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Metropolitan Police using 'Al Capone approach' to root out misconduct Metropolitan Police using 'Al Capone approach' to root out misconduct
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The Metropolitan Police says it is using an "Al Capone" approach to root out misconduct by its own officers.The Metropolitan Police says it is using an "Al Capone" approach to root out misconduct by its own officers.
As part of the biggest ever clear-out, the Met has removed more than 1,400 officers from the force from 2022 up to June 2025 for failing to meet standards.As part of the biggest ever clear-out, the Met has removed more than 1,400 officers from the force from 2022 up to June 2025 for failing to meet standards.
Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes compared the approach to that of the American FBI who prosecuted Al Capone in the 1930s for tax evasion, rather than the murders he was suspected of. But he insisted that failing officers will not get away with just being sacked.Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes compared the approach to that of the American FBI who prosecuted Al Capone in the 1930s for tax evasion, rather than the murders he was suspected of. But he insisted that failing officers will not get away with just being sacked.
The Metropolitan Police Federation, which represents staff up to chief inspector level, said it was "appalling" to compare colleagues to American gangsters.The Metropolitan Police Federation, which represents staff up to chief inspector level, said it was "appalling" to compare colleagues to American gangsters.
Jukes said: "What we won't do in that process is neglect serious criminality or serious misconduct.Jukes said: "What we won't do in that process is neglect serious criminality or serious misconduct.
"But rather than wait we'll put them out the door first, and we'll continue with those investigations, if that's the right thing to do.""But rather than wait we'll put them out the door first, and we'll continue with those investigations, if that's the right thing to do."
"We're keen to exit those officers who don't display the standards required in the organisation, and we're going to do that in ways which are quick and focused," Jukes added."We're keen to exit those officers who don't display the standards required in the organisation, and we're going to do that in ways which are quick and focused," Jukes added.
He said sickness, grievances, overtime and the use of devices would be examined to identify officers of concern.He said sickness, grievances, overtime and the use of devices would be examined to identify officers of concern.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Federation said officers risk their lives daily and deserve backing, but comparing them to American gangsters "makes the work of our officers in the capital harder".A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Federation said officers risk their lives daily and deserve backing, but comparing them to American gangsters "makes the work of our officers in the capital harder".
He said: "If officers are proven to be guilty of criminal offences or serious gross misconduct, then we do not want these individuals in the job.He said: "If officers are proven to be guilty of criminal offences or serious gross misconduct, then we do not want these individuals in the job.
"However this message from police leaders that colleagues should be guilty until proven innocent is not acceptable.""However this message from police leaders that colleagues should be guilty until proven innocent is not acceptable."
Separately, on Friday, the force said it had suspended eight officers and a staff member after allegations about staff in the custody suite at Charing Cross police station that arose from a BBC Panorama investigation.Separately, on Friday, the force said it had suspended eight officers and a staff member after allegations about staff in the custody suite at Charing Cross police station that arose from a BBC Panorama investigation.
Detective Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said he was in the process of "dismantling" the custody team at Charing Cross. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said he was in the process of "dismantling" the custody team at Charing Cross.
He said all 16 custody sergeants and all 34 designated detention officers were being moved to other sites.He said all 16 custody sergeants and all 34 designated detention officers were being moved to other sites.
DAC Adelekan said it was "absolutely necessary to challenge the unacceptable culture we find in our custody environment".DAC Adelekan said it was "absolutely necessary to challenge the unacceptable culture we find in our custody environment".
A separate investigation of officers' behaviour in north-west London has led to a detective inspector being charged with perverting the course of justice.A separate investigation of officers' behaviour in north-west London has led to a detective inspector being charged with perverting the course of justice.
"We are breaking up and busting up teams," Jukes said."We are breaking up and busting up teams," Jukes said.
The clear-out, sparked in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard by serving officer Wayne Couzens, is the largest in the force's history.The clear-out, sparked in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard by serving officer Wayne Couzens, is the largest in the force's history.
Some 557 Met officers were "exited" last year alone - up from 146 in 2021.Some 557 Met officers were "exited" last year alone - up from 146 in 2021.
Jukes said it was having "as big an impact as the pursuit of corrupt officers in Sir Robert Marks' commissionership".Jukes said it was having "as big an impact as the pursuit of corrupt officers in Sir Robert Marks' commissionership".
He said the force now had "one of the strongest ever vetting entry systems".He said the force now had "one of the strongest ever vetting entry systems".