Shocking - nearly 1,000 cops arrested in last four years for crimes including rape, GBH and domestic violence
The figures, revealed after a Freedom of Information request, show that 913 officers were nicked between 2015 and 2019 — the equivalent of four every week.Credit: Alamy
Those cops and 272 other police staff were hauled in for crimes including 142 sex offences — 14 of which were rape — and more than 100 driving offences.But less than a quarter of those arrested — 24 per cent — were dismissed as a result. Just over half of cases - 52 per cent, or 619 cases - ended in no further action being taken within the criminal justice system - but 43 final warnings were issued by forces.
The investigation, carried out by Newsquest's Data Investigations Unit, showed Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Police have seen the highest percentage of both officers and workforce arrested.The Home Office said: "Society rightly expects the police service to act with honesty and integrity.
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