Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records

‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera system Five officers resigned recently from a North Carolina police agency – and a sixth remained suspended – after they allegedly exchanged racist texts. The chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department (CMPD) said the messages came to light during an investigation into misuse of its Flock camera system. Continue read…

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Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records

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5 North Carolina police officers resign amid probe into alleged racist texts

Five police officers under investigation for allegedly sharing racist text messages resigned from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, officials said.

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