This is edition 2025/207 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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1. Who were the good cops and the bad cops
David Farrar
- 👮♀️ Good cops highlighted — The post recognises officers who upheld integrity during the McSkimming investigation despite pressure from superiors.
- 💪 Officer D (DI Nicola Reeves) — Displayed moral courage questioning senior directions and insisting on proper investigative procedure.
- ⚖️ Officer V (Detective Superintendent) — Advocated treating the complainant as a potential sexual assault victim and shared concerns with peers.
- 🧭 Officer P (Acting Director of Integrity and Conduct) — Escalated LinkedIn allegations to the IPCA, ensuring proper oversight.
- 📞 Officer M (DS Kylie Schaare) — Raised alarms that McSkimming wasn’t being investigated and directly contacted the IPCA.
- 🕵️♂️ Officer O (FTAC Detective) — Correctly recognised serious criminal and employment concerns needing investigation.
- 🧑⚖️ Director, Police Legal Services — Stood up to Commissioner Coster to ensure a robust investigation structure.
- 🩺 Summary of good cops — Acted with integrity and professionalism despite obstructive or compromised leadership.
