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| West Mercia Police chief says Met failings beyond unacceptable | |
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| Chief Constable Pippa Mills described the findings of Baroness Casey's report into the Metropolitan Police as "beyond unacceptable" | Chief Constable Pippa Mills described the findings of Baroness Casey's report into the Metropolitan Police as "beyond unacceptable" |
| A police chief has described behaviour highlighted in a damning report of the Met Police as "appalling" and says action has been taken in her force. | |
| The Met Police was found to have failed women and children with racism, misogyny, and homophobia rife in a review published on Tuesday. | The Met Police was found to have failed women and children with racism, misogyny, and homophobia rife in a review published on Tuesday. |
| In an open letter, West Mercia Police chief Pippa Mills said Baroness Casey's report had "become the catalyst for a drive for overall police reform". | In an open letter, West Mercia Police chief Pippa Mills said Baroness Casey's report had "become the catalyst for a drive for overall police reform". |
| She promised to "root out corruption". | She promised to "root out corruption". |
| In the review, Baroness Casey said a "boys' club" culture was rife and the force could be dismantled if it does not improve. | In the review, Baroness Casey said a "boys' club" culture was rife and the force could be dismantled if it does not improve. |
| Her year-long review prompted a strong reaction, with the mother of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence saying the force was "rotten to the core". | Her year-long review prompted a strong reaction, with the mother of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence saying the force was "rotten to the core". |
| Watch: Baroness Casey: "It's time for the organisation (Met Police) not to be in denial" | Watch: Baroness Casey: "It's time for the organisation (Met Police) not to be in denial" |
| Watch: Baroness Casey: "It's time for the organisation (Met Police) not to be in denial" | Watch: Baroness Casey: "It's time for the organisation (Met Police) not to be in denial" |
| In an open letter to residents, Chief Constable Mills described the findings as "beyond unacceptable" and wanted to "reassure residents" that action was being taken. | In an open letter to residents, Chief Constable Mills described the findings as "beyond unacceptable" and wanted to "reassure residents" that action was being taken. |
| Eight officers have been dismissed in the past 12 months for behaviour which fell below professional standards while the force's anti-corruption unit has been strengthened, she added. | Eight officers have been dismissed in the past 12 months for behaviour which fell below professional standards while the force's anti-corruption unit has been strengthened, she added. |
| "As confidence in these processes continues to grow you will see more people being dismissed - we will not be quiet when this happens," she said. | "As confidence in these processes continues to grow you will see more people being dismissed - we will not be quiet when this happens," she said. |
| The force will focus on improving trust and confidence, especially among women and girls and will urge staff to call out offensive behaviour, her letter added. | The force will focus on improving trust and confidence, especially among women and girls and will urge staff to call out offensive behaviour, her letter added. |
| What now for the Met? Because the clock is ticking | What now for the Met? Because the clock is ticking |
| How many complaints are made against police officers? | How many complaints are made against police officers? |
| Rape victim says no chance of reforming 'vile' Met | Rape victim says no chance of reforming 'vile' Met |
| Baroness Casey was appointed to review the Met's culture and standards after the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by serving police officer Wayne Couzens, in 2021. | Baroness Casey was appointed to review the Met's culture and standards after the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by serving police officer Wayne Couzens, in 2021. |
| The 363-page report condemns the force as institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic, referencing racist officers and staff, routine sexism, and "deep-seated" homophobia. | The 363-page report condemns the force as institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic, referencing racist officers and staff, routine sexism, and "deep-seated" homophobia. |
| West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said he was not reassured the failings identified in the Met by Baroness Casey were not also happening in his force. | West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said he was not reassured the failings identified in the Met by Baroness Casey were not also happening in his force. |
| "I will therefore continue to play my part, by supporting and holding West Mercia Police's Chief Constable to account," he added. | "I will therefore continue to play my part, by supporting and holding West Mercia Police's Chief Constable to account," he added. |
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| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| West Mercia Police | West Mercia Police |