A police officer with ‘‘psychological difficulties’’ destroyed his career when he stole cash during a drug raid, a court has been told.
Detective Sergeant Shane Allan Stirling was caught on surveillance footage pocketing money during a police raid on a property in Woodridge, south of Brisbane, on June 25 this year.
He pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday to stealing as a servant.
He was sentenced to 200 hours community service, despite the crown asking for jail.
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The court heard the crown is alleging he pocketed $1000, while he claims it was only $300.
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