Overview

• David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer, was convicted of over 70 sex attacks against 12 women over 17 years.
• The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found multiple missed opportunities to investigate Carrick's misconduct from 2002 to 2021.
• A detective sergeant will face a gross misconduct hearing, while three other officers and a staff member will face misconduct hearings.
• Carrick's arrest in October 2021 led to his conviction and a minimum 30-year prison sentence in February 2023.
• The case has prompted a reevaluation of police vetting procedures and highlighted systemic failings within the Metropolitan Police.