An unsolicited photo taken of former AFL coach Dani Laidley has allegedly been shared by Victoria Police officers along with transphobic comments, according to Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog.

The Independent Broad‑based Anti‑corruption (IBAC) has made a public appeal for information in relation to the allegations.

The unsolicited photo was allegedly taken at the Ballan Cup at Geelong Racecourse on Saturday, November 6.

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It has been alleged that Victoria Police officers shared the photo via text message alongside transphobic comments.

IBAC has released a statement asking members of the public or police personnel who witnessed the photo being taken, or has information about the photo in a text message being sent or received, to contact the organisation.

Anyone with information can contact IBAC at in**@**********ov.au or 1300 735 135, or people can provide information anonymously atwww.ibac.vic.gov.au/report