Sir Mark Rowley said the behaviour of some at Charing Cross Police exposed by Panorama is “reprehensible and completely unacceptable”. He claimed Sergeant Joe McIlvenny, who has nearly 20 years’ service, was dismissive about a pregnant woman’s allegations of rape and domestic violence. The Met Police Federation, representing rank-and-file officers, said any staff facing allegations has a right to due process rather than trial by documentary, senior officers or politicians. Sir Mark took up the post three years ago tasked with cleaning up the force at arguably one of the most troubled times in its history. “Those who can’t or won’t improve should expect to leave.”The force is consulting on plans to force officers to declare if they are members of the Freemasons.