Second Qld police officer stood down

Queensland police have stood down a second officer in a week after it was alleged he
urinated in public.
Senior officers are investigating the alleged misconduct which occurred while he was
off duty and with a group of officers at a Sunshine Coast nightclub.
It is the second internal investigation this week after a senior police officer was
stood down for an unapproved high-speed pursuit.
The Sunshine Coast incident is alleged to have occurred at the Blue Bar at Alexandra
Headlands on Wednesday night when a member of the public allegedly witnessed the
officer urinating in public.
"The constable from the North Coast Region will work in a non-operational role
pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations that he urinated on a poker
machine. He was off duty at the time," said a police statement.
Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart told reporters he did not know how many officers
were in the group and would not say whether they were drinking alcohol.
"I understand one of the officers is alleged to have urinated in public," Mr Stewart
said.
The Courier-Mail newspaper has identified Senior Sergeant Bryan Eaton as the other
officer stood down.
Snr Sgt Eaton allegedly clocked up to 223km/h while pursuing a speeding car along a
busy section of the Bruce Highway near Brisbane without flashing lights, sirens or
approval.
He is also believed to have been involved in a previous police car chase that
resulted in the deaths of two men.
In a statement, the Queensland Police Service said it had strict policies to
minimise the risks of pursuits to the general public, offenders and officers, and
every pursuit and attempted intercept was closely scrutinised to ensure adherence to
these policies.
Mr Stewart said it was a "very serious matter".
"The reasons behind that are yet to be fully explored by the investigation," he said.
"I think any member of the community would be shocked by that speed."
Senior police are investigating the August 22 incident that was captured on camera.
The Ethical Standards Command will also overview the investigation.