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10 September 2026

Officer in Dezi Freeman search given job back after on-duty drink driving

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Source reporting: abc.net.au

Officer in Dezi Freeman search given job back after on-duty drink driving

After rear-ending a vehicle in September last year, the officer blew a 0. 07 breath test and told Victoria's police disciplinary board that he drank two "very strong" bourbon and cokes about three hours earlier.

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