Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The Metropolitan Police is investigating a number of officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle Published 58 minutes ago 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". The force said the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been informed and concluded the matter would be investigated locally by the Met. Get in touch Do you have a story BBC Berkshire should cover? Contact form Contact form Related topics Windsor Castle UK Royal Family Windsor Metropolitan Police Service Berkshire Related Links Metropolitan Police
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The Metropolitan Police is investigating a number of officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle Published 58 minutes ago 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". The force said the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been informed and concluded the matter would be investigated locally by the Met. Get in touch Do you have a story BBC Berkshire should cover? Contact form Contact form Related topics Windsor Castle UK Royal Family Windsor Metropolitan Police Service Berkshire Related Links Metropolitan Police
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