A POLICE chief apologised yesterday for failing to catch a serial rapist armed officer as he got a 37th life sentence.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said of prolific predator David Carrick: “His actions bring shame on the uniform he should never have been allowed to wear.
“We heard how he grossly misused the position of trust he was given to control and abuse women.
“We have acknowledged that serious flaws in our approach meant we did not spot his pattern of abusive behaviour.
“The women who have been victims of Carrick’s offending have shown incredible courage in stepping forward to seek justice.
“We reiterate our sincere apology to them.”
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Carrick, 50, of Stevenage, Herts, is already serving 36 life terms after admitting 48 rapes over 17 years.
This week, he was convicted of sex attacks on a girl of 12 when a teenager in the 1980s.
He also repeatedly raped a former girlfriend while a serving Met Police officer.
He was given a 37th life term at the Old Bailey yesterday.
Judge Mrs Justice McGowan praised the “courage and resilience” of Carrick’s victims.
And she told him: “I have no doubt you are dangerous.”
