A Victoria Police sergeant has been suspended after she allegedly performed the Nazi salute and said 'heil Hitler' twice during the week while on duty.
A 65-year-old female police sergeant in Victoria has been suspended after she allegedly performed the Nazi salute while on duty at the force's training academy.A Victoria Police sergeant has been suspended after she allegedly performed the Nazi salute and said"heil Hitler" twice during the week while on duty.
"Those offences being performing Nazi salutes… in the academy grounds on two occasions," Mr Patton said. "On Wednesday, at around 2.35pm, the sergeant was present when there was a debrief being conducted with a recruit squad and another instructor and the sergeant is alleged to have again used the Nazi salute and said 'heil Hitler.'"The investigation into the alleged incidents is being led by the Professional Standards Command.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton spoke to reporters on Saturday about the alleged incident. Picture: Nadir Kinani / NewsWire
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