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Two years ago this month, a woman disappearedWent missing. while she was walking in London. A week later, her body was found. Her name was Sarah Everard, and she had been murderedKilled on purpose. by a police officer.

Sarah Everard's death shocked people around Britain. In the months afterwards, an officialSomeone who does important or everyday business for a country's leaders. started to write a report about London's police force, which is called the Metropolitan Police.

Now, her report has been published. It is not good news for the Metropolitan Police.

Casey found that the police force is racistBelieving that a person's skin colour makes them better than others. , homophobicShowing a dislike for gay people. and sexistShowing prejudice or discriminating against women and girls. .

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One third of female police officers said they had faced sexismA belief that one sex is superior to or more valuable than another sex.. A gay officer said: "I am scared of the police." And the police used their power to search Black people when it was not needed.

The Metropolitan Police was created by a man called Sir Robert PeelA 19th Century British prime minister, and founder of London's Metropolitan Police.. He said that the police could only work if the people thought it was a good idea. Now, many say the force looks like it is failing.

Yes! Most police officers take their jobs seriously and work hard. Changes need to happen, but they can happen quickly.

No! This report was about London, but some worry it could be about many police forces in Britain. The report is too bad for this police force to ever win back the trust of the people.