There is something deeply uncomfortable about watching the holder of what is widely regarded as Britain’s most senior and influential policing role repeatedly proclaim his commitment to transparency and accountability, only to turn the considerable authority of his office on the independent watchdog charged with providing independent oversight of policing. Following the decision that Sergeant… Continue reading Comment: Police Accountability Cannot Depend On Police Approval
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IOPC Keeps Door Open To Investigation Into West Midlands Police Despite No Conduct Referrals
The police watchdog has confirmed it is actively assessing whether to launch its own investigation into West Midlands Police following concerns raised by inspectors over the force’s role in a controversial football decision. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it has received a formal letter sent by HMICFRS to the Home Secretary and… Continue reading IOPC Keeps Door Open To Investigation Into West Midlands Police Despite No Conduct Referrals
IOPC Orders Ten Officers To Face Rapid Disciplinary Action Over “Appalling” Charing Cross Behaviour
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
Police Watchdog Embarks On Huge Recruitment Drive To Speed Up Misconduct Probes
The police watchdog is ramping up its investigations teams and promising faster, higher-quality probes as part of a sweeping overhaul of how it operates. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is taking on 40 new trainee investigators across England and Wales in the latest phase of a transformation project aimed at boosting trust in… Continue reading Police Watchdog Embarks On Huge Recruitment Drive To Speed Up Misconduct Probes
