Evil Cops Face Instant Sacking in New Crackdown

New laws to tackle police misconduct and abuse of power

Police officers found guilty of gross misconduct will face immediate dismissal under a crackdown ordered by Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The strict regime comes in response to harrowing crimes committed by officers such as Wayne Couzens and David Carrick, who abused their positions to commit horrific acts. Couzens kidnapped and murdered Sarah Everard, while Carrick committed numerous sexual offenses while on duty.

Chief Constables Gain Greater Power in Misconduct Cases

Chief constables will now chair misconduct hearings, giving them a greater say in deciding whether corrupt police officers should be sacked. Although the final decision will still be made by a majority panel verdict, the senior officer will have the ability to challenge lenient rulings. The government is also drawing up a list of criminal offenses that would amount to gross misconduct, and elected police and crime commissioners may be granted the right to contest decisions.

Tougher Re-Vetting Requirements for Serving Officers

Re-vetting requirements for police officers will be strengthened to ensure ongoing checks during their service. Officers may be subject to ad-hoc checks or have their vetting reviewed when it expires. This builds on a recent nationwide check of all police against databases, which is now being manually examined for any red flags. Home Secretary Braverman emphasized that corrupt officers and those who fail vetting should be removed from the force, giving police chiefs the power they need to address misconduct.

Met Commissioner Welcomes New Measures

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley expressed support for the new crackdown, acknowledging the flaws in existing regulations that have hindered efforts to address poor standards and misconduct within the force. Recent figures reveal that between October 2021 and March 2022, 1,500 officers and staff were accused of violence against women and girls, but only 13 were dismissed. Additionally, more than half of the officers reported for abusing their position for sexual purposes in the past five years are still serving.

These new measures aim to ensure that police officers who abuse their power face immediate consequences and that police chiefs have the authority to root out those who "have no place wearing the uniform." The government's commitment to addressing police misconduct and protecting the public from corrupt officers is an essential step in rebuilding trust in law enforcement.

Note: Killer Met Cop Wayne Couzens is currently serving a whole-life term for the murder and rape of Sarah Everard.