Police officer stood down over claims he used excessive force and destroyed video evidence A POLICE officer has been stood down from official duties over allegations he used excessive force during arrests and then destroyed the video evidence. The constable, a 29-year-old from Operations Support Command, was stood down today. He has been accused of destroying private video and audio recordings relating to "arrests." "In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have an undertaking to inform the public when an officer faces disciplinary processes involving stand down or suspension," a statement from police said. This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.