An unnamed female officer has been suspended by Nottinghamshire Police over alleged racist and derogatory text messages
The messages are said to refer to victims and witnesses of crime, including various derogatory personal comments.
The officer is also alleged to have disclosed information to a friend about a missing persons inquiry as well as sending images from a police interview.
The gross misconduct is alleged to have taken place over a three year period between 2012 and 2015.
I am deeply upset
Deputy Chief Constable Sue Fish said: ” I am deeply upset that we are investigating such allegations. As soon as they came to light the officer involved was suspended from duty and an internal investigation commenced.”
“We are now pursuing fast tracked misconduct proceedings to ensure the officer is dealt with appropriately as soon as possible.”
Nottinghamshire Police have contacted the victims and families referred to in the messages and have apologised to them for the ‘suffering this news will undoubtedly cause them.’
High standards
Deputy Chief Constable Fish added: “As an organisation we pride ourselves on the high standards of professionalism and integrity we set for our officers and staff. We will take swift and robust actions against any person who falls below this standard.”
“I hope that the actions of this officer does not detract from the efforts of the hundreds of people who represent Nottinghamshire Police on a daily basis and who work very hard to keep our communities safe and protect vulnerable victims of crime.”
