THE Queensland Police Service has been accused of failing to adequately discipline a Gold Coast police officer who knocked a watchhouse prisoner unconscious and then strip-searched him while he was out cold.
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) documents show Sergeant Shaun Groufsky was cleared of misconduct in relation to allegations of using improper force at the Southport watch house in March 2009 after arguing he believed he was about to be assaulted.
However, Sgt Groufsky had his pay docked and was ordered to undergo counselling for the indignity of the search.
Queensland's corruption watchdog, the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC), has appealed the outcome of the investigation leniency of the punishment, arguing it does not adequately reflect the gravity of the actions.
The case is one of four QPS disciplinary matters being challenged by the CMC.
Another Gold Coast police officer, Constable Anthony Richard Francis, was dealt with after a four-year streak of bad behaviour which included improperly accessing and distributing confidential information, investigating and arresting a man over a break-in at his own home, and urinating on a police vehicle he was using as a 'blue light taxi' after a boozy event at the Burleigh Heads station.He was also disciplined for buying dog food and a bowl as a Secret Santa gift for a colleague he believed had reported him over disciplinary matters.
In his ruling, Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett acknowledged police on the Gold Coast were exposed to a level of temptation not found in other districts, but said the constable should have behaved in a manner more suitable to his position.
The CMC claims Mr Barnett did not go far enough when he temporarily suspended Const Francis and cutting his pay.
Also subject to the appeal is disciplinary action taken against Sergeant Andrew Ernest Thomas, who failed to take appropriate action when he was told of an abandoned vehicle at Wyandra, in Queensland's southwest, in late 2009.
Sgt Thomas did not report the phone call for four days, by which time the occupant, 64-year-old Barry Powell, had perished.
Though the QPS found there was insufficient evidence to link Sgt Thomas's actions with Mr Powell's death, the CMC has argued a pay cut and suspended demotion were an inadequate penalty.
The matters will be finalised through QCAT later this year.
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