, His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) revealed horrific details about officers in several police forces around the UK. The report found that Officers were cleared to join after committing rape, sending racist messages, indecent exposure, having criminal links, witness intimidation, drink-driving, domestic abuse and related assaults. One officer who works with vulnerable people was given a final written warning for sending sexually explicit and racist messages to a female colleague. Sir Mark Rowley had been appointed the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner after Cressida Dick was fired ( PA) The report looked at the Met Police as well as Kent, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall and Nottinghamshire forces. The Mirror explicitly asked the forces whether any of the officers identified in the wake of the report had been fired. The Met did not directly respond. Instead, Assistant Commissioner Barbara Gray from the Met said: 'Being ruthless in ridding the Met of those who corrupt our integrity is central to Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's vision of reform. 'We are setting clear expectations of behaviour and are developing data and technology to identify those who are not fit to serve. 'We will succeed with the vast majority of our honest and dedicated officers and staff. We welcome the HMICFRS' report and will carefully consider the opportunities for learning and improvement.' The Mirror push){kind=link}
The report looking into the recruitment of officers was ordered after the rape, kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021 by serving police officer Wayne Couzens.
Police have refused to reveal if any officers have been sacked following the report into misogyny and the recruitment of officers.
The report was ordered after the rape, kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021 by serving police officer Wayne Couzens.
After being published today (November 2), His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) revealed horrific details about officers in several police forces around the UK.
The report found that Officers were cleared to join after committing rape, sending racist messages, indecent exposure, having criminal links, witness intimidation, drink-driving, domestic abuse and related assaults.