Tasmania Police announce independent review to investigate handling of child sex allegations against
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What's next At the conclusion of her review, Ms. Weiss will write a report containing any findings of misconduct and recommendations for reform. The report will be made public. Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams says the force's review into child sexual abuse allegations against a former senior police officer has begun an independent review. Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds served in the force for almost four decades until his death by suicide in September 2018 while he was being investigated for multiple offences. His case was highlighted in the final report of the Tasmanian child sexual abuse commission of inquiry; It was found in 2008 that sufficient efforts had not been made when "credible reports" emerged about Staff Sergeant Reynolds' behaviour. The commission also said it concerned Senior Sergeant Reynolds was given a full police funeral and praised then police commissioner Darren Hine "given that the Commissioner aware of the concerns about him at stage". After the commission report was published on 26 September, Ms Adams said the decision to hold a police funeral for Senior Sergeant Reynolds was "a mistake" and apologized for it. Police Minister Felix Ellis also said the police funeral was the "wrong decision". On Friday, Ms Adams said an independent review had begun, chaired by barrister Regina Weiss, into the police's handling of allegations against Staff Sergeant Reynolds. “I recognize importance of our community having confidence in Tasmania Police and we are ensuring the review is a priority for sake of transparency,” he said. “It is crucial that we learn from our past failures and do all we can to ensure such serious allegations against a police officer are properly investigated.” Tasmanian Police Chief Commissioner Donna Adams says it's critical Tasmania Police learn from its failures. Ms Adams said the review would look at Whether Paul Reynolds used his position as a police officer to groom and sexually abuse teenagers Whether Paul Reynolds used position as a police officer to groom and sexually abuse young people Whether there was criminal misconduct in Senior Sergeant Reynolds' handling of matters reported to him or investigated by him throughout his career, particularly tenure in the Deloraine Division and the Prosecution Service Whether there was criminal misconduct by Senior Sergeant Reynolds in handling of matters reported to him or investigated by him throughout his career, with particular focus on tenure in the Deloraine Division and Prosecution Service. Investigation into any allegations against Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds He said Tasmania Police accepted commission's findings regarding Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds, that there were shortcomings in initial investigation, and accepted decision to hold a police funeral and had implemented all commission's recommendations. Ms Adams said police handbook had been changed since commission of inquiry's report, making it im
What's next At the conclusion of her review, Ms. Weiss will write a report containing any findings of misconduct and recommendations for reform. The report will be made public. Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams says the force's review into child sexual abuse allegations against a former senior police officer has begun an independent review. Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds served in the force for almost four decades until his death by suicide in September 2018 while he was being investigated for multiple offences. His case was highlighted in the final report of the Tasmanian child sexual abuse commission of inquiry; It was found in 2008 that sufficient efforts had not been made when "credible reports" emerged about Staff Sergeant Reynolds' behaviour. The commission also said it concerned Senior Sergeant Reynolds was given a full police funeral and praised then police commissioner Darren Hine "given that the Commissioner aware of the concerns about him at stage". After the commission report was published on 26 September, Ms Adams said the decision to hold a police funeral for Senior Sergeant Reynolds was "a mistake" and apologized for it. Police Minister Felix Ellis also said the police funeral was the "wrong decision". On Friday, Ms Adams said an independent review had begun, chaired by barrister Regina Weiss, into the police's handling of allegations against Staff Sergeant Reynolds. “I recognize importance of our community having confidence in Tasmania Police and we are ensuring the review is a priority for sake of transparency,” he said. “It is crucial that we learn from our past failures and do all we can to ensure such serious allegations against a police officer are properly investigated.” Tasmanian Police Chief Commissioner Donna Adams says it's critical Tasmania Police learn from its failures. Ms Adams said the review would look at Whether Paul Reynolds used his position as a police officer to groom and sexually abuse teenagers Whether Paul Reynolds used position as a police officer to groom and sexually abuse young people Whether there was criminal misconduct in Senior Sergeant Reynolds' handling of matters reported to him or investigated by him throughout his career, particularly tenure in the Deloraine Division and the Prosecution Service Whether there was criminal misconduct by Senior Sergeant Reynolds in handling of matters reported to him or investigated by him throughout his career, with particular focus on tenure in the Deloraine Division and Prosecution Service. Investigation into any allegations against Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds He said Tasmania Police accepted commission's findings regarding Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds, that there were shortcomings in initial investigation, and accepted decision to hold a police funeral and had implemented all commission's recommendations. Ms Adams said police handbook had been changed since commission of inquiry's report, making it im