No discipline for foul-mouthed copter pilots

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Winnipeg police officers who accidentally broadcast an at-times explicit conversation from the cockpit of the police helicopter last month will not be disciplined, police said.

On June 22, the crew members in the cockpit of Air1 inadvertently activated the helicopter’s PA system, according the Winnipeg Police Service, playing their private conversation out loud over parts of the city and giving surprised Winnipeggers an earful. The conversation included swearing and references to oral sex.

A section of a police radio dispatch was broadcast as well.

The WPS said in a press release Friday the incident was “not a deliberate act,” and “no disciplinary action will be taken against the crew members involved.” To prevent future blush-worthy broadcasts, changes have been made to the helicopter’s wiring system and a switch activating the PA system has been modified so it can’t be accidentally turned on, police said.

Winnipeg police received several calls about the incident, and have contacted each caller individually.

“Again, the Winnipeg Police Service apologizes for any embarrassment this may have caused,” the statement reads.