Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records
‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera system Five officers resigned recently from a North Carolina…
The Guardian reports: ‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera system Five officers resigned recently from a North Carolina police agency – and a sixth remained suspended – after they allegedly exchanged racist texts.
The chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department (CMPD) said the messages came to light during an investigation into misuse of its Flock camera system.
This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Discovery of North Carolina, Flock and Five.
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