Dozens of UK police officers disciplined over sexual contact with crime victims and witnesses

Nearly 80 officers in 22 forces across England and Wales have faced action for inappropriate relationships, data reveals Nearly 80 police officers in 22 forces in England and Wales have faced disciplinary action for inappropriate sexual relationships or sexual contact with victims, witnesses and suspects since 2018, the Observer can reveal. The data, obtained through freedom of information laws, shows the majority of those facing disciplinary action were dismissed or resigned before they were di...