Campaigners criticize the £7 million cost to keep 155 police officers suspended on full pay while investigations continue regarding serious allegations like sexual misconduct and corruption. Scotland Yard and the City of London force spend around £581,250 a month on these officers, leaving taxpayers frustrated. John O'Connell from the TaxPayers' Alliance calls this an outrageous waste. Commander Julian Bennett’s protracted disciplinary case, spanning years and costing over £1.5 million, demonstrates the inefficiency in handling these misconduct allegations.
Campaigners are criticizing the £7 million spent to keep a record 155 officers suspended on full pay over allegations such as sexual misconduct and corruption.
The costs incurred by Scotland Yard and the City of London force total approximately £581,250 a month for officers sitting at home while being investigated.
John O'Connell of the TaxPayers' Alliance states that the ongoing payments for officers accused of serious crimes while they await disciplinary resolution is an outrageous waste.
Commander Julian Bennett's case exemplifies the frustration, having cost taxpayers over £1.5 million due to protracted disciplinary procedures lasting years.
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