FORGOTTEN HISTORY: College of policing - The Untold Story

Ex-Met PC told female colleague ‘I hope you get Wayne Couzened’ and made rape threat

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The Independent UK · May 13

Two rogue cops sacked every day as officers barred from policing soars to record high

The figures come after an undercover investigation exposed officers at Charing Cross police station making offensive comments and bragging about using violence

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Police ordered to reveal ethnicity of suspects charged in high-profile cases after cover-up claims

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said it is right to release further details even if that might ‘embolden racists’

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

Water search expert caused challenges to Nicola Bulley investigation – report

A College of Policing report said Lancashire Police felt some of Peter Faulding’s behaviour caused challenges to the investigation.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Police vetting strengthened after Couzens and Carrick cases – Home Office

The College of Policing’s Vetting Code of Practice has been updated, replacing the 2017 Code.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Naturist arrested by off-duty cop because he was naked but didn't commit a crime

Richard Collins, who is the founder of the Naturists UK group, was minding his own business on a bench in Hastings when the off-duty Metropolitan Police officer ordered him to get dressed and called 999

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

The police are curbing free speech, and it’s not just at the behest of the right

The crackdown on coronation day is the latest example of the Met and other forces overstepping the mark

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023

Police rejecting crime suspects rule change is 'huge victory' for press freedom

The ruling means newspapers can continue to name people charged with a crime

Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2023

Police reject rules changes that would have kept names of suspects secret

Crime reporters had warned the changes could usher in a “new chilling era of secret justice"

Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2023

Police reject rules changes which would have kept names of suspects secret

Media bosses had raised concerns over proposed changes to the College of Policing guidance.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023