UK cops busted for faking productivity while working from home by holding down keys on keyboard — 26 officers and staff reportedly caught trying to trick keylogging software

The Greater Manchester Police in the U.K. suspended work-from-home privileges for their department after discovering that 26 officers and staff were faking productivity by holding down keys on their keyboards. This misconduct was uncovered through the use of keyloggers to monitor work-issued devices. Remote work has increased productivity but also presents challenges in monitoring employee behavior. This incident is not unique, as similar cases have been reported in the past, leading to increased scrutiny and use of monitoring tools by companies.