Malden Police Investigating Allegation Officer Used Racial Slur

MALDEN, MA — A Malden police officer was recently placed on leave following an allegation that the officer used a racial slur in reference to another officer, Malden Police Chief Glenn Cronin said Wednesday.

Cronin said police learned of the situation this past week.

“Upon learning of the alleged comment, the MPD moved quickly to address the allegation,” Cronin continued.

Police launched an internal affairs investigation which was ongoing as of Wednesday night, according to Cronin.

Cronin said police have notified the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, adding that Malden Police and the District Attorney’s Office “will be working closely together on this case.”

Police have separately notified other authorities, according to Cronin, including the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, which oversees the state’s certification process for police officers.

Cronin did not identify the officers involved in this incident.

The officer accused of using a racial slur will remain on paid administrative leave pending the results of the current investigation, Cronin said.