Germany: Several Hamburg police officers face racism probe DW 03/04/2025
Briefly

In Hamburg, police conducted searches in connection with an internal investigation into 15 officers allegedly involved in racist online chats. The inquiry followed reports that two officers sent messages deemed racist and linked to violence and Nazism. Although significant amounts of evidence were seized, state prosecutors stated that the messages do not constitute criminal violations. The investigation is focused on police conduct, with potential disciplinary consequences noted by Hamburg's police chief, who affirmed that such behavior is unacceptable within the force.
Falk Schnabel emphasized, "We will thoroughly investigate the allegations and draw all the necessary disciplinary consequences," highlighting the police force's commitment to addressing racism.
The investigation into the 15 officers stems from discovered online chats that contained 'racist' and 'glorifying violence and Nazism' messages.
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