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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harriette Boucher

The crude reason why woman was awarded police compensation payout

  • An Essex mother was awarded £3,500 in compensation after Suffolk Police officers laughed at her sex toys and moved her underwear during a drugs raid.
  • The woman felt disrespected after hearing laughter from her bedroom and finding her underwear moved during the search.
  • An internal investigation by the Norfolk and Suffolk professional standards department found the officers' actions to be "unacceptable and unprofessional," attributing them to immaturity rather than spite.
  • While no formal disciplinary action was taken, two officers involved were required to undertake 'reflective practice' and offered apologies to the complainant.
  • Suffolk Police stated that the officers involved were "very young in terms of service and still undergoing training" at the time of the incident.

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