Police Chiefs Given Power to Fire Rogue Officers

Published on April 18, 2024

Police chiefs have been given powers to preside over hearings that decide whether to remove officers found guilty of misconduct, the government has announced. Home Office reforms put before Parliament on Tuesday will give police leaders more accountability and make it easier for them to fire rogue officers. The changes will come into effect on May 7. Policing minister Chris Philp said that officers unfit to serve “must be rooted out at the earliest opportunity and these changes will ensure chief constables are given greater control over this process.” Mr. Philp continued: “The public need greater confidence that the officers who serve their communities are dedicated to keeping them safe....

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