RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) – A Richland police officer has been relieved of duties after a video allegedly showed the officer making derogatory slurs.

Richland Police Chief Adrian Ready said the video was brought to the department’s attention on June 4, 2024. He said there was no date given and no footage could be viewed at the first report of the incident.

According to Ready, an investigation began to research body camera video of the previous weekend, but they were unable to find any altercation that would justify concern.

The video in question was later viewed in its entirety. The police chief said the incident involved an unidentified Richland police officer and a resident on a disturbance call that occurred on June 2, 2024.

Ready said the video showed the officer making inappropriate statements and remarks towards the victim of the disturbance call. He said the officer did not have his body camera on.

The police chief said the officer was called in and relieved of duty. During that time, the officer resigned from his position as a patrol officer.

“As Police Chief, it is with great disappointment that we announce the immediate removal of the officer who made derogatory slurs. This type of language is not only unacceptable, but it also undermines the trust and respect that we work hard to build within our community. We want to make it clear that this behavior will not be tolerated within our department and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity,” said Ready.