🔴 Newly released figures have now revealed that over 1,500 police officers across England and Wales were accused of violence against women within a six month period
Police forces across the country have been under pressure to rid their ranks of rapists and abusers after a series of scandalsMost recently, the case of David Carrick, a Metropolitan Police Officer who was found guilty of 24 counts of rape, prompted Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley toNewly released figures have now revealed that over 1,500 police officers across England and Wales were accused of violence against women within a six month period.
Of the 653 conduct cases during this period, 167 have been resolved, with 13 officers and staff sacked. These cases involved 195 separate allegations, of which 70 per cent resulted in no further action. Both Carrick and Couzens were found to have committed multiple offences before finally being arrested. In the case of Carrick, the Met failed to sack the officerThe Met and NPCC have vowed to take action following the scandals and have committed to ridding the police of abusers.
On Monday, the Met announced plans to re-vet officers and staff who are accused of breaking public trust.
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