Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
The Metropolitan Police is conducting an urgent investigation into officers assigned to protective duties at Windsor Castle over allegations they fell asleep on duty and left posts unattended. The Directorate of Professional Standards is assessing the conduct, which is said to fall below expected standards for frontline roles. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been informed but determined the matter should be handled locally by the Met.
- ▪Police officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle are under investigation for allegedly falling asleep on duty.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police's Directorate of Professional Standards launched the urgent probe into the officers' conduct.
- ▪The alleged behavior is considered below the high standards expected for frontline protective roles.
- ▪A decision on whether officers should be placed on restricted duties is expected by the end of next week.
- ▪The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been notified but concluded the investigation should be managed locally by the Met.
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Windsor Castle police probe over sleep allegations55 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesThe Metropolitan Police is investigating a number of officers on protective duties at Windsor CastlePolice officers responsible for protecting the Royal Family at Windsor Castle are being investigated over allegations they fell asleep on duty and left their posts unattended.The Metropolitan Police said its directorate of professional standards (DPS) has launched an "urgent investigation" into a number of officers on protective duties at the castle in Berkshire.It said: "The alleged behaviour falls below the high standards expected of officers, particularly in frontline protective roles."It said the DPS would asses whether those under investigation should be placed on restricted…
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