Andrew Dismore

Sexual misconduct inquiries into police

Question No: 2016/4395

Andrew Dismore

‘The Times’ has established that there are at least 156 live sexual misconduct inquiries into police in England, Wales and Scotland. The figure includes complaints made by colleagues as well as reports by victims and witnesses, although the majority of cases are in the latter category. The true figure is likely to be higher since only a quarter of 44 forces would acknowledge live cases. How many of these are in the Met.?

Written response from the Mayor

Please see my response to MQ 2017/ 248.

 

Sexual misconduct inquiries into police

Question No: 2016/4882

Andrew Dismore

Further to Question No: 2016/4395

‘The Times’ has established that there are at least 156 live sexual misconduct inquiries into police in England, Wales and Scotland. The figure includes complaints made by colleagues as well as reports by victims and witnesses, although the majority of cases are in the latter category. The true figure is likely to be higher since only a quarter of 44 forces would acknowledge live cases. How many of these are in the Met.?

Your response being:

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly.

Will you now give a substantive reply?

Written response from the Mayor

Please see my response to MQ 2017/ 248.

 

track maintenance north of East Finchley station

Question No: 2017/0227

Andrew Dismore

Since March of 2016 residents have suffered from a noise problem arising from overnight track maintenance just north of East Finchley station. They have suffered an unprecedented 13 nights broken sleep due to hammering and drilling on this track generally starting at 2 a.m. and lasting till 4 a.m. The work seems to concentrate on the central track – this is neither the northbound nor the southbound track, but a rarely-used track used to turn the trains around. TFL has made no attempt to give residents notice of this work or tell them when it is scheduled to be completed. One resident emailed TFL’s Freedom of Information office (foi@tfl.gov.uk) on 15th November to try to find out when the work is due to finish, but they have not bothered to reply. Will you look into the issue and give a proper reply as to what has been going on, when this will stop and ensure fair warning is given to residents?

Written response from the Mayor

TfL’s commitment to its neighbours is that it will give advance notification of any planned upgrade works that will be significantly disruptive in nature.

 

Work is being carried out as part of the Northern Line Upgrade at East Finchley. During weekend closures in March and April last year, TfL tried to communicate this to as many people as possible through multiple letters to thousands of residents who live in the area impacted by noise. These letters were sent out two weeks before work started.

 

I am very sorry that, in the instances you cite, residents have been disturbed by track work and not received notification in advance. TfL has looked into the issues your constituents have raised and I will make sure that all queries are responded to as a matter of urgency. I will also ask TfL to provide an update directly to you.

 

Some of the work in the area consists of essential track maintenance, which is necessary to operate the railway safely and is sometimes conducted at short notice, where no warning can be given. Work is also done to upgrade worn track. The works are to both the southbound and northbound lines and the disused central track section is used to store equipment and materials. Further works are planned on this section of track as part of the next phase of the Northern Line Upgrade and TfL will write to all residents who could be affected by the work in advance.

 

 

 

Gallantry awards [2]

Question No: 2017/0235

Andrew Dismore

Over the last 5 years, how many London police officers have a) been recommended for and b) awarded national gallantry awards or honours in recognition of particular acts of bravery?

Written response from the Mayor

Over the last 5 years, three London officers were awarded the Queen’s Police Medal (QPM) for Gallantry, and one officer was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal (QGM).

 

Additionally, the Commissioner has awarded 395 officers his Commendation. All performed their duty in an outstanding manner far above which would be expected for their rank, training, and experience; they displayed a high degree of bravery above which would normally be expected, or acted with supreme courage, placing themselves in greater danger than they need or the call of duty requires and are aware of the possibility of serious personal injury.

 

 

 

Sexual misconduct inquiries into police

Question No: 2017/0248

Andrew Dismore

Further to Question No: 2016/4882

Further to Question No: 2016/4395

‘The Times’ has established that there are at least 156 live sexual misconduct inquiries into police in England, Wales and Scotland. The figure includes complaints made by colleagues as well as reports by victims and witnesses, although the majority of cases are in the latter category. The true figure is likely to be higher since only a quarter of 44 forces would acknowledge live cases. How many of these are in the Met.?

Your response being:

Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly

Will you now provide a substantive reply as this has been outstanding for some time?

Written response from the Mayor

MOPAC and the MPS take the issue of reports of sexual misconduct by officers and staff very seriously.

 

Quite simply, abuse of authority by police officers or staff has no place in the MPS.

 

Following extensive searches, there is no record that ‘The Times’ requested or that the MPS provided them with information on live cases.

 

However, the statistics provided below on live cases were obtained from the MPS Complaints database: ‘Tribune’ and the data is correct as at 9 November 2016.

 

The data below is based upon the following criteria:

 

• Public complaints and conduct matters where there is one or more allegation of either “other sexual conduct”, or “sexual assault”

 

• The case is not finalised – i.e. it is a live investigation

 

 

 

 

Senior officers’ perquisites

Question No: 2017/0251

Andrew Dismore

Do any senior officers receive any assistance with housing in London: and do any senior officers receive a clothing allowance towards their uniforms or otherwise; and if so in both categories, what is the value in total of these?

Written response from the Mayor

The payment of rent and housing allowance is governed principally by The Police Regulations 1987, The Police (Amendment) Regulations 1990 and The Police (Amendment)(No.2) Regulations 1993.

 

All police officers who joined the Service before 1 September 1994, are either entitled to receive the payment of a rent/housing allowance or rent free police accommodation.

 

In the 2015/16 financial year, 28 Met National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) officers were in receipt of housing and rent allowances.  The claims range from £2973.50 to £9153. The total paid was £182,331.64

 

Senior Officers do not receive a clothing allowance.