No case to answer after investigation into Mets professional standards unit

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No case to answer after investigation into Met's professional standards unit

An investigation into claims officers from the Met's professional standards unit abused their position has found no case to answer.

Date - 26th October 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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The Metropolitan Police has changed the structure of its Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) by creating a dedicated team to liaise directly with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). It has also changed how it appoints an...

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