NT Police are promising an independent investigation into Mr Rolfe's claims of widespread racism within the force.
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00:00 A far calmer scene outside Alice Springs Court today, as the dust begins to settle on Zachary
00:06 Rolfe's explosive testimony.
00:08 But the ripple effects of yesterday's allegations are already being felt.
00:13 Any discrimination or racism, absolutely not acceptable in the workplace, in the community.
00:17 The statements made in the court do hurt the community.
00:20 We have great relationships with the community and really strong ties.
00:24 The Territory's top cop is promising the former constable's claims will be investigated.
00:29 There's the independent commissioner for corruption that may be involved.
00:32 There's a couple of other agencies that may be involved.
00:35 Among Mr Rolfe's allegations, claims racist terminology was used everywhere in the force,
00:41 including amongst high ranking officers.
00:43 They have no place in this organisation or any department, but ultimately it was made
00:47 in the coronial court, we need to let it run its course.
00:50 That's his evidence, that's the events he's giving to the court in the process.
00:54 When I go to Alice Springs and the other stations around the Territory, I do not see those
00:59 behaviours, I do not hear those comments.
01:01 Police are promising a thorough investigation into the claims made at the coronial inquest.
01:06 But what elders in Central Australia say is needed is accountability and transparency.
01:11 Mr Rolfe will continue giving evidence until Friday.
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