The majority of police in the world are good men and women who serve their communities with honor and dignity. Unfortunately, there are bad police officers who abuse the law and hurt their communities. Multiple factors contribute to the differences among law enforcement officers, and it is crucial to address those factors to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals within society.
These are their stories.
In this installment…
Alastair Morgan, whose brother was brutally murdered in 1987, and Neil Woods, a former undercover police officer who now dedicates his life to investigating police corruption, spoke to Insider about the insidious ways in which police corruption actually operates within the force. In the detailed interview, Neil elaborated on his firsthand experiences, breaking down the various types of corruption he witnessed, and even engaged in, while working undercover for a grueling 14-year stint in the UK.
During his time within the police system, Neil arrived at a distressing conclusion: that most “corruption within the police is driven by the substantial income generated from the illicit drugs market,” which has pervasive effects on law enforcement integrity. Alastair Morgan recounted the harrowing circumstances of his brother, Daniel Morgan, who was murdered with a vicious axe in a pub car park in South London in 1987, a shocking act that has left lasting scars on the family and community. He told Insider, “Within three weeks of the murder, I was convinced, because of the events that took place, there had been police involvement in Daniel’s murder. Which was a terrifying prospect,” reflecting on the weight of his discovery.
At the time of the murder, Daniel was managing a detective agency alongside his business partner, Jonathan Rees, further complicating the narrative. Alastair firmly believes that both Jonathan Rees and corrupt police officers collaborated in the conspiracy that led to his brother’s tragic death. Since Daniel Morgan’s murder, there have been five separate police investigations, yet each one seems to have missed the mark. Jonathan Rees and Detective Sergeant Sid Fillery have faced multiple arrests over the years, but shockingly, each time, the charges have been dropped without explanation.
In a turn of events in 2014, both Jonathan Rees and Sid Fillery received substantial six-figure damages from the Metropolitan Police after they successfully brought a malicious prosecution claim against the department, a situation that raises many eyebrows. The pain and frustration of the Morgan family’s battle for justice continued when, in 2021, an independent inquiry concluded that the Met Police was “institutionally corrupt” in its mishandling of the investigation into Daniel Morgan’s murder, a damning assessment that echoed the family’s long-held suspicions. Alastair is currently in the arduous process of suing the Metropolitan Police, underlining the relentless pursuit of truth and justice for his brother, as the murder case remains unsolved. This episode delves deeply into the alarming realities of Police Corruption within the UK, shedding light on a critical issue that demands ongoing attention and reform.
If you have been affected by violent crime please contact the resources below.
US: National Center for Victims of Crime on 1 (202) 467-8700 or https://victimsofcrime.org
UK: Victim Support on 0808 1689 111 or https://www.victimsupport.org.uk
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