The dismissal of Inspector Tola Munro raises important questions about the handling of police misconduct cases. Despite Gwent Police investigating the allegations and the CPS concluding there was insufficient evidence to prosecute, the Professional Standards Department and an independent panel ruled the allegations amounted to gross misconduct. This case reflects a troubling trend where officers are dismissed based on allegations, even when criminal charges aren't pursued due to lack of evidence. This raises concerns about due process and internal police overreach in handling misconduct cases, further illustrating a systemic issue within policing leadership. These decisions continue to contribute to public distrust and mismanagement of police accountability. The use of misconduct panels and independent chairs as decision-makers, while meant to ensure fairness are clearly now scapegoating than delivering justice, particularly when there is no supporting evidence for criminal charges. If the public and officers themselves are to trust these processes, they need to be transparent, evidence-based, and fair. Otherwise, they continue to damage the reputation of the police force and reinforcing the view that internal policing processes are being manipulated for public relations rather than true reform.