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Met to pay £10,000 to woman detained overnight after Sarah Everard vigil
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/13/met-to-pay-10000-to-woman-detained-overnight-after-sarah-everard-vigil Jennifer Edmunds sued police, which have now settled after dropping charges relating to 2021 gathering on Clapham Common -
Met Police chief hits out at ‘army of armchair commentators’ who film officers
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https://www.itv.com/news/london/2024-03-11/met-police-chief-hits-out-at-army-of-armchair-commentators-who-film-officers The head of Britain’s biggest police force has hit out at “armchair commentators” who film officers while on duty. Some of the videos I've seen people film do show some very unprofessional behavior from cops, stretching their powers or even inventing powers they don't have. There was one where an officer threatened to make something up and bragged that people would believe his word over a suspect. I think it's good that incidents like that are filmed because if a member of the public reported that officer and there was no video evidence, then the complaint wouldn't have gone anywhere. Of course most officers aren't like that one, and for the good cops it must be rather frustrating to get filmed every day often by people who are looking for a reaction and incredibly aggressive in their attempts to get it.-
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Police firearms officer named as he denies murder of Chris Kaba
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/08/police-firearms-officer-pleads-not-guilty-murder-chris-kaba I won't name him as I don't agree with the decision Every time the cops shoot someone it should be investigated. But naming this officer risks him being subjected to mob justice rather than actual justice. It isn't right and I can see why officers would want to hand in their tickets.- 10 replies
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13122815/Metropolitan-Police-receives-just-six-applications-latest-armed-officer-recruitment-drive-hundreds-quit-cop-charged-murder-Chris-Kaba.html The lack of new recruits follows one in 10 members of the force quitting
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https://news.sky.com/story/armistice-wrong-day-for-gaza-protest-barclay-says-as-he-reveals-ongoing-govt-talks-despite-police-green-light-13003150 Rishi Sunak has said he will hold the chief of the Metropolitan Police "accountable" for allowing a pro-Palestinian demonstration to go ahead on Armistice Day
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Anti-monarchy protester suing Met chief over coronation day arrest
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/12/anti-monarchy-protester-suing-met-chief-over-coronation-day-arrest The Metropolitan police commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, is being sued over the arrest of the chief executive of Britain’s leading republican movement on the day of the king’s coronation, in what is being viewed as a first test case of new protest laws. This is good news, the grounds for some of those arrests can only be described as very dodgy at best. Republic were not doing anything illegal, they had permission for the protest and it had been coordinated and agreed upon in advance with police. But Rowley was clearly given orders from above to prevent it by whatever means necessary, including it seems unlawful arrests. There was no legitimate arrest necessity in the case of Graham Smith, it was purely done to prevent him being able to protest at the coronation. They knew they would have to release him as there was no grounds for arrest and no actual case against him, but that didn't matter because by the time they released him the coronation would be over. -
Met police losing more officers than it is recruiting, says Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley
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https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/met-police-losing-more-officers-recruiting-commissioner-sir-mark-rowley/ The Commissioner, giving evidence to the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, said recruitment has been challenging and his biggest concern now is that he’s losing more officers than he’s bringing in. -
Met Police to use respectful language and explain actions in new stop and search trial
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/stop-search-london-metropolitan-police-b2383860.html The Metropolitan Police is trialling a “new approach” to stop and search in which officers are trained to use “respectful language” and explain their actions, amid a crisis of public confidence. I thought this already happened. Every search I've seen the officer goes through who they are, where they are based, what the grounds are, what they are looking for, and that the person can have a copy of the search form if they want. It's hard to see what else could be done. -
Met police officer sacked after punching handcuffed black child in the face
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/15/met-police-officer-sacked-after-punching-handcuffed-black-child-in-the-face Martin failed to mention the punch in his initial account of the incident. It was caught on his body-worn video. He claimed the use of violence was an accident. -
Met police breached rights of organisers of Sarah Everard vigil, court rules
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/11/met-police-breached-rights-of-organisers-of-sarah-everard-vigil-court-rules Reclaim These Streets welcomes judges’ decision as ‘a victory for women’ and calls for Met reform- 7 replies
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Search for Cressida Dick’s replacement at Met down to final two
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/30/search-for-cressida-dick-replacement-met-police-down-to-final-two The search for a new Metropolitan police commissioner has been whittled down to a final two: Mark Rowley, a former head of counter-terrorism, or Nick Ephgrave, currently part of the embattled force’s top leadership. -
Hi all, hope everyone is safe and well during this time. I had applied to GMP as a special constable and had passed all of the assessments. Interview, situational judgement test, written exercise, fitness and medical. I was given an offer and a start date. Unfortunately I had moved to London by the time my start date was given as I had waited such a long time for a start. When I moved to London I attended an open day for the Met to ask a few questions regarding applications and if I would need to do everything from the start, assessments etc. I was told that because the specials assessment is the same across all UK forces, I would only have to do the medical and fitness this time around. Should I clarify this with the college of policing? I have applied to the Met as a special and have been given dates to go for assessments. I asked them the same questions just to be clear and they have said that I would have to do everything all over as they do not know how GMP carries out the assessments as it could be different to the met. I'm a bit confused after being told other information. Any information/input anyone could offer? I would be very grateful. Kind regards, Brian.
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I have noticed that the MET are using Community Resolution as a disposal a lot for adult offenders for drugs offences, yet not many other forces are doing this. This is separate from the choice to issue a cannabis warning or issued a PND. How does this work? How do offenders make amends for a crime in which there isn't an identifiable victim other than Regina? Is this just a way to write such matters off?
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London Evening Standard: Police taking over an hour to respond to 999 'priority' calls in London
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Police taking over an hour to response to 999 'priority' calls in London Met failed to meet its 60-minute target to answer “S” grade calls in 14 boroughs in June Police are taking more than an hour to respond to 999 “priority” calls in nearly half of London boroughs amid a shortage of officers and a surge in the number of emergency calls. Read the full story here: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/police-taking-over-an-hour-to-respond-to-999-priority-calls-in-london-a3949851.html- 1 reply
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Met corruption claims investigated by Independent Office for Police Conduct
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Allegations of "serious corruption and malpractice" within the Met Police are being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Gross misconduct notices have been served on three officers, while "a number" of other officers are being assessed, according to the IOPC. IOPC director Jonathan Green said claims of racial discrimination within the Met were also being investigated. The Met said it was "fully co-operating" with the investigation. It is claimed there are officers in the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) who are said to have interfered with or curtailed investigations, according to Mr Green. He added: "The investigation includes alleged interference in, and curtailment of, investigations by potentially conflicted senior officers, failure to investigate allegations of wrongdoing, systemic removal of the restrictions of officers under investigation and racial discrimination. "As part of this investigation, three officers have been served with gross misconduct notices and one of those officers is also under criminal investigation. "Assessments on the status of a number of other officers remains ongoing." According to The Sunday Times, three whistleblowers from the Met approached the IOPC to allege members of the DPS were shielding officers from a range of allegations. A Met spokesman said: "The Metropolitan Police Service has referred allegations regarding the conduct of a number of MPS personnel to the IOPC which is conducting an independent investigation. "The MPS is fully co-operating with the IOPC investigation." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44915885 -
Female police officer sues Met for £200,000 after having to watch 100 child rape videos
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A policewoman is suing the Metropolitan Police for £200,000, in what is thought to be the first case of its kind, after having to watch 100 child abuse videos. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/06/female-police-officer-sues-met-200000-having-watch-100-child/ -
Full story Thoughts are with the officer and their family, clearly a situation none of us want to find ourselves in. Hopefully the investigation is concluded swiftly and sensibly.
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Met abandons policy of automatically believing rape complainants | Daily Mail Online
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5569145/Met-abandons-policy-automatically-believing-rape-complainants.html Scotland Yard is to abandon its policy of automatically believing victims as commissioner Cressida Dick said 'clumsy behaviour between somebody who fancies somebody else' was not a matter for police. -
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MET Police What's up with the scruffy uniforms?
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So I was reading ''The Job '' and this is on the cover.... I don't mean to be rude or anything but to be honest on the construction site that I worked I've seen laborers dressed a lot better and smarter than ''London's Finest''. No seriously what's up with the scruffy look? -
Hello there. I have noticed that the Met are using strange white shirts that seem to appear normal when the tac vest is worn but when the vest is removed it is clear that the middle section seems to be wicking. I have also noticed that they do not have radio loops which seems to be a bit weird to me why they don't have loops. I think these new designs are only for short sleeved. Are the original short sleeved shirts still worn or issued or have they been totally replaced by this new design. Are there any wicking style shirts for long sleeved as well? also been wondering what if someone wanted to clip their radio onto the shirt?? cheers guys
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Telegraph: 'Mr Gorilla' Met Police officer finally finishes London Marathon
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A Metropolitan Police officer who has been crawling the London Marathon in a gorilla costume since the race began on Sunday morning has completed the 26-mile route. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/29/mr-gorilla-met-police-officer-finally-finishes-london-marathon/-
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Telegraph: 'Mr Gorilla' Met Police officer finally finishes London Marathon
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A Metropolitan Police officer who has been crawling the London Marathon in a gorilla costume since the race began on Sunday morning has completed the 26-mile route. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/29/mr-gorilla-met-police-officer-finally-finishes-london-marathon/ -
Telegraph: 'Mr Gorilla' Met Police officer finally finishes London Marathon
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A Metropolitan Police officer who has been crawling the London Marathon in a gorilla costume since the race began on Sunday morning has completed the 26-mile route. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/29/mr-gorilla-met-police-officer-finally-finishes-london-marathon/-
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Register: 30,000 London gun owners hit by Met Police 'data breach'
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London gun owners are asking questions of the Metropolitan Police after the force seemingly handed the addresses of 30,000 firearm and shotgun owners to a direct mail marketing agency for a commercial firm's advertising campaign. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/19/met_police_30000_gun_owner_data_breach/- 11 replies
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