The hotline allows anonymous tip-offs to report a police officer, member of police staff or volunteer.
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London’s Metropolitan Police have opened more than 700 investigations as, after just 18 months of being in operation, an anti-corruption hotline has had nearly 3,000 contacts.
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It was introduced in November 2022 after a series of damaging incidents, like the murder of Sarah Everard by former-officer Wayne Couzens and the exposing of then-constable David Carrick, who was jailed for life for rape.
The line is run by charity CrimeStoppers and allows anonymous calls and reports on suspected abuses of power.
Since opening, they have received 1,988 calls and 890 reports since, which has led to 738 investigations.
The cases of Couzens and Carrick damaged the Metropolitan Police’s reputation, as well as other events like reported offensive messages shared amongst officers via WhatsApp.
Chief Constable Gavin Stephens has said that he doesn’t underestimate the impact of recent events on trust and confidence in the police. He said:
“This reporting service will enable us to take action by giving the public news, anonymous and confidential route to report corruption, criminality, or abusive behaviour within policing.”
He reassures that the police will also begin “long-term screening to ensure there is no place for corrupt or abusive officers and staff to hide in our forces”.
Donna Jones, chairwoman of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said: “This service provides an opportunity for the public to report their concerns about individuals, and for policing to root out more of those not fit to serve.”
It is now available for reports on all UK police services, accessible online or by calling 0800 085 000.
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StandfirstThe hotline was introduced in November 2022 and has had 3,000 contacts in fifteen months.
London’s Metropolitan Police have opened more than 700 investigations as, after just 18 months of being in operation, an anti-corruption hotline has had nearly 3,000 contacts.
Listen to this article powered by AI.
It was introduced in November 2022 after a series of damaging incidents, like the murder of Sarah Everard by former-officer Wayne Couzens and the exposing of then-constable David Carrick, who was jailed for life for rape.
The line is run by charity CrimeStoppers and allows anonymous calls and reports on suspected abuses of power.
Since opening, they have received 1,988 calls and 890 reports since, which has led to 738 investigations.
The cases of Couzens and Carrick damaged the Metropolitan Police’s reputation, as well as other events like reported offensive messages shared amongst officers via WhatsApp.
Chief Constable Gavin Stephens has said that he doesn’t underestimate the impact of recent events on trust and confidence in the police. He said:
“This reporting service will enable us to take action by giving the public news, anonymous and confidential route to report corruption, criminality, or abusive behaviour within policing.”
He reassures that the police will also begin “long-term screening to ensure there is no place for corrupt or abusive officers and staff to hide in our forces”.
Donna Jones, chairwoman of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said: “This service provides an opportunity for the public to report their concerns about individuals, and for policing to root out more of those not fit to serve.”
It is now available for reports on all UK police services, accessible online or by calling 0800 085 000.