The Met's statement indicated that people with 'minor' convictions such as speeding or not having a TV licence would no longer be a bar to joining that force. If not, this would smack of double standards. If society cannot fill the ranks of the service without re-course to emloying those that break the law, then society needs to examine itself very closely indeed. If the met go ahead then it will be a sad day indeed Truly unbelievable. I am a retired Police Offer of broad experience in different Police Forces.
Integrity IS paramount - as in other real professions.
Even in recent years, standards have eroded. Let's get back to basics and allow everyone to hold their head up high and for the public to be able to trust the Police. The reason we are in this state now, is that we have returned to the early 70's in pay scales. The question is too general if the comments as suggested by a previous visitor. Fined for no tv licence or minor traffic is ok by me.