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Police ethical-standards boss in Victoria forced to resign

Victoria Police Commissioner Graham Ashton speaks to media during a press conference about the resignation of Assistant Commissioner Brett Guerin in Melbourne, Tuesday, February 27, 2018. (AAP Image/Andrew Leeson) NO ARCHIVING

Victoria Police Commissioner Graham Ashton speaks to media during a press conference about the resignation of Assistant Commissioner Brett Guerin in Melbourne, Source: AAP Image/Andrew Leeson

The head of Victoria Police's ethical-standards body has resigned after being linked to a series of racist and obscene posts online. Assistant Commissioner Brett Guerin was removed from his position last week after it was revealed he made crude comments about his former colleagues, using an alias. He was the man in charge of handling complaints against Victoria Police. But a torrent of obscene posts has led to the 40-year career of Brett Guerin ending in disgrace. Victoria Police chief commissioner Graham Ashton has described his behaviour as baffling. This feature reveals more details.



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