Misconduct panels to be sped up to rebuild trust, Chiefs confirm

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Misconduct panels to be sped up to rebuild trust, Chiefs confirm

Misconduct processes will be sped up in a bid to root out racist and misogynist officers, the leader of policing has pledged.

Date - 18th November 2021
By - Chris Smith

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The misconduct system will be changed as part of a series of responses - including Chiefs going to judicial review in cases where they believe an officer should be removed. The first day of the Chiefs and Police and Crime Commissioners summit...

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