Met Police launches review over fears 300 recruits were not properly vetted
Met re-vetting 300 recruits over fears crucial checks were missed
- Scotland Yard has launched a review into the vetting of hundreds of new recruits who joined the force between 2016 and 2023.
- The review follows concerns that crucial background checks for over 300 officers may have been improperly conducted or substandard.
- Many of the affected recruits were hired during the Conservative government's 'uplift' recruitment drive, which aimed to increase police numbers.
- This internal review is part of wider efforts to raise professional standards and improve public trust, predating the tenure of current Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
- The move comes amidst a series of scandals and damning reports, including the Wayne Couzens case, which highlighted failures in police vetting and conduct.