A senior officer has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police Service without notice for refusing to take a drugs test

Oliver Kent

Published: 3:02 pm November 1, 2023

Updated: 10:57 am October 8, 2025

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A misconduct hearing found gross misconduct proven against Commander Julian Bennett following an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.

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The independent panel leading the hearing announced its findings and sanction against Commander Bennett this evening (Tuesday, 31 October).

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