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Testicle-flicking Cop Unhappy About Being Given An Official Warning

Testicle-flicking cop unhappy about being given an official warning

A testicle-flicking cop is unhappy about receiving an official warning for sexual harassment.

The New South Wales police officer who enjoyed flicking the testicles of colleagues claims he didn’t receive procedural fairness during an internal investigation.

Testicle-flicking cop unhappy with warning

Senior Constable Shane Summersford allegedly exposed his testicles to other officers, and flicked their genitals and poked them on the buttocks.

A subsequent investigation involved 25 witnesses who gave statements, and while some supported the allegations, others did not.

As a result of the investigation, Summersford received an official warning for sexual harassment.

However, the officer claimed he had been denied procedural fairness because investigators refused to reveal identity of those who complained about him.

Summersford subsequently launched Supreme Court proceedings, however, the court dismissed the case, in addition to a subsequent appeal.

Anonymous complaint sparked investigation

An anonymous complaint in March 2015 sparked the investigation.

It alleged Summersford exposed parts of his genitals, inappropriately touched colleagues, and used sexually charged and obscene language.

During the subsequent investigation, the officer complained that he wasn’t given the names of his accusers, suggesting they were motivated by revenge.

However, the Supreme Court noted that he had refused to identify any colleagues who might hold a grudge.

Summersford admitted to flicking the groins of co-workers, but claimed he never made contact, and denied it had been “sexually-based”.

Additionally, he denied poking anyone in the buttocks or exposing his testicles.

The Supreme Court said procedural fairness only required the disclosure of the allegations, not the identities of those making the allegations.

Fairfield Police Station where Senior Constable Summersford allegedly flicked other officers’ genitals.

Lucky to keep job

Miles Heffernan from Discrimination Claims said the officer is lucky to keep his job.

“His decision to take his case to the Supreme Court is surprising,” he said.

“And even more surprising, his decision to appeal when it didn’t go his way.

“He should have been happy with getting off with a warning, because his alleged conduct is unlawful, and a valid reason for dismissal.”

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