There have been “several cases” over the past five years when Avon and Somerset Police officers were found guilty of gross misconduct but continued working. The chief constable of the police force said several officers have been given written warnings instead of being sacked.
Police chiefs have faced questions about internal vetting and disciplinary practices in Avon and Somerset, in light of shocking crimes committed by serving officers in the Metropolitan Police. They said vetting practices are now being reviewed and improved nationally.
Avon and Somerset Police Chief Constable Sarah Crew said that all of the gross misconduct hearings she has chaired resulted in officers losing their jobs, either through resigning or being dismissed. But some gross misconduct hearings leave officers still working in the service.
