"He suggested that the Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) was targeting Black staff to help generate the dismissal figures underpinning the Met's public drive against misconduct. It's quite clear from the data that, since the commissioner has had this real war on sexist, misogynist and other criminally minded officers, he's allowed the [DPS] to ride roughshod throughout the organisation, he said."
"College of Policing data shows the Met dismissed 183 officers in the year to 31 March 2025, out of 735 dismissals recorded across UK forces. According to the FoI response, only a small number of those who challenged their dismissal were successful across the last five years. Most cases ended in withdrawals, settlements, strike-outs or judgments in favour of the Met. The force noted that tribunal cases can take months or years to conclude."
Race discrimination employment tribunal claims brought by Metropolitan police officers and staff increased 108% in 2023-24 compared with the previous year, reaching the highest level recorded across five years. A Freedom of Information request covered new claims lodged between 2019 and 2024 in which race discrimination or racism was cited. The 2023-24 period saw the steepest rise amid year-to-year fluctuation. A former Met superintendent reported being contacted by serving officers who feel they face increased disciplinary action and suggested the Directorate of Professional Standards may be disproportionately targeting Black staff. College of Policing data shows 183 Met dismissals in the year to 31 March 2025, and most challenges to dismissals over five years ended in withdrawals, settlements, strike-outs, or judgments in favour of the force; tribunals can take months or years to conclude.
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