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30% of serious police investigations in Northern Ireland (2018–2024) involved officers abusing power for sex, targeting vulnerable women, with 36 victims and 39 new cases under review.
A new report by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland reveals that 30% of the most serious investigations between 2018 and 2024 involved police officers exploiting their authority for sexual purposes, with 36 female victims—many vulnerable due to trauma, mental health issues, or past abuse.
In some cases, sexual contact occurred the same day officers first met victims during official duties, while others involved prolonged grooming.
The Ombudsman is now examining 39 additional cases involving 22 officers, including serving and former personnel.
Officials emphasize the abuse as a severe breach of trust, highlight ongoing reforms, and urge victims to come forward, noting that power imbalances often prevent recognition or reporting.
El 30% de las investigaciones policiales graves en Irlanda del Norte (20182024) involucraron a agentes que abusaron de su poder con fines sexuales, dirigidos a mujeres vulnerables, con 36 víctimas y 39 nuevos casos en revisión.