"National debate needed" on monitoring officers phones

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"National debate needed" on monitoring officers' phones

Random or with cause checks being considered as part of Met's response to Operation Hotton.

Date - 7th April 2022
By - Gary Mason

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The Met is considering whether it should have the ability to review the personal phones and social media accounts of officers and staff “on a random of with cause” basis as part of its response to the IOPC’s Operation Hotton...

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