PC Matthew Olive Admits to Illegally Accessing Police Systems and Sharing Information
A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to four counts of misconduct in public office after carrying out unauthorised searches on police systems and sharing confidential information in WhatsApp chats with members of the public.
Police Constable Matthew Olive, 26, who was attached to the Professional Standards Directorate, admitted to the offences at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 7 March. He had previously appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 24 December.
‘Abuse of Position’ – Senior Officer Condemns Actions
Following the guilty plea, Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Neil Smithson, head of the Professional Standards Directorate, criticised PC Olive’s misuse of police systems.
“PC Olive abused his position, searching confidential police systems to look up information for no other purpose than to satisfy his own interests and those he passed information on to.
The Metropolitan Police has faced increasing scrutiny over internal misconduct cases, and this latest admission is expected to add further pressure on efforts to rebuild public confidence.[block_2]
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