5 Years Since Sarah Everard's Murder: Police Reforms & Trust Rebuilding

0:00On March 3rd, it's been five years since Sarah Everard was murdered by Wayne Cousins, a serving officer with London's Metropolitan Police. Her death shocked the nation as a clear abuse of power that shattered public trust in law enforcement. Police leaders have expressed deeper grit for the pain inflicted on Sarah's family, who have handled their grief with remarkable strength, and for the... lasting damage to confidence in policing. The case left officers across the UK furious and devastated, highlighting a profound betrayal that affected everyone relying on police protection. In response, the Met launched the largest integrity overhaul in UK policing history. They doubled vetting failure rates, removed 1,500 officers and staff over three years, strengthened checks, reviewed a decade of abuse allegations, and pushed for legal changes to weed our risks. This anniversary underscores the ongoing push to combat violence against women and girls, ensuring Londoners feel safe and respected with police.

1:01Recommitted to rebuilding that vital trust.