September 1, 2025|
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|3 months agoLausanne Police Force Faces Systemic Review After Chat Scandal
Eight police officers suspended as Lausanne launches comprehensive investigation into discriminatory messaging, implementing new confidential reporting system.
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- Four additional police officers were suspended immediately by the City of Lausanne on September 1, 2025.
- The total number of suspended officers in this specific investigation has reached eight.
- The suspensions are directly linked to discriminatory messages and images circulated in WhatsApp groups.
- The City of Lausanne is engaging a major law firm to establish a confidential reporting structure.
By The Numbers
8
Total officers suspended
4
New suspensions
They Said
"All the people who sent the images shown at the press conference and who are still working for the Lausanne police force are included in the eight immediate suspensions."
"In the light of current knowledge, there will be no further suspensions in connection with the administrative investigation."