Record number of UK police forces are failing and need intensive help
GuardianFeb 03, 2022
England and Wales police have sacked 593 officers in the year ending March 2024, up 50% from the previous year. Some 12.5% of them were dismissed over sexual misconduct and many for sharing offensive WhatsApp messages about rape, domestic violence, and killing black children.
The College of Policing's Police Barred List shows 125 cases of dishonesty — reportedly the most common reason for being sacked. Eighteen of those removed possessed indecent images of children. Most sackings were reported in Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police.
Some 88% of those barred from law enforcement roles were constables, according to the College of Policing, which lays down policing standards. In January 2023, the Metropolitan Police was reportedly probing 1,071 officers for domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.
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