A former police officer, Paul Street, 41, has been sentenced to four years in prison for creating a "toxic" work environment and engaging in misconduct. Known for his "robust" leadership style and "impressive results," Street had appeared on television shows such as BBC’s Britain’s Teenage Drug Runners and Channel 4’s Famous And Fighting Crime. His career took a dramatic turn in 2021 when a new officer reported him, prompting an investigation by anti-corruption officers. The inquiry uncovered two WhatsApp groups where Street encouraged colleagues to bully a teenage detainee and requested a sex video of a female suspect from a coworker while he was working at Cambridgeshire Constabulary. During a trial at the Old Bailey in June, Street was found guilty of two charges of misconduct in public office. He had previously admitted to unlawfully sharing personal data with his partner in 2020, including information and screenshots from work. On Wednesday, he appeared before Judge Mark Lucraft KC alongside Josh Williams, 38, who pleaded guilty to similar charges. The investigation into Street’s leadership revealed a broader issue, with eleven other officers examined for their roles in the "toxic" culture he fostered. Among them, two resigned, one was dismissed, and others received warnings or reprimands for varying levels of misconduct. In April 2020, Street reportedly encouraged his team to "bully" a 17-year-old detainee named Robiul Islam, telling them to "hit him" and "smash his head in." Later that year, Williams was examining the phone of a female suspect and described her to Street as "quite fit." Street then asked if there were "any nudes," and Williams sent him a photo of the woman in underwear. In 2021, Street asked Williams if he still had the intimate video, saying he wanted to show it to colleagues. Street claimed he wanted to confirm the woman was not a victim of exploitation, but jurors were told this was not part of Williams’s or Street’s job responsibilities. In court, Street admitted his WhatsApp messages were "poor" and described the language as "gallows humour," claiming it was part of the culture at the time. He also acknowledged becoming "arrogant" due to his professional success. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) criticized Street’s behavior as "appalling" and a "complete abuse of his position," stating he "fostered a toxic culture in his team" and "encouraged others to join in exchanging inappropriate messages." His case has sparked discussions about workplace culture and accountability within law enforcement.