By Louise Boyle PUBLISHED: 10:24 EST, 5 September 2013 | UPDATED: 13:15 EST, 5 September 2013 The NYPD have launched an internal investigation after officers were caught posting pictures of themselves in full uniform on dating websites. A spokesman confirmed to MailOnline today that an investigation is underway after cops were spotted showing off to prospective online dates in their uniforms, posing next to patrol cars and motorcycles. Despite several officers' profiles being taken down since the flaunting of NYPD rules emerged, others are still looking for love on sites such as Match.com and OkCupid. Bad romance: The NYPD has launched an internal investigation into cops who have been posting pictures in their uniforms on dating websites
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Hopeful romantics from New York's Finest pictured posing in their uniforms next to squad cars and motorbikes
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U.S. Marines and New York City firemen also posting pictures in uniform
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