Senior Constable Justin William Browne pleads not guilty to reckless driving in Baldivis during police pursuit

The WA Police Union says it is standing by a police officer who has been charged with recklessly driving during a police pursuit. Justin William Browne was charged by state traffic command officers after he allegedly drove at 171 km/h in a 100 km/h zone during a police chase in Baldivis on June 16. Police will allege the 31-year-old officer drove at “excessive speed” without being properly authorised to do so, while attempting to stop a motorcycle about 8.30am. He was allegedly on-duty and driving a marked police vehicle at the time. Browne today entered an endorsed not guilty plea at the Rockingham Magistrate’s Court and was placed on restricted duties until the matter is finalised. He is set to appear at the same court again in November. In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, the WA Police Union said it would stand by the officer. “The WA Police Union is assisting our member who was involved an on duty matter,” president Harry Arnott said. “This experienced traffic officer was simply doing his job and we stand by him 100 per cent. “He is looking forward to having his day in court, where we look forward to a positive outcome. “As this matter is currently before the courts, we cannot provide anything further about the incident.”