"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. Metropolitan Police Service"
Metropolitan Police launched an urgent investigation into officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle in Berkshire. The directorate of professional standards is examining allegations that officers fell asleep on duty and left their posts unattended. The force said the alleged conduct falls below the high standards expected of officers, especially in frontline protective roles. The investigation will assess whether officers under scrutiny should be placed on restricted duties. A decision is expected before the end of next week. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been informed, and it concluded the matter would be investigated locally by the Met.
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