The most common reasons given for dismissal were dishonesty, discriminatory behaviour, unlawful access or disclosure of information, inappropriate communications and sexual offences or misconduct View 2 Images The latest police misconduct stats have been released (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)

More than 730 police officers were sacked and barred from returning to the service last year, figures show. ‌

According to the College of Policing, 735 officers were placed on the barred list in the year to March 31, 2025, up from 593 the previous year, an increase of 24%. ‌

The latest figures from the College of Policing for the police barred list include categories for the reason for sacking, with 1,149 recorded in total, as multiple reasons can apply to one case. ‌

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