A policewoman who was filmed driving while holding a phone, riding without a helmet, and making an obscene gesture at the camera has reportedly received only a reprimand and continues to serve, according to a report. The officer posted on her Instagram story that she was reprimanded but would remain on the force. The police had previously said they would take the incident seriously.
The development comes about two weeks after footage emerged showing two policewomen committing several traffic violations — driving while holding a phone, riding without a helmet, and making an obscene gesture at the camera — and sharing the video to Instagram. The Israel Police initially responded that it would take the incident seriously and pursue disciplinary action. According to a report, one of the officers has now posted on her Instagram close-friends story that she received only a reprimand and continues to serve. The report did not specify whether the second officer faced any disciplinary action. The case has drawn criticism over the police's handling of internal discipline.
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