Overview

• Nearly 600 officers were dismissed in England and Wales over the past year, marking a 50% increase from the previous year.
• The most common reasons for dismissal included dishonesty, sexual misconduct, and discriminatory behavior.
• High-profile cases like the murder of Sarah Everard and the crimes of David Carrick have intensified scrutiny on police conduct.
• The Metropolitan Police had the highest number of dismissals, followed by Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire forces.
• Efforts to improve police standards include robust procedures to swiftly identify and remove officers who fail to meet expectations.