Belconnen, ACT, May 9 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:

The below statement is attributable to ACT Chief Police Officer, Scott Lee

I would like to acknowledge recent media reporting regarding incidents involving ACT Policing members. ACT Policing has actively engaged with the Canberra Times as part of this series of reports and has been open and transparent.

I understand the impact this reporting may have on members of our community and the concerns the community may have with some of the allegations of misconduct documented in these reports.

I would like to reassure Canberrans that all members of ACT Policing remain committed to serving the Canberra community and keeping all members of our community safe. ACT Policing...