South Yorkshire Police office arrested on suspicion of blackmail
The 27-year-old woman, who worked in Doncaster, has been suspended
A female South Yorkshire Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of blackmail, misconduct in a public office and corruption.
The alleged offences are said to have taken place while she was off-duty, but relate to her work in policing.
They're now investigating allegations involving deception for financial gain and her alleged wrongful handling of an investigation she was working on.
The officer, who worked on a team in Doncaster, is suspended from duties. An internal PSD misconduct investigation is underway alongside the criminal investigation.
Detective Superintendent Delphine Waring, head of Professional Standards, said: "As a force we remain steadfastly committed to being as open and transparent as possible about our professional standards.
"The public rightly expects the very highest standards from our workforce and I assure members of our communities that these allegations will be thoroughly investigated.
“Any officer found to be involved in criminal activities will be dealt with appropriately, both through our robust internal processes and externally through the criminal justice system."