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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Danya Hajjaji

IOPC investigating nine officers accused of using discriminatory language

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The officers allegedly engaged in conversations of a racist, misogynistic, ableist and offensive nature. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Nine police officers are being investigated for the alleged use of discriminatory language while on duty, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said.

In a statement on Friday, the IOPC said it has launched two investigations into the officers – who belong to the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) – for allegedly engaging in conversations of a racist, misogynistic, ableist and offensive nature.

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