Police officer caught drink driving at Yatala

A BRISBANE police officer has been caught drink driving whilst off duty.

The male senior constable was allegedly detected with a blood alcohol content of 0.084%  when he was pulled over at Yatala about 10.45pm last night.

According to police, the 39-year-old officer was off duty and in a private vehicle at the time.

He is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on August 15.

This matter will be considered within the QPS disciplinary system.