Met accepts IOPC recommendations after investigation into photos taken at murdered sisters crime scene

Key findings

• Two officers took and shared inappropriate photographs of the crime scene.
• Both officers were sentenced to two years and nine months in jail.
• One officer resigned before a misconduct hearing that determined he would have been dismissed.
• The investigation identified areas of learning regarding the culture at Forest Gate police station.
• Fast-time learning was issued and has been implemented as official recommendations.
• Three additional officers received written warnings for failing to report misconduct.
• Our investigation found a case to answer for misconduct against the involved officers.

Outcome

The investigation concluded with two officers jailed and further recommendations for improving conduct within the police force.