The dismissal of a national police security assistant stationed in Rouen (Seine-Maritime) was requested by the disciplinary council, after the dissemination of racist comments exchanged on WhatsApp, trade union sources said and were familiar with the matter on Thursday.
For another security assistant, contractual agent of the national police, the disciplinary council did not reach a firm opinion. “It's up to the prefect to decide now. It is a matter deemed a priority by the ministry, "said a union source.
Tuesday, another disciplinary council organized in Rennes had already unanimously demanded the dismissal of three Rouen police officers.
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The case started with the filing of a complaint by a black police officer, assigned to the Administrative and Judicial Assistance Unit, against six of his colleagues from Rouen after discovering that he was the target of racist remarks on their part .
A preliminary investigation had been opened and the IGPN (Inspector General of the National Police) had been seized "on the basis of various offenses, including aggravated non-public defamation and non-public provocation of discrimination".
At the beginning of June, Arte Radio broadcast the words of these police officers, reviving this affair when the police were accused of violence and racism.