Four Officers Face Misconduct Hearings in Carrick Case

Four Metropolitan Police officers and a staff member are facing disciplinary proceedings for failing to investigate multiple allegations against David Carrick, a former officer who was convicted of over 70 sexual offenses against 12 women. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found that these officers, part of the Directorate of Professional Standards, missed several opportunities to address misconduct reports made against Carrick between 2002 and 2021. A detective sergeant will face a gross misconduct hearing, while the others will face misconduct meetings for breaches of professional standards. Carrick, identified as one of the UK's worst sex offenders, was jailed in February 2023 after being arrested in October 2021. His eventual conviction was prompted by a victim impacted by the case of Sarah Everard, who was murdered by another Met officer. The IOPC emphasized that had the allegations against Carrick been properly investigated, he may have faced dismissal long before his arrest.