Angiolini Report Exposes Police Failures in Wayne Couzens Case
February 29, 2024![Angiolini Report Exposes Police Failures in Wayne Couzens Case](https://cdn.brief.news/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=768/images/stories/bb7357cc666c6e4bc977cc31c75ac8d6e28c2ba9a2268403d6269e8f6638a08ee438249ec0c8e10f34e71caaa4e93a090cd217d878f1cdf14959e752339f852a.jpg)
Dame Elish Angiolini's report uncovers major lapses in police procedures that let Wayne Couzens become an officer despite clear warning signs of his unsuitability.
The report chronicles Couzens' long-standing pattern of alleged sexual misconduct and interest in violent and extreme pornography since 1995.
There were consistent oversights in the recruitment and vetting process, which failed to identify Couzens' problematic behavior.
Previous official reports that identified similar vetting issues were not adequately addressed, highlighting a systemic problem within police recruitment practices.
Angiolini's report calls for a substantial reform of police vetting and recruitment to prevent similar cases and stresses the importance of treating indecent exposure with greater severity.
The Everard family continues to mourn their loss and the report serves as a call to action for police leadership to prevent any individuals like Couzens from serving in the police force.
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The Guardian • Feb 29, 2024
Police should never have employed Wayne Couzens, report finds![Wayne Couzens: many missed warning signs before Sarah Everard murder](https://cdn.brief.news/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=160/images/links/b4410bdf363469a0d8a282c39547bb0593144c4bcec817f8b5544e979bddf3a4710032163305174d726039e3555f52f6fc92122f59457002b263e154bf7b23bb.jpg)
The Guardian • Feb 29, 2024
Wayne Couzens: many missed warning signs before Sarah Everard murder![Police ‘could and should have’ stopped him: key points from Wayne Couzens report](https://cdn.brief.news/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=160/images/links/68462b3b60eabeef8009bac625dab006b2f608aee9694c65d3044fe517ec291d7040082dceb41cac316f8d236623cf5033d52336dcabfe27dafb7985b8cd3fe0.jpg)
The Guardian • Feb 29, 2024
Police ‘could and should have’ stopped him: key points from Wayne Couzens report