed out to NT cops have been released by the coroner

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Former constable Zachary Rolfe submitted the awards as evidence in the coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death.

Explosive evidence of alleged racism within the Northern Territory police force has been made public, following an order from the NT coroner. Allegations of systemic racism within the force were made by former territory constable Zachary Rolfe during the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, whom Rolfe shot and killed during a botched police operation in 2019.

that's all that needs to be said". The award appears to be from 2013 and the name of the receiving constable is redacted. The second certificate from 2012 depicts the TRG logo and an image of a police rescue vehicle chasing Usain Bolt. The words "Runner up SOOTY AWARD, for outstanding lack of excellence in approaching a stronghold" are printed.

 

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