A job advertisement featured an officer from an ethnic minority background.
National Black Police Association president and police officer Andy George says it is "incredibly disappointing" to see dozens of racists posts underneath an advert featuring a female officer
"The overarching message I would say is that there is more that binds us together and unites us than what divides us and keeps us apart," he said.Justice Minister Naomi Long described the racist comments as "disgraceful", saying the PSNI must ensure they attract officers from a diverse background to better reflect the communityThe PSNI has 6,300 officers - the lowest number in its history.
He said the PSNI had an estimated 0.7% of the workforce made up of people belonging to ethnic minorities, compared to 8.1% of the population in Northern Ireland, according to the census in 2021.Justice Minister Naomi Long described some of the comments posted on X underneath the advert as "appalling and disgraceful".
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