Anything Goes with James English Met Police Whistle-Blower Reveals Deep Corruption - Issy Vine Tells All
Aug 8, 2025
Issy Vine, a courageous former Met Police call handler and dispatcher, shines a light on the dark underbelly of police corruption. She shares the emotional struggles of handling distressing calls and the toxic culture within law enforcement. Vine discusses the serious repercussions of minor misconduct and the urgent need for accountability. She candidly reveals the harrowing challenges of whistleblowing, mental health issues in policing, and the societal complacency towards corruption, urging a collective call for reform and transparency in the system.
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Why She Blew The Whistle
- Issy Vine says she couldn't stay silent when police harmed people.
- She stepped forward because silence would condone wrongdoing.
Call Handling's Impossible Targets
- Call handlers must get location and essentials in two minutes under pressure.
- Issy Vine warns stats-driven time targets harm service and increase stress.
Support Gaps Create Risk
- Issy Vine says frontline officers lack adequate mental-health support and coping services.
- She links missing support to officers self-medicating and to rogue behaviour.