Racist Police Chat Group Scandal Expands to Canton Vaud

Investigation into racist messaging among Lausanne police officers widens as cantonal officer linked to controversial WhatsApp group amid city's unrest.

Key Takeaways

A cantonal police officer in Vaud has been linked to a racist WhatsApp chat group
The officer previously worked for Lausanne police before transferring to cantonal police
The scandal emerged during period of unrest in Lausanne

By The Numbers

People arrested during second night of rioting

They Said

"Zero tolerance for such acts"
— Vassilis Venizelos, Vaud government minister

"This behavior is unacceptable and unworthy of the office"
— Vassilis Venizelos, Vaud government minister

Investigation Expands to Cantonal Level

Official Response and Sanctions

Proposed Reforms and Measures

Context of Urban Unrest

Sources & References

Probe widens into racist Lausanne police chat group

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Key Takeaways

A cantonal police officer in Vaud has been linked to a racist WhatsApp chat group
The officer previously worked for Lausanne police before transferring to cantonal police
The scandal emerged during period of unrest in Lausanne

By The Numbers

People arrested during second night of rioting

They Said

"Zero tolerance for such acts"
— Vassilis Venizelos, Vaud government minister

"This behavior is unacceptable and unworthy of the office"
— Vassilis Venizelos, Vaud government minister

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