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- Policing · London
Special Chief Officer James Deller dismissed from Met Police
Special Chief Officer James Deller has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police following an accelerated misconduct hearing. He copied intimate images sent via WhatsApp's 'view once' feature onto his police-issued phone in July and August 2025. Deller will be barred from future policing roles.
London3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 35 - Policing · City of London
Special Constabulary Chief Fired After AI Uncovers Misconduct
James Deller, head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary, has been dismissed after Palantir's AI technology uncovered misconduct. He used his work phone to copy intimate images, and will be barred from future policing roles.
City of London3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Ex-City Special Constable barred after spying conviction
A former City of London Police Special Constable has been placed on the force's barred list following his conviction for spying on Hong Kong dissidents. Chi Leung 'Peter' Wai was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his crimes.
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Policing · BromleyEx-Met officer James Quigley barred from policing after stealing crisps
A former Met police detective constable, James Quigley, has been barred from policing after being found guilty of gross misconduct. He was accused of stealing crisps and loose change from a colleague's locker at Bromley Police Station.
Bromley2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Policing · Wandsworth
Met Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct after touching woman
An Acting Sergeant with the Metropolitan Police has been dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing. The officer was found to have inappropriately touched a woman while off-duty in Clapham Junction in December 2022.
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Policing · City of LondonTwo Met officers arrested abroad on assault allegations
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been arrested in Budapest on suspicion of sexual assault and assault. The arrests follow allegations of misconduct during an alcohol-fuelled evening involving a group of 15 officers on holiday. Both officers have been suspended from duty.
City of London2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45