Police chiefs have welcomed the updated guidance as part of an effort to stamp out 'toxic behaviour'
The College of Policing, the national standards body, said any undermining of trust should be at the heart of decision-making in disciplinary proceedings.
It comes after a string of cases involving officers committing offences against women, the most high-profile of which being the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by Wayne Couzens in 2021.Elderly man in his 80s stabbed to death whilst riding his mobility scooter in west London Misconduct hearings are either held by an independent legally qualified chair or, in cases where the evidence is clear - such as where there has been a guilty verdict or plea in court, by a chief officer.
"Today's new guidance helps bring common sense and consistency to a process that is crucial to maintaining public trust in police.
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