The Metropolitan Police neglected to conduct reference checks for over 1,000 recruits, failing to follow guidance from the College of Policing for up to 18 months. This negligence occurred during a push to recruit more officers following high-profile crimes, including the murder of Sarah Everard. The decision came from human resources chief Clare Davies as part of meeting recruitment demands. The implications of these hiring practices are under scrutiny, with expected consequences affecting a public inquiry regarding the police's ethical standards and accountability.
The decision to waive reference checks reportedly goes against the official guidance from the College of Policing. This bypassing of standard vetting procedures is troubling.
The Met's human resources chief Clare Davies decided to set aside references or to seek them retrospectively in 2020, amidst pressure to meet ambitious recruitment targets.
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