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Royal Protection Team Investigated for Alleged Sleep-Ins
17 May
Summary
- Officers from the royal protection team are under investigation.
- Concerns raised include officers sleeping and leaving posts.
- The investigation is urgent and a decision is expected soon.
An urgent investigation is underway concerning several Metropolitan Police officers assigned to the royalty and specialist protection team. These officers are being probed following allegations of misconduct while on duty at Windsor Castle.
The concerns raised include instances of officers allegedly sleeping while on duty and abandoning their posts. The Metropolitan Police's directorate of professional standards (DPS) has confirmed the launch of this inquiry.
Both the royal family and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have been informed of the situation. The IOPC has concluded that the investigation will be handled locally by the Met, with DPS assessing the need for restrictive duties for those involved.
A decision regarding any restrictive measures is expected to be made before the end of the upcoming week. The force stated that the alleged behavior falls short of the high standards expected, especially for officers in frontline protective roles.
