Met admits cumulative impact of scandals as HMIC steps in

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'No foundation' to allegations of bias in Commander Bennett hearing - Commander Bennett has until February 10 to confirm whether he intends to appeal the decision to reject his application to recuse the entire misconduct panel.

Neighbourhood and response teams to chip in on roads policing - Operation Mile will involve Neighbourhood teams and Response and Patrol teams within roads policing enforcement work.

Stalker jailed after Met uses analytical software for VAWG case - The force previously told Police Oracle that the software is commonly used for county lines but they believed it was a first for VAWG.

Fatal collision inquest concludes pursuit was "legitimate" - An IOPC investigation had previously found the GMP officers followed all relevant policies and procedures.

Met admits 'cumulative impact' of scandals as HMIC steps in

The Met's embattled leadership is being given extra support after a critical review by inspectors.

Date - 29th June 2022
By - Chris Smith

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The Metropolitan Police’s senior management team is being given additional support after a HM Inspectorate decided to place the force in special measures. For the first time in its history, the force is being placed in the first stage of a...

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