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The IOPC found a pattern of deep complacency and blaming fans, with 12 officers named for gross misconduct.
The report names a dozen officers who would have faced gross misconduct, highlighting leadership and accountability failures at the time.
Families call the outcome a bitter injustice, saying no one is held to account despite serious police failings.

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The IOPC says 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct hearings on the Hillsborough day if still serving.
The report notes the investigation exposed efforts to shift blame onto Liverpool supporters.
Some senior officers from a second force may have helped undermine truth and justice according to the IOPC.
Retired officers avoided disciplinary action because investigations began after their retirements.
Only Graham Mackrell, not an officer, was convicted in connection with Hillsborough safety failures.
The IOPC highlighted a ‘narrow’ investigation by West Midlands Police as a critical shortcoming.
The report mentions new findings on how fans were blamed and the truth about the disaster.
IOPC deputy director general Kathie Cashell described the outcome as a bitter injustice for families.
The IOPC confirmed multiple officers would have faced accusations of gross misconduct related to actions on the day.
The report covers the Hillsborough case and Operation Resolve investigations dating back to 2012.

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