On the weekend (30-31 May 2015), it was revealed that five detectives from WA, including senior Major Crime investigators, had been stood aside from duty and another four officers are facing disciplinary action over a botched murder investigation. A Detective Superintendent (the head of the Major Crime Division) and a Senior Sergeant are among the officers under scrutiny. Given these revelations ( see http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/top-cops-stood-aside-over-murder-investigation-fiasco-20150530-ghd3vx.html ), is there a need for an enhanced criminal investigation regime in Tasmania or greater scrutiny of investigations in light of …
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