Who Are The IOPC...?! Bad Coppers Get Away With 'It' Again and Again...
I've seen two episodes, both contain shocking policing. Bullying, excessive force and threats, blatant racism, even the rape of a drunk woman, all protected by the Police Federation as a cherry on top. The only other 'democratic' countries I can imagine getting away with this nonsense are France and of course the US.
If the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct) don't exonerate the cops, which they seem to do 99% of the time, then there are other loop holes to use. Retirement and resignation seem to work just fine, it's not like they risk facing criminal charges, so why worry? The IOPC is made up of mostly ex cops. Biased much?
You can see the frustration of the special team in Avon & Somerset that investigate these 'crimes'. They leave you in no doubt that they've caught a 'wrong un' after reviewing the evidence, which we get to see. Yet they are constantly undermined and thwarted.
One copper even used the excuse of having PTSD for committing rape against a vulnerable women while on duty. He was allowed to retire using his medical condition. Full pension included. He was charged, pleaded not guilty and his defence was that he was the victim of rape by her. Not guilty said twelve of his peers. No wonder rape cases only have a 2% conviction rate.
The guy wasn't even charged with rape but a much lesser crime of Gross Misconduct In A Public Office. You couldn't make it up.
The Chief Constable constantly states that she's not happy with the situation. This is a police service branded institutionally racist second only to The Metropolitan Police. Words are cheap, so cheap they're free by the bucket full. So far she hasn't over turned a single decision yet she has that power.
Fascinating yet demoralising viewing.
If the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct) don't exonerate the cops, which they seem to do 99% of the time, then there are other loop holes to use. Retirement and resignation seem to work just fine, it's not like they risk facing criminal charges, so why worry? The IOPC is made up of mostly ex cops. Biased much?
You can see the frustration of the special team in Avon & Somerset that investigate these 'crimes'. They leave you in no doubt that they've caught a 'wrong un' after reviewing the evidence, which we get to see. Yet they are constantly undermined and thwarted.
One copper even used the excuse of having PTSD for committing rape against a vulnerable women while on duty. He was allowed to retire using his medical condition. Full pension included. He was charged, pleaded not guilty and his defence was that he was the victim of rape by her. Not guilty said twelve of his peers. No wonder rape cases only have a 2% conviction rate.
The guy wasn't even charged with rape but a much lesser crime of Gross Misconduct In A Public Office. You couldn't make it up.
The Chief Constable constantly states that she's not happy with the situation. This is a police service branded institutionally racist second only to The Metropolitan Police. Words are cheap, so cheap they're free by the bucket full. So far she hasn't over turned a single decision yet she has that power.
Fascinating yet demoralising viewing.
- lewilewis1997
- Feb 5, 2024