Still MediaA Metropolitan Police Sergeant who told a Detainee “deserved a beating” has become the sixth officer based at the cross police station to be named in a BBC investigation.
Lawrence Hummence, a detail sarhenant, was fired on Friday for a speedy mishearing, which also heard that he used a derogatory term to describe the detainee.
The Panorama program in October showed officials calling for immigrants to be shot, caution in the use of force and to stop claims of rape.
CDR SIMON SEDEMENSE SGT HUME said “a blatant disregard for the protection of the public and professional standards expected of an officer in the police service was shown”.
CDR Messenger told the hearing in South London: “He has rightly been sacked as we work tirelessly to raise standards and improve the culture of our organisation.”
In a six-minute clip, which was played to the panel several times, Sgt Hume also said of the same detainee, “Command him,” adding, “adding,” adding, deserves to be beaten isn’t he. “
Panel Chairman CDR Jason Prins found Sgt Hume’s conduct amounted to serious misconduct and dismissed him without notice.
CDR Prins said the sergeant “couldn’t give a satisfactory answer” as to why he said a detainee deserved to be beaten.
“He made the comments two times without opening,” added CDR Prin. “He is in a leadership position responsible for the welfare of inmates.”
An allegation reflected in Sgt Hume’s comments that there was a clear intention to minimize and not record the level of force used in custody went unaddressed.
‘scum’
On 28 October, Sgt Clayton Robinson was fired After a panel heard he “suffered the allegation” of a woman during a rape investigation and “taunted the victim” by singing a song to an officer.
PC Jason Sinclair-Birt dismissed on 24 October After secretly published “boasting and glorifying the use of force” by a detainee.
A day earlier, SGT Joe Mciplentony, PC Philip Neilson and PC Martin Borg fired after alscations grossly underperformed.
Sgt Mormento who was sacked by a pregnant woman for rape and domestic violence against her partner and making comments about the wrong combination.
PC Neilson was recorded referring to an “invasion” of “scum” from the Middle East, and making derogatory comments about people from Algeria and Somalia.
Another three officers – PC Sean Park, PC Brian Sharkey and Sgt Steve Stamp – due to face hearings as part of the speedy ride on the wrong ride on 1 October broadcast.
A further allegation against Sgt Hume, that he failed to challenge or report Sgt Mormvensny’s remarks after being informed of them, was also found to be objectionable.
Amanda Rowe, director of Police Watchdog the independent office for police conduct, said Sgt Hume’s comments were “unacceptable and completely unprofessional”.
He added: “A panel found that the officer had offended the Police’s standards of authority, respect and good behaviour, and rightly dismissed him from the force.”