Rape, assault and corruption: The police officers breaking the law
Oct 13, 2023
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This podcast discusses the alarming number of police officers convicted of serious crimes, including false imprisonment and assault. It reveals shocking data on incidents of rape, theft, fraud, and sexual harassment committed by police officers. The podcast explores efforts to address police misconduct and restore public trust, highlighting the consequences of officers committing crimes and the importance of accountability.
145 police officers have been convicted of serious crimes since the murder of Sarah Everard, including rape, sexual assault, harassment, violence against vulnerable victims, and theft.
The investigation highlights the urgent need to improve public trust, enhance investigations of violence against women, and remove officers who fail to meet standards.
Deep dives
Police officers convicted of serious crimes since Sarah Everard's murder
An investigation by Times reporters has revealed that 145 police officers have been convicted of serious crimes since the murder of Sarah Everard. These crimes include 27 rapes and/or sexual assaults, 14 counts of sexual harassment, and 27 offenses against vulnerable victims. The investigation raises questions about how the public can find out when public servants responsible for combating crime themselves commit crimes, and how to maintain trust in the police force.
Case of Sam Grigg
Sam Grigg, a Metropolitan Police officer, was charged with false imprisonment and assault. He tied up his female housemate without her consent, taping her mouth and binding her legs. Grigg had a history of resisting her objections and even found it amusing. The young woman managed to free herself when someone knocked at the door. When Grigg was arrested, police found police-issued handcuffs, lock buttons, a gag, duct tape, and additional handcuffs at his home.
Findings of investigation into police convictions
An investigation by The Times reveals that 145 police officers have been convicted of serious crimes since the murder of Sarah Everard. The offenses include sexual assaults, harassment, violence against vulnerable victims, and theft. Of these officers, 40% were on duty at the time of their crimes. The Metropolitan Police had the highest number of convicted officers, followed by Greater Manchester Police and West Midlands Police. Only six out of the 145 convicted officers were female. The investigation underscores the need to improve public confidence, improve investigations of violence against women and girls, and remove officers who don't meet standards.
The murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer shocked the nation and eroded public trust in the police. Now The Times has exposed the scale of serious crimes committed by 145 by serving policemen and women - from rape and violence to corruption and fraud.