Five Lethbridge, Alta., police officers have been suspended with pay as part of an investigation into the circulation of inappropriate images, according to an email obtained by CBC News. The investigation began in 2018 and last week LPS Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh sent an all-staff email announcing the suspensions. 'Meme militia'Edmonton police are handling the investigation which involved allegations of discreditable conduct, insubordination and neglect of duty, according to sources with knowledge of the case. The images involved criticisms of the leaders and have been described by LPS employees as humiliating, offensive and toxic. 'Rough times' aheadIn his email, the chief advised LPS employees that the service will be going through "some rough times."

Source: CBC News March 15, 2021 20:58 UTC