Seventeen police staff remain under investigation for content misuse
Wednesday 26 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Seventeen police staff are still being investigated regarding the misuse of inappropriate content. While three staff members have been cleared of wrongdoing after searches were found to be work-related, six employees have been stood down. Previously, police confirmed that 20 staff members were under investigation, including three facing criminal inquiries.
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