It was alleged that, between the 1 April 2018 to 31 October 2019, PC Christopher Bates obtained and disclosed 20 images to his partner. These images were taken from MPS intelligence and crime reporting systems, and were passed on via What’s App not for a policing purpose.
The case against him was found proved and the PC Bates was given a written warning.
Metropolitan Police Service
- Stats since 1st January 2022
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248 Misconduct Hearings
88% held in public
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS / "the Met") is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement in Greater London, excluding the square mile of the City of London which is the responsibility of the City of London Police.
