Article 5R52M Cases of police abusing role for sexual gain have risen sharply, says watchdog

Cases of police abusing role for sexual gain have risen sharply, says watchdog

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Tom Ambrose
from World news | The Guardian on (#5R52M)

IOPC says 66 officers and staff faced misconduct proceedings in England and Wales in past three years

Police officers and staff abusing their position for sexual gain is now the largest form of police corruption, a watchdog has said.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) revealed the number of cases in England and Wales had risen sharply" in the past three years, warning that perpetrators have no place in policing".

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