US EditionPSNI officer sacked for sectarian, racist, anti-Semitic, misogynistic and sexualised WhatsApps
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI), JUL 31 – A PSNI officer was dismissed for repeatedly sending offensive WhatsApp messages despite warnings, while eight other officers face ethics investigations for failing to intervene.
- A PSNI officer in Northern Ireland was terminated after repeatedly sharing WhatsApp messages containing sectarian, racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic, misogynistic, and sexualized content over several months, including during working hours.
- The Police Ombudsman received a complaint in July 2023 after the officer continued sending the material despite being asked twice to stop, prompting a digital analysis of his phone.
- Investigation showed the officer sent offensive images and videos to the complainant, other police officers, and the public, with the behaviour sustained and consistent and constituting online gender-based hate speech.
- After completing the Police Ombudsman's inquiry, the case materials were forwarded to the Public Prosecution Service regarding alleged violations including Misconduct in Public Office and the transmission of highly offensive communications; however, the PPS ultimately chose not to pursue charges.
- Following a dedicated disciplinary proceeding led by Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, the officer was dismissed, while eight additional officers were reported to the PSNI for potentially violating the Code of Ethics by not reporting or challenging the inappropriate messages, emphasizing the commitment to accountability and maintaining police standards.
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Police officer dismissed for sending racist and sexualised WhatsApp messages
The messages, sent while on duty, contained material which was also sectarian, racist and homophobic
·London, United Kingdom
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