Summary
A senior officer from the Metropolitan Police, Cdr Julian Bennett, was dismissed after a nearly five-year process. He was suspended in July 2020 for refusing to take a drug test and later dismissed for gross misconduct.
Key Facts
- Cdr Julian Bennett was suspended from the Metropolitan Police from July 2020.
- He was on full pay during his suspension.
- He refused to take a required drug test.
- He was initially dismissed in October 2023, but the decision was appealed.
- The Police Appeals Tribunal ordered a new hearing, which found him guilty of gross misconduct.
- Allegations that he used cannabis and gave false reasons for refusing the test were not proven.
- Mr. Bennett was previously involved in writing a drug strategy for the Met.
- Following his dismissal, he will be added to a list that bars employment in police-related roles.
