Wiltshire Police officers disciplined over David Carrick investigation failure

Key findings

• Officers failed to adequately investigate an abuse allegation.
• PC Fisher did not contact the alleged victim of abuse.
• Officers did not notify the Metropolitan Police about a serious allegation.
• They did not seek advice from their own Professional Standards Department.
• The case was closed without sufficient investigation.
• No previous investigation records could be found on police systems.
• Carrick was already under investigation for other offences.
• Both officers showed remorse and admitted their failures.

Outcome

Both officers received final written warnings for misconduct. They were found to have breached police standards of professional behaviour.