Australian Federal Police recruits have been caught having a late-night party at their residential college in Canberra.
The AFP confirmed the "internal recruit gathering" was held on Friday night and an investigation is underway amid strictly enforced social distancing rules.
ACT Police said they attended a gathering at the AFP College and spoke with the people in attendance.
In a statement the AFP said the matter had been handed to them to further investigate and take any action deemed necessary.
The AFP said any breaches in behaviour would be dealt with in line with its professional standards framework.
"Any identified alleged breaches in behaviour by AFP recruits will be deemed totally unacceptable and will be subject to disciplinary actions."
All current residents of the AFP College are recruits in training. They are isolated as much as possible at the college and designated AFP training areas, an AFP spokesperson said.
Social distancing rules are being strictly enforced by police across the country in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
This has included an increasingly visible presence of officers as authorities attempt to promote restrictions.
There has been a visible police presence to enforce social distancing restrictions. Source: AAP
It is not known how many cadets were at the party or how many will be included in the investigation.
The ABC obtained video of the incident from a neighbouring resident showing cadets inside the college shouting and not complying with social distancing restrictions.
Current rules dictate that indoor and outdoor gatherings must be restricted to two people - with the exception of a household.
They also urge Australians to keep 1.5 metres apart from each other to help limit community contact.
The AFP said it expected members to comply with the law and relevant health directions.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others and gatherings are limited to two people unless you are with your family or household.
If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor (don’t visit) or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. If you are struggling to breathe or experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.
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