Police officers responsible for protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle are currently under investigation following allegations that some were found sleeping and leaving their posts unattended during their shifts. The Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) is conducting a probe into the conduct of officers from the Royalty and Specialist Protection team after concerns were recently raised.
According to reports, several key officers assigned to security at Windsor Castle allegedly slept during their shifts and abandoned their posts. This behaviour is said to fall significantly below the standards expected of those holding frontline protective roles tasked with overseeing royal safety.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed about the situation and has agreed that the case will be handled locally by the DPS. This urgent investigation aims to establish the full facts and maintain the integrity of royal security operations.
The DPS is currently evaluating whether any of the officers involved should be placed on restricted duties while the investigation continues. A decision regarding this is expected before the end of next week as the Metropolitan Police works to uphold public confidence.
In a statement, the Met Police said: “The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has launched an urgent investigation following concerns raised regarding the conduct of a number of officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle. The allegations include officers leaving posts unattended and sleeping while on duty. The alleged behaviour falls below the high standards expected of officers, particularly in frontline protective roles. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been informed and concluded that this matter will be investigated locally by the Met. As part of their inquiries, DPS is assessing whether any of those under investigation should be placed on restricted duties. A decision is expected to be made on this before the end of next week.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
