In a bid to fight corruption in the Northern Territory’s police force, ombudsman Peter Shoyer is calling for the government and NT police to review their policies.
It comes after Former NT police chief John McRoberts resigned from his post after being investigated for interfering with a criminal investigation surrounding travel agent Xana (Alexandra) Kamitisis.
She is facing 148 charges for defrauding a travel concession scheme. Police chief McRoberts was in a relationship with Kamitsis at the time.
Ombudsman Shoyer, who brought the case against McRoberts, says McRoberts was bribed by Kamitisis.
“In the course of their association, the travel agent also gave a number of personal gifts to the former commissioner,” Mr Shoyer said.
Mr Shoyer has compiled a detailed report for the government, and suggests the establishment of an anti-corruption body and a review of police integrity policies.
The NT Ombudsman Peter Shoyer is forcing NT Police and Government to review their policies, following the resignation of of a police commissioner involved in a major fraud scandal.
The report also stressed the necessity of training and awareness programs for all levels, including senior management, in order to ensure that all officers develop and maintain the analytical skills and mindfulness to be able to identify and address integrity issues as they arise.