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An inspection of vetting, misconduct, and misogyny in the police service

2 November 2022 Thematic Inspection 3 recommendations

Rapid review commissioned by Home Secretary after the murder of Sarah Everard by serving officer Wayne Couzens. Found 131 of 725 vetting files had questionable decisions. Made 43 recommendations plus 5 areas for improvement.

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Recommendations

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1 28 recommendations covering vetting standards, counter-corruption, misconduct processes and tackling misogyny Chief constables
2 3 recommendations on legislative/regulatory changes to strengthen vetting framework Home Office
3 9 recommendations on national standards, guidance and training College of Policing