Victoria's police chief commissioner has vowed to take significant action against racist officers. Source: AAP
TWO female Victorian police officers have been suspended after reportedly being photographed posing in a derogatory fashion behind a Sudanese man who they had under arrest.
Police say the two constables, one from northwest metro region and the other from transit safety, have been suspended with pay in relation to inappropriate email use.
"The Chief Commissioner has made it clear that inappropriate actions including those involving racism will not be tolerated," a police statement said.
The Nine Network reported on Wednesday that the pair were photographed posing in a derogatory fashion behind a Sudanese man who was under arrest.
In a video to officers obtained by the Nine Network, Chief Commissioner Ken Lay described the photo as worrying.
"It has shown me there is a dark, ugly corner of Victoria Police and I don't like it," he said.
"It embarrasses me and it should embarrass you.
"Overwhelming feeling was just one of utter disbelief. A very worrying photo that I've seen that had displayed a part of the organisation that I didn't like at all."
Mr Lay said there was no room for racism, bullying or corruption in the force.
"I have seen some behaviour that is just, I think you could describe it as mind numbing," he said.
The police statement said as the matter was currently under investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further.
The suspension follows the production of 50 racist stubby holders by two sergeants at Sunshine police station.
Earlier on Wednesday, Mr Lay said he would take a hard line against officers found to have acted in a racist way.
"You'll probably see significant action by Victoria Police against members who behave in an overtly racist way," he told ABC Radio in Melbourne.
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