Comments underneath ad racist, says police body

The president of the National Black Police Association (NBPA) criticized racist posts under a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) recruitment advert. The PSNI launched the campaign to increase officer numbers, featuring an image of an ethnic minority officer. NBPA president Andy George expressed disappointment at the racist comments, highlighting challenges faced by minority officers. PSNI’s chief operating officer condemned the posts and emphasized the need for diversity in policing. The Police Federation denounced the racism, calling for a strong stance against such behavior. Policing Board member Trevor Clarke echoed the sentiment, stating that racism in any form is unacceptable.