Hungarian Police Reassign Two Press Officers Over Offensive Email to Reporter
Hungary's police force concluded an internal inquiry and removed two communications staff from their roles following derogatory remarks sent to a journalist.
The Hungarian police concluded an internal investigation and decided to reassign two officers from its communications department, Hungarian news outlets HVG and Telex reported. According to the reports, the two will no longer work in media relations or communications within the force.
The decision followed an email sent by the police to a journalist at HVG that included derogatory remarks directed at her. Police leadership deemed the conduct unacceptable following the conclusion of the inquiry.
Further details regarding the officers' reassignment have not yet been released.