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| Hampshire police officers suspended in 'racism' probe | Hampshire police officers suspended in 'racism' probe |
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| Sixteen Hampshire police officers and three civilian staff are under investigation over the alleged use of inappropriate and prejudiced language and behaviour. | Sixteen Hampshire police officers and three civilian staff are under investigation over the alleged use of inappropriate and prejudiced language and behaviour. |
| An investigation into a specialist team within Hampshire Constabulary began in February last year, the force said. | An investigation into a specialist team within Hampshire Constabulary began in February last year, the force said. |
| Five people have been suspended. | Five people have been suspended. |
| Of the 14 officers and staff not suspended, 11 have been placed on directed duties while the exact circumstances are established. | Of the 14 officers and staff not suspended, 11 have been placed on directed duties while the exact circumstances are established. |
| Hampshire Constabulary said it "takes any allegations of this nature very seriously and has been taking independent advice from the outset". | Hampshire Constabulary said it "takes any allegations of this nature very seriously and has been taking independent advice from the outset". |
| It added: "We are in the process of conducting a rigorous investigation which is being supervised by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)." | It added: "We are in the process of conducting a rigorous investigation which is being supervised by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)." |
| The force has refused to comment on reports that some of the language was racist and homophobic and picked up by hidden cameras in one of its buildings. | The force has refused to comment on reports that some of the language was racist and homophobic and picked up by hidden cameras in one of its buildings. |
| The IOPC said it would be "inappropriate to comment further at this stage in the investigation". | The IOPC said it would be "inappropriate to comment further at this stage in the investigation". |
| Hampshire Police Federation said it was supporting and representing a number of officers who have had allegations made against them. It refused to comment further "whilst the investigation progresses". | |
| Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane has not yet responded to BBC requests for comment. |