THE PSNI has launched an internal investigation into an RUC badge worn on an officer’s uniform during a house search in Derry last week.
Sinn Féin MLAs Karen Mullen and Martina Anderson met Derry police commander Chief Supt Darrin Jones from the PSNI on Tuesday.
Mrs Mullen said they discussed an incident “where a PSNI officer wore an RUC badge on his uniform during a search operation in Creggan”.
The PSNI replaced the RUC in 2001.
In a statement, Ch Supt Jones said: “I met with local representatives to discuss this matter and a wide range of issues concerning community safety within the city.
“I outlined that the badge worn on the officer’s cap was in contravention of the Corporate Appearance and Protective Equipment Standard set by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.”
In a statement, Mrs Mullan said: “At the meeting I made it clear that this was unacceptable and could undermine public confidence in the PSNI.
“It was confirmed to me at the meeting that this broke the PSNI’s own rules and that the officer involved, as well as his supervisors, will now face an internal investigation.
“I welcome this confirmation from the PSNI.
“We will continue to raise concerns with the PSNI over issues where we believe behaviour does not meet the standard of policing that communities except and deserve.”
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