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Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.023436
I note you seek access to the following information:
The number of serving police officers who were accused of sexual harassment in 2019, 2020, 2021 and, if possible, 2022
* The number of serving police officers who were accused of sexual assault in 2019, 2020, 2021 and, if possible, 2022
* The number of serving police officers who were accused of rape in 2019, 2020, 2021 and, if possible, 2022
* The number of serving police officers who were accused of stalking in 2019, 2020, 2021 and, if possible, 2022
* The number of serving police officers who were accused of indecent exposure in 2019, 2020, 2021 and, if possible, 2022
* The number of these officers who were suspended or fired each year
* The number of these officers who still serve in the Metropolitan Police
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.
Please find below information pursuant to your request above.
Please read the ‘Notes’ page in conjunction with the data in the report to ensure that it is interpreted correctly.
Caveats
Please note that a high number of allegations are still under investigation, some of which may result in dismissal.
Please also note that some officers will be counted more than once, if the allegations fall under different categories, e.g., Rape is also included under Sexual Assault.
The Metropolitan Police Service employs more than 40,000 officers and staff, and expects the highest standards from its employees.
While the allegations involve a small percentage of staff, we acknowledge the impact any alleged offence will have on those involved, and will continue to take all allegations made against staff extremely seriously. There is no place for behaviour of this nature within the organisation.
We take any police-perpetrated abuse incidents extremely seriously and they are regularly scrutinised at a senior level. Any allegation, disclosure or conviction of sexual harassment or abuse perpetrated by an officer or member of staff is robustly investigated.
Tackling sexual offences is a priority for the Met, and that includes when our own officers or staff are accused of offences. The Met will not hesitate to bring forward prosecutions and disciplinary procedures where there is evidence to do so.