"The deputy chief used language, although not directed at anyone, that was offensive and inconsistent with our values, the statement read."
"The incident happened earlier this week during a meeting of the service's Afro-Caribbean Canadian Internal Support Network, according to a statement by DRPS Chief Peter Moreira on Thursday evening."
"Moreira said he notified the Durham Regional Police Service Board once he learned about the incident. The board then suspended the deputy chief with pay, the statement read."
A deputy chief at the Durham Regional Police Service has been suspended following an incident where a racial slur was used during a meeting of the service's Afro-Caribbean Canadian Internal Support Network. Chief Peter Moreira stated the language was offensive and inconsistent with organizational values, though not directed at any individual. The Police Service Board suspended the deputy chief with pay after being notified of the incident. An independent investigation has been initiated. The service has two deputy chiefs, Chris Kirkpatrick and Kim Yeandle, though the statement did not specify which was suspended.
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