'I absolutely accept the diagnosis,' London's police commissioner said. 'We have racists, misogynists and homophobes in the organization... And it's not just about individuals. We have systemic failings.'
The Metropolitan Police Service, which has more than 34,000 officers and is Britain's biggest police force, must"change itself" or face being broken up after failing to address these longstanding problems for more than two decades, investigators said in the report published Tuesday.
Mark Rowley, who heads the department, said one couldn't read the report and not be"upset, embarrassed and humbled." Rowley was named commissioner six months ago after hiswhen Mayor Sadiq Khan said he had lost confidence in her ability to lead the department. "In the absence of vigilance towards those who intend to abuse the office of constable, predatory and unacceptable behavior has been allowed to flourish," she said in the report."There are too many places for people to hide."
The Met was also accused of homophobia over its failure to stop serial killer Stephen Port, who murdered four young men over a 15-month period in 2014 and 2015.
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