Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
Summary
The Metropolitan Police is investigating several officers who were assigned to protect the Royal Family at Windsor Castle after claims they fell asleep and left their posts. The police force’s professional standards team is handling the case and may limit the officers' duties while the investigation continues.Key Facts
- Officers assigned to protect the Royal Family at Windsor Castle are under investigation.
- They are accused of falling asleep on the job and leaving their posts unattended.
- The Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) started an urgent investigation.
- The DPS will decide if the officers should have restricted duties during the investigation.
- A decision about altering the officers’ duties is expected within a week.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct was informed but has allowed the Metropolitan Police to handle the investigation locally.
- Windsor Castle is located in Berkshire, England.
- The investigation concerns officers in frontline protective roles, where high standards are expected.
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