Manchester detective found guilty after stealing cocaine and giving it to dealers – The Guardian

Posted September 26th, 2024 in drug offences, drug trafficking, misfeasance in public office, news, police by sally

‘A detective who stole almost 4kg of cocaine from the police evidence store at work and supplied it on the streets of Manchester has been convicted of multiple offences.’

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The Guardian, 25th September 2024

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Met drops investigation into general election gambling allegations ‘as bar for misconduct not met’ – The Independent

‘The Metropolitan Police has dropped its investigation into betting on the date of the general election, saying the bar for misconduct in public office had not been met.’

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The Independent, 24th August 2024

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Former National Crime Agency officer jailed over indecent images of children – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A former National Crime Agency (NCA) officer who used his work device to access, view and download indecent images of children, and child sexual abuse material, has today been jailed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 2nd August 2024

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Chief constable found guilty of gross misconduct – BBC News

‘The chief constable of Northamptonshire Police has been found guilty of gross misconduct.’

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BBC News, 21st June 2024

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Corrupt border officer jailed for aiding drugs gang – BBC News

‘A corrupt Border Force officer who allowed a car carrying drugs through a ferry terminal has been jailed for two years.’

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BBC News, 11th June 2024

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Police couple shared footage from murder probe – BBC News

‘A constable and his police colleague wife have been jailed after they shared video footage taken at the crime scene of a murder inquiry.’

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BBC News, 30th May 2024

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Met police to pay ‘five-figure sum’ to French publisher arrested under anti-terror laws – The Guardian

‘A French publisher who was arrested in London on terrorism charges has been awarded “substantial” damages by the Metropolitan police, as new figures reveal thousands of foreign nationals have been stopped at UK ports under anti-terror laws.’

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The Guardian, 29th April 2024

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Ministry of Defence official took £70,000 in secret payments – BBC News

‘A former Ministry of Defence (MoD) official has been jailed after taking £70,000 in secret payments and gifts.’

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BBC news, 13th April 2024

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Former police officer jailed after having sex with woman during 999 call to her home – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A police officer who had sex with a woman after responding to a 999 call at her home has been jailed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 5th April 2024

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Met to pay £10,000 to woman detained overnight after Sarah Everard vigil – The Guardian

‘The Metropolitan police has agreed to pay £10,000 in damages to a woman arrested at the Sarah Everard vigil in Clapham, her solicitors have said.’

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The Guardian, 13th March 2024

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Derbyshire PC guilty over sexual encounter with woman in patrol car – The Guardian

‘A Derbyshire police officer has been convicted of misconduct in a public office after he and a colleague both had sex in a patrol car with a woman to whom they had offered a lift home.’

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The Guardian, 8th November 2023

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Cheshire Police employee who tipped off criminal friend is jailed – BBC News

‘A police employee who tipped off a criminal friend about a covert investigation has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 4th November 2023

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Merseyside PC who had sex with abuse victim on duty jailed – BBC News

‘A “deplorable” PC who had sex with a victim of abuse while he was meant to be searching for a missing person has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 31st October 2023

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CPS declined to charge undercover police officer who deceived woman into 19-year relationship – The Guardian

‘The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to pursue charges against an undercover police officer who deceived a woman into a 19-year relationship without even hearing evidence from the victim in the case.’

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The Guardian, 27th September 2023

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1,000 Met Police officers suspended or on restricted duties – BBC News

‘More than 1,000 Metropolitan Police officers are currently suspended or on restricted duties, the force has said, as it tries to root out rogue officers.’

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BBC News, 19th September 2023

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Ex-police officer jailed for sex with crime victim – BBC News

‘A former police officer has been jailed for having sex with a vulnerable victim of crime he met while on duty.’

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BBC News, 18th August 2023

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Metropolitan Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence – House of Commons Library

‘On 22 April 1993, Stephen Lawrence, an 18-year-old Black man, was stabbed to death at a bus stop in Eltham, south-east London by a group of White youths in an unprovoked, racist attack. Stephen’s friend, Duwayne Brooks, was with him at the time and witnessed the attack.’

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House of Commons Library, 9th July 2023

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Stephen Lawrence’s mother says decision not to charge police over murder inquiry ‘disgraceful’ – The Independent

‘Stephen Lawrence’s mother says a decision not to charge four retired officers over their handling of the original murder investigation has caused her immense distress and she will challenge it.’

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The Independent, 6th July 2023

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Jermaine Baker shooting: officer may face misconduct case after court ruling – The Guardian

Posted July 6th, 2023 in firearms, London, misfeasance in public office, news, police, Supreme Court by sally

‘A police officer who shot a man dead in 2015 could face professional misconduct proceedings after supreme court judges dismissed an appeal, in a landmark ruling that provides significant clarity over holding officers who use force to account.’

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The Guardian, 5th July 2023

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Ex-CPS employee jailed for accessing sensitive case files – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A former Crown Prosecution Service employee who repeatedly accessed three case files involving allegations of serious organised crime without authorisation has been jailed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 24th May 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk