• Misconduct Outcome Stats:
  • 53.8% have the LQC's name published
  • All allegations proven
  • 81.1% of officers dismissed

Number of Hearings by Month

Alleged Breaches since 1st January 2022

Bedfordshire Police Misconduct News

Postcode Lottery Of Police Transparency: Some Forces Keep Years Of Misconduct Records Online While Others Remove Them After Just 28 Days

A Misconduct999 review of all 46 police forces in England and Wales has uncovered dramatic differences in how misconduct information is retained and published, with some forces maintaining archives dating back to 2016 while others appear to have no publicly accessible historical archive at all. A police officer can face a public misconduct hearing, have… Continue reading Postcode Lottery Of Police Transparency: Some Forces Keep Years Of Misconduct Records Online While Others Remove Them After Just 28 Days

Ex-pc Gary Lorenc Would Have Been Sacked After Posting About Pregnant Trans Man: “Just Hope They Don’t Allow Her To Keep The Poor Child”

A police constable who posted a racist social media message saying “This is what you get when you allow cousins to breed” would have been dismissed without notice had he still been serving, a misconduct panel has ruled. Former PC Gary Lorenc, who served with Bedfordshire Police, faced a gross misconduct hearing on 2 February… Continue reading Ex-pc Gary Lorenc Would Have Been Sacked After Posting About Pregnant Trans Man: “Just Hope They Don’t Allow Her To Keep The Poor Child”

Senior Detective Sacked After Sexually Assaulting Female Paramedics While Drunk On Night Out

Detective Sergeant dismissed without notice and barred from policing after panel finds gross misconduct over alcohol-fuelled sexual assaults on frontline emergency workers A senior police detective has been sacked and banned from policing after he sexually assaulted two female paramedics while heavily intoxicated, a misconduct panel has ruled. Detective Sergeant Michael Robinson, who had nearly… Continue reading Senior Detective Sacked After Sexually Assaulting Female Paramedics While Drunk On Night Out

PC John-luke Edey Quits Before Hearing But STILL Faces Career-ending Ruling After Chief Blasts His “Dishonest” Bid To Dodge Airport Parking Fees

A former Bedfordshire Police officer has been ruled to have committed gross misconduct after he parked at an Armed Policing Unit base to avoid airport charges then spun a false story when challenged. A former Bedfordshire Police officer has been ruled to have committed gross misconduct after he parked at an Armed Policing Unit base… Continue reading PC John-luke Edey Quits Before Hearing But STILL Faces Career-ending Ruling After Chief Blasts His “Dishonest” Bid To Dodge Airport Parking Fees

Bedfordshire: Shame of PC Ryan Hill: Dismissed Over Sexual Messages to ‘14-Year-Old’ Girl Whilst On Duty

“This was not an error of judgement but a wilful act of self-gratification.” A Bedfordshire Police constable has been sacked without notice after sending sexually explicit messages to someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl. PC Ryan Hill, , was dismissed following an accelerated misconduct hearing on February 4, 2025, after his behaviour was branded… Continue reading Bedfordshire: Shame of PC Ryan Hill: Dismissed Over Sexual Messages to ‘14-Year-Old’ Girl Whilst On Duty

Bedfordshire: Resigned in Shame: Detective Caught With Knuckle Dusters Would Have Been Sacked

A Bedfordshire detective resigned just one day before he was due to be dismissed for gross misconduct after being found in possession of illegal offensive weapons, including knuckle dusters, at his home. Former Detective Constable 6625 James Bayes was issued a conditional caution on 24 April 2025 for possession of offensive weapons in a private… Continue reading Bedfordshire: Resigned in Shame: Detective Caught With Knuckle Dusters Would Have Been Sacked

Detective Inspector Andrew Southam Who Targeted Women on Christian Dating Site Would Have Been Sacked for Gross Misconduct

A former Bedfordshire Police detective inspector would have been sacked without notice for gross misconduct after a disciplinary panel found he used his rank and position to pursue women online, often refusing to take no for an answer. Andrew Southam, who joined the force in 1997 and rose to the rank of detective inspector, targeted… Continue reading Detective Inspector Andrew Southam Who Targeted Women on Christian Dating Site Would Have Been Sacked for Gross Misconduct

Predator Cop Would Have Been Sacked for Sending Sleazy Messages to Vulnerable Woman He Arrested

A disgraced police officer who sent inappropriate messages to a vulnerable woman he had previously arrested would have been sacked for gross misconduct, a misconduct panel has ruled. Former PC Daniel Goodman resigned before facing a disciplinary hearing, but the panel found he “manifestly abused his position,” particularly in his predatory conduct toward “Ms A,”… Continue reading Predator Cop Would Have Been Sacked for Sending Sleazy Messages to Vulnerable Woman He Arrested

Former Detective Inspector Andy Southam Accused of Gross Misconduct Over Alleged Harassment and Coercive Behaviour

A former Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police officer is facing a gross misconduct hearing over serious allegations of inappropriate and controlling behaviour toward multiple women the former officer met through an online dating website. It is alleged that Former Detective Inspector Andy Southam breached several Standards of Professional Behaviour, which includes Discreditable Conduct The alleged… Continue reading Former Detective Inspector Andy Southam Accused of Gross Misconduct Over Alleged Harassment and Coercive Behaviour

Breaking: Inspector Ash Harris Accused Of Making Sexualised Comments To Junior Officer

Breaking:  A Bedfordshire Police officer is  due to face a disciplinary panel which could see him sacked if the allegations are proved against him.  Special Inspector Ash Harris is accused of making sexualised comments to a junior officer whilst on duty. He is also accused of inappropriately touching another officer also whilst he was on… Continue reading Breaking: Inspector Ash Harris Accused Of Making Sexualised Comments To Junior Officer

An Officer Who Had Sex With Another Officer Whilst On Duty Given a Final Written Warning Whilst Another Was Dismissed

Between 25th January 2021 and 05 February 2021 a misconduct hearing was held in respect of two Derbyshire police officers. Having received representations from varying parties, the Legally Qualified Chair – Mr Geoff Payne determined that the hearing be held in private. Officer (A) answered allegations that their conduct had breached the Standards of Professional… Continue reading An Officer Who Had Sex With Another Officer Whilst On Duty Given a Final Written Warning Whilst Another Was Dismissed

Bedfordshire Cop PC Nicholas Attwater To Faces Gross Misconduct Hearing Over An Dishonest Account

Allegations: It is alleged that on the 30 June 2019 the officer, who was off duty, drove his own vehicle to a lay-by on the old A421, Bedfordshire.  He then telephoned a colleague who attended the lay-by and suspected alcohol consumption.  Other officers arrived at the lay-by and the officer provided a positive breath test… Continue reading Bedfordshire Cop PC Nicholas Attwater To Faces Gross Misconduct Hearing Over An Dishonest Account

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Hearings by Rank

PC: 2,135
(Rank undisclosed): 319
Sergeant: 245
Detective Constable: 154
Special Constable: 96
Detective Sergeant: 64
Inspector: 55
Detective Inspector: 21
Chief Inspector: 15
Former Officer: 13
Superintendent: 12
Chief Superintendent: 7
Special Sargeant: 6
Detective Chief Inspector: 5
Special Inspector: 4
Detective Superintendent: 3
Commissioner: 1
Chief Constable: 1
Chief Officer: 1
Deputy Assistant Commissioner: 1
Commander: 1
Special Superintendent: 1
Special Chief Inspector: 1
PCSO: 1

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