26. August 2025|
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|3 months agoRacist Messages Scandal Rocks Lausanne Police Force
Four Lausanne police officers suspended after discovery of racist, sexist, and discriminatory messages in WhatsApp groups, prompting broader investigation and systemic reforms.
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- Four Lausanne police officers have been immediately suspended following the discovery of discriminatory messages.
- The messages exchanged were racist, sexist, and anti-Semitic in nature.
- Two private WhatsApp groups are under investigation.
- Criminal investigations have been opened alongside administrative suspensions.
- André Duvillard, former Neuchâtel police commander, has been hired to support the reform process.
By The Numbers
4
Officers suspended
48
Group members
2
WhatsApp groups
6
Group members
They Said
"There is a problem of systemic discrimination."
"It’s a stain on the uniform that needs to be cleaned up."