'Too often, I see good officers destroyed by a broken, bureaucratic system.' Sir Mark Rowley says the firearms officer known as Whiskey 80 should never have faced a decade of legal trauma, and calls for urgent reform to stop criminals weaponising split-second police decisions.

No possible good can come from this. And it’s not the fault of the Met. It’s the fault of politicians who have cut policing to the bone.

We’ve been a little quiet lately, working behind the scenes on a new & improved approach to delivering brilliant @WeCops chats! BUT - we have an exciting announcement- 📣 SAVE THE DATE Our 2nd @WeCops conference is coming to you from Paddington London on Friday 27th June 2025🥳

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RT @metpoliceuk: The Met has moved out of special measures. We've made major improvements in call handling, tackling child exploitation, i…

Any UK Police who are under 45 & fancy emigrating to South Australia. There is a webinar on Monday 10 February 2025 at 9:30pm & will cover recruitment & Visa process, Migration and South Australia, Pay and benefits #SAPOL #Australia #Adelaide police.sa.gov.au/join-us/ach….

IOPC investigation clears police officers over shooting of two dogs in East London Our investigation into @MetPoliceUK and @CityPolice officers found no wrongdoing in an incident in Poplar, east London, where a man’s two dogs were fatally shot ▶️rb.gy/5dy7q6

RT @metpoliceuk: Do you require a pizza delivery or the police? A heroic police emergency call handler has been commended for her quick-t…

I was investigated for Gross Misconduct and this is a summary of my experience: at the beginning of a year I was told there was fact finding. In Spring of the same year I was notified that it was being referred to as Gross Misconduct but not knowing what it was for. 1/8

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We’re pleased to announce Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Katy Barrow-Grint has been appointed as our new Interim Deputy Chief Constable. DCC Barrow-Grint will start in post on 11 November. You can read more on this story on our website: orlo.uk/TxGor

RT @metpoliceuk: On Saturday an off-duty Met officer was injured after he bravely intervened in a knife-point robbery in Luton. We wish h…

RT @MPSSouthwark: Officers in #Greenwich #Southwark have listened to your concerns about phone robbery. Our dedicated teams made 3 arrests…

Trust: Giving someone control of something that is important to you. Have a think about who you can trust in your life. It is everything.

Tonight we discuss - Policing & Social Media, who's joining? Pre-read is out - wecops.uk/events/2024/10/pol…

The dismissal of Inspector Tola Munro raises important questions about the handling of police misconduct cases. Despite Gwent Police investigating the allegations and the CPS concluding there was insufficient evidence to prosecute, the Professional Standards Department and an independent panel ruled the allegations amounted to gross misconduct. This case reflects a troubling trend where officers are dismissed based on allegations, even when criminal charges aren't pursued due to lack of evidence. This raises concerns about due process and internal police overreach in handling misconduct cases, further illustrating a systemic issue within policing leadership. These decisions continue to contribute to public distrust and mismanagement of police accountability. The use of misconduct panels and independent chairs as decision-makers, while meant to ensure fairness are clearly now scapegoating than delivering justice, particularly when there is no supporting evidence for criminal charges. If the public and officers themselves are to trust these processes, they need to be transparent, evidence-based, and fair. Otherwise, they continue to damage the reputation of the police force and reinforcing the view that internal policing processes are being manipulated for public relations rather than true reform.

RT @gmpolice: CCTV at a primary school in Wigan caught the moment DC Talbot’s crimes began to unravel. He’s now been jailed for more than…

This weeks #WeCops sees a chat on ‘Women in Public Order’ with our fantastic guest hosts @BJH251 and @KarenFindlayMPS @SJohnsonSupt and Supt Vicky Howell. Join us at 2100, Wednesday 16th October! All you need to do is interact with the Qs and use the hashtag #WeCops You can also join in on @joinmastodon or @LinkedIn wecops.uk