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Recommendation 10

10 Deferred Paragraph: 30

Require all police forces to explicitly prohibit officers from paying for sex

Recommendation
We heard that here has been a lack of clarity on what constitutes misogynistic or predatory behaviour, as well as multiple reports of police officers engaging in commercial sexual exploitation. For that reason, we recommend that forces which have not already done so follow the Met’s lead and make it explicit in policy that their police officers are prohibited from paying for sex.
Government Response Summary
The government states that the decision on how to deploy resources and drive delivery in force, such as prohibiting officers from paying for sex, is a matter for individual Chief Constables.
Paragraph Reference: 30
Government Response Deferred
HM Government Deferred
26. The decision on how to deploy resources and drive delivery in force is a matter for Chief Constables.