Police officer charged, Southern Region

Key points

• A 23-year-old male constable from the Queensland Police Service's Southern Region has been charged with misconduct in public office. The charge relates to alleged conduct while the officer was on duty.
• The officer has been stood down and is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 26 October 2026.
• The Queensland Police Service says it informs the public when officers face serious misconduct allegations, but that this does not mean the allegations have been proven.