00:00The latest investigation into conduct at Charing Cross Police Station in central London includes
00:11allegations of excessive use of force, making discriminatory and misogynistic comments as
00:18well as failing to report or challenge inappropriate behaviour and are alleged to have occurred
00:27while those involved were both on and off duty between August 2024 and January 2025.
00:35Nine people have been suspended.
00:38This is all according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
00:42And this is not the first time this particular police station has come under fire.
00:48A 2022 report by the police watchdog revealed officers had exchanged highly offensive messages,
00:56including repeated jokes about rape, domestic violence and violent racism, as well as homophobic
01:05language and derogatory terms for disabled people.
01:10The IOPC actually took the unusual step of publishing the messages in full and said the behaviour it
01:18had uncovered was disgraceful.
01:21IOPC director Amanda Rose said these are concerning allegations involving a large number of individuals
01:31and added they understand there will be public concern, particularly in light of the previous
01:39investigation into similar allegations at the same police station.
01:44IOPC's team.
01:47IOPC director Amanda Rose said these are concerning … you know, our
01:48if you get a meeting with CID's, take a seat to cut it out of the man, if you want it.
01:54It does have a common sense.
01:57IOPC software is not with the family.
02:01MyOPC software is not with you.
02:03It does have an understanding.
02:04You know, the event is very clear.
02:06IOPC software has not been doing that.
02:08IOPC software is not a common sense.
02:10IOPC software is not allowed by this one IOPC software.
