Hero cop didn’t get promotion after wearing earrings in media interviews & More Trending News

A Victorian police officer was reportedly knocked again from a promotion after she was reprimanded for earrings she wore throughout media interviews about her heroic efforts saving three folks’s lives.

Leading Senior Constable Sally Fairweather, who was appearing sergeant for the Ballan district on the time, was driving on the Western Freeway previous Pykes Creek Reservoir final month when she seen a jet ski circling in the water with out passengers.

She jumped into the water in uniform and rescued two males and an 8-year-old boy who had life jackets however have been unable to swim and have been in “obvious distress”.

Impressed together with her actions, Victoria Police had her do media interviews in regards to the rescue and promote water security per week later. She was additionally pictured on Victoria Police’s social media.

When requested about stories Fairweather had been denied a promotion after she wore earrings in media appearances, Victoria Police stated officers weren’t allowed to put on earrings and confirmed she was not in the appearing sergeant place.

“All Victoria Police officers and PSOs are expected to abide by the uniform and appearance standards,” an announcement supplied to information.com.au stated.

“The Victoria Police Manual clearly states that officers are not allowed to wear earrings of any kind while on duty.

“There is no doubt the officer performed a heroic act when rescuing jet skiers in Pykes Creek Reservoir on Sunday, December 11.

“However, it is important that members maintain the uniform standards at all times and it is not uncommon to have a conversation with someone if they are not abiding by the policy.

“The officer in question is no longer acting in the sergeant position. As this is an internal matter, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further.”

On Tuesday, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews addressed the matter, with the Herald Sun reporting he backed main Fairweather’s bid for a promotion.

“I would hope common sense prevails here and the only consideration should be the outstanding quality of her service, her courage and her commitment to keeping Victorians safe,” he stated.

Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Christine Nixon additionally expressed her shock in an interview on 3AW on Tuesday.

“I can’t quite figure out why earrings might make such a difference to someone’s future promotion,” she stated.

She went on to elucidate why the foundations round jewelry have been in place however nonetheless couldn’t perceive the scenario.

“You don’t have earrings that might be dangerous. You’re dealing with people who can be offenders and they might grab your ear or something, that has always been a safety issue,” she stated.

“But in this case someone who has done some amazing things otherwise, in terms of rescuing people, jumped into action to do something like that, I would have thought there was a bit of a balance.”

Under the Victoria Police Manual’s uniform and look requirements the one jewelry that may be worn is wristwatches, minimal rings of conservative fashion, and emergency medical alert bracelets or pendants.

The reported remedy of Fairweather comes when Victoria Police is struggling to recruit officers.