Police watchdog warns 35,000 police staff 'not vetted properly'
An estimated 35,000 people working for police forces across England and Wales have not been properly vetted, a police watchdog report has found.The report, by the Inspectorate of Constabulary, said forces must do more to root out sexual predators.who slipped through the net and became a PC. He went on to rape a 13-year-old girl.
The inspectors - Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services - scrutinised 43 forces across England and Wales to look at those who abuse their position for sexual purposes. Five forces did not provide any vetting information but some details have since been given.Inspector of constabulary Zoe Billingham said the estimated 35,000 people who do not have the required levels of vetting could include officers and staff, as well as contractors and volunteers.
Inspectors also said two thirds of forces have outdated technology which means they cannot detect misuse of IT systems. "Too often their abuser plays the role of the saviour in policing. They play the role of the knight in shining armour."
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