Female officer found dead in Port Adelaide police station after 'devastating incident'

A female police officer has died at Port Adelaide Police Station, sending shockwaves through the law enforcement community.

South Australia Police said Monday afternoon's tragedy is not being treated as suspicious, but her cause of death was not revealed.

Guidance is now being offered to her colleagues.

The death will be investigated by the coroner and a commissioner's inquiry will be held.

“The Port Adelaide tragedy is something that will affect so many people – family and friends, but also the entire police family and indeed the wider community,” South Australia Police Association president Mark Carroll said.

“The death of our colleague will be investigated so that we can understand the cause of this devastating incident.

State Police Secretary Joe Szakacs also shared his sadness in a statement.

“My sincere condolences go out to the police officer's family, friends and colleagues,” Mr Szakacs said.

“Her tragic passing will be deeply felt and widely saddened. I ask everyone to keep the police family in their thoughts.”

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