Met using 'Al Capone approach' to root out misconduct in force
Summary
The Metropolitan Police is removing officers who do not meet professional standards. This effort, similar to how the FBI pursued Al Capone for tax evasion, aims to address misconduct swiftly. More than 1,400 officers have been removed since 2022, and investigations continue for serious misconduct.Key Facts
- The Metropolitan Police is using an "Al Capone" method to tackle officer misconduct.
- Over 1,400 officers have been removed for not meeting standards since 2022.
- The approach is inspired by the way the FBI targeted Al Capone.
- Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes stated they won’t ignore serious crimes in the process.
- The force is examining factors like overtime and device use to find officers of concern.
- Eight officers were suspended following a BBC investigation into misconduct at Charing Cross police station.
- A detective inspector in north-west London is charged with perverting the course of justice.
- The removal program follows the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving officer.
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