It turns out that a police officer working from home was performing 'key jamming' to disguise his work, and there was also a case where the I key was pressed 16,000 times
It has been pointed out that police officers and staff in several police forces in the UK who are allowed to work from home have been engaging in 'key jamming,' which makes it appear as if they are working when they are not. In the case of Durham Police, the 'I' key was recorded to have been pressed more than 16,000 times, and the person in question has resigned.
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26 officers and staff from Greater Manchester Police have been accused of 'key jamming'.
According to authorities, police had installed a keylogger to record keystrokes to ensure the device was being used for official purposes only, but during the investigation they discovered 'unusual keystrokes.'
Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods of Greater Manchester Police said the 'unusual keystrokes' could have been caused by 'putting something down and holding down a single key'.
Deputy Chief Woods did not disclose whether any officers were fired or disciplined as a result of this 'key jamming' incident, but similar incidents have occurred at Durham Police, resulting in former Detective Nile Sablon resigning and being blacklisted by the Police College and barred from re-employment.
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In Savlon's case, 38 instances of key jamming were confirmed over a 12-day period between December 3, 2024, and January 13, 2025. According to Chief Rachel Bacon, data retrieved from Savlon's PC revealed long periods in which the only activity was a single keystroke. Specifically, the 'I' key was pressed approximately 16,000 times, and the 'H' key approximately 30 times.
'The public expects police officers to work diligently for them - a trust that has been hard-earned by their hardworking colleagues,' Chief Bacon said. 'This is clearly a case of serious misconduct and the public will be appalled by the actions of this former officer.'
Greater Manchester Police has reportedly revoked permission to work from home following the incident.
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