A Metropolitan police detective initially sacked for racism has been reinstated and sent on a leadership course, the Guardian has learned. The Met added that a new misconduct hearing date was set but its directorate of professional standards reviewed the case and decided not to proceed. The former Met superintendent Leroy Logan said the case risked damaging public confidence and “that the Met has not moved on and tolerates this behaviour”. “The officer took this to the police appeals tribunal, which overturned the panel’s decision and reinstated him. Those who are held to account for standards in policing should have the powers to deliver the change that is needed.

Source: The Guardian February 26, 2024 18:19 UTC