Former Cop Sentenced for Police Car Recklessness | Australia News

A former cop, once a seven-year veteran of the force, is facing serious consequences after clocking 160 km/h in a marked police car during Summernats — with three fellow officers in tow. Prosecutors say he was showing off or acting entitled in uniform, while his defense blamed fatigue from a 12-hour shift. Though he’s now working at the US embassy and deeply remorseful, the magistrate made it clear: using official resources to break the law — especially with colleagues in the car who didn’t stop him — is a serious breach of public trust. No alcohol involved, no prior record, but the court won’t let this slide. Sentencing is pending, with jail or community service still on the table. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fac24b7709354c0