The IOPC says there is “sufficient evidence” of gross misconduct following allegations raised by a BBC Panorama investigation. Ten police officers are set to face accelerated misconduct hearings after an investigation into the behaviour of officers stationed at Charing Cross Police Station, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed. The IOPC launched its… Continue reading IOPC Orders Ten Officers To Face Rapid Disciplinary Action Over “Appalling” Charing Cross Behaviour
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Serving Met Sergeant Arrested On Suspicion Of Perverting Justice At Charing Cross
A Metropolitan Police sergeant has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with matters linked to the scandal-hit Charing Cross station. The officer, attached to the Central West Basic Command Unit, was detained by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards on the evening of Thursday, 2 October, following allegations arising… Continue reading Serving Met Sergeant Arrested On Suspicion Of Perverting Justice At Charing Cross
“Policing At Its Worst” And Left The Public “Shocked By What They Saw.”
The police watchdog has repeated its request for the BBC to release untransmitted Panorama footage, warning that swift disciplinary action against Metropolitan Police officers depends on full access to the material. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has renewed calls for the BBC to hand over untransmitted footage from its Panorama investigation into alleged… Continue reading “Policing At Its Worst” And Left The Public “Shocked By What They Saw.”
The Cameras Caught It This Time – But Racism In Policing Rarely Makes Primetime TV
The BBC’s Panorama programme showed officers expressing racist views, but such cases are far from isolated. Misconduct hearings across the UK reveal a steady flow of allegations — this one just happened to reach primetime TV. The Panorama broadcast last night exposed police officers openly expressing racist views — remarks that have rightly drawn outrage… Continue reading The Cameras Caught It This Time – But Racism In Policing Rarely Makes Primetime TV
Statement in relation to this evening’s BBC Panorama
Statement in relation to this evening’s BBC Panorama Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: “The behaviour depicted in this programme is reprehensible and completely unacceptable. “Officers behaving in such appalling, criminal ways, let down our communities and will cause some to question if their sons and daughters are safe in our cells, and whether they… Continue reading Statement in relation to this evening’s BBC Panorama
