NINE police officers were sacked last year for misconduct relating to sexual or domestic abuse, new figures reveal.
The PSNI also says it is currently investigating 74 sexual or domestic cases involving its officers.
The force told the BBC a further 32 officers are currently suspended on suspicion of sexual misconduct, with some cases dating back years.
It comes as police services across the UK review vetting and standards following the murder of Sarah Everard in London in 2021.
Further concerns were prompted earlier this week when Metropolitan Police officer, David Carrick, admitted serious offences against 12 women over two decades after using his role to put fear into his victims.
Superintendent Claire McGuigan from the PSNI's Professional Standards Department said: "Where allegations are proven, dismissal will be robustly pursued. In 2022, we held 10 misconduct hearings that had a sexual or domestic element and we dismissed nine officers for their misconduct. We have five hearings scheduled for 2023 that have a sexual and/or domestic element."
She said the PSNI "expects the highest standards of professionalism and integrity from all of our police officers and staff".
"Just as we will pursue perpetrators of violence against women and girls in our communities, we are as committed to rooting out those that may be in our own ranks," she said.
Ms McGuigan said there had been "increased reporting" of misconduct claims since the PSNI appealed to victims to come forward so allegations could be investigated.
"I hope that demonstrates that people are confident, they've responded," she said.
"We're investigating and we're being robust."
