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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Susan Haigh

US Coast Guard service members don't feel safe, new review says. Officials are promising changes

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U.S. Coast Guard officials are promising reforms after an internal review sparked by reports of sexual assault and harassment found that “too many” of its members don't feel safe and trust in leadership is eroding.

The wide-ranging 90-day review, released Wednesday, calls for an end to a “permissive environment” that extends to inappropriate jokes and comments, and a greater focus on preventing “inappropriate or unhealthy behavior” at the earliest stages.

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