Police Investigated for Allegedly Falling Asleep on Duty Protecting Royal Family
L'essentiel
- The Metropolitan Police's directorate of professional standards is investigating officers on Royal Family protection duty at Windsor Castle for allegedly falling asleep and leaving posts unattended.
- A decision on restricted duties is expected next week.
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Police 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.
Police 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 duties, with a decision expected "before the end of next week".
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Officers under investigation will be placed on restricted duties.
Probable · En quelques semaines
Questions ouvertes
- How many officers are under investigation?
- What is the specific timeframe of the alleged incidents?
- What are the potential consequences for the officers if found guilty?
- Were there any security breaches as a result of the alleged negligence?
