Source · HMICFRS

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

Published 2 November 2022Thematic Inspection3 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.

Coverage

The organisations covered are not linked in this record. Check the original report for its scope and addressees.

Recommendations

3
Recommendation 1 Tracker summary

Addressed to: Chief constables

28 recommendations covering vetting standards, counter-corruption, misconduct processes and tackling misogyny
Recommendation 2 Tracker summary

Addressed to: Home Office

3 recommendations on legislative/regulatory changes to strengthen vetting framework
Recommendation 3 Tracker summary

Addressed to: College of Policing

9 recommendations on national standards, guidance and training

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