Met Police Boost Investigators to Restore Londoners’ Trust
The Met has ramped up efforts to win back the public’s confidence. From Monday, 1 November, 50 extra investigators have joined the Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) to crack down on police misconduct and abuse of trust.
300 Sexual Misconduct and Domestic Abuse Cases Under Urgent Review
An urgent review is underway examining around 300 ongoing sexual misconduct and domestic abuse allegations against Met officers and staff. The process kicked off months ago and is set to be completed by Spring 2022.
Police are also dip sampling 100 historic cases from the past decade, scrutinising officers’ vetting records alongside each inquiry. This historic probe will finish by Spring 2022 as well.
Culture Shake-Up Led by Baroness Casey
The Met has launched a major review into its culture and behaviour standards, headed by Baroness Casey of Blackstock. The terms of reference are out now, with work starting in January 2022.
In tandem, a focused investigation into the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command has begun, expected to wrap by mid-2022. An oversight group co-chaired by ex-West Yorkshire Chief Constable Dee Collins and Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes will ensure external scrutiny.
Commander Rachel Williams Vows: “We’re Changing, We’re Learning”
“We’ve heard the dismay and disappointment, especially from women, about whether they can trust us to keep them safe. Trust is core to our mission,” said Commander Rachel Williams.
“We’re not waiting for inquiries to finish before taking action. We’ve already made big steps and will keep improving wherever we can. Our commitment to Londoners hasn’t wavered,” she added.
“Over the past year, knife and gun crime in London have dropped 26%, personal robbery is down 25%. We’re placing officers right where the public wants them, investing in local town centre teams and using cutting-edge tech to solve tough crimes.”
“This month, we published a new action plan targeting violence against women and girls. We’re disrupting criminals, protecting victims, and making public spaces safer. We’re here, we’re changing, and we won’t stop until we’re the police service London deserves.”
