While the Metropolitan police Commissioner Paul Stephenson mumbles noises about reducing the use of Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000, his Officers continue to abuse their powers.
Paul Stephenson
Just in July, two plain clothed officers carried out a search in that hot bed of terrorism, Woolwich, SE London and managed …
Posted on September 24, 2009 by Tim .
Posted on July 27, 2009 by Tim .
A one off, would be something tolerable, but unfortunately the IPCC are undertaking a significant investigation in to misuse of Credit Cards by Police Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service. There have been a total of 50 referals made to the IPCC and Auditors continue with their checks on the expenditure on 3 500 cards in use since 2006.
Posted on July 27, 2009 by Tim .
The Metropolitan Police Service employs 31,000 officers, 14,000 police staff, 414 traffic wardens and 4,000 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) as well as being supported by over 2,500 volunteer police officers in the Metropolitan Special Constabulary (MSC) and its Employer Supported Policing (ESP) programme.
The Metropolitan Police Services covers an area of 620 square miles and a population of 7.2 million.