Zero tolerance officer charged

London - A detective who pioneered zero tolerance in Britain was yesterday charged with 14 disciplinary offences.

London - A detective who pioneered zero tolerance in Britain was yesterday charged with 14 disciplinary offences.

Five other allegations against Det Supt Ray Mallon (45) have been substantiated, including misconduct towards a member of a police force, alleged improper disclosures to the media and disobedience to others, the Police Complaints Authority said.

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