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UK: 28 drug users apply to be cops
Metro
Sunday 19 Nov 2006 Turning up at a recruitment centre high on drugs is not the best preparation for a career in the police force - as 28 young hopefuls found to their cost. They fell foul of routine tests for illegal substances given to all new applicants by West Midlands police. Figures made public under the Freedom of Information Act show that five recruits tested positive for class A drugs last year. One showed signs of having taken a class B drug and a further nine tested positive for class C drugs. Another 13 had taken doses of illegal medication. The West Midlands force has confirmed that the 28 failed to make it to the next stage of the recruitment process. In the wake of the tests, the force now plans to carry out random drug tests on serving officers. Chief Insp Graeme Pallister said the tests were needed to stamp out corruption. He said: 'Possession of controlled drugs is a crime and involves the supply of drugs from a dealer, which can involve staff effectively socialising with suppliers.' The Metropolitan Police began random testing of officers earlier this year after a pledge to crack down on middle-class users by commissioner Sir Ian Blair. A report also said that drug use was a threat to Scotland Yard's reputation. Surrey police started random tests in April. So far only one out of 258 officers tested was found to have smoked cannabis.
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