A Dorset Police officer told a misconduct hearing that treatment within Bournemouth’s Force Support Group left him thinking about taking his own life. Misconduct999 revisits Operation Tea, examining how bullying, offensive messages and failed supervision took hold inside a specialist team the panel described as “very successful”. The most revealing words in the Operation Tea… Continue reading LOOKING BACK: Officer Said Bullying In ‘Very Successful’ Dorset Police Unit Left Him Considering Taking
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Special Report: Police Federation Warns Officers Still Fear Speaking Out Against Colleagues Despite Misconduct Reforms
Police officers still fear retaliation, isolation and damage to their careers if they report wrongdoing by colleagues, the Police Federation has warned, despite national reforms intended to make speaking out safer. The Police Federation of England and Wales said the culture within policing was changing, but not quickly enough, and warned that many officers still… Continue reading Special Report: Police Federation Warns Officers Still Fear Speaking Out Against Colleagues Despite Misconduct Reforms
Sergeant Joe McIlvenny
Outcome published Mon 10th Nov 2025 No Hearing Information Available Officer Sergeant Joe McIlvenny of Metropolitan Police Service View officer Allegations ProvenAuthority, respect and courtesyEquality and diversityDiscreditable conduct Outcome: Dismissal Without Notice Case Summary Outcome Summary Police Sergeant Joseph McIlvenny, based at Charing Cross Police Station, appeared before an accelerated misconduct hearing chaired by Commander… Continue reading Sergeant Joe McIlvenny
Police chiefs refuse to answer Federation criticism over ‘no smoke without fire’ culture
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has declined to respond to concerns raised by the Police Federation that officers face lasting stigma even after being cleared of misconduct allegations. The Police Federation of England and Wales warned that chief officers are failing to tackle the corrosive “no smoke without fire” culture that continues to damage… Continue reading Police chiefs refuse to answer Federation criticism over ‘no smoke without fire’ culture
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
