The Metropolitan Police's reform efforts have been 'slower and more limited' due to budget cuts, according to top officials. Sir Mark Rowley, the head of Britain’s largest police force, highlighted that officers are increasingly hesitant to take action against criminals for fear of being investigated for misconduct. This reluctance has resulted in a significant reduction in the number of 'stop and searches' conducted. Additionally, concerns about prolonged lawsuits and career-damaging investigations have led to some officers experiencing severe stress, with some even resorting to antidepressants.
'On this one, I think he's got a point!' @andrewdoyle_com @mrstevenallen @lewisschaffer discuss Met police commissioner Rowley's admission that officers are reluctant to use force for fear of lawsuits, one of Thursday's top stories. https://t.co/RYi62X88Ko
'These two officers are now on antidepressants - broken, failed and alone.' Norman Brennan says police officers have become reluctant to use force to apprehend criminals, due to lawsuits which drag on over years and destroy careers. https://t.co/2NKK6LsCRS
Police officers are hesitant to take action against criminals in case they are investigated for misconduct afterwards, the head of Britain’s biggest police force has said ⬇️ https://t.co/8KABW4DcHj
"Met chief: Officers fear investigation if they take on criminals "Sir Mark Rowley said concerns about misconduct investigations had led to the number of ‘stop and searches’ halving" https://t.co/R2bXtm47JW
Met Police reform 'slower and more limited due to budget cuts', says top cop https://t.co/kAiIIJr5Z6