NYPD opens internal investigation following viral video of officer using homophobic slur

NYPD opens internal investigation following viral video of officer using homophobic slur

The NYPD says it is conducting an internal investigation after a video of an officer using a homophobic slur went viral on social media.
The video shows the officer in a marked police car. He can be heard using the slur while speaking through the announcement system.
News 12 reached out to the NYPD. A spokesperson provided the following statement:
“The department does not tolerate discrimination in any form and is committed to respectful work environments for our diverse workforce."