Saturday, May 30, 2009

Raped by the T

Related: Hate Crime on the T

Also see:
Boston Cops Advise Women: Just Sit Back and Enjoy It

"FBI looking at allegations of misconduct at T academy; Female cadets allegedly forced into having sex" by Shelley Murphy and By Noah Bierman, Globe Staff | May 29, 2009

The FBI is investigating allegations that female cadets in a widely used, MBTA-run police academy were coerced into having sex with superior officers, according to a law enforcement official and a lawyer representing T police unions.

FBI agents have questioned several female and male officers about sexual misconduct allegations dating back to 2002....

In addition to classes on firearms, fingerprinting, and other basic law enforcement tools, the curriculum includes courses on "sexual harassment/cultural diversity" and "ethics/integrity."

Graduates of the academy contacted by the Globe expressed disbelief that sexual misconduct would have occurred there. "I don't think that occurred within my class," said a former female cadet who asked not to be named because she is working for a police department.

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