Yates of the Yard is a thief

Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner John Yates used some of the air miles accumulated on official tours for private flights. The police say he was "unaware" that his actions went against the force's policy:

He was unaware this is not in line with MPS policy and is clearly concerned. Should there be any tax implications arising from this then he will deal with these immediately.

This is a timely reminder of a policy that may not be obvious and we will be taking steps to reinforce it to all of our staff.

Rubbish. Anyone with any moral sense knows those air miles belong to the police, not to the individual.

It's just obvious.

So what does that make John Yates?

How many other senior policemen are on the fiddle too?

Or if they truly find that policy hard to grasp, what does it say about the senior ranks' ability?