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As someone who has been battling the cancer of police sexual misconduct for over two decades, I am growing increasingly frustrated with the tone of the debate (Don’t tell me David Carrick’s crimes were unbelievable. The problem is that the victims are not believed, January 17).
At the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, this has only marginally to do with vetting and recruiting. The central problem is the alarming state of leadership in the police department, from the most illustrious police chief to the newest sergeant. All are leaders and all bear responsibility for the officers who work with and for them. True leaders are always responsible and should welcome this responsibility.
Until the late 1990s, there was a specific police disciplinary offense for failure to supervise, which carried the ultimate penalty of dismissal for junior and senior leaders. The reintroduction of such an offense would have a profound effect, once a few sergeants, inspectors, superintendents and, dare I say, chief constables were kicked out for failing to deal with offenders within their ranks. It would certainly encourage others. David Gilbertson Former Deputy Deputy Commissioner, Metropolitan Police
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