The following statement can be attributed to the Commander, Ethical and Professional Standards Command, Lance Godwin:

“The 40 year-old female Police Officer summonsed late last week has been issued a notice of suspension from duty this morning.

The Officer is due to appear in the Darwin Magistrates Court on 9 May 2012 to face a charge of ‘false or misleading documents’ relating to an alleged offence committed while off duty.

This information is released in accordance with the NT Police Transparency Guidelines.

There are no further identifying details or information available while the internal disciplinary process remains underway and the alleged criminal matter remains before Court.”

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