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IPCC concludes John Williams investigation
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has concluded its investigation into Kent Police’s handling of information identifying John Williams as a person of interest in connection with a number of sexual assaults.
Five officers involved in the force’s investigation into the series of sexual assaults in Kent between 2010 and 2013 were investigated by the IPCC.
The IPCC found a DC had a case to answer for misconduct for failing to complete a DNA test in a reasonable time or alternatively submitting it for reallocation to a colleague. The IPCC has agreed with Kent Police’s proposal of management action for the DC and is aware the force is currently progressing this action.
The IPCC found a DI had a case to answer for misconduct, as it was his responsibility to ensure investigative actions were completed. The officer retired prior to the IPCC’s investigation and therefore has not faced misconduct proceedings.
The IPCC found no case to answer for the other officers. However, on reviewing the IPCC report Kent police considered there was learning for the DS and DCI in their supervision and management roles and therefore proposed management action for them. In addition Kent police identified one further officer who failed to record information properly. Kent police considered this officer could learn from this and therefore also proposed management action for them.
