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Victoria Police officer convicted of assault following IBAC investigation
A Victoria Police Senior Constable was today convicted of unlawful assault and sentenced to a 12-month good behaviour bond, following an investigation by Victoria's independent police oversight body, IBAC.
Senior Constable Dallas Howell was sentenced at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court, after being found guilty of two counts of unlawful assault earlier this month.
IBAC, the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, charged Senior Constable Howell with assault offences in February 2018. The charges were the result of IBAC's 'own motion' investigation, Operation Poros, into an incident at Moe Police Station in September 2017.
"IBAC performs a critical role in independently oversighting Victoria Police to ensure officers are accountable and conduct themselves in a way consistent with the community’s expectations," IBAC CEO Mr Alistair Maclean said.
"It is important that police officers perform their duties and exercise their significant powers fairly, impartially and in accordance with the law."
To report public sector corruption or police misconduct now, visit www.ibac.vic.gov.au/report or call 1300 735 135.
Media contact: media@ibac.vic.gov.au or 0427 480 840
