Queensland's top cop has apologised to officers who've been sexually abused and faced sexist or racist bullying by colleagues and promised to review every complaint.
Commissioner Katarina Carroll is also finding out if she can issue show-cause notices to perpetrators in the wake of the recent domestic violence inquiry.
That probe heard multiple female officers had been sexually assaulted, harassed, threatened and bullied by colleagues at work.
Many alleged abusers were given a slap on the wrist, while victims often remained silent as they feared speaking out would ruin their careers.
Judge Deborah Richards is due to hand down her final report on November 14 but Ms Carroll says she won't wait to take action.
She's promised to review how every complaint was handled, while her staff explore whether current laws allow her to issue show-cause notices to officers whose "values no longer align with us".
"I'm willing to push the boundaries and really test some of the legislation," Ms Carroll told reporters on Friday.
"Having said that though, I of all people need to stay within the bounds of the law, but that's what I'm willing to look at first.
"If that, you know, is not appropriate and it can't be done ... definitely we need to look at other measures.
"But I've got to do something now. I've got to do something in the interim and that's what I'm doing."
The commissioner said the time it had taken to dismiss "some of these predators" under the current disciplinary process was frustrating.
A show-cause power would ensure she could remove perpetrators from force quickly.
"It needs to be an efficient system, that the organisation and the public can see that it has been done well, and it has been done swiftly, so we're not sitting here for years having the same conversation," Ms Carroll said.
The DV inquiry also heard evidence that officers, including those training new recruits, voiced misogynistic and racist views at work and in public.
New reports female recruits were warned by trainers they were "fresh meat" and should expect to be hit on by male colleagues were aired in media this week.
Ms Carroll said the stories about the incidents within her organisation were "horrendous" and she warned perpetrators.
"I am making it very clear - this behaviour will not be tolerated and anyone who perpetrates it has no place in our workforce," she said.
"I have apologised to the members of our organisation who have been impacted by this behaviour.
"But again, today I say: I am truly sorry. As an organisation we have failed victims and we need to do better.
"This also includes across the community and our own organisation. I apologise to all victims and I want you to know now we are taking action."
Queensland Council for Civil Liberties said the inquiry had revealed the need for a root-and-branch review of the police disciplinary system.
"The police discipline system is seriously flawed and requires a root-and-branch reform," QCCL vice-president Terry O'Gorman said.
"Managerial guidance is the equivalent of being hit on the hand with a wet lettuce."
