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Cop shop 'booze and porn'
COVERT police corruption investigation has revealed a culture of criminality, heavy drinking, guns and pornography at a suburban police station.
The Age can reveal that the Office of Police Integrity, in a joint operation with the Ethical Standards Department, has charged three detectives from Springvale criminal investigation unit with possessing weapons, theft and handling stolen goods.
The investigation also found that heavy drinking sessions and watching pornographic videos were a regular feature for some in the station.
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Scotsman - United Kingdom
14 March 2006
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Police under fire over convict
Police chiefs have admitted some serving Scots officers had criminal convictions.
The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) said some officers had committed offences before joining the force, whilst others had received their conviction during service.
The statement follows the jailing of former Grampian Police constable Fabian Wright who was convicted of causing the death of 16-year-old Lisa-Marie Wyllie by dangerous driving.
At Wright's trial it emerged he had a previous conviction for theft on joining the force, but after being vetted a decision was made that he would be recruited.
Grampian revealed that 24 of the force's 1,400 serving officers had convictions for summary matters including assault, breach of the peace and dishonesty.
A spokesman for ACPOS said: "We are aware of serving police officers who have convictions.
"Some relate to their lives prior to appointment whilst other related to offences committed whilst they were in police service. When considering applications forces must take a balanced view and consider each individual on their merits."
Deputy Chief Constable of Grampian Police Patrick Shearer said 16 of the officers with a criminal record received their convictions after joining the force. This includes one officer convicted of drink-driving and another for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Mr Shearer said all these cases resulted in a fine, admonishment or a compensation offer. He added stringent procedures for recruitment of police staff were now in place, which would mean potential officers with similar convictions may not be admitted into the force.
"We would scrutinise anyone very, very carefully before they are taken into the force," he said.
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