Met Police in Crisis: 90 Officers Pulled from Crime to Tackle Corruption
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is shaking up the Met Police by diverting around 90 officers from fighting organised crime and counter-terrorism to root out corruption within the force.
“Hundreds of corrupt officers are still on the job,” Sir Mark warned. He insists urgent action is needed to clean up the ranks.
Major Shake-Up: Over 1,000 Cases Under Intense Review
The Met is conducting a sweeping review of officers and staff, scrutinising more than 1,000 records from the past decade involving domestic violence and sexual offences.
Each case is being double-checked by an independent panel. Sir Mark is also pushing for stricter rules, banning those prosecuted for anything beyond trivial offences—or for crimes committed while under 18—from serving in the force.
Hotline Flooded with Reports: 350 Officers Under Investigation
The public hotline for reporting Met officers abusing their positions has received 1,000 calls. So far, 350 have led to action, with arrests and suspensions shaking the force to its core.
“The scale of misconduct is staggering,” said a Met source. The revetting process is already unveiling serious cases of police malpractice.
Government Backs Crackdown Amid Massive Dismissal Threat
Home Secretary Suella Braverman supports Sir Mark’s tough stance, confident he can restore public trust.
But with several hundred officers facing potential dismissal, it’s clear the Met faces a monumental rebuilding job to clean house and deliver proper policing.
