Can the (Met) police ever change?

[Beebo]

Yet no arrest made in the case of the Tory candidate, Craig Williams, last week. Hmmm.

I presume it’s a professional issue for the Police.

 

[BoldonLad]

Jeesh!

Sunak’s protection officer arrested for betting on the date of election.

If true. What a stupid way to get sacked.

Whilst I can see that having a gambling problem (if he/she has such a problem) could be an issue in such a potentially sensitive position, does Rishi routinely discuss his election. plans with his Protection Officer?

I would have thought that (say) taxi drivers may well hear the odd useful bit of information, are they also forbidden to bet?

 

[Beebo]

Whilst I can see that having a gambling problem (if he/she has such a problem) could be an issue in such a potentially sensitive position, does Rishi routinely discuss his election. plans with his Protection Officer?

I would have thought that (say) taxi drivers may well hear the odd useful bit of information, are they also forbidden to bet?

The issue about Sunak discussing private matters in front of the police is interesting but he has to have conversations in the ministerial cars.

The policeman has been charged with Misconduct in a public office. They are going to hear lots of stuff which they simply can’t divulge.

Taxi drivers may hear stuff, but the direct line of information transfer would be very hard to prove.

A husband was done for overhearing his wife’s business conversations, so if they can prove a direct link they can prosecute.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68379318.amp

 

[matticus]

A husband was done for overhearing his wife’s business conversations, so if they can prove a direct link they can prosecute.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68379318.amp

That's quite an interesting case!

(Can't say I'm very impressed by the use of DIVORCE as one of the section headings, but hey, journalists eh? )

 

[Bazzer]

And another one.🙁

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8nr3zp8dlo

 

[AuroraSaab]

Another, different one, also today. Served in the same unit as Wayne Couzens. Mark Tyrell, 55.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...d-carrick-and-wayne-couzens-charged-with-rape

Another one in June. Jamie Woodhams, 51.

https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/former-police-officer-charged-with-rape/

In July:

David Parsons, 28.

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ne...west-mercia-police-officer-charged-with-rape/

Jamie Howlett, 33.

https://www.surrey.police.uk/news/s...cer-charged-for-number-of-offences-in-surrey/

Likely that some of these are historical allegations, arising from forces re examining earlier complaints in the light of the Couzens case or of victims who were previously reluctant to come forward.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

New depths plumbed here: Met cop stole cash from a dead man.

He denied it but the genius had filmed it on his own body-worn camera. Now he’s in jail.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjvje34ljxo

PC Craig Carter, of Harlow, Essex, stole about £115 from Italian filmmaker and actor Claudio Gaetani between 7 and 14 September 2022.​

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A court previously heard how Carter took money from Mr Gaetani's wallet after he was sent to collect personal items from him after he collapsed and died while cycling to north London to visit friends.​

 

[AuroraSaab]

This week, Gwent police officer John Stringer, sexual assault of a girl under 13.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqj88p59r1o.amp

Another Met police officer shared cctv footage of rapes. One of women later died and her assailant has been charged.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/adam-aspinall-da-encarnacao-police-b2609461.html

The Essex cop was likely on £40k a year. Stealing £100 from an old man tells you something about his character. They need to look at every case or person he was involved with because you don't get to 50 and suddenly start thieving such amounts. It'll be a pattern.

 

[Ian H]

New depths plumbed here: Met cop stole cash from a dead man.

He denied it but the genius had filmed it on his own body-worn camera. Now he’s in jail.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjvje34ljxo

PC Craig Carter, of Harlow, Essex, stole about £115 from Italian filmmaker and actor Claudio Gaetani between 7 and 14 September 2022.​

​

A court previously heard how Carter took money from Mr Gaetani's wallet after he was sent to collect personal items from him after he collapsed and died while cycling to north London to visit friends.​

Colour me surprised.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c749nj43222o

Seven officers investigated for gross misconduct for improperly accessing personal data of Sarah Everard.

Five serving officers and two who have resigned were found to have accessed the information with no proper policing purpose.​

 

[AuroraSaab]

Another one, in Somerset.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.so...water-police-officer-charged-rape-9581812.amp

 

[fozy tornip]

Is it time the Met was put under special measures and broken up?

 

[AuroraSaab]

I think it's time to consider that as a possibility. It covers a huge area, facing challenges the regions don't face. Change of leadership over the years doesn't seem to have done much to restore confidence.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

The serial rapist and sex offender David Carrick has been charged with further crimes:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y82yey7d7o

David Carrick from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, has been charged with five counts of indecent assault, two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service said.​

Hertfordshire Constabulary has also charged him with one count of coercive and controlling behaviour.​

The 49-year-old will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 17 October.​