Trail bike cop denies driving dangerously during moped pursuit on Gold Coast

Two motorbike riders allegedly threatened to kill a Queensland policeman and his family shortly before a chase that led to an officer being charged with dangerous driving, a court has heard.A Gold Coast police officer told the court he requested help after two men on a red moped repeatedly menaced him and his family

Senior Constable Donald told the court the riders engaged in threatening and "antisocial behaviour" toward him and his family. In early June, Senior Constable Donald said the riders and drove past shouted: "You're f***ing dead, you dog". Senior Constable Donald said after the incident he called a shift supervisor and asked for trail bike squad officers to patrol the area.The court heard that Sergeant Venz arrived at the officer's home about 3.30pm that day.

Another police witness told the court trail bikes should not be used in "urgent duty driving or police pursuits", according to police policy.

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