Met Police officer David Carrick admitted to sexual offences against 12 women
The Met Police is investigating 1,000 sexual and domestic abuse claims involving about 800 of its officers, the commissioner has said.
It comes after PC David Carrick pleaded guilty to 49 offences, including dozens of rapes.
Sir Mark Rowley announced all 45,000 Met officers and staff would be rechecked for previously missed offending.
He also apologised to Carrick's victims for the force's failings.
"We have failed. And I'm sorry. He should not have been a police officer," he said.
"This man abused women in the most disgusting manner. It is sickening. We've let women and girls down, and indeed we've let Londoners down. The women who suffered and survived this violence have been unimaginably brave and courageous in coming forward.
"I do understand also that this will lead to some women across London questioning whether they can trust the Met to keep them safe.
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