Vic:Police illicit drug takers should face full force of law:oppn

AAP General News (Australia)
08-07-2009
Vic:Police illicit drug takers should face full force of law:oppn

The Victorian opposition says police who dabble in illicit drugs should feel the full
force of the law .. after it was revealed two officers have tested positive.

A police inspector said drug use was to be expected within the force and insisted the
officers were not being treated any differently to civilians.

Two male officers who tested positive to illicit drugs while on duty have not been
charged but have been reassigned to different roles.

But opposition police spokesman ANDREW MCINTOSH says law enforcers should have higher standards.

Mr MCINTOSH says if an officer is detected with drugs in their system .. it not only
undermines his ability to perform as an officer .. but also the integrity of Victoria
Police.

He says they could also be blackmailed into turning a blind eye to other criminal activities.

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