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Shipton, Schollum vs Jane Doe Page 5 - Further Reaction to
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A former head of the Police Association,
Rob Moodie, says suspended Assistant Police Commissioner Clint Rickards'
return to work will depend on what proceedings, if any, the police
commissioner is planning to take against him. He says the police need to make
their position clear in view of the enormous amount of public interest in the
case. Mr Rickards and former officers
Brad Shipton and Bob Schollum were acquitted on Thursday of historical sex
charges. Dr Moodie told Checkpoint that if
Mr Rickards does return to work, it will be difficult, especially after last
year's Louise Nicholas trial which also exonerated the three men. Dr Moodie says that if no further
issues have arisen concerning Mr Rickards, then he will be entitled to return
to work on Monday. The police commissioner's office
reiterates its statement that Mr Rickards will remain suspended until
employment issues are worked through, which will take some time. |
