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Surrey Police to investigate itself over alleged corruption following MP's claims
Overview
Surrey Police has announced it will conduct an internal investigation into allegations of serious corruption after advice from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The probe follows accusations by Dorking and Horley MP Chris Coghlan that the force tipped off suspects and acted improperly by closing two investigations into SEND officers at Surrey County Council on the same day.
Key points
- Surrey Police is investigating itself following allegations of serious corruption.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) advised that the force's professional standards department could handle the complaints.
- Chris Coghlan, MP for Dorking and Horley, accused the force of tipping off suspects during a misconduct investigation.
- The allegations involve the handling of two closed investigations concerning SEND officers at Surrey County Council.
- Surrey Police stated it takes staff conduct allegations extremely seriously and that an internal investigation is currently under way.