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.
"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."
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