Source · HMICFRS
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.
Recommendations
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