IOPC launches multiple investigations into handling of reports about David Carrick

Key findings

• MPS officers repeatedly failed to take appropriate action against serious allegations made against Carrick.
• Four separate investigations were launched into the conduct of eight MPS officers and one staff member.
• Two cases involved allegations that had been removed from the MPS’s system records after criminal investigations were dropped.
• Conduct investigations were started but not progressed due to advice of no further action from other forces investigating the allegations.
• The IOPC identified conduct matters for eight MPS officers and one police staff member over their handling of allegations against Carrick.
• The nature and extent of Carrick's offending raised questions about disciplinary action previously taken.
• Carrick remained a police officer until his arrest despite serious allegations against him.
• The failure to record conduct matters was a significant concern.

Outcome

The IOPC will investigate the conduct of the officers involved and determine if they should face disciplinary proceedings. The case highlights systemic issues in police handling of allegations against their own officers.