Police could face charges over Penge crash

The CPS has been asked to consider charges against two police officers after a stolen car they were pursuing killed two people in southeast London last year.

Original discussion here.

Damned if you do, damned or you don’t.

I dont think these police officers should be prosecuted. They were following procedures, doing their jobs. I think instead putting up a show for the public with prosecuting officers (obviously the public is waiting for smbd to be punished from the Police, so those two officers are an easy sacrifice) , they better look into changing rules of chasing criminals in heavy populated areas. But the bottom line is no one knows when he/she is going to die, our time can be up tomorrow or in how many years. That is life unfortunately.

This is the point in question. The IPCC feel they have seen evidence that the officers committed criminal offences. What they are is another matter. I would be keen to learn what they are.

Quite a few police incidents are referred for consideration, but most are usually returned with no action by the CPS. That said, there is an investigative body for a reason, to ensure no one is above the law.