The female sergeant, a veteran of 40 years in the force, allegedly made banned gesture on Tuesday and Wednesday in front of colleaguesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victoria police chief commissioner has apologised to the Jewish community after a veteran sergeant allegedly performed a Nazi salute to colleagues at the police academy twice this week.The 65-year-old woman was suspended with pay on Friday evening while police launched a criminal investigation into the alleged incidents, which included her allegedly saying “Heil Hitler” on both occasions, Shane Patton said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-10-12 01:24:46
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Victoria police officer suspended over alleged Nazi salutes and ‘Heil Hitler’ comments
