A policeman has been suspended amid an investigation into an alleged sexual assault.
The sergeant, based at a station in Victoria's north-east, was suspended with pay this week.
He has not been charged.
Professional standards command detectives are investigating an allegation that he committed a sexual offence at least a decade ago, Fairfax Media understands.
Victoria Police said in a statement that as the investigation was active, it would be "inappropriate to comment further at this time".
The investigation is not a Taskforce Salus probe.
Salus was established to identify and investigate predatory sexual behaviour and serious sexual harassment and discrimination allegations made against current or former Victorian police.