Metropolitan police officers warned not to strip at Heaven’s ‘Porn Idol’
Officers have been reminded to “uphold standards while off duty”.
Words: Emily Maskell; pictures: G-A-Y
Metropolitan Police officers have been warned they will face disciplinary action if they participate in the gay nightclub Heaven’s competition, ‘Porn Idol’.
‘Porn Idol’ sees people strip for cash prizes at the gay nightclub in Charing Cross on Thursdays, hosted by RuPaul Drag Race alums.
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To be a contestant
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The Met police have banned current officers from competing over concerns about potential “awkward” encounters if they were to return to the venue during police shifts as well as concerns about “upholding standards”.
The Times reports an email from the senior officer was sent to the West End policing unit warning officers: “It makes it awkward for the staff at the location to then have to deal with you when you are next on shift attending the venue to carry out official duties.”
The inspector added that “CCTV footage will be viewed and officers spoken to” if it is found that they have taken part in the event.
“An Inspector from the West End Proactive Partnership Team has sent an email to staff within the Met’s Central West BCU (basic command unit) after a matter was reported to the Met’s Licensing officers,” the Scotland Yard spokesperson said in a statement, The Independent reports.
The statement continues: “There is no suggestion of any unlawful act having taken place. However, officers were reminded of the need to uphold standards while off duty, especially when identifying themselves as police officers.”
The force is currently operating under special measures, after Dame Cressida Dick resigned from her role as Commissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police, following a number of high-profile controversies.
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