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Police Survey: Half Fear Reporting Misconduct, Seek Support

12/31/2025

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A survey by the Police Federation (PFEW) indicates that nearly half of police officers in England and Wales fear reporting misconduct due to a culture of silence and inadequate support.
The survey, which included 5,203 responses, found that 48% of officers are dissatisfied with the handling of complaints against colleagues.
Chief executive Mukund Krishna noted that weak supervision and flawed vetting exacerbate the issue.
Female officers are three times more likely to be victims of misconduct.
The PFEW plans to launch a support program for officers reporting misconduct to rebuild trust within the police force.

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Story summary

A survey by the Police Federation (PFEW) indicates that nearly half of police officers in England and Wales fear reporting misconduct due to a culture of silence and inadequate support.
The survey, which included 5,203 responses, found that 48% of officers are dissatisfied with the handling of complaints against colleagues.
Chief executive Mukund Krishna noted that weak supervision and flawed vetting exacerbate the issue.
Female officers are three times more likely to be victims of misconduct.
The PFEW plans to launch a support program for officers reporting misconduct to rebuild trust within the police force.