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Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records

The Guardian World Tuesday 20 October 2026, 13:28 UTC By Richard Luscombe 1 min read
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‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera systemFive officers resigned recently from a North Carolina police agency – and a sixth remained suspended – after they allegedly exchanged racist texts. The chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department (CMPD) said the messages came to light during an investigation into misuse of its Flock camera system.

‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera system

Five officers resigned recently from a North Carolina police agency – and a sixth remained suspended – after they allegedly exchanged racist texts.

The chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department (CMPD) said the messages came to light during an investigation into misuse of its Flock camera system.

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