Inappropriate Act Over Top Cop’s Dead Son Sparks Outrage
A serious breach of privacy involving the son of a police chief has led to resignations and reprimands among healthcare staff in South Australia
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Adelaide: Recently, a troubling situation unfolded in South Australia. Nearly 20 healthcare workers took a peek at the medical records of Charlie Stevens, the late son of the state’s police commissioner.
Eight of those staff members decided to quit before they could be fired, while another ten received warnings for their actions. It’s a pretty serious deal.
Charlie, just 18, tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run during Schoolies last year. His dad, Grant Stevens, is the police commissioner, and this whole incident has really hit home for him.
SA Health confirmed that the eight staff who accessed Charlie’s records left before the investigation wrapped up. If they hadn’t, they would have faced termination.
Another ten staff members got lesser penalties, which included warnings and reprimands. The spokesperson mentioned that these sanctions will stick with them on their records.
One more employee is still under investigation, and the family has been kept in the loop about what’s happening.
SA Health has expressed their sincere apologies to the Stevens family for the distress caused by this breach. It’s a tough situation, and the news first broke back in July.
Premier Peter Malinauskas called the breach appalling, and it’s hard to argue with that. Grant and his wife Emma have been using their son’s story to highlight the real impact of road deaths.
Charlie was celebrating Schoolies when a 19-year-old driver hit him. The driver ended up pleading guilty and got a suspended sentence, which is a whole other issue.
Grant Stevens has become quite a public figure, especially during the pandemic. After losing Charlie, he wrote a heartfelt letter, reminding everyone that Charlie was more than just a statistic.
His emotional tribute has resonated with many, and it’s led to him being nominated for Australian of the Year. It’s a bittersweet recognition, but it shows how much Charlie meant to everyone.