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27/06/2022
Two PSNI Officers Arrested In Corruption Investigation
Two PSNI officers have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into misconduct in public office.
According to reports, the officers were arrested in the greater Belfast area on Thursday 23 June by the Anti-Corruption Unit.
It is understood that the officers have been suspended from the force, and bailed to return for further questioning at a later date.
SDLP Policing Board member Sinéad McLaughlin has expressed "serious concern" following the arrests.
Foyle MLA Ms McLaughlin said: "It's extremely concerning that two PSNI officers have been arrested and suspended as part of an investigation into misconduct in public office. These are extremely serious allegations and the PSNI must get to the bottom of exactly what has happened here.
"Being a police officer is a position that comes with serious trust and responsibility and we rightly expect the highest standards of those who serve in this role. Officers are entrusted with keeping our communities safe and holding those who have committed wrongdoing accountable. In my role on the Policing Board I will be following this investigation closely.
"At a time when police officer numbers are under severe pressure we need to make sure that we are getting the most out of our existing workforce and they are fully committed to the job at hand. I recognise the very difficult job that our officers do, but unless we recruit more officers as we committed to as part of New Decade New Approach, we will see a reduction in numbers, increasing the burden on our current police officers and depriving our communities of much needed services."
According to reports, the officers were arrested in the greater Belfast area on Thursday 23 June by the Anti-Corruption Unit.
It is understood that the officers have been suspended from the force, and bailed to return for further questioning at a later date.
SDLP Policing Board member Sinéad McLaughlin has expressed "serious concern" following the arrests.
Foyle MLA Ms McLaughlin said: "It's extremely concerning that two PSNI officers have been arrested and suspended as part of an investigation into misconduct in public office. These are extremely serious allegations and the PSNI must get to the bottom of exactly what has happened here.
"Being a police officer is a position that comes with serious trust and responsibility and we rightly expect the highest standards of those who serve in this role. Officers are entrusted with keeping our communities safe and holding those who have committed wrongdoing accountable. In my role on the Policing Board I will be following this investigation closely.
"At a time when police officer numbers are under severe pressure we need to make sure that we are getting the most out of our existing workforce and they are fully committed to the job at hand. I recognise the very difficult job that our officers do, but unless we recruit more officers as we committed to as part of New Decade New Approach, we will see a reduction in numbers, increasing the burden on our current police officers and depriving our communities of much needed services."
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