An officer who responded to an unattended death posted photos of the scene on a personal social media account and even added inappropriate wording, prompting an internal probe. Police are checking the facts and considering whether to suspend the officer from duty.
The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency said on Feb. 9 that it launched an internal investigation after confirming indications that Inspector A, assigned to a precinct under the Gwangmyeong Police Station in Gyeonggi, posted photos from an unattended death scene on social media. Given the nature of the case, police are also said to be weighing suspension from duty for Inspector A.
Inspector A is believed to have uploaded to personal social media a photo taken while responding to the unattended death in Gwangmyeong on the 6th, adding the caption, "Anyone want to guess what this is?" The post also included inappropriate expressions such as "I shouldn't eat blood sausage soup anymore."
The post was reportedly deleted the same day after Inspector A determined it could be problematic, but screenshots spread online before deletion, fueling controversy. Inspector A's social media account is now set to private.
A Gwangmyeong Police Station official said, "Inspector A says the intent was to note that officers working in the field have a hard job," adding, "An internal probe is under way, and we plan to take stern action depending on the results."