- Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley stated that while "no organisation of 40,000 people can be perfect," the force is actively working to remove problematic employees, particularly those with inappropriate behaviour towards women.
- His comments mark five years since Sarah Everard was abducted, raped, and murdered by serving Met Police officer Wayne Couzens, an event that highlighted significant failings in police vetting processes.
- Sir Mark revealed that approximately 1,500 individuals have been "rooted out" of the force since 2022, with forced exits tripling to around 550 in 2024 compared to 150 in 2020.
- Despite these efforts, the Commissioner acknowledged that public trust, especially among women, has not been fully restored, though he believes progress is being made.
- A review in January showed that 5,073 Met officers and staff were not properly vetted between 2013 and 2023, while women's charities, such as Women's Aid, continue to call for further attitudinal changes within the force.
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