Top cop suspended over ‘failure of duty’ DV allegation
THE face of Queensland Police Service’s fight against domestic violence has been suspended following an allegation he failed to report a domestic violence claim involving someone close to him.
Assistant Commissioner Brian Codd (pictured), a highly regarded member of the service’s senior executive, has been suspended with pay while the allegations are investigated.
A statement released by the Queensland Police Service described the situation as an alleged “failure of duty”.
“The allegations will be investigated,” the brief statement said.
When contacted for comment, Mr Codd said he was unable to talk about the investigation.
“Unfortunately, I am not legally permitted to comment or discuss the matter, other than to say the QPS has appropriate and robust systems in place with independent oversight in relation to the role and responsibilities of its officers,” he said.
“I am now involved in a process that is important for transparency and public confidence, given my position.
“I look forward to assisting the process.”
The claims have not been proven.
Mr Codd is the Assistant
Commissioner for Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Command.
He fronted the media over many difficult domestic violence murders and was particularly open about police failures in the horror killing of Gold Coast mother-of-three Kelly Wilkinson.
“Ultimately it’s a failure,” an emotional Mr Codd said at the time.
“She had engaged with the system, with us, and we were unable to prevent this from occurring.
“We want answers ourselves.”
He was also the face of the Dreamworld tragedy, where, in his role as Assistant Commissioner of the South East region, he fronted the media and spoke emotively about the deaths of Kate Goodchild, Luke Dorsett, Roozbeh Araghi and Cindy Low after a ride malfunctioned.