Greater Manchester Police home working ban amid 'key jamming' probe
13 hours ago
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- Greater Manchester Police suspended home working due to 'key-jamming' investigation.
- 26 officers, staff, and contractors face misconduct proceedings.
- Anti-corruption unit detected 'abnormal key stroke behavior' on GMP devices.
- Key-jamming involves manipulating devices to falsely show activity.
- GMP aims to improve efficiency and eliminate poor performance.
- Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods confirmed ongoing investigation for months.
- Repeated key presses or items left on keypads trigger abnormal behavior.
- Other UK police forces and industries have taken similar actions.
- Line managers will undergo greater leadership scrutiny.