""I am enormously concerned that almost five years since this incident happened we have only now been able to dismiss Cdr Bennett. This should have been a simple matter.""
""Cdr Bennett has never disputed he refused a lawful order to take a drugs test. This demonstrates a clear disregard for conduct standards expected from a senior officer.""
The Metropolitan Police expressed outrage over the nearly five-year process of disciplinary action against Cdr Julian Bennett, who was dismissed for refusing a drug test. Initially dismissed in October 2023, he appealed, leading to a prolonged hearing that raised concerns about the efficiency of the police's misconduct processes. Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist criticized the length of the proceedings and suggested that expedited hearings for clear-cut cases would help avoid similar delays in the future. Despite disputing some allegations, Bennett acknowledged the refusal of the drug test, breaching professional standards.
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